CharterMaster Fred Fukunaga with a Nice One on the Star! Moo Moo!
Today's photo's features southland fishing legend Fred Fukunaga with his 203-pounder coming over the rail,” wrote Royal Star skipper Tim Ekstrom November 7, noting chartermaster Larry Fancher also managed a 179-pound tuna. “These, and a few others, were the day's highlights. As for the rest of the day, and the rest of our anglers, it was a no go.
“There were a few odd dorado and an occasional big tuna boil to maintain enthusiasm for the effort but sloppy weather and brutal fishing conditions combined into quite a character test. Enduring the challenge while awaiting the big reward is pretty much synonymous with giant yellowfin tuna fishing. It is to be expected. These are not typically doled out to any and all. Certainly there are those times when everyone gets in on the act; those are the occasions we live and strive for. But, scratch mode is built in to this fishery; time at the rail with the right equipment in hand is the only way to produce results. And even then one's number does not always come up. Often times the fish gods are harsh, and do not appear impartial. Such is fishing.
“For us those strived for results were scant today. Better than nothing though; five happy anglers have a big ingot of swimming gold perfectly spiked, bled, and dressed resting the RSW tank, but our aspirations are far greater. The positive news is that we see plenty of sign around; at least enough to convince me that we have a chance at a good hit tomorrow and beyond. The quality is what we came for, and the setting is ripe for plenty more.”
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