Subject: - TOPCAT 9/26 & 9/27

Wes Davis - Yellowfin Tuna

Todd Garrett - Dorado

From: Todd Garrett
Sent: Monday, September 28, 2009 9:09 AM
To: Jodi Ratliff; jim campbell; ; Nate Shill; Robert N. Hara;
Cc: Todd Garrett
Subject: TOPCAT 9/26 & 9/27

TOMCAT- 70’ ELLIOTT out of San Diego.

18 dorado and 18 yellowfin!

Sasquatch

Chris and Captain Mike Arujo

From: Michael Arujo [mailto:captmikearujo@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 10:37 AM
To: Robert N. Hara
Subject: Sasquatch & BBQ

Hey bud got Chris his 1st So cal Striper 168# on 30lb,We are going to BBQ some fish tonight can you & jess make it ? we have fresh tuna & dorado courtesy of Todds trip and I caught a Trasher over the week end should be fun.

Nicely Done Mike, Nicely Done.......

Piru's on fire!

Tim March - Piru Large Mouth Bass

Hey Folks

You got to check out this report from my Bud Tim March. First Class Action......

From: March, Tim [mailto:tmarch@amgen.com]
Sent: Monday, September 28, 2009 9:21 AM
To: Robert N. Hara; Greg Stoney
Subject: FW: Piru's on fire!

On 9/27/09 Lake Piru was a slayfest. 1st cast a 3# topwater bass on the lunker punker set the tone. A full speed morning bite.

Bass a cast on crankbaits along rocky shorelines for awhile then moved into weedy coves for a decent topwater spook bite of two to three pounders.

Just after 11 am I set the hook on what becomes my personal best bass with a 6 inch robo on the dropshot.

Jeff slides the net under her...the big healthy girl weighed 9.1 #s. We run for the ramp after boating 40 bass for the day.

Bass fisherman dream of days like this....

Awesome Report Tim - - - What a Ripper!!!

World's finest Railway Station - Victoria Terminus, Mumbai

Victoria Terminus: This Railway Station was opened on 7th March 1929 and is considered to be one of the finest Railway Stations of the World. The Italian-Gothe style building has a 450 meters long frontage. The administrative complex from all the three sides of the rectangle and has a ground and the floors surmounted by a high dome at the center; there is a 5.029 meters high figure of a lady in stone symbolizing progress adoring the dome.

The building gives the effect and look of a Cathedral with its high dome, smaller domes, lancet windows, with ornate stained glass, the interior is decorated with Italian marble. There is an ornamental garden in the administrative portion with the entrance gates guarded by a huge stone lion and stone tiger.

There are many number of memorials in the Church St.Thomas Cathedral and it is the first English Church in Mumbai and some of whom are of great historical importance.

Surya Narayan Temple, Bhuleswar

Surya Narayan Temple Bhuleswar: This is one of few Sun God Temples in India. It was completed in 1899. In 1958, this temple was renovated. The temple is built of white stone. In the shrine, the Sun God is seated on a one wheeled chariot drawn by a horse with seven faces. The two wives of the Sun God Prabha and Chhaya stand on the right and left side respectively.

Vithal Mandir Wadala: This temple is situated near Wadala market. The temple was built about 150 years but has now been renovated. The temple was built about 150 years but has now been renovated. The temple compund is 675.62 meters in Area. Except the South side, there is a wall on all the other three sides. A very big Fair lasting for 3 days is held every year. This is attended by thousands of devotees.

Sindhudurg Sea Fort - Tourist Spot

Sindhudurg: This Sindhudurg town is situated 510 kms from Mumbai and in the town of Malvan having the famous Shivaji’s Naal base and sea fort of Sindhudurg. The fort has many temples of Maruti, Bhavani, Mahadev Jarimai, and even one of Shivaji – the only one in the country. The Shivaji temple has his foot-prints and hand-prints. The Beach gives a beautiful view of the cost.

