September 6

Written by Shogun

Thursday, 06 September 2007 14:06

It was a good day of fishing here at Cedros island. We had to move around a bit and when we got onto the right spot, the fish would put on a good show biting fly-lined baits and the surface iron. Bill Roecker is on the boat shooting a new video, in which he got some good footage of yellows blowing out on the surface irons. Make sure you check out his web-site www.fishingvideos.com www.BigFishHappen.com Bruce A. Smith

September 5

Written by Shogun

Thursday, 06 September 2007 00:10

After traveling a good part of the day we arrived at San Benitos islands and found some biting yellowtail for everyone. The grade was good with lots of twenty pound fish in the mix. The standard of heavy iron or fly-lined sardine worked their magic on these fish. Tonight we are going to make bait for something different to put on the hooks, and we will start at Cedros in the morning. www.BigFishHappen.com Bruce A. Smith

September 3

Written by Shogun

Monday, 03 September 2007 13:51

It was mostly a travel day today for the Shogun. We did manage to arrive in the albacore grounds by early afternoon, and it didn't take long to find the fish. Bruce put us on schools of breaking fish and deeper sonar schools. There were a few decent stops for the last day of the trip, and smiles all around at sunset. Right now the passengers are seated for a great prime rib dinner and the boat is riding smoothly toward the point. Fishing for a living Capt Pat and the Shogun crew

September 2

Written by Shogun

Monday, 03 September 2007 00:31

Today the Shogun fished Guadalupe Island. Bruce looked down the length of the island and anchored up the boat where we found jumping tuna. The sharks took a few but we managed to boat some nice size yellowfin. The fish bit live sardines fished fly line, beneath the kite and the balloon. Several went over 50#. All in all it was a slow day but there is good sign of tuna at the loop. We hope Neptune flips the switch and these fish go on a bite soon. Right now we are traveling back toward the albacore to finish up the trip. Another layer of albacore in the RSW tanks would do just fine. Fishing for a living Capt Pat and the Shogun crew

Sept 1

Written by Shogun

Saturday, 01 September 2007 14:17

Today was a trying day for all aboard the Shogun. Lots of driving around and little fishing. We started the day with a gray bite for a handful and another stop mid morning but it was a long stretch thereafter. We finished up the afternoon with a decent stop. Albacore boiling around the boat, and several landed. There are fish in the area but they don't stay with the boat for long. We hope the bite of weeks past will pick up again. Right now the Shogun is pointed toward Guadalupe Island, we will arrive at the north end around 8 am tomorrow. The group is excited as the island is an interesting place to visit. Now if the tax man will just give us a break. Fishing for a living Capt Pat and the Shogun crew

August 31

Written by Shogun

Friday, 31 August 2007 15:02

The albacore still have our full attention. This morning Bruce had the boat positioned in an area with albacore and bait sign. We caught several then they disappeared for most lof the day. Close to sunset we came across some whales and the albie bite was on! There were fish caught all around. It seems that the fish are on the move and were are now motoring up a few miles to be on the fish tomorrow morning. All on board the Shogun hope for some early action as Bruce plans to try out Guadalupe Island next. There are some larger yellowfin being caught but the tax man is said to be taking a large cut. Still plenty of opportunity ahead on this 5 day trip. Fishing for a living Capt Pat and the Shogun crew

August 30

Written by Shogun

Thursday, 30 August 2007 19:00

This afternoon the Shogun is headed back out to the albacore grounds with Capt Bruce Smith at the wheel. We are an a 5 day trip sponsored by Braid Fishing Products. All aboard received a Braid gift bag, the heavy casting lure should produce on albacore and yellows. Bruce intends to give the area all his effort tomorrow then decide on the fishing options. The weather is fair with moderate winds and all on board are ready for action. Fishing for a living, Capt Pat and the Shogun crew

August 29

Written by Shogun

Wednesday, 29 August 2007 14:53

Today the wind came up and the albacore bite slowed considerably. The schools are still around but the bite is off today. Norman took the Shogun to Cortez Bank to try for yellowtail, but they weren't interested either. All in all it was a great trip. We have plenty of beautiful albacore in the RSW fish holds to off load tomorrow. Tommie was watching those fish like a hawk, adjusting salinity, temperature and water level to insure the best quality of catch possible. Tomorrow is turn around day once again, we will be leaving on a 5 day Braid charter hoping a consistent bite develops. Fishing for a living Capt Pat and the Shogun crew

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