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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.
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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.

Charters

Now that the Fred Hall tackle show is going our charter trips will start filling, so if you want to join us go to our FISHING TRIPS page and singup. All trips include special T’s, goodie bags and a free raffle of tackle from our sponsers. You won’t want to miss out.Larry

Ranger fishing report

3 Halibut 8 Sheephead 19 Whitefish 224 Rockfish 22 Lingcod 15 Cabazon: The weather finally cooperated and we headed towards Santa Cruz Isl. to see if we could get live squid but with no squid to be found we headed for San Nicolas Isl. We first started with some drifts for halibuts. Of the 3 legals the largest was a 38 pounder and turned out to be the jackpot fish. Then it was time for some rockfishing. At the end of a beautiful day of great fishing and great food we headed home. Special thanks to Captain Frank and his crew.

Ranger leaving Saturday night at 10pm

Talked to Captain Frank this morning and the weather is expected to diminish by Sat. night so we have decided to make the trip an overnight trip leaving 10pm. Sat. night 05-05-07. We will go to Santa Cruz Isl. to try to make squid then from there will decide if we go west to fish Santa Rosa or south to San Nicolas Isl. Larry 562-221-1278. Sorry my list of anglers is incomplete. If you are on this trip call Oxnard Sportfishing @ 805-382-1612

Ranger 85 Thursday update

Talked to Captin Frank Ursitti this afternoon and weather has not changed but we have come up with several options. 1. If the weather clears early we will have the scheduled 2 day trip. 2. Change the 2 day to a overnight trip departing Sat. night returning Sun. night. 3. Cancel the whole weekend. I will talk to Frank Fri. morning to make the final decision and will post here. Larry 562-221-1278

Ranger 85 Trip

This weekend Sportfishing will be on a 2 day trip on the Ranger 85 out of Oxnard Sportfishing. Reports as of Wed. evening. Weather: There is some wind and more is expected for this weekend. Today seas 6 to 8ft. and building to 13ft by Sat. Sun. seas should diminish. Fishing: Last week there was a catch of some seabass but none since then. There is always rockfish. Could fish in waters as shallow as 60ft. and as deep as 180ft. Tackle: 20 to 40lb test gear. Torpedo sinkers from 2 to 12oz. 60 or 80lb. braded line will work the best for the rockfish. Squid catching rigs to catch squid. Assorted hooks of 2 to 3/0 and jigs to 8oz. assorted colors. CHECK THE BLOG FOR UPDATES ON THE WEATHER AND THE STATIS OF THE TRIP. Larry 562-221-1278

Electra fishing report

Well the winds made for a tough fishing day. We had a nice ride to San Clemente Isl. and started the morning in Pyramid Cove. We spent the morning picking away at the rockfish. Later that morning we went looking around China Point for the Yellowtails but the wind made for a fast drift over meter marks and made it imposible to get the jigs to the fish so it was decided to go to the front side and try for some calicos. We picker away at some calicos on live squid that we got from the boat Pacific Star. By 3pm the winds had started blowing hard so we headed home. Still everyone had fun being on the water fishing and the raffle of the Shakespeare Tiger Rod, Plueger reel, Plano tackle box and other fishing gear. Larry

Electra charter

The first charter of 07 is upon us. Currently the red flag is blowing in the wind but by Friday night the weather should be fine. San Clemente Isl. was producing yellowtail and a few seabass and rockfish so can’t wait to get our lines wet. Check back for the report and pics. Larry

Charters

Now that the Fred Hall tackle show is going our charter trips will start filling, so if you want to join us go to our FISHING TRIPS page and singup. All trips include special T’s, goodie bags and a free raffle of tackle from our sponsers. You won’t want to miss out.Larry

Fred Hall Show San Francisco

Just returned from the Fred Hall San Francisco Fishing and Boat Show. We had a booth there and it was great to meet all the new fans there that watch us on Comcast Sports. We had a lot of intrest for our 07 charter trips and travel trips especialy for the September Emmeryville trips, so if you would like to join us there don’t wait to long to sign up. See you at the Long Beach Fred Hall Show starting March 6. Larry Yoshida