In spite of the north wind, the hard core fishermen continue to stretch the season out a bit farther.

Making the long run down to Gordo Bank has definitely done just that. The big tuna, as well as the more manageable smaller ones, continue to bite. Even the billfish and wahoo are biting well.

It is a good thing something is biting because the ride back uphill to East Cape is not pleasant.

Closer to home, it's an early morning gig. Get out as early as possible, catch a few sierra and whatever else that bites and haul-tail back before the wind picks up.

Same deal for fishing from the beach...if you get up early and hear the waves crashing, it might be a good day to break out the blender for margaritas.