"We made a stop by Cedros Island today," wrote Excel skipper Justin Fleck January 18, "where we filled the last few cracks in the fish holds with 70 nice grade yellowtail. Most of the fish were caught on yoyo iron with a few being taken on the dropper loop. With the wells being completely full and an unfavorable weather forecast, Team Hoo has decided to go in a day early. We will be at Fisherman's Landing tomorrow morning around 0630."