Dolphin 2 Pics

Dolphin 2 Reminder

Just a reminder of the Dolphin 2 trip. Mission Bay Sportfishing, 1551 W. Mission Bay Drive http://missionbaysportfishing.com/Directions.htm The boat will leave Sunday evening 9/7 at 9pm. You should be at the boat before 8pm. Fishing is good. You should have from 20lb. to 40lb. test gear and some hooks from #2 to #3/0. For more tackle checkout http://www.sport-fishing.com/tackle.asp#1 Don't know what waters we will be fishing but just in case bring your Cal. fishing license. If we go to Mexican waters the permits will cost $15.00 and with the high cost of fuel there might be a fuel surcharge ($20 to $30) Please bring cash to cover these extra charges.

New Charter Dates to finish off the year

We are ending the year with a few new charters. The Mirage is on the books and we are working on dates for the Ranger 85 in November and also the Pacific Dawn so keep on checking the "Trip Schedule" and join us for some great times and some fishing.

Dana Pride Report

Had a great time on the Dana Pride. Captain Tom and his crew worked hard trying to get us some fish but with the cold water fishing was tough. We fished to the south on the kelp beds. Lots of small calicos, 1 out of 5 was a legal along with some nice sandbass. Checkout the Dana Pride a beautiful boat with lots of room to fish and a fantastic galley serving the biggest and best breakfast plate you will ever see on a sport boat and mixed drinks to boot.

Dana Pride Trip Update

This is a reminder that you have signed up to fish with Dan on the Dana Pride on Wed. Aug. 20.
34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, California 92629 http://www.danawharfsportfishing.com/contact.html
The boat is scheduled to leave at 6am so you should be at the landing by no later then 5:15am. As for the fishing the fishing has been up and down so the fishing destination will be determined on the morning of the trip. Bring some gear for near shore fishing 12lb. to 20lb test gear and a rod for offshore fishing 25lb or 30lb test gear. A note about parking: you need to get a parking token for the fishing parking area from the landing office. Also please let me know if you need to rent a rod and reel or need to get a fishing license, the landing needs a heads-up about how many items need to be ready.

Local Dorado and Tuna

Join Dan on the Dana Pride on Aug. 20 for a rare chance at catching an exotic fish. Its that time of year that the kelp paddies come into our local waters and bring the tuna, dorado and yellowtail with them. Don't miss out on this type of offshore fishing that can be done on 3/4 and allday boats from our L.A. and Orange county based boats. Signup early http://www.dansshoppingcart.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=dansshoppingcart&Product_Code=FT_Charter_15&Attributes=Yes&Quantity=1

Indian Report

With some tough fishing in the previous weeks we headed to an area where the yellowtail fishing had been good on the kelp paddies. Right away we started to catch small yellows and a few dorado. The paddies seemed to have been hit hard from the days before. Working west and north we checked many kelps for a few more fish. Finally on the last two paddies we found yellowtails and dorados to 25lbs. that wanted to bite. We ended the trip with 50 yellows and 9 dorados thanks to the hard work from Captain Chris and his crew.

Fisherman 3 Report

Had a great time on the Fisherman 3 from H&M Landing in San Diego on July 22. We fished in Mexican waters between the beach and the Coronado Isl. fishing for sandbass. We got 5 around when Captain JD decided to head for the island to look for calicos and yellowtails. Fishing the kelp near South Isl. we ran into a flurry of yellowtail one was landed and many were lost to tangles and the seals. JD worked the area but the seals were too hard to shake. Believe it or not even a small bluefin tuna was hooked but a seal got the best part on this tuna. We finished the day fishing for log barracudas. Thanks to the great crew and the cook Kim for a great time and great food.

Icon Fishing Report

Tough fishing for the sandbass. A low pressure front was going through and the fish didn't want to bite. We did get some bass but most were under legal size. The surprise of the trip was the jackpot winning halibut caught by 12 year old Sivary who just celebrated his birthday a few days before. Shawn Morgan did his best to find us fish but still it was a good to be out on the water.

