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Discussion => The No Wake Zone => Topic started by: MorePower on July 25, 2014, 08:38:23 PM

Title: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: MorePower on July 25, 2014, 08:38:23 PM
Anyone been or planning on a trip soon?


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Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: Squirrel Master on July 25, 2014, 09:02:05 PM
I've been tuna fishing I don't plan on going soon but I do plan on going to California and going out the Channel Islands to go fish soon what do you need to know it aint the same like it used to be because Mexico sold its water to Japan so they're penning up most of the tuna before they get beyond Mexico and run up north so that the Southern California now is in a horrible place the last 5 years or so see you need to go get the way down into Mexico or just go to an island like cataline or going to overnight boat or a full day boat and go to channel islands too something like that if you want to do some good fishing you might get a yellow tails out there if you're not going to see much too and I goes you know maybe Newport Beach Sometimes but they're going to be few and far between so if you going to go on a tuna boat that cost you $300 for they don't do that well you know better off going on at 2 three day trip spending 1800 going way too deep into Mexico
if you have questions on what boats r good and where to go let me know or different kind of tackle for a tune or different fish let me know
Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: MorePower on July 25, 2014, 09:19:53 PM
Thanks for the response man, but Sunday I'm heading out on my uncles 30ft. The yellowtail, yellowfin, bluefin and dorado are close. 8 miles south of Dana, the 209 is producing good quantities.
I was just curious if any SCJBers have been out recently or plan on going. My uncle and I always need extra people to pitch in for gas.

And it definitely sucks how bad fishing has become. But guess you gotta get it while it's hot


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Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: Squirrel Master on July 25, 2014, 09:21:33 PM
Shit your boat go for it ill be down that way in a couple weeks u guys only weekend fishers? Ill be there during the week

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Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: Squirrel Master on July 25, 2014, 09:25:38 PM
Also buy some live bait n fly line em pull up look for a little kelp patties floating they hang out  underneath there picking the bait fish off so fly line a bait fish right past it there and your gotta be alright u could throw irontoo blue and white blue moon Chrome scrambled eggs I like the Blues better but scrambled egg green white and throw them out past it and bring it right back under  the little patties and you guys a be alright

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Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: MorePower on July 25, 2014, 09:26:54 PM
I have 24 days of vaca to burn and have less then 60 days to do it haha. So we definitely can hit a mid week. Uncle has eye surgery Tuesday so he'll be out for a few days. Let me know when you are heading out


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Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: Squirrel Master on July 25, 2014, 09:28:45 PM
Hell ya i will my trinadad aint seen salt water this year n chipping in for gas is kool what is that thing hold 100 gallons or so

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Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: MorePower on July 25, 2014, 09:29:41 PM

Also buy some live bait n fly line em pull up look for a little kelp patties floating they hang out  underneath there picking the bait fish off so fly line a bait fish right past it there and your gotta be alright u could throw irontoo blue and white blue moon Chrome scrambled eggs I like the Blues better but scrambled egg green white and throw them out past it and bring it right back under  the little patties and you guys a be alright

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Already on it. Been fishing coastal for 15 years, Since I was old enough to pin head out of daveys locker. I only throw light line and small bait..
Let's make a trip happen!!!!


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Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: MorePower on July 25, 2014, 09:30:49 PM

Hell ya i will my trinadad aint seen salt water this year n chipping in for gas is kool what is that thing hold 100 gallons or so

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Nah the Southwind holds 24... Lol jk, yeah it holds enough to get us to Clemente and back and still have 1/3 left...


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Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: Squirrel Master on July 25, 2014, 09:34:59 PM
I'm hoping this week I get to finish up my boat because the motor should be on the dyno this week n coming back home and the boat put together and go test and I've been working with dudes at work to cover me which they will I just need to know when but I want to finish my boat first but definitely not going to be 50 days out but probly at 2 to 3 weeks out I'll be heading that way I'll jam you up when I get my schedule secured the sea of me it will coincide with yoursbefore I book it because im sooo down

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Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: MorePower on July 25, 2014, 09:36:45 PM

I'm hoping this week I get to finish up my boat because the motor should be on the dyno this week n coming back home and the boat put together and go test and I've been working with dudes at work to cover me which they will I just need to know when but I want to finish my boat first but definitely not going to be 50 days out but probly at 2 to 3 weeks out I'll be heading that way I'll jam you up when I get my schedule secured the sea of me it will coincide with yoursbefore I book it because im sooo down

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And that sir..... is a F*cking plan!


