Our new engine install, which had has in the yard for all of March, has been postponed until they can get the delivery date right. So Lobster Season continues!
Lobster Season closes March 17, 2010.
Our last Lobster Charter will depart Tuesday March 16 and conclude at Midnight.
Catalina is still only $1500 for up to six passengers and includes all the gear and free beer and pizza.
Join instructor Captain Kit McNear and learn the tackle, techniques and "tricks" to catch Wahoo at Hotel Palmas De Cortez. October is the prime time in the East Cape for Wahoo, and this school will cover all the aspects of live bait and lure fishing including trolling with Cannon downriggers. The largest Wahoo caught have come from the Sea of Cortez waters, and prizes will be given for the top fish taken during the three days of fishing at the school!
For more information and to book your trip call 877-777-8862 and don't forget to ask about the 10% discount.
Join Dana Wharf Sportfishing for the 39th annual Festival of Whales March 13th and 14th.
Trips will depart every hour from 9 am to 4 pm.
Tickets are $29 adults and $19 for kids. You can save $2 per ticket by CLICKING HERE and booking right on line. Don't forget to enter promotion code FOW2.
CLICK HERE for more information and a full schedule of events.
After almost a month in the boat yard, Islander is finally back in the water at Fisherman's landing. We've been dodging rain storms for what seems like an eternity and now our maintenance season is quickly coming to a close. We'll be putting the finishing touches on her at the dock so she'll be ready to fish in the next few weeks. Check our schedule page for some great prices on upcoming 3-day trips.
If you're in the neighborhood on April 18th, come see us at Day at the Docks. It's a great chance to check out the boat and meet the crew. We'll also be hosting several seminars aboard...hope to see you there!
Fishing on the World Famous EL BUDSTER. The Jody Grogan party from Slayton, MN catches two 20 lb. DORADOS. On the EL BUDSTER II. The Ted Hamacher party from Denver, CO catches twenty SIERRA MACKEREL ( 4 - 5 lbs. ). They also catch and release one 20 lb. JACKAVILLE and six 40 lb. GIANT SQUID. All the fish were caught 12 - 14 miles out at the 95 REEF. The water temp. was 72 - 74 degrees.
Billfish released to date in 2010Cabo: 22
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Free White Seabass/ Island Fishing Seminar Tonight
The March 976-TUNA Rod and Reel Club Meetings Free White Seabass/ Island Fishing Seminar This Thursday at Hooters of Anaheim with Freedom skipper Tom Lee
*Get the Seabass forecast * Latest WSB Info * How to catch More and Bigger White Seabass* Iron Fishing* Private Boater White Seabass* Learn the best way to catch fish at Catalina, San Clemente, and Santa Barbara Island* Free Raffles* Win A trip for 2 to La Paz from www.TailhunterInternational.com , try www.BubbasHotRods.Com , sign up for a 976-TUNA Trip, meet new fishing friends.
March 11th at the Hooters in Anaheim, 7 PM 2438 East Katella Avenue Anaheim, CA 92806-5901
March 18th at the Nationals Sports Grill in Torrance, 7 PM 3210 Sepulveda Blvd Torrance, CA 90505-2719
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Tell the White House to Safeguard Recreational Fishing
Tell the White House That the New National Policy for the Ocean, Coasts and Great Lakes Must Safeguard Recreational Fishing.
Your input is needed to ensure that this new national policy does not restrict people from enjoying saltwater and freshwater recreational fishing.
Within the next 30 - 60 days, the Obama Administration is planning to issue a final report, and possibly other management guidance, intended to govern the management of the nation's oceans, coastal areas and Great Lakes. The plan originated inJune 2009, when President Obama created the Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force. The Task Force, led by the Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), was charged with developing a national policy for conserving and managing the United States ocean territory and the Great Lakes. The policy will govern ocean and Great Lakes resource management and coordinate efforts among the many federal, state and local agencies that oversee a significant portion of our nation's waters.
The White House is in the final stages of developing the final report, which must balance sustainable uses with ocean and Great Lakes conservation. It is important that the administration recognizes and promotes the economic and conservation contributions of outdoor recreation, including recreational fishing and boating. Without such recognition, decisions made under this national oceans and Great Lakes policy could be used to close saltwater and freshwater recreational fishing areas.
Anglers and boaters are the original stewards of our environment. If you take us off the water, this country will lose a vital element in the conservation of our fisheries resources.Outdoor recreation is a part of our way of life and we need to ensure that it remains an option for all Americas.