Vijayadurg, 85 kms. to the North is another famous Naval Base and Sea Fort of the Marathas Vengurla is a good beach with the hills lining the stretch of sand. The hills are covered with cashew, coconut, jack fruit and mango groves. Padamgarh is another fort near Malvan. We have salt pans and Chinese clay pottery at Malvan. We can also see migratory birds form the beach. Amboli at an altitude of 619 m. is a hill resort of Sindhudurg District. It offers a breath taking view up to the Konkan Coastline.

Kamal Mandir, Delhi Tourism

In Delhi there are many temples such as Birla Mandir, Jain Mandir, Sri Sri Radha Parthasarathi Mandir, Hanuman Mandir and Kamal Mandir. Kamal Mandir is a beautiful temple and it is designed in the shape of lotus which is beautiful Mandir and a symbol of integrity. Here people of any religion can worship. This is a Bahai temple and you can see the teachings of Bahaullah in the walls. In India, the design of the Bahai temple made by architect, Feribuz Sahba is inspired by the lotus, a symbol of purity that is inseparable associated with the Indian culture.

The construction of the temple was started in 1980 and completed in 1986. The petals are made of white concrete and clad in white Greek marble panels. An ancillary building house offices, conference halls, library and audio-visual hall etc. Inside the Mandi, pin-drop silence is maintained. You can sit and meditate in the prayer hall in silence. This is a superb experience you cannot forget it.

Tourism in Thane, Maharastra Tourist Spot

In Thane District, we have Jawhar which was one of the few tribal kingdoms in Maharashtra. It is famous for the Warli paintings which are still painted by the tribals. The Palace of the tribal kings and Bhupatgad are worth a visit. The scenic beauty of Dadar Kopra Falls is refreshing. Dahanu Bordi is a 17 km. stretch of beach. There are Chiku orchards in this area. Udwada, near Dahanu is the most sacred place for the Zorastrians.

Here in a beautiful temple is kept the Sacred Fire. It has been kept alive for nearly a thousand years. Akloli is 83 kms from Mumbai and is a health resort with hot springs. Bhandardhara is a relaxing hill resort, overlooking Lake Arthur Hills and Wilson Dam the largest earthen dam in the country. Over looking the lake is Ratnagarh, one of the Shivaji fort is also a tourist spot.

Emirate Palace in Abu Dhabi, Ramadan celebration

Ramadan is celebrated at the Emirate Palace in Abu Dhabi. In the Emirate Palace Terrace can accommodate up to 700 guests. If you want to experience the celebration of Ramadan traditions just visit here. This is one of the World’s most Expensive Hotel. It is situated near Abu Dhabi Airport. The above photos will tell you it is like a heaven in the earth.

Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal, Madurai Torurism

Thirumalai Naicker Mahal is famous tourist spot in Madurai. It was recently renovated. The 248 pillars in the Mahal are 18 feet circumference and 18 feet to 35 feet height. The pillars in the Mahal are plastered in Chettinadu style. The architecture in the Mahal are in the style of Naichyar days. The dome decorated with Makara fishes, lotus flower, fishes holding the bouquet are wonderful.

In Dharbar where the King sits has 12 pillars and it’s shape is Octagonal. This Raja chamber was constructed with two walls, in between the walls air flow is possible so the King’s dharbar remained cool in summer months. The visiting time is between 9 and 1 in the Fore Noon and 2 to 5 in the After Noon. Entrance fee is between Rs. 2 to Rs.5. Taking photographs is free.

Bob's Sporting Goods Annual Sept 5 Day

Jackpot winner:

First place : Jay Maeda 65lbs YFT
Second place: Matt Salas 62lbs YFT
Third place: Scott Okamura 62lbs YFT

Bobs Sporting Goods Back Home - Taken from the American Angler Website

Capt. Brian Kiyohara backed the boat in this morning with the gang from Bobs Sporting Goods. Thanks to Jay for filling in for Mike this trip, and a huge thanks to Mike Naoe without whom these trips would not be possible - he spends the year organizing from the shop and it is a great group of guys. And again thanks to Scott Okamura for the beef sticks - they are soooo good!

