The Rod and Reel club of Los Angeles returned to Pt. Loma Sportfishing September 20, after fishing eight days aboard the Qualifier 105 with skipper Brian Sims.

"This is a great group," said Sims, "they all get along and they fish well. That makes for a good trip."

Zeric Martinez of Las Vegas won first place on the trip, which visited both Alijos Rocks and Guadalupe Island.

"I was letting my line out with a squid on it," said Zeric, "when he hit it." When the dust settled some 20 minutes later, Martinea had an 81-pound tuna on the deck. He said he used an 8/0 Eagle Claw hook, 60-pound Big Game line pm an Accurate 50 reel, and a 6460 H rod.

Ben Susman of Dana Point was second, for a 73.6-pounder, and Loren Martinez won third place for a 70.6-pound yellowfin tuna.