Eldorado Report

Fished Catalina Island on June 10. Fished in the V's for the seabass but none were found however a few nice yellowtails were caught. Continued west and fished for calicos.

Topgun 80 Pics

Late Westerly fish report

Back on June 14 we had our trip on the Westerly with one of our favorite captains Jon Ackley.With a tank full of sardines and anchovies we headed to Catalina Isl. where we loaded the second bait tank with live squids. We started our day on the east end of Catalina at the runway where we immediately got into a hot calico bite. After a couple of hours of landing calicos we headed to the front side to see if we could find some yellowtails and bonitos. Fishing along the kelps we found more calicos and some bonitos but no yellows. Even though we didn't get any yellows everyone had a great time. Armen kept everyone well fed as he was always going around the boat taking orders for food and drinks. The Westerly is a great boat for charters so give Jon a call if you're interested. 714-315-5240.

Tuna Biting

The reports on the albacore and bluefin fishing are getting better every day. More fish being seen then are being caught so its a matter of time when the big bite begins. If you want to be a part of this fishing we have 2 spots on our 3 day Topgun 80 trip leaving on Fri. 6/27 and returning on Mon. 6/30 http://www.dansshoppingcart.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=dansshoppingcart&Product_Code=FT_Charter_11&Attributes=Yes&Quantity=1

Jackpopt Controversy

Just read a post about the jackpot on our last trip on the Westerly. The complaint was that 20% of the jackpot money was kept by the crew and that the jackpot winner was not informed prior to getting into the pot. First: Now whether this happened or not I don't know but fishing with Jon and his crew for many years and on many boats I have always been told about the 20% for the crew. Second: I'm disappointed that this complaint wasn't brought to us first at a time when we could address the issue. Dan always says and I quote "Tell me any problems you have with the boat, crew, bunks or whatever while on the trip because when the trip is over there is little I can do." Now back to the jackpot issue. All boats have different policy's on the jackpot not only on the money but on the type of fish and the handling of said fish so look for posted rules and ask the deckhands about their rules on the jackpot. Finally tip the crew, if the service is good tip well if bad tip little this is how you show your opinion of their service.

Eldorado

This is a reminder of the upcoming trip on the Eldorado. The boat will leave at 9pm Monday night so be there by 8pm. Long Beach Sportfishing 555 Pico Ave. Long Beach CA. 90802 The fishing has been good at Catalina Isl. for calico bass, yellowtail and white seabass. For tackle check our recommended tackle section http://www.sport-fishing.com/tackle.asp#3 also since some of the seabass have been big I suggest you have 30lb. to 40lb. test gear also have a squid catcher rig just in case we need to snag a few squids.

Due to some last minute cancellations we have 1 openings
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Report of our Emeryville Trip

Sat. we fished the New Salmon Queen with Captain Shim. The weather was cold and windy but in the bay it was still fish able. Drifting many spots we caught nice halibuts and a few stripers. On Sun. we fished on the New Huck Finn with Captain Jay. We were scheduled to fish the rockfish offshore but with the wind and rough seas we decided to stay in the bay once again and again we had good fishing for the halibuts and stripe bass. We had a great time and enjoyed the bay fishing.

Ranger 85 Trip Canceled

Due to gail force winds and seas to 13ft. it was decided to cancel the trip. Better to fish in good weather with good fishing to make a good show. The trip will be reschedueled for sometime in Nov.

High Sierra

Went to the High Sierras this past Memorial weekend. It was good fishing at Bridgeport Reservoir, Crowley Lake and Pleasant Valley Reservoir but the weather was cold with snow in the evenings and some wind and rain during the day.

Pacific Voyager Fish Report

On Wed 05/21 The Sportfishing with Dan Hernandez Charters fished on the Pacific Voyager out of Seaforth Sportfishing. The target fish was yellowtail at the Coronado Isl. The weather was overcast and the water was lumpy. Captain Mark did his best moving from spot to spot looking for the yellows. Along the way we picked at the big calico bass and the big bonitos. Finally at the end of the day we found what we looking for hundreds of breezing yellowtail the only problem was they didn't to bite. Overall we had a good day and lots of fun. The Pacific Voyager is one of the nicest boats I have been on, very clean, a great layout and the best crew and cheif.

