Friday, July 30 - Rockfishing is really kicking into high gear. Most days most folks walk off the boat with limits, even though there are still a few days here and there of the "haves and have nots". A lot of quality fish are being landed, too, with some huge vermillions, big blacks, hefty cabezon and good size lingcod helping to fill the sacks along with the usual variety of rockfish that hang out in the rocks along our coastline. Today was no exception, with limits for all 29 anglers, cabezon to 6 pounds, vermillions to 8 pounds and a 15 pound lingcod taking top honors. Today also marks the first day of Capt. Bob and my busman's vacation, as we're in San Diego for our annual long range trip onboard the Royal Polaris. Bob's handed the reins while he's gone over to the extremely capable hands of Capt. Randy Bankord and Capt. Joe Gibson, who are right behind Bob as a pair of the longest running captains out of Half Moon Bay, and of course Heather will be onboard doing a fantastic job of handling the deck as always. So, even though Bob and I will be away, the Queen of Hearts will keep on keeping on, running shallow water light tackle rockfishing trips every day. If you're interested in joining us within this next week, be sure to give the shop a call to make reservations, as I can't promise how quickly emails will be responded to while I'm away. The shop will be open from at least 6:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. daily. This will be the last update of our reports until I get back to land next Saturday, August 7, but if you're interested in seeing how Bob and I are doing on our fishing trip, check out the Royal Polaris' website at www.royalpolaris.com and click on the "Current Conditions" tab on the left of the home page. Wish us luck! Remember, this is my last update until I get back next Saturday on August 7...feel free to give our shop a call while I'm away if you'd like any info.


Queen of Hearts
Half Moon Bay Sportfishing and Tackle
Pillar Point Harbor , Half Moon Bay , CA
Phone 510.581.2628
http://www.fishingboat.com/