Each day the weather improved just a tad, and each day so did the fishing. By Sunday the weather was flat out gorgeous and 5 more lingcod decided to grace us with their presence along with an average of about 7 rockcod per person. Capt. Randy told me folks really enjoyed themselves, including a dad with three boys who had a great time. That's all I need to know to know we're doing the best we can with the season we've been dealt this year. Overall the best lure of choice continues to be the good old standard superfly rig baited with a strip of squid. Those throwing the bars and plastics have really had their work cut out for them, with a lot of casting for tough results. Most bar casters are going for quality rather than quantity, though, as was evidenced by the biggest fish of the day that was caught by "Never Give Up" Mike Biernacki on either a fishtrap or a bar. Mike has gone fishing in the past on the Royal Polaris during our annual long range trip and, if there's a chance of catching a fish, Mike will be at the rail with rod in hand. Thanks again to Capt. Randy for taking over the helm for Sunday's trip and taking good care of our boat, customers and friends as always allowing Bob to attend more fishing meetings in San Diego knowing they're in good hands.