October 4

Written by Shogun

Thursday, 04 October 2007 13:12

Today was a bit slow by our long range standards. We were searching for kelps outside the ridge all afternoon and only managed a blind strike on the dorado. Upon reaching the high spot Norman instructed the fishermen to rig for wahoo. There were several short strikes before we connected with a multiple jig stop. Several hookups followed on bait and wahoo bombs. The skins are always exciting fish to hook with their speedy runs. Now that the sun has set the Shogun is headed for the tuna grounds. We hope to get in on the first yellowfin bite of this fall season. Fishing for a living Capt Pat and the Shogun crew

October 3

Written by Shogun

Wednesday, 03 October 2007 12:46

The Shogun was en route to the rocks and Norman took a left turn outside of Benitos. Reports from Alijos were a bit slow so Norm opted to fish offshore tomorrow. We will be looking for kelps and fishing sardine on the stops. This area has been holding good numbers of dorado and an occasional wahoo. This course will put us in position to fish tuna grounds the following day. Today's travel day provided plenty of rigging opportunity for the group. Spectra connections and wire leaders were tied throughout the day. This morning Mikie had a captive audience during his tackle and techniques seminar. We hope some tips are retained when it gets hot and heavy.

October 2

Written by Shogun

Tuesday, 02 October 2007 12:29

The mighty Shogun is headed south, with many options on our plate Norm is watching how conditions develop as we travel down the line. Hi's Tackle up in San Francisco has put together a great group of fishermen, passengers and crew alike are hoping for some exciting Fall action. A few boats ahead of us are fishing the "Ridge", Alijos Rocks, and the area we now call the "Pasture". Still over a day ahead there is plenty of time to fine tune the plan. Being on a longer trip allows us flexibility hit all bases. Right now we are finishing a great dinner of New York steaks and scalloped potatoes prepared by BBQ Bill. Fish stories seem to always follow dessert! Fishing for a living, Capt Pat and the Shogun crew

September 28

Written by Shogun

Friday, 28 September 2007 21:22

It was a great morning here aboard Shogun. Captain Norm found us the school of small yellowfin tuna that we have been so diligently looking for. The average size of these little guys is about ten pounds, so we were able to put about ten per well, which gives up twenty YFT and fourteen dorado on board. www.BigFishHappen.com Bruce A. Smith

September 27

Written by Shogun

Thursday, 27 September 2007 09:48

Today was much like yesterday. Lots of dorado, but no yellowfin or sharks for us, yet. The weather is good overall, the wind did come up this afternoon to about fourteen knots. I thought for sure we would get into some wahoo, since we are hitting kelp paddies far offshore and the water is a purple, blue 75 degrees, again no sign. The picture today shows Mikie and Tommie with one of the dorado that didn't make it into the live tank. www.BigFishHappen.com Bruce A. Smith

September 26

Written by Shogun

Wednesday, 26 September 2007 13:16

Today our weather came down with nary a whitecap for most of the day. First thing this morning we awoke to hundreds of doardo milling around the boat, so that made our job of collecting all that much easier. Once we had enough (fourteen) for the wells then we kept a few for the galley. Now its time to concentrate on the yellowfin and possible OWT. www.BigFishHappen.com Bruce A. Smith

September 24

Written by Shogun

Monday, 24 September 2007 22:21

For the most part it was a travel day for us. We arrived at the area in the evening hours and after dinner the five passengers on board tried their hand at catching some squid. No tuna today, but we did land one dorado, which didn't make it alive to the fish well so instead he was put to good use in the galley. www.BigFishHappen.com Bruce A. Smith

September 22

Written by Shogun

Sunday, 23 September 2007 22:54

We got away from the dock today with John O'sullivan and his crew from Monterey Bay Aquarium. We will be searching for oceanic white-tip sharks, dorado, small yellowfin and pilot fish. We will be far offshore for the next ten days, wish us luck. www.BigFishHappen.com Bruce A. Smith

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