Glorious departing conditions rolling south on our annual, Izorline sponsored seven day run. Seeking variety in both species and scenery we are bound for exotics calling from the southern zones. Skirting hurricane Frank on our way down we'll be gently reminded of its westerly presence by a stretched out, easy swell in calm winds. Tomorrow will be a day of rigging and preparation looking forward to our fishing time to come. Photo today features a grab from the previous voyage. Royal Star angler Tim Wattenbarger landed this dandy dorado near a local kelp. My son Duke, with a few days off the baseball field, does the gaffing honors.