Freelance Pics 2

Freelance Pics

Freelance Fishing Report

We had a great day on the water. Captain Norris took us south to look for the bonito bite. Our second stop turned into a wide open freeze with bonito biting the sardines and lures. We had many lost fish. Bonitos have sharp teeth so live bait on light line added up to lost fish. If you want to fish light gear use a light lure like our MM7. Dan was wild catching bonito on 15lb. test and a squid color MM7. I did great with 30lb. test and working my favorite MM2 3-3/8oz. glow red. It was great fishing like we were on a offshore tuna trip. Trolling, doing the tuna shuffle and chancing your fish up and down the boat, good practice. If you have never been tuna fishing and would like to experience that type on fishing go fishing now while the bonito are here. Get on board the Freelance at Davy’s Locker. The great crew lead by Goofy will help you with all you need to learn about catching these bonitos.

Electra Fishing Report

A report on our April 26 trip. Thanks to Joe Helgren when he upgraded our boat from the 70' Electra to their long range boat the Oceanside 95. With beautiful weather Captain Tim headed us to San Clemente Isl. Things looked up as we started landing a few calicos and a way legal halibut. We would see yellowtail boiling under the birds but they stayed out of reach of our baits and iron. The rest of the day was spent moving from spot to spot catching calicos and rockfish and trying to find the conditions for the yellows but that remained elusive. With plenty of space to fish and great food and snacks everyone had a great time.

Electra Trip Reminder

A reminder of the upcoming trip on the Electra. The boat is scheduled to leave Helgren's Sportfishing at 9pm Friday night. Our destination is San Clemente Island. The yellowtail are showing but not in great numbers but this might change if the waters warm. Other then that we will fish for some rockfish up to 300ft. and the calico in the kelp. You should have sinkers to 10oz. For other tackle suggestions look at our Recommended Tackle list. http://www.sport-fishing.com/tackle.asp#3

Fishing pass winners for Del Mar Fred Hall Show

Thanks to everyone who stopped to visit us also everyone who donated to the Foundation.
The winners of the fishing passes will be contacted by Monica so we can get the passes to you.
Wed. John Keith 3/4 day on the Freelance, Davy's Locker. Thur. Lea DiSenso 1/2 day on the Western Pride. Fri. Aaron Branm 3/4 day fishing for two, H&M Landing. Sat. David Hogg 1/2 day fishing for two, H&M Landing. Sun. Steve Frost, 3/4 day fishing for two, H&M Landing.

Sundays winners

Congratulations to: Jim Lambert who wins a pass for 1 person for a 3/4 day fishing trip on the Freelance, Davy's Locker. Josh Trujillo who wins a pass for 1 person on the Native Sun, Long Beach Sportfishing. And Sebastian Rodriquez who wins a pass for 1 person for 1/2 day fishing on the Western Pride, Davy's Locker. Monica will contact you to get you your prizes. Thanks to all. We will have more opportunity's for fishing passes in Del Mar so we will see you there.

Saturdays Winners

Congratulations to: Kenny Gonzalez. You win a pass for 2 people on the Mirage, Port Hueneme Sportfishing. Tami Ajar who wins a pass for 1 person for a 3/4 day fishing trip on the Freelance, Davy's Locker. John Clifford who wins a pass for 1 person on the Liberty, Long Beach Sportfishing. And Jim Oliveri who wins a pass for 1 person for 1/2 day fishing on the Western Pride, Davy;s Locker. Monica will contact you to get you your prizes. For your chance to win fishing passes and also get a 10% discount coupon to use in the our internet store, just visit our booth (135) at the Fred Hall Fishing and Tackle Show in Long Beach March 5th to 9th and drop off your business card or fill the short entry form. Also come see Dan and the crew. We have sales on the Dipping Sauces, Batter, Cookbook, T-Shirts, B 52, MM2 Jigs and more. We are also Fund Raising for Dan's Youth Foundation with sales of Eagle Claw Hooks, Thumb Dingers and Oppertunity Tickets with a grand prize a trip to Buena Vista Beach Resort. See you at the show

