08-13-2011 - Good day to all, we have returned with the West Coast Marketing/Avet Reels group and would like to thank Rick and Harry our chartermasters, as well as everyone who made the trip this year. The Jackpot fish were as follows 1st place John Michicoff 38.8 pound BFT, 2nd place was Dale Lethcoe 35.6 pound BFT, and Onik Alajajyan a 26.4 pound Yellowtail. We have departed on the Rusty Hook Tackle shop 7-day adventure with Alex Masumoto owner of the RH on as charter master. After loading some nice sardines we are heading south in excellent weather and plan to start long as we have the extra time to work with. On another note we fished Guadalupe island the last two trips and would like to report that the check in and out of Ensenada went smooth as well as the U.S. side of things. Fishing at the big island was very very tough on the other hand so all of the best fishing was done elsewhere and have no plans to fish there on this trip. Anyone going with us or any long-range vessel in the future still needs to carry a passport on them as the decision to fish the island will be made just prior to the departure of future trips. Thanks for understanding these NEW requirements that we need to impose. Wish us lots of luck, The Indy crew
08-15-2011 - We started the fishing today in the late am and had a day of decent fishing on premium yellowfin tuna in the 70 to 115 pound range along with a few nice yellows and dorado, throw in beautiful flat calm weather and it made for a nice day to be in a remote part of the Pacific Ocean. The gang is have a great time, the only complaint is there is way too much good food. We are presently catching some squid for bait to help out in the kite department. Wish us luck, the Indy crew
Postcard Perfect at the Rocks
08-16-2011 - Today we had a Good morning bite on 70 to 120 pound tuna here at the rocks. The weather is postcard perfect as well.
Another day at the rocas
08-17-2011 - Today we had a fair morning bite on the yellowfin tuna in the 60 to over 100 pound range. A little on the tough side to get bit but when you did it was a quality fish. The weather has been great again for us also. We did pick up about 20 mixed yellowtail and dorado that were 15 to 25 pounds to add a bit of color. The plan is to give this morning and then head up and try to get on some eager yellowtail for some faster pace fishing. Thanks for checking in, the Indy crew.
Slow Pickins
08-17-2011 - Today was our slowest day on the tuna, the grade is still very good and we tagged a few nice yellows. Tomorrow will be the day we try for yellowtail as most of the fishing time was spent targeting yellowfin tuna. Wish us luck.
08-19-2011 - The last part of the trip we have been yanking and cranking on yellowtail and have had very good action on mostly 15 to 28 pound yellows with a few smaller and a few bigger and releasing the smaller fish. We are headed back north and it looks like there will be no time to stop after spending our entire fishing time south. ETA for us on Saturday should be 8 AM with good weather. The ride home has been one of calmest oceans we can remember so hopefully it continues.(arrival time may change)
08-20-2011 - We arrived a little later than planned to Point Loma Sportfishing due to a strong down hill push from Cedros north, nonetheless, we are home and want to thank everyone on this year's trip. A special thanks to long time friend, Alex Masumoto, owner of the Rusty Hook Tackle Shop in San Pedro. Alex again showed his expert rod and reel manship on those picky Alijos yellowfin. The Jackpot winners for the trip were Rick Berg with 106.2 yellowfin tuna, 2nd place went to Ken Buzzell for his 101.4 yellowfin and again Rick Berg in 3rd with a 100.2 yellowfin tuna. Honorable mention with Kite fish not in the JP were Bill Stallman 134.3 yellowfin, 86 year old Tom Kawaratani 131.6 yellowfin and Ken Buzzell 110.4 yellowfin. The grade of fish was fantastic and one reason we did not land more as 40 and 50 pound test with a flylined Sardine was the gear of choice. The water is 71 degrees now and warming by the day, it's only a matter of time and some lucky boat is going to be there when the wahoo float. We made a smooth turn around and headed out with the sportfishing report.com group with good prospects on our bow.
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