Qualifier 105 also visited The Rocks on a seven-day trip, under the guidance of skipper Joe Crisci. Chuck Barnett was chartermaster on his 18th annual charter.

"We had beautiful fishing at Alijos Rocks," said skipper Joe. "We fished at Benitos for an afternoon, and also got fish on kelps." Dan Alcaraz of Hacienda Heights won first place for a kite-caught 123-pound yellowfin tuna. He said it bit a double sardine rig, and he fished with a boat outfit. "He worked me to the bitter end," remarked Dan.

Chartermaster Chuck Barnett won second place for a 107.8-pound tuna. One of the hottest sticks on the trip was T. J. Ponder a nine-year-old 4th grader from Encinitas, who has been featured in more fishing stories than many semi-pro anglers. TJ won third place for his kite-caught 107-pound tuna and also got a 48-pound wahoo on a Raider jig. He plays soccer and goes to El Camino Creek School. Former office worker Nancy Halpern caught a 94-pound tuna, her best.