9/22/14

Despite beautiful conditions - both weather and water, the day began with a fizzle and ultimately smouldered to a pitiful end; nothing in the way of significant production or sign. We poked and prodded our way south yearning by noon for just about anything to sink our teeth into. The up side of the fishless passage was the distance covered. We are now in stiking position for the next point south that harbors plenty of potential.

The second up side, and certainly most poignant, is the cheerful disposition of everyone on board. There is a general understanding in line with fishing long range - travel time is an investment inherent in the endeavor, and well worth the waiting. In today's case the ground we covered was slated to happen either way - with fish or without. So we took "without" in stride continuing the southerly journey. Triple checking equipment preparing for any and everything to come the long road down will soon be a distant memory; amazing how quickly a few fish erase time.

Photo today features Bob Jutras with a bright moment to embrace. Twenty five pound class yellowtail are always worthy of a smile.

Tim Ekstrom

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