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Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: MorePower on July 25, 2014, 09:38:27 PM
Want me to get with my uncle and plan overnight?


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Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: Squirrel Master on July 25, 2014, 09:40:07 PM
I'll dont give a f*** we can fish as long as u want we'll figure that out once I figure out my schedule and yours meet

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Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: MorePower on July 25, 2014, 09:43:22 PM

I'll dont give a f*** we can fish as long as u want we'll figure that out once I figure out my schedule and yours meet

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Sick! Sounds good man! I'll keep you posted on sunday


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Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: Squirrel Master on July 25, 2014, 09:46:00 PM
K

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Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: 76NORDIC on July 26, 2014, 06:18:37 AM
The Bluefin bite is only going to get better! Mexico has reached their quota of 5,000 tons so it suspended that fishery till the end of the year. My brother has been going out but unfortunately I haven't because of that fricking four letter word. :banghead: :banghead: Weekends can sometimes be tough with it being a parking lot out there, the pressure. Drew he's been going to the 267 and another good spot is 10 to 12 miles off the Domes. Also been trolling the natural color cedar plug and mexican flag for an ocasional jig stop. Just my .02 :beer:
Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: MorePower on July 26, 2014, 10:52:22 AM
Thanks bud!!


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Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: GlassCutter on July 26, 2014, 11:06:05 AM
What language are you guys speaking?  I need a damn translator !

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Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: Squirrel Master on July 26, 2014, 11:56:21 AM
What language are you guys speaking?  I need a damn translator !

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Fishynese bra..

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Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: 76NORDIC on July 26, 2014, 01:02:37 PM
Ya my brother is out again today, haven't heard from him yet, maybe a good sign ??? You go out of Dana Point  too Drew ???
Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: MorePower on July 26, 2014, 01:26:03 PM
Heck ya! Let me know how your brother  does. And yes were heading out of dana


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Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: H20Nut21Bahner on July 26, 2014, 02:20:52 PM
All the talk about offshore fishin' makes me want to go again damn it!

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Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: MorePower on July 26, 2014, 02:28:55 PM
Lol. I'm stoked on tomorrow. Should be on the water around 5-530 and straight to 209


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Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: MorePower on July 27, 2014, 07:15:43 PM
Only got one today. Thunder storms pushed us off the grounds. Stopped on a good bluefin boil but nada... The wife hooked something that never stopped. Heading back out next week!


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Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: 76NORDIC on July 27, 2014, 07:19:08 PM
Awesome Drew!  Hell they even had a guy get hit by lightning and die at Venice beach

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Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: 76NORDIC on July 27, 2014, 07:20:17 PM
That is one Purdy fish! !!!!!

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Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: MorePower on July 27, 2014, 07:28:56 PM
A guy on Catalina got hit too. The rain didn't bother us. But as soon as the rod tips started creating static electricity, that was the last straw lol.
My first yellowfin!!!! So amped, already had sushi:)


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Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: 76NORDIC on July 27, 2014, 09:16:49 PM
Did you eat the heart? ?? You know that you are supposed to when you catch your first tuna

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Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: Squirrel Master on July 28, 2014, 02:13:15 AM
Beautiful yellow way to go how long did it take to get her up

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Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: MorePower on July 28, 2014, 05:34:26 AM

Beautiful yellow way to go how long did it take to get her up

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Took about 15 min. My uncles boat isnt the easiest of walk arounds and it wanted to circle the boat 5 times lol. Luckily I just replaced my daiwa SL20 with an Avet.


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Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: MorePower on July 28, 2014, 05:35:29 AM

Did you eat the heart? ?? You know that you are supposed to when you catch your first tuna

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And no I didn't lol...


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Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: MorePower on July 29, 2014, 01:41:01 PM
Heading out of HM landing Monday night for an overnighter. Stoked!


