SOA 3 Day Bluefin Trip, July 3-6, 2023

[Hamachi]

Warren,

Did you go with Mario's again?

No Mario's this time. Easy to text Fishermans processing for reservations. They're the best.

Edit: I may go with Mario's again this time around as I have just been informed by Fishermans processing I am not guaranteed same day service.

[alantani]

[jtwill98]

Very nice videos and from the looks of them, ya'll had a good time.  Cheers.

[pjstevko]

Prepping gear and clothes today! I'll be traveling down on Sunday and plan to be at the Sea Harbor hotel by mid afternoon.  I'll be making my usual stop at Bob Sands if anyone needs anything just let me know. 

So else is getting in on Sunday afternoon?

See you all soon

Pj

[alantani]

i'll be there.  plan on dinner at miguel's, 5pm!

[pjstevko]

i'll be there.  plan on dinner at miguel's, 5pm!

Sounds great Alan!

[pjstevko]

Got my rods, reels, and tackle bags ready today. I'll be bringing 8 setups with me...

30# bait: Fathom 15ld2 w/40# braid, PCH 801h
40# bait: Mak 10SEa w/50# braid, UC 8' Monster (setup can handle 50/60# too)
40# jig: Gold Trinidad 16 w/ 40# braid to short 40# mono, Calstar 9' 90j
60/80# sinker rig: Speedmaster 16 w/80# braid & 80 topshot, UC 8' Predator
80# daytime jig: Fathom 40nld2 w/80# braid & 80 topshot, PCH 741xxh
80# jig: Mak 16SEa w/ 80# braid & 80# topshot, PCH 741xxh
100# jig: Mak 20SEA w/ 100# hollow braid & 100# topshot,UC RCX 76 Viper (new setup for this year, both bought used)
Trolling: Tib/Accuplate 6/0 w/ 50# mono, Fenwick all glass roller

Now I just hope Alan assigns me spots where these will all fit!

[Brewcrafter]

Yesterday was yesterday, today is today and tomorrow who knows, so take this with a healthy dose of sodium, as we wrapped up my RP 8 day last week.  You might find this helpful or at least a starting point, who knows.  We spent Weds and Thursday targeting bluefin.  In no particular order:
There were two "areas" of bluefin - one outside of San Clemente (that a lot of boats were targeting) and one down off of Ensenada/Rosarita about 35 miles from Point Loma that the long rangers were targeting (too far to go up to Clemente).
All of our fish were night fish.  Every one of them was caught on either a heavy jig or an Eddy Bomb, and all of the schools we ran across were from 240'-300' (Needless to say, metered or marked line is extremely beneficial).  Some hit on the sink, some hit on the wind.  Everything that boated was in the 80-100# class.  The success rate was good, but for the most part everyone was adequately armed as I am sure you all will be.  On the daylight schools, we were "Oh for Oh".  Good luck everyone go get 'em! - john

[pjstevko]

Making a few extra jig leaders!

[CI_Seawolf]

Hope you guys get into them.  Mick and I will need intel for our trip on the Vagabond that leaves on the following Sunday, 7/9.   Good luck and fair seas!

[stoked4fishin]

I'm driving down Sunday as well.  I'm staying at the Sea Harbor in as well.  Not sure what tackle shops I'll hit along the way!  See you at Miguel's!

[pjstevko]

T-minus 48 hours until departure!

[CI_Seawolf]

PJ, Capt. Evan was using a jigging rod last trip.  Could you get me the model/ mfr of it and the reel he was using?  I think the reel was some kind of Avet Raptor.

[pjstevko]

PJ, Capt. Evan was using a jigging rod last trip.  Could you get me the model/ mfr of it and the reel he was using?  I think the reel was some kind of Avet Raptor.

I'll try to remember for ya

[stoked4fishin]

Jig Jiggity!  I can't wait to get on the road tomorrow morning!