Mark Pisano docked Independence July 24 after a five-day trip with 31 anglers. "We had beautiful weather," he said, "and Cedros Island gave us some good fishing."

Pisano was assisted by partner Paul Strasser. Sherman Lim was the chartermaster on the Baja Paddy Hoppers trip.

Dave LaGuardia of San Diego won first place for his 48.8-pound yellowtail. It came on a dropper loop. He fished a sardine on a 4/0 Mustad 91450 hook tied to 60-pound Izorline, on a TLD 30 reel and a Seeker 6460 H Black Steel rod.

Gerry Perez of San Diego won second place for a 43-pound white seabass that bit on a Tady 4/0 jig in blue and glow, and Marlon Thompson of Rancho Palos Verdes got third place for a 37.7-pound yellowtail.