August 26

Written by Shogun

Sunday, 26 August 2007 20:55

Another turn around day, hustling at the dock preparing for the next trip. We left early with our charter group, baited up and headed back toward those albacore. The wind came up this afternoon but with little swell, right now we are drifting waiting for the new day to arrive. The wind has backed off alot and we can only hope that the fish stay on the bite for this trip. Fishing for a living, Capt. Pat and the Shogun crew

August 25

Written by Shogun

Saturday, 25 August 2007 13:59

Our morning started out slow, a few bird schools and then a long lull without much albacore sign. Norman stopped the Shogun on a school before lunch and the fish bit for over three hours. After that we were never on the move for more than 10 minutes. Jig strikes, bird schools, fish on the sonar, they all wanted to bite. It was a great ending to the Izorline 5 day trip. Tomorrow we are turning the boat around, leaving on a 4 day private charter. Hope the albies don't on a diet soon! Fishing for a living, Capt. Pat and the Shogun crew

August 24

Written by Shogun

Friday, 24 August 2007 14:06

It was a long run from Guadalupe back up to the albacore grounds. The weather was much improved from Wednesday. We spent the afternoon searching for bird schools and albacore jumpers. The fish were biting the trolling feathers and a lively sardine follow up was the one-two punch to success. Right now the Shogun is drifting in the area to have an early shot at the fish. Tomorrow we will wrap up this 5 day trip with a full day of fishing for the long fins. Fishing for a living, Capt Pat and the Shogun crew

August 23 2007

Written by Shogun

Thursday, 23 August 2007 12:52

We have tested the waters. Guadalupe Island has been given a good check twice over and not much sign of life... yet! Fish are going to move in soon, the water has beautiful blue color and there is plenty of bait in the water. We managed a few small tuna and a couple of bass but that was it. There are still a two days of fishing this trip and Capt Norm has the Shogun pointed toward the albacore grounds once again. The weather has improved in that area and we are going to give it our all. Fishing for a living, Capt Pat and the crew of the Shogun

August 22

Written by Shogun

Wednesday, 22 August 2007 13:40

Hello from the bridge of the Shogun. Capt. Norm kept the boat in the pocket of cooler water all day today in pursuit of albacore. Everyone on board boated fish, with several stops keeping the crew busy from bow to stern. The weather came up a bit making conditions difficult to glass for fish but the birds gave away positions more than once. Everyone is enjoying a fine dinner downstairs and the boat is on course for Guadalupe Island. Both passengers and crew are excited, for many it will be their first visit. Fishing for a living, Capt. Pat and the Shogun crew

August 21 2007

Written by Shogun

Tuesday, 21 August 2007 20:52

The Shogun has once again cleared Pt. Loma With A full load of bait and eager fishermen. Today we begin a 5 day trip sponsored by Izorline. There will be no shortage of new line to spool up at the end of the day, certainly a bonus on a fishing trip. At the moment there are several fishing options and Capt. Norm has chosen to put us on a patch of cooler water with high expectations of an albacore bite tomorrow. Some great fishing to go along with this fine August weather, we can only hope. Fishing for a living, Capt. Pat and the Shogun crew

August 19

Written by Shogun

Sunday, 19 August 2007 11:02

Good evening to all, It was a good day here at Cedros island. We had a mixed grade of yellowtail this morning. All drift fish, with most coming on the fly-line sardine, along with some action on the surface iron. World record yellowtail(92.1lbs.) holder Kevin Pfeif did a number on the early morning fish by slinging the light 7X on his long rod. The weather here is hot and muggy with the occasional breeze, which is welcome. www.BigFishHappen.com Bruce A. Smith post script-- I phoned in a new live report from the bridge of the Shogun this morning. You can catch that at www.BigFishHappen.com

August 18

Written by Shogun

Saturday, 18 August 2007 12:19

Today was spent traveling down the line and making time towards Cedros island. The plan is to get there in the dark and make some bait(mackerel) for the premium grade yellowtail that we will be able to devote all day to, tomorrow. Our weather is okay, not great, although its tough to tell as we are sliding down hill. www.BigFishHappen.com Bruce A. Smith

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