April 18

Written by Shogun

Saturday, 19 April 2008 03:08

Today started out with quick action on a bird school. The yellows were up and bit well on yo-yo jigs and sardines. These were the same 30# range fish, it was looking to be a great day. The problem is that those fish stayed down the rest of the day. Norman took us to many of his preferred spots up and down the island but the yellowtail refused to show. In the afternoon a dozen nice calicos and a handful of other assorted fish made it into the RSW well but those yellows refused to show. Thats fishing, even legendary spots like Alijos and Cedros have their off days. The Shogun will be in Sunday morning, among all that "Day At The Docks" fiesta. Fishing for a living Capt Norm at the helm, Bruce Tommie Chachi and Pat on deck with Rick and Marc in the galley

April 17, 2008

Written by Shogun

Thursday, 17 April 2008 14:35

Today at Cedros was scratch fishing. We sacrificed quantity for quality. A beautiful grade of yellowtail, from 25-35# hit the Shogun decks. The day started out windy but gradually calmed to another gorgeous day. Right now its after 9pm, light breezes are warm, t-shirt weather. The seas are so calm that at anchor it feels like were back at the dock. We managed to put some mackerel in the tanks and who knows, tomorrow we might bust loose on those big yellows! Fishing for a living, Capt. Pat and the Shogun crew

April 16, 2008

Written by Shogun

Thursday, 17 April 2008 13:27

Today was a slow day at Alijos Rocks. This place has glory days, but today wasn't one of them. A few fish were landed but overall it was just about dead. Where did they go? Norm threw in the towel early, and pointed the Shogun toward Cedros. We'll arrive before first light and scout around for sign of yellowtail.

April 15 2008

Written by Shogun

Tuesday, 15 April 2008 12:57

This afternoon we had good action fishing yellowtail here at Alijos Rocks. Several larger fish were landed, they bit live bait as well as yo-yo iron. Our weather is fair, the wind came up a little but its by no means rough. The Shogun is going to stay put here next to the rocks to see if a night bite develops. This has been a good start to our offshore fishing season, Norman plans to give the rocks another try tomorrow and then possible run up toward Cedros Island to try our hand at the forked tails there. We return to San Diego next Sunday during the "Day At The Docks" celebration. The Shogun will be running 3 consecutive San Clemente Island weekend trips, the first leaving Friday April 25. These trips are a great opportunity to fish local waters in comfort. Our schedule will then shift offshore again and I'm sure the buzz word will be ALBACORE! Fishing for a living, Capt Pat and the Shogun crew

April 14th

Written by Shogun

Tuesday, 15 April 2008 05:35

Today was a beautiful day at Alijos Rocks. We had sunny skies with a light breeze. There was consistent action on yellowtail and tuna all day long. The fish were on the small size but there is potential for some bigger fish as sea temps are better than expected. Right now the Shogun is spending the night anchored at the Alijos Bank. Big yellows often bite here at night, and we are going to give it our best effort. We can only hope for as gorgeous a day tomorrow. Todays photos show a little of the yellowtail action and Bruce with a Mexican Hogfish that was later released. Fishing for a living, Capt Norman and the Shogun crew, Pat reporting

April 13 2008

Written by Shogun

Sunday, 13 April 2008 13:03

Today Capt. Norm has the Shogun pointed toward Alijos Rocks, we arrive tomorrow morning. Hopes are high as last year we had a great trip at the rocks. Yellowtail and tuna are the target species, reels were serviced and spooled up with fresh line today. Right now the cooks are serving a nice chicken dinner, perhaps an after dinner movie and its lights out because tomorrow is going to be a full day of fishing. Its great to be out on the ocean once again. Energy is high and all aboard are looking forward to tomorrow's fishing! Fishing for a living, Capt Pat and the Shogun crew

April 6

Written by Shogun

Sunday, 06 April 2008 12:31

It started off slow, but ended up with good fishing here above San Martin island. Our weather dramatical improved over yesterday. Big Fish Bait and Tackle owner Bob Lienau came away with the daily jack pot with a 20 pound lingcod. Big Fish Happen, Bruce

April 5

Written by Shogun

Sunday, 06 April 2008 01:37

It was a tougher day here on the cod grounds. The wind and waves didn't give us a break and actually increased in size and consistency throughout the day. Giant Humboldt squid showed up, but weren't too much of a problem. Doug Shamblin came away with the daily JP with a good sized cow cod(pictured) and Alex Nakashioya holds up a prized ling cod, his first.

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