Brian Kiyohara docked American Angler June 4 after an eight-day trip to Alijos Rocks and Benitos/Cedros. He tied the boat at Pt. Loma Sportfishing and weighed the best fish.

"Historically The Rocks are good fishing in April and May," remarked the skipper at the scales. "Right now the temperature is 66 degrees. Fishing for yellowfin and yellowtail was great for us. Fishing for yellowtail at the islands was excellent."

Passengers said the weather matched the fishing. One angler said he could leave a cup of coffee on the table anytime and not worry about spillage. Anglers also said fishing for yellowtail with surface iron was very good.

Only one jackpot place was given, and it went to Fermin Diaz of Pomona, for a 56.4-pound yellowfin tuna.

"He made a nice boil," said Diaz, who baited a sardine on a 4/0 Hayabusa hook to fool his tuna. He said he used 40-pound Triple Fish fluorocarbon leader, 40-pound P-Line and 65-pound Spectra on an 870 Accurate reel and a seven-foot Graftech rod rated for 30 to 40 pounds.

He was joined in the lineup by anglers who had the two biggest yellowtail. Bill Kuehl of Escondido found a 52.6-pound yellow with a Salas 6X Jr. jig in blue and white, and Jim Bostian, Crystal Pier owner, got a 50.2-pounder with a mint green Candy Bar.