First Albacore of the Year (2001) caught by Sik Park of Los Angeles on a 2 Day Trip aboard the Legend. Captain Shawn Trowbridge is pictured on the left. Photo by: Mike Gauger.

The lucky seven who managed to be the first group to catch Albacore in 2001. On the left is Captain Shawn Trowbrige. Photo by: Mike Gauger.

Tony Sampedro on his first Albacore trip with his father, Paul Sampedro aboard the Tide Change (08/01/01)

Anglers Jeff and Kyle White on a successful Albacore Trip aboard the Pacific Quest (07/16/01) Angler Jeff White emailed us saying "Well, I decided to take my Honor-High School Graduating Son on a truly primo trip for albie fishing. We hooked up with The Pacific Quest Charter . We caught our fair share of the longfins...Great crew , great boat, seas were up.....but a great time for all!!!"

Angler Dang Huynh with nice Albacore Tuna caught aboard the Sea Adventure (06/17/01)

Angler Lazzy Carp on a private boat with 4 passengers caught limits of Albacore 60 miles south Point Loma. (August 16, 2001)

Sportfishingreport.com Angler Member Dennis Evans broke open our Albacore season with this nice 14 pound 14 ounce Albacore. He caught the fish on the troll early in the morning! Congratulation Dennis.

Mike Koepnick caught his first Albacore of 2002 on the Sea Horse while trolling!

Richard Rushlow displays his Jackpot winning Albacore. This was Richard?s first Albacore! The fish tipped the scale at 15 pounds! Richard caught this fish on an anchovy!

Once again, Richard Rushlow and his catch for the day! Today was Richard?s Day!

Richard Rushlow ate the Albacore Heart like a man! He chewed and chewed and chewed. And when he was finished he didn?t wash it down either. It was AWESOME! Richard you are now one with the Albacore! Good Luck this season. I really doubt your fish will stay on top of the Angler Award but I am sure you will catch more and hopefully with Sportfishingreport.com.