Potential    
If fish could talk. What an incredible abundance of mixed fish today spread over a broad area. Once again the... more »

Offshore   
Following a day of northerly travel we arrive on scene offshore to primo conditions and mucho potential. Kelps loaded with... more »

Skinnin   
A full morning and early afternoon of yankin' and crankin' on spirited big yellows determined to prove themselves worthy made... more »

Sign to work with   
The first day assessment was adequate to remain and work it again tomorrow. Sign of both "skin" and beautiful grade... more »

Travel   
Traveled down in leisure mode settling into to the new routine while preparing for fishing tomorrow and beyond. Strangely common... more »

July 4th    
Departing on the annual "Barking Spiders" eight day voyage today is an ideal moment to stop, reflect, and recognize that... more »

Down day   
Plenty of sign, paltry results; a disappointing trend that has followed us since the opening round. Man what a struggle.... more »

Almost   
Worked into our preferred starting zone and remained through the late afternoon feeling like we were on the verge of... more »

Up   
Gained altitude scratching off various kelps along the way. Out in the fresh, briny breeze, away from the weight of... more »

Prospecting   
We did a bunch of prospecting today turning over many stones and covering lots of ground. I can't say that... more »