Clickhereor visitwww.keepamericafishing.orgto send a letterto President Obama and other key policy makers urging the Task Force to include recreational fishing and boating in the national policy. When you send this letter to President Obama, it will automatically be sent to your Members of Congress.
Make sure your voice is heard so that anglers' and boaters' conservation, economic and social contributions are recognized as a key component of the policy.
ASA Communications American Sportfishing Association 225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 420 Alexandria, VA 22314 |(703) 519-9691 ex. 222 asacomm@asafishing.org
We had a great turn out at the Fred Hall Fishing show this year and we wanted to say Thank You for stopping by to say hi and get your charters on the schedule! We are full speed on our engine repower and looking forward to getting back in the water at the end of May. We are anticipating a great fishing season for spring and summer. We will keeping working hard in the shipyard and see you soon on the water!
(949) 836-8085 for charter Informationand Reservations.
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Big Game 90 / 976-TUNA 2 Day Open Party Trip Leaves Wednesday March 17
The Big Game 90 once again kicks off their season from Long Beach Marina with 976-TUNA.
This is a 2 day Island freelance trip leaving Wednesday night March 17
OK so you all got new gear at the Fred Hall Show. Give it all a test run on this trip with your chance to win a free ride on the next Big Game 90 trip and a trip to Palmas de Cortez.
Cost of the trip is just $200
This will be a tool belt trip with the big fish riding for free on the next 976-TUNA 2 day trip leaving March 31 plus the tool belt winner will be in our end of the year fish off for a chance to win a 6 day stay at Hotel Palmas de Cortez.
Come fish with Earl the Peral McVicar for good times and good fishing.
Call Rick at 310-328-8426 for reservations now or CLICK HERE to book right on line.
Call and make your reservations for the following trips!!!
LAST TWO WEEKS OF THE POT OF GOLD STARTS TOMORROW!!! Only 10 more trips to land "THE BIG ONE" and get yourself in the TOP 25 FISHOFF FOR THE POT!
Running Wednesday March 10, 2010!! Pot of Gold Halibut Derby on the Native Sun!!! Skippered by Kevin Nguyen is running our annual Pot of Gold Halibut Derby running Wednesday through Sunday departing at 9am and returns at 5pm. Tickets are $50 which includes your entry fees.
ROCKFISH on the ¾ day! Skippered Jeff Villapando the Icon is on a single ¾ day run Saturday, Sunday, and Monday fishing locally for Rockfish, Sand bass and Sculpin. Trip departs at 7am. Tickets are $48 save an additional $5 when you prepay with your reservation!! Monday prepay special, tickets are only $40 when you prepay with your reservation!!! Please be prepaid by 5pm on Sunday.
The Tide Change is online to run full day trips to Catalina Sat. through Mon. The cost is $60 and there is a Monday Mayhem special when you prepay with your reservations tickets are $50. The trip is 6am - 6pm
Call between 8am and 5pm for reservations or further information at 562-432-8993 or check out [link]
The Chubasco III 6 pack out of Long Beach Sportfishing is now booking charters for the season.
Captain Darryl Sato knows how to put you on the fish.
The Chubasco III offers big boat comfort and stability for the smaller sized fishing party whether your destination is Catalina Island or tuna trips to the Southern California outer banks.
The Chubasco III offers berthing for up to six people, a sit down salon, a wide open cockpit substantial live bait system not often found on vessels of this size. State of the art electronics, years of experience, and a crew with a passion for what they do guarantee that your chances for success are the best we have to offer.
Book Now to get the dates you want. Tell them 976-TUNA sent you.
Call 818-345-3154 now for information and to book your trip.
The East Cape region of Baja offers some of the best Blue Marlin fishing anywhere during the summer months. In a three week period during August 2008, six Blues over 600 lbs. and three over 800 lbs. were taken by Van Wormer Resorts boats! Numerous other big Blues were released or lost during the "HOT" summer season.
Large Yellowfin abound in East Cape waters during August, and numerous fish over 200 lbs. are caught each year. Many are lost! You will learn what it takes to catch these tough customers.
Join Captain Kit mcNear at Hotel Palmas De Cortez and really learn "HOW TO" increase your chances of catching that fish of a lifetime. Evening seminars will cover all areas of tackle and techniques for lure and large live bait fishing. The following will be covered in detail - using Terrafin information, catching live bait, bridling big baits, tuna tubes, all aspects of fishing with marlin lures including rigging, using Cannon downriggers with bait/lures, and stand-up techniques.
