Pacific Queen 1.5 day April 15-17th, 2022.....Anyone wanna join me???

MarkT · January 25, 2022, 04:11:00 PM

Well, I have a UC RGP Predator 76 on order to use for 60#!

pjstevko · February 21, 2022, 03:54:27 AM

Quote from: MarkT on January 25, 2022, 04:11:00 PM
Well, I have a UC RGP Predator 76 on order to use for 60#!

My 8' GP Predator is my 60# rod!

I can't wait for this trip!

pjstevko · March 04, 2022, 07:36:39 PM

Just a heads up for anyone on this trip.....

If you call ahead you can reserve a specific bunk or stateroom if you and a friend wanna share a room....

pjstevko · March 20, 2022, 12:18:28 AM

Less than a month to go! Time to start going through your gear, servicing your reels and order/buy what ever gear you need.....

I'm all set on most gear but need to rig up my knife jigs. If you don't have any heavy (400/500g) knife jigs make sure you buy a couple before the trip and be sure to upgrade the rings and hooks. Or you buy from the guy Alan recommended here and not have to upgrade anything

https://alantani.com/index.php?topic=34754.0

Also be sure to call and make a reservation with a fish processor for same day service...

Super stoked for this trip and can't wait to fish with you guys!

Pj

MarkT · March 20, 2022, 01:03:09 AM

With what's been going on lately I'd be ready for yo-yo YT and rockfish! I wouldn't be assuming a BFT trip... but you can hope!

pjstevko · March 20, 2022, 01:32:59 AM

Quote from: MarkT on March 20, 2022, 01:03:09 AMWith what's been going on lately I'd be ready for yo-yo YT and rockfish! I wouldn't be assuming a BFT trip... but you can hope!

I'm completely fine with yt and rockfish and who knows what's going to happen in the next month.

Plus getting your bft jigs ordered now and you won't have to worry about it later in the summer when there isn't any in stock!

pjstevko · March 27, 2022, 02:51:52 PM

Bluefin season 2022 has started! Now that the Polaris Supreme has found biting bft and more and more boats are fishing it's game on!

Vintage Offshore Tackle · March 27, 2022, 04:37:56 PM

Looks like that was a good call scheduling that early season trip PJ! The Pacific Queen is and always has been one of the fishiest boats in the fleet. I hope that you knock 'em dead!

pjstevko · March 28, 2022, 03:23:04 PM

The PS returned to the dock this morning with 110 bft!!! What an great start to the season!!!!!

Jim Fujitani · March 29, 2022, 03:02:55 PM

Not quite PJ! Got a spot, I guess someone cancelled. I am in!
Looking forward fishing with you fellas!
Juan
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Good luck, Juan!! I hope you get a chance to max out that Baja Special you got from me (assuming you take it along, it's perfect for early season trips.)

Jim

foakes · March 29, 2022, 08:27:07 PM

https://www.polarissupreme.com/detailed_report.php?report_id=184431

Best, Fred

pjstevko · March 29, 2022, 09:51:46 PM

Yeah Fred they crushed it! I'm super excited for the trip

bchen · March 30, 2022, 10:05:34 PM

Oh man. It has begun.

MarkT · April 08, 2022, 05:03:02 PM

I reserved bunk 49. I'll bring my UC US 76hp for you to check out!

I think I'll bring:

20# Fathom 12/OC Rods Kaiuli 86mf mag
30# Avet SX Raptor/UC Tilefish Jr
40# Avet JX 6/3/UC US 76HP
50# Avet JX Raptor/UC Predator 76
100# Avet HXW/Okuma pch-c-74xxxh

pjstevko · April 08, 2022, 08:29:47 PM

My set-ups are as follows....

Fathom 15ld2 on a PCH 801H= 25/30# bait
Speedmaster 12ii on a PCH801XH= 40# bait
Speedmaster 16ii on a UC GP Predator= 60# bait, sinker rig, yo-yo
Fathom 40nld2 on a PCH 741XXH= daytime flat fall, yo-yo
Mak 16ii on a PCH 741XXXH= 80/100# flat fall

Saragosa 10,000 on a Black Hole Challenger Bank 801H= 40-60# irons, snipers and poppers