Fridays winner for fishing passes

Congratulations to: Loren Zaverta. You win a pass for 2 people on the Liberty, Long Beach Sportfishing and Joe Salzetti who wins a pass for 2 people for a 3/4 day fishing trip on the Freelance, Davy's Locker. Monica will contact you to get you your prizes. For your chance to win fishing passes and also get a 10% discount coupon to use in the our internet store, just visit our booth (135) at the Fred Hall Fishing and Tackle Show in Long Beach March 5th to 9th and drop off your business card or fill the short entry form. Also come see Dan and the crew. We have sales on the Dipping Sauces, Batter, Cookbook, T-Shirts, B 52, MM2 Jigs and more. We are also Fund Raising for Dan's Youth Foundation with sales of Eagle Claw Hooks, Thumb Dingers and Oppertunity Tickets with a grand prize a trip to Buena Vista Beach Resort. See you at the show

Thur. Winners for fishing passes

Congratulations to: Jake. You win a pass for 2 people for a 1/2 day fishing trip on the Western Pride, Davy's Locker and Gabriel Mendez who wins a pass for 2 people for a 3/4 day fishing trip on the Freelance, Davy's Locker. Monica will contact you to get you your prizes. For your chance to win fishing passes and also get a 10% discount coupon to use in the our internet store, just visit our booth (135) at the Fred Hall Fishing and Tackle Show in Long Beach March 5th to 9th and drop off your business card or fill the short entry form. Also come see Dan and the crew. We have sales on the Dipping Sauces, Batter, Cookbook, T-Shirts, B 52, MM2 Jigs and more. We are also Fund Raising for Dan's Youth Foundation with sales of Eagle Claw Hooks, Thumb Dingers and Oppertunity Tickets with a grand prize a trip to Buena Vista Beach Resort. See you at the show

Winner: 1/2 day pass

Congratulations to: G. Flores Adrian. You win a 1/2 day fishing pass for 2 people on the Western Pride out of Davy's Locker, Newport Beach. Monica will contact you to get you youe prize.
For your chance to win fishing passes and also get a 10% discount coupon to use in the our internet store, just visit our booth (135) at the Fred Hall Fishing and Tackle Show in Long Beach March 5th to 9th and drop off your business card or fill the short entry form. Also come see Dan and the crew. We have sales on the Dipping Sauces, Batter, Cookbook, T-Shirts, B 52, MM2 Jigs and more. We are also Fund Raising for Dan's Youth Foundation with sales of Eagle Claw Hooks, Thumb Dingers and Oppertunity Tickets with a grand prize a trip to Buena Vista Beach Resort. See you at the show

Everyone can join our charters

Now's your chance to join Dan on his fishing charters. Previously the charters were only open to our club members but now the charters are open to everyone and with The Fred Hall Tackle show only a month away the charters will fill fast. Everyone that joins us on our charters will recieve a goodie bag with jigs, hooks and other stuff a special T-shirt and also during the trip we have a special raffle with prizes from our sponsers.

2008 Charter Schedule

The 2008 Charter Schedule is know up on the web site. New for 2008 we are letting Club members first chance at sighing on to the charters until Feb. 1, after which the general plublic can join the charters. As a club member you can get a 5% discount on all Charters except the Top Gun 80 trip and exotic travel trips.

Lets Eat

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone.

