7/9/14

We pieced together a day with what we had to work with. A little here and a little there added up to something, but the big numbers, steady action, and excellent quality of yesterday were tough to follow. No real rhyme or reason for the difference that we saw; good conditions, even better than yesterday from a fisherman's perspective, suggested the best. Which is why the ocean that we ply is still teaming with fish; the best technology at our disposal and over a half century of combined experience and the majority of the time we are still in their wake. Such is the beauty of fishing.

Perhaps the best news we take away from the islands is that there remains a bounty of quality yellowtail, in multiple locations, to be had. At present one simply has to be there on the right day, at the right time. Very good conditions that are likely to improve even further will keep the coast strong and productive.

Offshore is a big question mark. Unstable and unsettled is probably the best description for an ocean presently in flux. The small and school size yellowfin are still available in the right zones, but bigger and better are tough to come by. What bluefin are around have a legendary case of lock jaw; but for a couple of days they have this whole season. All we can hope for that change for the better is still to come. And sooner than later as we are heading up and out in search of offshore anything tomorrow.

Photo today features Royal Star angler Kevin Peek with big fish of the day honors. This 38 pound yellow couldn't resist Kevin's well placed surface iron during a morning drift.

Tim

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