"It's almost bed time here on the Royal Polaris," said the report from the boat December 14, "and there will be some heavy sleeping tonight. We had a good day and put down some very nice fish. Keith Patterson got a taped 230-pounder and there were several fish in the upper 190's that may make the mark when they're weighed at the dock. The larger fish were caught by Bob Ramirez, Bob Wolfson, Steve Williams and Howard Hada. George Iwashita, who has been hot almost every day, got a tuna that taped just over 200 also.

The bulk of the fish caught were 120 to 170 with almost nothing under 100. It was slightly breezier today but weather is just outstanding. We're obviously staying just where we are and expect even greater things tomorrow."