| May 11 |
| Written by Shogun |
| Sunday, 11 May 2008 16:50 |
Today we had decent current on the backside of the island and the bass bite picked up with the improved conditions. Winds were light and the sun came in and out of the clouds. We also picked up some decent bottom fish before noon. Once again Norm moved the Shogun to the front side for an afternoon shot at the yellowtail. There were a few spots up, one looked like a school of foaming tuna as the yellows churned up the surface. A handful of fish were hooked, all on jigs. Only one made it on deck today. The fish only show for a few hours mid-afternoon, then it was back to pyramid to finish out the day.    |
| May 10 |
| Written by Shogun |
| Saturday, 10 May 2008 19:00 |
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We have finished up our first day of fishing San Clemente this weekend. It was an effort to scratch out a decent catch but there is plenty of potential. Once again we had a few tanks of live squid to complement our sardine and anchovy mix. We fished tight to the kelp for bass, outside in deeper water for bottom fish, and late this afternoon the Shogun was chasing those early season yellows. The weather is a bit warmer than last week, but fluctuating sea temps have kept the bass bite down. Lingcod to 12# and a few nice reds came up from the bottom, but last weeks big bonito didn't show. Chasing yellowtail on the front side of the island this afternoon gave us a little hope for a larger game fish tomorrow. The yellows were up top for a while and a school feeding high and dry produced a 28# fish on surface iron. One can only hope that tomorrow there are more spots of biting yellows. Fishing for a Living! The Shogun crew    |
| May 4 |
| Written by Shogun |
| Sunday, 04 May 2008 16:23 |
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The fishing had its ups and downs today at San Clemente Island. The bass bite we've enjoyed lately didn't materialize with any real strength today. During our bottom fish drifts some bonito to 10# pulled some drag. It was an eye opener for those with little experience fighting a saltwater game fish. The wind kept things on the chilly side so in the afternoon we made some stops in Pyramid Cove, and the lee of the island. Some halibut at the east end kept things interesting. In the lee we were looking for yellowtail. We slid upon a spot of feeding fish, but they went down fast. The fish are here, lets hope that a consistent bite develops in the weeks to come. Next weekend the Shogun will once again be fishing Clemente with a group sponsored by 976-Tuna. With the sea temp slowly creeping up there are bound to be some willing yellows this month. Fishing for a Living! The Shogun crew   |
| May 2 |
| Written by Shogun |
| Saturday, 03 May 2008 15:41 |
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This afternoon the Shogun departed on another San Clemente Island fishing trip. There were gifts from Charkbait Internet Sportfishing, as well as a fishing techniques seminar given by our own Tommie Miles. We will once again try our luck at Catalina, hoping to obtain a tank or two of live squid, then continue on to Clemente. The weather is much cooler than last week, but so far the seas are calm. Fishing for a Living! The Shogun crew  |
| May 3 |
| Written by Shogun |
| Saturday, 03 May 2008 15:51 |
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Today we on the Shogun had another great day fishing San Clemente Island. Once again live squid was the bait of choice and the calicos bit well. When the current was less than favorable, it was outside for a few drifts on the bottom then back in tight to the kelp again. The skies were clear but we had much cooler air temp today. The ocean temperature is slowly rising, a surface on the yellows could be any day now. Tomorrow calls for warmer conditions, should be another beautiful day on the pond. Fishing for a Living! The Shogun crew    |
| April 27 |
| Written by Shogun |
| Sunday, 27 April 2008 16:29 |
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Today we fished conditions very similar to yesterday. A good morning bass bite and warm weather throughout the day. The live squid was again the bait of choice. Several large calicos were boated and then again released. Favorable current eluded us this afternoon, most all the action came before lunch. Now its a smooth ride down swell, feels like we're in the bay. The Shogun will back fishing San Clemente next weekend on a Chark Bait sponsored trip. We hope for luck with the candy bait and improving ocean conditions. Fishing for a Living! The Shogun crew   |
| April 26 |
| Written by Shogun |
| Saturday, 26 April 2008 17:35 |
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Gorgeous weather, candy bait, and and a boat load of friendly talented fishermen... the recipe for a great day on the water. The Shogun departed Fisherman's Landing yesterday afternoon with the boys from Catchy Tackle, Wahoodad and a cast of fishing stars en route to San Clemente Island. A slight detour to Catalina and 2 tanks of squid put us in a good position upon arriving at Clemente this morning. We had favorable current early on and the bass cooperated, snapping up the live squid. Fished on a lead head or with a sliding sinker resulted in a quick bite. Several big calicos were photographed and released. When the current and the bass bite slowed down it was outside for a few drifts targeting the bottom fish. A great dinner in flat calm water seas, just a gently rock at anchor here in Pyramid Cove. Now if we could just bump into a few yellowtail tomorrow. Fishing for a living, Capt Norm and the Shogun Allstars, Pat reporting    |
| April 19 |
| Written by Shogun |
| Saturday, 19 April 2008 12:56 |
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This evening we celebrated the end of another Shogun fishing adventure with a traditional prime rib dinner. Right now we are abeam of Santo Tomas, and will be in port early tomorrow morning. The fishing was on the slow side and the weather fair. We are proud of the factors that we can control here aboard the Shogun. A clean, well maintained boat with a courteous and knowledgeable crew, great food and good service throughout the fishing experience. The next three weekends we will be fishing San Clemente Island, looking forward to some good local action. Fishing for a living Capt Pat and the Shogun crew   |
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