Topgun 80

Rebecca 124lb. Tuna
Kevin
Wally 127lb. Tuna
Rebecca

Topgun 80 fishing report

After taking on 250 scoops of prime sardines we settled in for a 19 hour ride and headed for Guadalupe Island, Mexico. Our first stop at the Island was at Outer Rock. It was a bit windy and not the best fishing conditions so Captain Bob Taft moved the boat about 8 miles north where we anchored for the night. Here we started with a small flurry of school size yellowfin tuna and for those who went to the bottom, good fishing for yellowtail. Night fishing for bait found us in good squid catching. For those who fished into the night and wee hours of the morning caught a few yellowtails and one 86lb. black sea bass. For the next 2 ½ days it was an early morning and early evening bite for the big tuna. The biggest fish came via kite fishing and squid. Also the balloon and sardine did well. Overall the fishing was fair considering the wind. Bob kept the boat moving from spot to spot giving us the best shot for catching fish. Scottie, Squeak and Shooter kept everyone out of tangles and made sure that every fish hooked got on to the boat and Sara kept everyone happy with the best meals and snacks. Jackpot: 1st Wally -127lb. tuna, 2nd Rebecca - 124lb. tuna, HM: Charlie - 86lb black sea bass, Scottie - 42lb. yellowtail.

Next Trip

Tomorrow Tues. we will be on our latest trip on the Top Gun 80 for 5 days. So look for my fishing report next week.

Top Gun 80 Trip Update

Confirmed: Our 5 day Top Gun 80 trip is a GO. Leaves Tues. 10/09 at 1pm and returns AM Sun. 10/14. With only 8 anglers there is still room for you to be on a ultra lite load trip. To join us contact www.topgun80.com

RESULTS OF THE 5TH ANNUAL YOUNG ANGLERS TOURNAMENT

70 young anglers, ages 6 to 15 competed today in a points tournament on the Shelter Island pier sponsored by the San Diego Sportfishing Council and the International Game Fish Association.

In the Age 6 category, Serena Jones of San Diego took first place with three points. Serena’s grandfather Ken Jones, author of the authoritative book Pier Fishing in California, should be very proud. 7 year old, Andrew Espirito of San Diego took first in his age category with 4 points. Abraham Alvarez of San Diego, age 8, took first place with 5 points. 9 year old Amanda Byra of San Diego took her age category with 8 points. Jessica Hernandez, age 10 won in her age category with 3 points. Jake Kertzman of Spring Valley, age 11 topped his age category with 12 points. Conner Ballantyne of San Diego won the 12 year old category with 2 points. 13 year old Sabrina O’Neal topped her age category with 18 points. 14 year olds, Sierra Spinuzza of Encinitas and Jordan Moore of San Diego tied for first place in their age category with 3 points. 15 year old Justin Lee of San Diego won his age category with 8 points.

The overall winner with 18 points, Sabrina O’Neal is a returning champion. She and her brother tied for first place overall in the 2004 competition. Her name will be engraved in the Young Angler Tournament perpetual trophy, which will be on display at the Shelter Island pier.

Over $1,500 in prizes were distributed among the winners and each was presented with a beautiful IGFA certificate. Prizes and raffle drawing items for the tournament included rods and reels, hats, T-shirts, and fishing gear donated by Zebco, West Marine, Maxima Fishing Line and Boaters World, Booyaa, Okuma, Jamicha De-Fishing Soap, Uni-Goop and the Sharky’s Bait & Tackle – the new concession at Shelter Island pier. Gift Certificates were provided by Wal-Mart, Get One Free Magazine, Bosch Tools and Sports Clips hair salon. Half-day and ¾ day fishing trip prizes were provided by H&M Landing and Point Loma Sportfishing. Lunch was provided by Stumps Village Market of Rancho Sante Fe and Catalina Offshore Products. Loaner Gear, Bait, and tackle was provided by Okuma Fishing Tackle, Squid Co, and Friends of Rollo. Other event sponsors include the Port of San Diego and United Pier and Shore Anglers of California.

