Sept 15

Written by Shogun

Saturday, 15 September 2007 14:16

Today we fished all day in the lee of Cedros Island. Norman positioned the Shogun in several locations tight to the island. The fish were most all quality size ranging from 18 to 30#. A few halibut were again in the mix to continue our streak of at least one flattie per trip. Once again the conditions were flat calm with light breeze. Well the honeymoon is over, after dinner we will be running offshore. All fingers are crossed hoping for better weather than last week. We will be looking for fish on kelps as we head to the local albacore grounds where a few boats did well today. Fishing for a living Capt Pat and the Shogun crew

Sept 14

Written by Shogun

Friday, 14 September 2007 14:32

Yellowtail, give thanks for yellowtail. Upon arriving at the north end of Cedros we encountered good yellow sign, working birds and fish on the fathometer. Norm set up the Shogun at "No Name Point" and the fish began to bite shortly thereafter. Only 3 hours of daylight left and the bite was steady till dinner time. Right now we are supplementing the tanks with a few bait sized mackerel. We are going to have all options available as we look for the premium grade forkies tomorrow. Today the fish hit bait and yo-yo jigs well. Color didn't seem to matter, more emphasis on presentation. Those that had trouble casting got bit as well, just let the jig sink to the bottom then a steady grind and... BAM. The conditions are beautiful here in the lee of the island, a light breeze and flat calm seas. Tomorrow promises to be a great fishing day. Fishing for a living Capt Pat and the Shogun crew

Sept 13

Written by Shogun

Thursday, 13 September 2007 11:47

This afternoon the Shogun is en route to Cedros Island. This 5 day charter is sponsored by Western Sports Shops in Santa Rosa and San Rafael. The Chartermaster Richard has rods, tackle and other prizes to be given away in a raffle. The twist is you have to buy tickets and all funds will go to the "Friends of Rollo" kids fishing fund. Its a win-win event this evening in the galley. Right now the passengers are enjoying a nice ride down swell, Team Spud from Idaho are aboard making their annual pilgrimage out west. Our initial game plan is yellowtail at the island, and then Norm will weigh his options, which include Guadalupe, albacore, or more yellowtail and some small game on the beach as we head up toward home. For now its dinner with an ocean view, green flash out the starboard window.

Sept 12

Written by Shogun

Wednesday, 12 September 2007 17:10

Well the passengers and crew prevailed over the seas. The cooks put out great meals and snacks, Captain and crew were searching high and low for albies, and the wind kept blowing. The fishermen on this Baja Dreamer Tackle 5 day trip maintained good spirits throughout. It was a tough fishing day but such is fishing, makes that yellowtail experience all the sweeter. Tomorrow we will be in port, turning around on another 5 day, I think Norman will give the albacore a break. Fishing for a living Captain Pat and the Shogun crew

Sept 11

Written by Shogun

Tuesday, 11 September 2007 15:41

The Shogun continues an uphill march all day today. The seas are a bit rough and we expect to arrive at the albacore grounds mid-morning tomorrow. All we can do right now is endure the ride and hope that the bite holds through tomorrow afternoon. It would be nice to finish off this 5 day trip with a lick at those 30# grade albies. The local albacore bite has been a great late season boost. Sure it cycles up and down, yet always optimistic. Fishing for a living Capt Pat and the Shogun crew

Sept 10

Written by Shogun

Monday, 10 September 2007 14:04

Today the Shogun had an outstanding day fishing Cedros Island. Yellowtail to 36# came aboard throughout the day. We started the day with an early bite at the south end, and finished the day in the lee. Fish were caught using all customary techniques. Fly line and sliding sinker sardine, dropper loop sardine and mackerel, surface iron and the heavier yo-yo iron jigging. Several halibut are also in the RSW fish hold, the largest about 40#. The weather was sunny, a little on the hot side with very light breezes until we neared the north point. Right now we are running north looking at mostly travel tomorrow. If we make good time Norman will put us on a few drifts for reds and lings. Our final destination is the albacore grounds where some boats did very well today in windy conditions. Fishing for a living Capt Pat and the Shogun crew

Sept 9

Written by Shogun

Sunday, 09 September 2007 13:34

This afternoon the Shogun arrived at San Benitos Islands. Capt. Norm anchored up the boat at "The Boiler" and we immediately started hooking 20# class yellowtail. The bite was steady for a few hours and toward sunset the current and the fishing slowed down. In an hour or so we will arrive at Cedros to be in position for tomorrows fishing at the south end. This week there have been some great fishing for 30# and up yellowtail and we hope to mix it up first light tomorrow. After dinner the passengers and crew are going to fish for a tank of small mackerel to augment the full load of sardine on board. There might be a few surprises like a big flattie or a sea biscuit or two. Fishing for a living Capt Pat and the Shogun crew

September 7

Written by Shogun

Friday, 07 September 2007 23:13

Our morning was well spent. We fished the area of Sacramento reef, one anchor job and it was game on! The yellows came boiling around the boat biting on the fly-line and surface iron, big bonito, reds, lings, whitefish and calico's all came off the same stop. The only bad part was that we had to pull anchor and leave the yellows biting. The fish ranged anywhere from 12 to 25 pounds with most being in the 15 to 17 bracket. www.BigFishHappen.com Bruce A. Smith

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