The History

In 1985, Ted Dunn and Frank Lo Preste formed Lo Preste-Dunn Sportfishing. 

During this time Ted Dunn designed and built
the Shogun and the Royal Star with the
Shogun ​being completed in 1989.

​In 2014 Ted Dunn sold his stake in the Shogun making 
Frank Lo Preste the majority owner. ​

Catch rates began to soar, the crew and customer service developed a reputation rivaling
​any boat in the fleet. 

In 2017 Frank moved Russ Brazwell into the Captain's chair and promoted Rene Monteagudo into the Second Captain's role. combined with Chef, Kenny Kato this team continues to expand the Shogun's reputation as one of the premiere long
​range boats in all of the San Diego fleet.

Russ Brazwell

Rene Monteagudo

Kenny Kato

As with any Lo Preste run operation you can expect every trip to be world class. No need will go unattended as you have the
​experience of a lifetime.