Guadalupe Island

Guadalupe Island was temporary closed to fishing but is now open (10-01-07). To day the First String left H&M on a 5 day for the island. Join us on the Top Gun 80 for a 5 day to fish the island. Leaves 10-09 and returns 10-14, $1650.00 http://topgun80.choicesportfishing.com/trips.php

Lobster season opens Saturday 9-29

I know Dan will be out trying to hoop a few legals.
Check out this link for the 2007, 08 lobster season
http://www.sport-fishing.com/fnewsentries.asp?title=Recreational%20Spiny%20Lobster%20Season%20Opens%20Saturday&fe=5

Join us on the Tpo Gun 80

Join us on an ultra limited load (18) 5 day trip on the Top Gun 80. I just talked to Captain Bob Taft of the Top Gun 80. Great fishing at Guadalupe Isl. for yellowfin tuna and yellowtail. He just returned from a 4 day trip fishing the isl. and came back with limits of yellowfin tuna, 50 fish over 50lbs. jackpot a 80 lb. tuna and yellowtail to 45lbs. Looks like Guadalupe has turned around for the better so come join us. We have welcome goodie bags, T’s for everyone a raffle for rods, reels and other sponsor gifts and be on TV. To join us go to www.topgun80.com and book on line. If you have any questions call Larry at 562-221-1278

New Trends for Long Range Gear

It’s September and a lot of us are getting ready for 5 day and longer fishing trips from San Diego to destinations like Guadalupe Isl., Cedros and points further south. So what are the new trends for these trips? Well for some who have a of rods and reels its not hard to bring a setup for each line class 30, 40, 50, 60, 80 and even 100lb. But what do you do when your tackle is limited. The new trend is to fill the reel with braided line and use a topshot of mono that could be as long as100 ft. to as short as a leader of 18 inches. This way it would be quick and easy to change the your one rod and reel to different mono test lines. This way one rod and reel can handle at least 2 different line test if not more. One thing to remember be sure that the reel’s drag can handle the pound test of line you use. By this I mean; drags should be set at 25% of the test of the line, 40lb line would set at 10lb. of drag’ 60lb. line at 15lb. of drag. and so on. This way your tackle will be balanced properly and you will be able to land the fish with very little problems.
Another new trend with braided line is to use smaller 2-speed reels for larger fish. Braided line has a smaller diameter then mono and thus you can have the same or more yardage of line on a small reel as you would have on a larger reel. Also using a smaller reel you can make a longer cast then with a large reel. Finally braded line has less drag in the waters so it is easier for your bait to swim away from the boat.
Then there is fluorocarbon line. Invisible in water and with high abrasion resistance fluorocarbon line has uses in certain situations. It works well when fishing in kelp or around rocky structures or when the fish are on a finicky bite but because fluorocarbon is stiffer then mono it can hamper your bait from swimming naturally.
And finally with all this new technology it will come of no use if your rods and reels aren’t properly serviced before your trip.
Checkout the New Penn International Torque and the International VSX reels. All have superor drags to handle braided lines. http://www.pennreels.com/01_products/reels/reels.htm
Also Shakespear's Ugly Barid line. http://www.shakespeare-fishing.com/products/mono/ugly_braid.shtml

Icon Fishing Report

On Wed. 9-19-07 we did our Icon 3/4 day trip on the Icon. Not much was happening for the local fishing so after a few sculpins on a wreck we headed to the South East Bank area for some rockfish. The fish were nice size. Salmon grouper, reds and chillis to 5lbs. and a few legal lingcods. Thanks to Captain Morgan and his crew for a great trip.

New Salmon Seeker

Our second day of fishing was on the New Salmon Seeker with Captain Shim. We tried for some halibut just outside the Golden Gate Bridge but to no avail so it was the run to Point Reyes for the lingcod. The water and the fishing was rougher then the day before. But we did manage limits of the lingcod to 28lbs. but it was slower for the rockfish so Captain shim decided to make a run to the Farllon Islands to finish off the rochfish limits. Arriving at the Farllons I was surprised to see only pinnacles of rock jetting out of the water, not what I call islands but very similar to the Alijos Rock and the Roca Partida down in Mexico. Once some chum was thrown out the rockfish were boiling and were fun to catch on light bass type gear. The weekend was fun and we came home with the 150qt. cooler full of fillets. You should join us next year.

