Skipper Joe Crisci docked the Qualifier 105 at Pt. Loma Sportfishing on July 24, after his five-day trip with the LA Rod & Reel Club. Unlike most of the other boats, Joe didn't sample the island fishing.

"The weather was so nice," he said, "we decided to stay outside and fish the kelps the whole trip."

It paid off with a nice catch of mixed tuna, dorado and yellowtail. Larry Methvin of Upland found the biggest fish, a 40.4-pound albacore. He got it with a sardine on a 3/0- Mutu hook, 30-pound Big Game line, a Pro Gear 542 reel and a Calstar 700 M rod.

Dave Permut of Valencia won second place for a 39.4-pound albie. Sean McKenzie of Encino got third for a 37.4-pound yellowfin tuna.