Techniques and "tricks" for catching large Yellowfin Tuna on live bait/lures will be covered including detailed information on spreader bars.
Instructional "How To" video from Telle award winner Danny Jackson will also be utilized during the evening seminars. All participants will have the opportunity to personally discuss tackle options with Kit prior to the school.
Call 877-777-8862 for more information and don't forget to ask about the 10% discount when you book your trip.
If you are an avid big-game fisherman or you just want a day on the water away from all the 'chaos', the HI-COUNT is the boat for you! We are sponsored by Pro Gear Reels and provide all of the tackle that you will need. Complimentary fish processing is included on each trip: we will clean and freezer-pack your catch while we return to the dock.
The HI-COUNT is available for half day, ¾ day, twilight, overnight all day, or multi-day trips. We also offer Harbor Cruises, Whale Watching, and Christmas Parade Cruises during the winter months.
They are taking charter reservations. So call now to get the dates you want.
For more information and to book your trip call 714-809-9772 or Point Loma Sportfishing at 619-223-1627.
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Indian Rockcod Trips Leave Every Friday And Tuesday Night
The Indian out of H & M Landing has their rock fishing season going full speed. They will have trips leaving every Friday night and the cost is just $125 and that includes your permits.
Call 619-222-1144 for reservations.
The Indian will also be running mid week rockcod price buster specials leaving every Tuesday night for just $99 and that includes your permits. WOW!
Call 619-523-8862 for reservations on these mid week trips.
Welcome 2010 Fishing season! We are antiocipating a great El nino event this year- and great fishing!!! Book your charter by the end of February to take advantage of last year's pricing!!! Call Mark today!!! 619-518-8701 We look forward to welcoming you aboard the Eclipse this year! Tight Lines and Sharp Hooks!
The newly named Eclipse is a Southern California classic Sportfishing platform. New owner/operators Capt Mark Gillette and Capt Chris Switzer present to you the finest San Diego has to offer. The two have worked in the one day and Long Range fleet for over 30 combined years. The Eclipse brings forth the latest in fish finding and catching ability- including side scanning sonar and Satellite Sea Surface temperature charts.
Come experience superior customer service, fish handling and quality food aboard this spacious vessel. Large bunks- sleeping up to 30, galley seating for over 20 and plenty of room on the outer fishing platform- Eclipse will meet and exceed your Sportfishing needs and expectations. Capt Mark and Capt Chris welcome you aboard for a new and unique fishing experience.
San Quintin Update, Baja California Norte Windy and rough but great weather for the weekend
San Quintin has windy, rough weather but the forecast for the weekend is fantastic. There has been a few yellowtail near San Martin Island as well as some coastal white seabass, big bonito and nice halibut. The water temps are very warm due to the El Nino so look for an early season this year.
Excellent fishing continues for a variety of botton fish. Lots of lingcod, red snapper, salmon grouper continue to bite wide open as the bite has been execllent. A 12 pounce torpedo sinker with a 2-Hook ganion has been a fantastic way to catch a limit of the finest eating fish in the sea. Great action this winter. Look for lots of early yellowtail with good weather.
Windy rough weather has kept most of the boats in port the past few days. The forecast for the weekend is great so here we go. Along the coast, we have been seeing a few calico and sand bass, an occassional halibut and even a few white seabass. The focus however, remains the rockfish and lingcod. That bite has been excellent with lots of bottom grabbers for all. In addition, there has still been some jumbo squid to 50 pounds around too. Perfect tackle for the rockfish is a 12 ounce torpedo sinker along with a 2 hook rig with 2-O sized hooks. Live sardines or a strip of squid. Look for yellowtail to get back on the bite with the nice weekend weather on the horizon.
Gray whales have the longest known migration of any mammal. They travel 10,000-12,000 miles round trip every year between their winter calving lagoons in the warm waters of Mexico and their summer feeding grounds in the cold Arctic seas. Thanks to its nearshore migration route, we can observe the gray along its journey out of Ensenada.
Call 011 52 646-172-5444 to get on a Baja Whale Watch Adventure
Last chance to bug yourself! 
For more information and to book your trip call 877-777-8862 and don't forget to ask about the 10% discount.
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