San Francisco Report Day 1

On our Sat. trip we fished on the New Huck Finn out of Emeryville with Captain Jay. After getting a tank of live bait in San Francisco we headed out under the Golden Gate Bridge north to Point Reyes in beautiful calm waters for some rockfish and lingcod fishing. Fishing in 90 to 180 feet of water it was limit style fishing . The lingcod were from legal length to over 30lbs. with many over the 20lb. We also caught big blue rockfish, black rockfish red snappers and johnny bass. This was fun fishing with light tackle 2olb to 30lb. test gear and everyone kept their camera's clicking with the scenic landscapes of San Francisco.

Indian Fishing Report

With bad weather offshore it was decided to fish the Coronado Isl. in Mexican waters. We started at North Isl. for a few bonita. Moving around we fishid Middel Isl., SKR and the Rockpile. It was good fishing but every stop would be spoiled by the seals getting the fish and getting the bait. The Coronados seem to have the worst seal problems. Well thanks to Captin Chris and the crew for trying.

Icon

Everyone on the Icon trip Wed. 19th. Remember the boat will leave at 7am, be ther no later then 6:30am. Long Beach Sportfishing 555 Pico Ave; Long Beach, CA 90802 We might go to Catalina Isl. depending on the weather and fishing. You should have some light line, 12lb to 15lb. and up to 30lb. Sinkers from 2oz. o 8oz. for the rockfish and #2 to 3/0 hooks for the anchovies and sarines.

Getting Ready for Fishing

Just getting ready for our upcoming fishing trips on the Indian in San Diego and our 2 trips on the New Huck Finn and New Salmon Queen in San Francisco. San Diego: Still albacore and yellowfin and yellowtail fishing but seems a little slow but we still have 6 days until our trip. What with the giant squid on the Indian, have to talk to Captain Chris about that. San Francisco: Up north we will be fishing for lingcod, rockfish and salmon? The albacore are too far out for our scheduled trip but they are catching some nice big fish 30lb. +

Charter Spots Open

Both San Francisco trips, Indian, Icon, Samurai and Top Gun 80 trips.

2 Day International Star Report

Just returned from our 2 day trip on the International Star. We headed west toward the Cortez Bank and the albacore. The anglers who did their time on the troll and the ones who got their bait in the waters first were rewarded with fish. In the morning the hot troll jig was a Zuker Redhead with Black feathers and later it was the Mexican Flag Zuker. 25lb & 30lb test gear was the right setup. Fish were lost by anglers using less then 25lb. The weather was rough but the ones who stuck it out all got fish and a few got their limit of nice 25lb to 38lb albacore. The second day we were on the coast below Rosarito out of the rough seas and in nice calm waters. The morning was spent catching calicos and a few yellowtails, bonitos and barracudas. The afternoon we went offshore to look for kelp paddies. The trip ended with 1 bluefin tuna, 49 albacore, 10 yellowtail, 70 calico bass and 10 bonitos. Jackpot went to Maria M. the only girl on the boat with a nice 38lb. albacore. Thanks to Captin Mike and the crew for working so hard to make a great trip.

Scott and Dan

Recomended Tackle for 2 Day trip

1 TO 2 DAY TRIP (Offshore Tuna)
RODS & REELS
RIG #1 Line Size 80# Trolling rod (Optional)
RIG #2 Line Size 60#
RIG #3 Line Size 40# and/or 50#
RIG #4 Line Size 25# and/or 30#
RIG #5 Line Size 20# (Optional)
TERMINAL TACKLE
J-HOOKS: Live Bait Style Eagle Claw Lazer Sharp - #L118 and/or Penn International - P-140 or P-141 Size: 2, 1, 1/0, 2/0, 3/0, 4/0 Quantity 20 each
CIRCLE-HOOKS: Eagle Claw Circle Sea - #L2004 Size: 5/0, 6/0, 7/0 Quantity 10 each
SINKERS: Sliding egg 1/2oz, 3/4oz, 1oz 6 each. Torpedo 4oz, 6oz, 8oz, 10oz 2 each. Split 1/8oz, 1/4oz (good for Albacore) 1 bag each
SWIVELS: assorted sizes and styles
LINE: Cajun Line – Advantage
Fluorocarbon Leader Line: Line Size 15#, 20#, 30#, 40#, 60#
CASTING LURES: MM2 - Chrome, Blue/White, Glow, Mackerel 3 3/8 oz to 8 oz
TROLLING FEATHERS: ZUKER - Mexican Flag, Zucchini, Blue/White and a few of your other favorites with S/S Double Hooks
TROLLING LURES: YO-ZURI – Bonitas and Hydro Magnum
PLASTICS: A selection of your favorites

