| The Shogun was
built in 1989 by Ted Dunn and Norm Kagawa In San Diego, CA. At 92 feet in
length with an enormous 30 foot beam, this beautiful sportfisher offers
its passengers tremendous fishing space and extremely stable
ride. |
 Norm was 15 in 1968 when he signed on as a deckhand on the original Searcher with Frank LoPreste in San Diego. Between 1971 and 1975, Norm attended USC and worked summers on the Searcher. After graduating with a BS degree in Biological Sciences, he decided to pursue his first love. . . a career in fishing. In 1975, Norm began working on the Royal Polaris, eventually as a 2nd skipper. In 1980, Norm and Frank LoPreste formed a partnership to build the
charter boat SHOGUN. From 1981 to 1988, Norm ran one of the most
successful charter operations on the West Coast. In 1989, Frank LoPreste,
Ted Dunn and Norm Kagawa formed a partnership to build the new 92'
SHOGUN. |
 At your service is an outstanding crew. Licensed skippers and crew include Norm Kagawa, Scott McKelvey, Ross Baker and Dan Griffith. Additional crew members include the oustanding Nelson Inafuku and Jeff Williams. Our chefs include Peter Steiner, Jimmy Hurst and Vic Gamboa, who will prepare culinary delights including homemade bread and desserts. For those of you who have special deitary requests, please let us know when you make your reservation, so we may cater to your needs. |
 *** Air-conditioned staterooms with full carpeting, vanities with hot & cold water, reading lights and cabinet storage areas *** 5 heads & 3 showers *** Extremely large, modern air-conditioned galley with seating of 32 passengers. Fully equipt with TV and VCR *** The 92' length and 30' width guarantee the fisherman ample fishing space and a confortable ride *** Super-large bait tanks hold 160 scoops of bait on deck and a bait well holds and additional 200 scoops *** Fuel capacity - 16,000 gallons with a range of 2,500 miles *** Water capacity - 6,000 gallons *** Power - Two KTA 1150 Cummings engines generating 1000 horsepower. *** Electronics - 5 radios, global positioning navagational system, 2 radars, Sperry Autopilot, color sonar and fathometers. *** 20 - ton refrigerated fish hold that keeps your long range catch in that "just-caught" condition. |
 The SHOGUN is now permanently based out of Fisherman's Landing in San Diego, offering a full year round schedule of Long Range trips including fly down - fly back trips from Cabo San Lucas to the Revillagigedo Islands. With this in mind, we have completed a major remodel to the staterooms, making rooms with much bigger beds and more personal storage area. In addition to the remodeling of rooms, a new air-conditioning system and a remodel of all bathrooms completes our renovation. |
 Revillagigedo Islands Fly-down / Fly-back trips The Shogun has scheduled several trips to the Revillagigedo Islands departing from Cabo San Lucas. Unlike most fly-down trips, you will be able to put all yourgear aboard the Shogun 3 days before departing San Diego, and then fly down and meet the boat in Cabo. Upon your return to Cabo, you can leave all of your gear and fish aboard the Shogun then meet the boat 3 days later in San Diego. This eliminates the huge problem of flying all of your gear to Cabo and worrying about it getting through customs. When the boat arrives at Fisherman's Landing, you may trade your fish for canned albacore, have them filleted and packaged, smoked or trade for some tuna jerky. Another advantage of our fly-down / fly-back trips, when you depart from Cabo Sa Lucas, we start with a full load of sardines, not a half load of bait. Freezer Special February and March Our Freezer Specials will fish Mexican waters from San Martin Island, north to Cape Colonett and areas further north. These are excellent trips to fill your freezer with quality fillets. We fish 240' to 350' of water for bottom fish and Red Rock Cod. Occasionally, we also fish for Yellowtail, so bring a jig stick and a light rod for fishing plastic in shallow waters. |
 Our two Spring 8-day trips in late May and June fish the Alijos Rocks and Uncle Sam Bank areas. This is an excellent time for big Yellowtail and good Yellowfin Tuna fishing at the Rocks. The Yo's Tackle 8-day trip that departed on June 14, 1997, had absolutely outstanding fishing, filling their holds to the brim. They returned to the dock with 390 Yellowfin Tuna, 38 Tellowtail, 11 Dorado and 51 Wahoo. The Yellowfin Tuna were in the 60# to 90# bracket, with first place going to Chai Kaortakul with a 92.0#, Yellowfin Tuna. Second place was a 91.6#, and third place was a 91.0#. What a great trip! |
 The Summer trips are designed to fish the areas of Guadalupe and Benitos Islands and offshore for Yellowfin Tuna, Bluefin Tuna, Albacore, Dorado and Yellowtail. The 1997 season was absolutely outstanding. The five day trip that returned on June 11th, checked in with 111 Albacore, 166 Yellowfin tuna in the 60# to 80# bracket, 40 Bluefin Tuna, 2 Dorado, 38 Yellowtail and 1 Big Eye Tuna. A three day trip returning on July 22nd had, 666 Albacore, 14 Bluefin Tuna, 11 Yellowfin Tuna and 2 Big Eye Tuna. The 5 day Seeker trip, skippered by John Grabowski, returned with 880 Albacore, 2 Bluefin Tuna, 11 Big Eye Tuna, 66 Yellowfin Tuna, 24 Yellowtail and 5 Mahi-Mahi. |
 Our 10 day trips are our most popular trips. On these trips you have the opportunity to catch every species of fish that swims in Baja; Yellowfin Tuna, Yellowtail, Bluefin Tuna, Dorado, Wahoo, Pargo, Grouper and Marlin. We will be fishing as far out as Alijos Rocks, and as far down as 120 miles above Cabo San Lucas. Please note the 12 day trip departing October 21, will fish all of the above mentioned areas plus work the coast of Baja for some outstanding Grouper fishing. Christmas Special Fishing Alijos Rocks and on down to Potato Bank, fishing for Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, Marlin and Dorado. This trip is an outstanding value. Yo's Tackle Charter - (310) 532-1376 These open trips will feature the raffling of a certificate for a custom rod donated by Martin Yoshida. In addition, each passenger will receice a Yo's Tacle T-Shirt. |
 The proper handling and refrigeration of your catch is of the utmost importance to the Shogun crew. You can be sure that your fish will reach the dock in excellent condition and that you will be taking home the highest quality product available. Fisherman's Canning will meet the boat to assist you in canning all or a portion of your catch. You can exchange Albacore or Yellowfin Tuna for canned Albacore of the highest quality with a Fisherman's Canning label. We also recommend the filleting and smoking service available. For a nominal fee, your catch will be processed to your specifications and freezer wrapped, to be picked up at a later date. It is also possible to have your order shipped to any major airport in the United states. Many of our passengers donate some of their catch to the Rotary Club of San Diego. The fish is then distributed to worthy charities in Baja California. This can be arranged through Fisherman's Canning. You may then submit a receipt for a tax deduction. Gear and Tackle Suggestions We carry all terminal tackle on board at tackle store prices. Because tackle requirements differ, depending on your choice and length of trip, we suggest that you request a tackle list when you make yoru reservations. Rental Tackle Depending on the length of your trip, various rental packages are available at Fisherman's Landing. You can be assured of excellent and well-maintained equipment. For specific costs, please request a tackle rental list. Fish & Game Regulations Both Mexican Fish & Game and California Fish & Game prohibit the sale of sport caught fish. Any passengers doing so will be prosecuted by California Fish & Game. Please note that we consider this a very serious issue as every offense jeopardizes our excellent relations with the Department de Pesca in Mexico City. |