The guys had a nice catch of Yellowfin Tuna, Yellowtail and Dorado - all beautiful fresh fish, many of which were being taken home for a backyard fillet party to be consumed and shared by friends and family.

Scott Okamura - Lupie Yellowfin

Here are a few pictures from the shop 5 day on the American Angler (Courtesy of the American Angler Website). Will post more pictures when I get em.

Mark and what would have been a nice Yellowfin

The Tariffs by the TaxMan were pretty expensive for the group

Good Friends Gordon and Matt Salas

......And the Rest

Mike Sakasegawa was kind enough to provide more pictures of the trip. Check out his photo gallery

Thanks again to the Brian Kiyohara and the Crew of the American Angler for another great trip. We hear Captain Sammy is getting back on his feet and will be at the Wheel sooner than you know it.

Just to let you know, we do have spots available for the Fall 10 Day which leaves the Saturday after Thanksgiving. A great group of anglers and my favorite Long Range boat. Come join the family and check it out. Here are some pictures from a past trip How would like you to roll back home right before Xmas with Tuna in the RSW........hhhhhhmmmm December Sashimi.....uuuuggggggggghhhh!!

If you have any interest in our trip, give Lori Patella a call with the American Angler at 619 223 5414.

Nasik - Temples and Tourist Spot

Nasik is situated 148 kms from Mumbai. Nasik is on the banks of River Godavari and it is one of the most sacred cities of India. Legend says that Lord Rama spent time here during his exile and Surpanaka, sister of Ravana, lost her nose here. There are many temples to see. The most important one is Kalaram Temple and it is dedicated to Lord Rama. The other temples here are Nar Shankar Temple, Panchavadi and Sita Gumpha and Sundar Narayan Temple. We can also visit Chambherleni Jain Caves (5 kms). Trimbakeshwar which is 36kms away is a very holy place and once in 12years Kumbha Mela is held here and more than 4 million people come to bathe in the Holy River. Pandava Leni are beautiful medieval Caves with exquisite sculptures. Wani has a temple of Goddess Chandika, atop a hill.

World’s largest Hotel - The Palazzo at Las Vegas

World’s largest Hotel is The Palazzo at Las Vegas is a luxury and superb hotel. This hotel was opened on 2007, December 30th. Guests are parking their vehicles in the underground parking area and through escalators they can come to the resort. Here game resorts also function.

Cruz and Rosa Thurs/Fri

Channel Islands "Fhatty"

From: Greg Stoney [mailto:mogambosquid@gmail.com]
Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2009 9:17 PM
To: Robert N. Hara; March, Tim; Phil Lindholm; Todd Phillips
Subject: Cruz and Rosa Thurs/Fri

What's Up Guys,

Dave Rich and I escaped the heat and fished his rig last Thursday and yesterday. We started out around Chinese for one fish, then ran up the front and around to Christys for a couple more then we got a tip from a bro and made a late afternoon run across to Rosa where we got a couple of more good ones. We jammed back to Forneys for the night and rafted up with a couple of other boats and proceeded to bbq, put away a few jack n' cokes and talk story. The anchorage was pretty nice overnight but right outside the potato patch was in full effect with 6'-8' footers stacking up. The next morning we started out above Christys for one fish, then the sharks got on us quickly.

The channel to Rosa looked like it mellowed a bit so we shot across to Skunk pt and started fishing. The current was ripping against the wind which screwed up the drift, so we tied on 1 lb balls and power drifted with the kicker. This semi bounce ball deal was the shit!, over the next few hours we put on 11 more fish and just about plugged the boat. We had to meet the buyer at 2 so we stopped at 12 and blasted back down the backside. We ended up with a number of fatties, including a 43# (a new biggest for me) and a bunch between 25#-38#.

Also, I went out on the 'Jack last Tues to Capa to try and find a yellow, I had one bite on the yo yo all day but it was a 33# yellow, so that was cool.

Stoney

Gettin It Done. Another Great Report from the Northern Fishing Grounds. Thanks G