Here's your chance to to get on a tuna and yellowtail limited load 2 day charter and fish with Dan Hernandez. Out trips consist of welcome goodie bags, T's, and during the trip a raffel of tackle from our sponsers and of course good fishing and a good time with friends. We have a few spots left, just follow this link.
http://www.dansshoppingcart.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=dansshoppingcart&Product_Code=FT_Trip_06&Category_Code=FT

Gail Force Fishing Report

Had a great time fishing on the Gail Force with Captin Ryan at Catalina Isl.
Fishing west to east from Emerald Bay It was limits of calico bass fishing on live squid and the anchovies colored MM5 for anyone who wanted it and the bonito were everywhere caught on small jigs and anchovies. Congratulations to Paul Hall who beat out all the guys for the jackpot with his bonito.

Upcoming Gail Force Trip

We should be going to Catalina Isl. for yellowtail, great calico bass and bonito fishing. Light line is the tackle of the day, 12lb. to 20lb. gear but be sure you have a outfit of 25lb. or 30lb. in case the yellows get hot and heavy. Bait is anchovy and sardine so you should have hooks of #2 to #4/0 live bait hooks. Don't forget your favorite irons to throw, MM2 & MM7 and the leadhead rubbers should work on the calicos.

We still have some openings Tues. 08/07, so if you would like to join us go to our Fishing Trips pageor call 562-221-1278

Larry

Freelance Fishing report

A late fishing report on our freelance trip on 07/20/07. Captin Damon decided to go south to San Onofre where the barracuda bite was good. On our third move we found the fish that wanted to bite. It was all the barracuda you could land and if you could get below the barracuda you could get nice sandbass.It was beautiful overcast weather and a great crew made for a great day of fishing.
Larry

Mirage Fishing Report

Had a great trip to Santa Rosa Island. The morning started with a 30lb. plus yellowtail. Then a 35lb.plus halibut a few mud marlins then 2 more yellowtails and a beautiful 45lb. jackpot halibut by Jeff Haas. After the morning bite was done we spent the rest of the day filling our sacks with quality rockfish. Many thanks to Captin Joe Vallereal and his crew for a great trip and thanks to the anglers who joined us.

Freelance Trip for July 20

The Freelance trip out of Davy's Locker is approaching fast. Looks like we will be fishing for barracuda, sand bass and calicos. For the barracudas I like to throw the (iron). The Magic Metal poly jig, MM7 in the blue/silver color has been doing well. If you like to fish the live bait long shank hooks and/or florocarbon line with a 3/0 live bait hook will help from being bit off. For sandbass fishing you should have from 4 to 8oz. torpido sinkers for the fast running currents. Don't forget the lead heads and plastic swim baits and bucktail jigs. With 12lb. to 25lb. rod and reels you should be set for fishing.

My report on the High Sierras

Returned from fishing Intake 2 in Bishop, Bridgeport Reservoir and Crowley Lake on Memorial weekend with my cousin Kevin. Our first stop at Intake 2 produced limits of planters in an hour. However it was tough fishing at Bridgeport with no fish caught.Crowley was just as tough. MeGee Bay was green with algae and surface water temp in the upper 60’s. The only fish we caught were on the troll, 8 colors along the Owens a 16” brown and 2 small rainbows.