Brian Kiyohara docked American Angler on Halloween, after a ten-day Sports Chalet charter with 25 anglers. He tied the boat up at Pt. Loma Sportfishing, and chartermaster Brad LeMoine passed out numerous prizes.

On October 27, Brian wrote, "Sometimes stumbling into things can be good. After the sign at the rocks dissipated and we were forced to leave, we went in search of a new zone to fish. After our first day of only so-so type kelping and other attempts by our counterparts we knew only of areas of where not to go. We aimed for a different zone, and shortly after sunrise we found our first kelp of the day.

"Fortunately for us this kelp had good sign of Wahoo and we experienced a sample of real deal fishing. Although the weather was kind of choppy periodically we found nice kelps to stop on. We had several good shots on Wahoo as the lost jigs, burn-offs, high speed racing, and all the other excitement of Wahoo fishing was enjoyed by all. We also found good action on Dorado. The ocean changed drastically at dark and laid down beautifully and we are staying another day."

At the dock, Ying Lee of Diamond Bar was the first-place winner, for a 118.5-pound yellowfin tuna. He said he took it with a squid on a 7/0 ringed Super Mutu hook, 60-pound Seaguar fluorocarbon leader, 60-pound Izorline and 80-pound Spectra. He used a Penn 16S reel and a Calstar 765L rod.

Bob Clark of San Diego was second, for a 76.5-pound tuna, and Rob Perry of Placentia was right behind him with a 75.5-pounder, good for third place.