Mike Lackey docked his Vagabond at Pt. Loma Sportfishing October 5, after an eight-day open-party trip to Alijos Rocks.

"We spent three and a half days at the Rocks," said Mike, "and it was all you can eat fishing. We even had an incredible all-night bite on yellowtail. The big fish was caught by John Medler, a 104-pounder."

Pate Aivadjian of Glendale won first place for a 98.4-pound tuna he bagged with a sardine on a 5/0 Eagle Claw hook, tied to 40-pound Seaguar fluorocarbon leader and 60-pound Izorline Spectra. He said he used an Accurate 270 two-speed reel and a GRUSA nine-foot rod.

Bill Homet of Capistrano Beach won second place for an 88.8-pounder. John McConnaughey of Las Vegas won third place for a 79.2-pound yellowfin. Bill Homet of Capistrano Beach won second place for an 88.8-pounder. John McConnaughey of Las Vegas won third place for a 79.2-pound yellowfin. Jim Lewis of Morro Bay stood in with the winners with his trip-best wahoo of 59 pounds.