Windy weather and a morning-only bite foiled many boats going into the weekend, but a few managed to deck one or two tuna per rod out on the bluefin grounds. Some boats opted to fish for yellowtail, white seabass and halibut near islands. Here's how Randy Toussaint of the Royal Star put it August 2: "We got off to a nice start with a grey bite for 40 bluefin but the rest of the day produced very little aside from a few flats (dorado) and small bluefin tuna. Overall, a down day for the fleet, hopefully they float tomorrow."

Short-range boats from the four San Diego Landings managed to scratch out approximately one bluefin and one yellowtail per rod on August 2 in the difficult conditions, so the fish are still there, and still appear to be easing toward the north. The upcoming new moon is likely to boost catches again for all, after the weather calms.