August 10

Written by Shogun

Friday, 10 August 2007 14:07

Today was an extremely slow day of paddy hopping for us. Lots of kelps, good weather, but just because the fish were in one area the previous day doesn't mean they will be there the next. Everyday is different out here. www.BigFishHappen.com Bruce A. Smith

August 8

Written by Shogun

Wednesday, 08 August 2007 22:59

Last night was a bit on the rugged side. As we passed the north head of Cedros the wind and waves became a little on the bumpy side. In fact so much as to change our coarse of plans from going outside and looking for kelps to going along the beach and catching some cods. The reds and lings bit for us along with the giant squid. Although the weather seems to be coming down its still a little choppy. www.BigFishHappen.com Bruce A. Smith

August 7

Written by Shogun

Tuesday, 07 August 2007 14:22

It started a little on the slow and cold side, but we wound up gettting steady action on the "premium" grade yellowtail today. Mike Shugars landed two big 'ol halibut, one about 25lbs. and the other comeing in at 35lbs.. Jim Fujitani also landed a nice halibut and took big yellowtail honors with a fish that wieghed in(on a hand scale) at 47lbs. Nice. Good going guys. www.BigFishHappen.com Bruce A. Smith You can catch almost daily Podcasts on www.BigFishHappen.com

August 6

Written by Shogun

Monday, 06 August 2007 12:43

Kelp paddies-- Today we hit a series of kelp paddies that produced a number of quality yellowtail and a handful of dorado. After the ssllooww albacore fishing of yesterday, it was a welcome sight to see smiles on everyones faces. The weather kicked up just a little bit, but by going downswell most of the day, we didn't notice it. www.BigFishHappen.com Bruce A. Smith post script--I have been noticeing more and more of the small Accurate two-speed reels, and what I have seen is that they are really nice. Put that slick, artistic anodizing on them and you have a reel that eventually your grandkids will own. So far the 870 model is the one which has been putting the hurt on those big yellows down south at Cedros, but I am sure in the near future that it will really shine, once we start going to Guadalupe.

August 5

Written by Shogun

Monday, 06 August 2007 02:39

These darn albacore! After showing that improved sign for us last night on the way out, today the bite just shut-down. We saw plenty of fish, jumpers, on the machines, but they were playing the same game they have been all year and just not biting. The hot jig of the day, seems to be the mega bait in the smaller sizes. The problem with this is the hook arrangement on them, they are too light and have a tendency to strighten out. Good weather. www.BigFishHappen.com Bruce A. Smith

August 4

Written by Shogun

Saturday, 04 August 2007 13:57

ALBACORE AT 55 MILES; ITS NOT OVER YET! We got away from the dock early, as in 09:00 and this ended up being a good thing. As Shogun cleared the point, we heard some radio chatter that some albacore were being caught. Norman set a course for a drive-by on our way south. Once we arrived in the area, we found schools of biting albacore. This HSU group is one of the luckiest charters we have here aboard the Shogun and they are proving it again!! We ended our afternoon, evening with over fifty albacore and our weather is great. www.BigFishHappen.com Bruce A. Smith Post Script: I would like to thank Justin Livingston for the article and kind words in the August 2007 issue of Pacific Coast Sportfishing. Good going on that 296.1, J!

August 3

Written by Shogun

Friday, 03 August 2007 10:04

Well, today was slow. We hit a number of kelp paddy's for really not much, a handful of dorado is all. It seems there were plenty of fish in the water, but possibly from the fishing pressure of the last week, these fish just didn't want to bite. We have almost calm seas which make for good looking conditions. www.BigFishHappen.com Bruce A. Smith

August 2

Written by Shogun

Thursday, 02 August 2007 12:38

After three days of fishing, we are bidding Cedros island a fond farewell. Today's action included two white sea bass and four halibut to go along with the good yellowtail fishing. It was as fast paced as yesterday, but the quality is still here along with some unexpected sights. Tok Yamashita is having a great trip, yesterday he landed the only halibut of the day, while today he got one of the WSB and another big ol' butt. Tomorrow we will be looking offshore in some new areas, so wish us luck. www.BigFishHappen.com Bruce A. Smith

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