Shawn Steward docked the Excel November 21 at Fisherman's Landing after a good ten-day trip to The Ridge and other southern waters. "Flat calm weather," he posted in his internet log.

"Alijos Rocks started to bite pretty good on the last day," remarked Shawn. Unfortunately, we had to leave. Isn't it always like that?"

The best wahoo of the trip was a 63-pounder that bit on a pink Burns Bomb for Nick Vondouris of hacienda Heights.

Dan Colonello of Valencia won first place for a 96-pound yellowfin tuna. "He fought good," said Dan. "He took me around the boat once and wrapped around the anchor line. Joe Crisci got me off."

Dan said he fished a chunk on a 6/0 Super Mutu hook, tied to 60-pound Big Game line and 80-pound Spectra backing. He used a TLD 30 reel and a 765 L rod.

Pete Price of Seattle won second place for a 91-pound tuna. Dave Karlin of San Diego was third, for a 75-pounder. The group was joined by Jerry Alexander of Reno, NV and his 48-pound yellowtail. The mossback came on a dropper loop.