10/27/14

A picture perfect ending. The grumpy weather rapidly subsided leaving behind a big, rolling, mixed ground and wind swell that served to emphasize the good fortune of what became zero wind by noon. Though it wasn't an early slam dunk like yesterday (for us it rarely is) we put in the time, ground out the miles, passed many an unproductive kelp, then finally, through the old collective network of valued friends, got dialed into the goods.

Blue glory; neon blue, yellow, and gold. Made to order mid to "ballslapper" grade dorado were primed for our arrival napkin tucked into shirt, fork and knife in hand. As ready and wanton as them after a full morning and them some of barren offshore looking this group of anglers wasted no time in laying waste to the suicidal gamesters whose numbers were impossible to diminish by our relatively paltry extractions. Of the thousands surrounding that comically small piece of flotsam our limits didn't even make a dent; good news for the next guys that arrived to partake in the bounty, and the upcoming runs.

Fat, happy, and sated after the feast a couple more hours of fruitless looking did nothing to diminish spirits before throwing in the towel on the first of our two late season three day runs. The opportunities and production on this voyage lived up to billing in every respect, and remain in place for the next group departing on Friday.

Variety, sufficient quantity, and quality - the standard tenets of long range success that anyone following this daily narrative have heard me recount probably too many times, were the result of our efforts this time. In retrospect what an ideal three day voyage: a first afternoon offshore for good action on yellowfin tuna, a second, full day at the island that produced a fantastic shot on quality yellowtail and variety and also protected us from difficult weather, and finally a last full day offshore that resulted in wide open fishing for beautiful grade dorado. We could not be more pleased; good fortune in every respect.

We bid farewell to this group of anglers highly optimistic that our distinct approach to long range fishing provided the confidence and motivation to fish with us again on Royal Star. Many new faces on this run are now among our elite legion of fishing partners. Our gratitude to one and all for venturing this voyage on Royal Star. It is our greatest pleasure to provide you with a quality, professional long range fishing adventure.

Final voyage photos feature a couple of long time Royal Star veterans who fortunately had the time to squeeze in this late season three day run. Danny Abifadel, who has a permanent position in Royal Star history with a couple of epic jumbo wahoo catches a few years prior, landed this one of many nice dorado in the warm afternoon sun. Lannie Woulff didn't miss out on the fun either landing a full limit of the beautiful, delicious, dorados during the afternoon fun.

Tim Ekstrom

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