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Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: 76NORDIC on July 29, 2014, 06:12:09 PM
Drew you will kick some ass outta there have fun bud and knock em dead

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Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: MorePower on July 29, 2014, 06:56:45 PM
I'm stoked. Going out on the Old Glory (formerly Cherokee Geisha) same boat I got my 50lb dorado on in 05. 


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Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: Undersoul02 on August 05, 2014, 08:30:51 AM
My dad and I went out last Thursday on the New-Lo-An out of Diego. We had a great day with limits on Yellowfin and a couple Dorado. Fishing is good right now! One of the guys on the boat hauled in a 117 lb Opah witch took him 3 hrs. We also went out to Catalina on Friday and got into a good school of Yellow tail. Good week of fishing!

 
Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: MorePower on August 05, 2014, 10:32:07 PM
Nice!!!! That's a badass dodo!

We absolutely slayed the tuna today. Can't wait to go on the Aztec again. Gonna be going to Catalina/209 again Thursday on my uncles boat.


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Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: Squirrel Master on August 06, 2014, 12:08:59 AM
Ooooooo shit you giys killed em

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Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: MorePower on August 06, 2014, 06:19:36 AM
I still can't believe it. The tuna were insane. Gonna be heading out on the aztec again in September.


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Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: nwolt01 on August 06, 2014, 08:02:03 AM
Was Greg the captain on the Aztec?
Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: MorePower on August 06, 2014, 08:18:43 AM
Yeah he was. Badass skipper


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Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: Undersoul02 on August 06, 2014, 08:39:37 AM
Gonna be going to Catalina/209 again Thursday on my uncles boat.




Talked to a skipper friend of mine out of Long Beach yesterday and he said they're killing the yellow tail out there right now. I'm planning on another trip early next week. Hopefully (fingers crossed)
Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: MorePower on August 06, 2014, 09:23:37 AM
Definitely want to get into the yellows. Nothing like throwing iron. Where do you usually go out of?


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Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: Undersoul02 on August 06, 2014, 10:04:04 AM
Lately I've been going out on the Gail Force or Triton with Capt Ryan Gingler out of Long Beach Sportfishing, Berth 55. Other then that I have a buddy with a 26ft that we hit the Island with. This pic is from our last trip on his boat south of Catalina. It was a good day! 
Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: MorePower on August 06, 2014, 10:22:50 AM
Heck ya!!!! Hopefully we get out tomorrow!


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Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: 76NORDIC on August 06, 2014, 10:31:29 AM
Man I'm jealous, can't get out cause of fricking work :banghead: :banghead:  My brother has been going out on his boat and doing OK. Last weekend found patties with fish on em but wouldn't hit a fricking thing you threw to em. Said the hell with it and put on his mask snorkle and fins. Jumped in with his spear gun and was picking the ones he wanted :thumbup:
Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: nwolt01 on August 06, 2014, 11:31:39 AM
Captain Greg is great. I have been going on his boats for years. 
Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: MorePower on August 06, 2014, 11:38:09 AM

Captain Greg is great. I have been going on his boats for years.

You planning a trip any time soon?


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Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: nwolt01 on August 06, 2014, 11:39:55 AM
I'm going on the 20th but it's a private charter. 
Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: MorePower on August 06, 2014, 12:42:02 PM
Right on. Well good luck. Lmk if you every book on the aztec


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Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: lbhsbz on August 11, 2014, 11:16:25 PM
Heading out on the Monte Carlo out of 22nd street for private charter in a couple weeks...should be good, only 30 people. 

I only have spinning gear for the beach, so I plan on renting gear.  I found a couple penn Jigmaster 500 reels on 30-50lb rated rods in the $100 range...should I pick one up?  Not spending $1500 on serious gear right now, I just wanna catch a few fish.  I'm told the rental gear is shit
Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: MorePower on August 12, 2014, 06:36:24 AM
You'd be perfectly fine with a 500 on 30lb. Be prepared to use flouro leader tho. We got into bites that only 20lb flouro was getting hit. Also size #1 hooks. If you can throw iron, get a couple 4oz mega baits....

On Thursday, I went back out to 209 (28 miles west of DP) we spent all day chasing the tuna. The wife landed her first tuna ever on 20lb spinning gear.


