We had a Phenix Rods sponsored deep water trip to the islands today. Weather was flat and the lings were chewing to start out the day. We took full limits for all on board and moved off to the rockfish which also bit well.. limits of boat and headed back to dock by 330

There was a pair of rods given to top fish on board. Today was a bast! Big thanks to Vince Borges and Phenix rods!we will back out on the salmon grounds in the morning. We have room on New California Dawn for potluck.

Final count

56 ling cod (limits) to 25 pounds

260 rockfish (limits)

200 sand dabs

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