"Today we fished the Lower Zone," said skipper Mike Ramirez from the Excel May 16. "We had another good day of tuna fishing. We stayed busy all day long, scratching away. We added another six Cows to our total. The biggest one was a 234-pounder. We have good weather down here, We'll try to do the same thing tomorrow. Check back then, and wish us luck."



Good Fortune Ready

“It’s a big weekend coming up,” posted Bruce Smith, owner-operator of the Fortune May 17. “The conditions and sign of fish really point in the direction that this is it, spring fishing is finally here. Squid in the lee, Yellows and WSB on the weather, Calicos at San Clemente Island, along with sign of yellows. Very good Barracuda popped up at Marina Del Rey, speaking of which the Fortune would not have a problem if a group wanted a mid-week 3/4 day charter to go up there and throw some plugs at the logs! Think about it, grab 14 of your buddies and we can work something out. Here are some open party trips with space available: May 24th, returning on the 25th, for 190, 4 spots available. We have a mid-week special that leaves May 29th, returning on the 30th. Price is $160. 14 spots open on this one.”

In The Mailbag

“Hi Bill:
Thanks so much for sending the brand new video you shot last year with our group, Baja Paddy Hoppers, on board the Independence. You and Paul did an outstanding job producing a high class DVD. We all enjoyed fishing with you and hope to see you again on the rail one day. Thanks again.”
Chartermaster Sherman Lim (by email May 15, 2012)