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Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: MorePower on August 12, 2014, 08:05:27 AM
Also, do you know the length of your trip? If you're staying local, your spinning gear will be fine. Fish 15 or 20 lb and you're set. If you are heading offshore or to Catalina for yellowtail, 25lb will be plenty. Let me know when your trip gets closer and I'll give you more info.


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Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: Undersoul02 on August 12, 2014, 08:18:58 AM
On Thursday, I went back out to 209 (28 miles west of DP) we spent all day chasing the tuna. The wife landed her first tuna ever on 20lb spinning gear.


That's awesome! Looks like she had a good time.

Fluorocarbon leader is a must out there! But, if you're running 30lb line why would you not go with 30lb fluoro leader? I mean if the line is supposedly invisible in the water you wouldn't need to go lighter, that would be working against what you had put on in the first place. 
Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: MorePower on August 12, 2014, 08:59:01 AM
That's what I thought. Have yet to get a single hit on 30 flouro. Both yellowfin out at 209 were on 20lb flouro. Breaking strength on the 20lb seaguar is 16lbs, that's with a 36" leader. If you are needing more then 15lbs of drag, your into a big fish.

It all depends how you're willing to work it. Luckily on cattle boats they have enough bait to create a frenzy to where the fish don't care if you have 50lb braid. But with my uncles single scoop tank. It's a game if finesse.


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Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: MorePower on August 12, 2014, 09:05:44 AM
Also, the reason for using 30lb mono or 50-60lb braid is for one reason on a cattle boat. It will give you a better shot at not getting sawed off by those that don't follow their bait or fish...


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Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: Undersoul02 on August 12, 2014, 09:09:39 AM
I don't fish more then 25lb anyway and most of the time I'm on 20lb. Set the drag a little lose and work the fish in. It's more fun that way. Like you I haven't had good luck with heavy line.

Cattle boats get a little crazy! I agree with you on that!
Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: MorePower on August 12, 2014, 09:19:50 AM

I don't fish more then 25lb anyway and most of the time I'm on 20lb. Set the drag a little lose and work the fish in. It's more fun that way. Like you I haven't had good luck with heavy line.

Cattle boats get a little crazy! I agree with you on that!

Lol, my little avet handled all the 15-20lb class fish I could throw at it. My tiburon is spooled with 30, and it's gonna be getting braid with 25lb top shot before my next trip.
I agree with you. There isn't much fun in cranking a fish to the boat. I'm all about loose drags and battles haha.


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Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: GlassCutter on August 13, 2014, 05:34:58 PM
There are some crazy things down there.  Sometimes you just never know . . .

http://www.grindtv.com/outdoor/excursions/post/rare-opah-catch-might-world-record/ (http://www.grindtv.com/outdoor/excursions/post/rare-opah-catch-might-world-record/)
Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: MorePower on August 13, 2014, 07:02:01 PM
They got 3 on the same day on that boat. Opah look crazy!


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Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: nwolt01 on August 21, 2014, 09:56:23 PM
Killed it. Limits by 7am

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Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: Squirrel Master on August 21, 2014, 09:56:59 PM
I hate you

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Title: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: MorePower on August 21, 2014, 11:36:10 PM
Killed it. Limits by 7am

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Stoked for you!

What boat did you go out on?

I'll be heading back out on the Atzec on Sept 22....


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Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: nwolt01 on August 22, 2014, 06:35:47 AM
Went on the Pride. It's the same owner for the Aztec.

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Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: MorePower on August 22, 2014, 07:12:02 AM
Yeah, Skipper Greg is the shit!


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Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: lbhsbz on August 31, 2014, 06:45:51 PM
So, our trip was a flop...one 24" or so yellowtail on the boat, a couple bonito, and 15 or so rockfish...8-18".  I didn't catch shit...cap'n couldn't find the fish
Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: MorePower on August 31, 2014, 08:24:04 PM
Where did you go out of?


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Title: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: lbhsbz on August 31, 2014, 09:29:34 PM
22nd street in San Pedro on the Monte Carlo...we were supposed to be a 20 person load on the the TruLine, but the guy running the show "upgraded"...we had 45 or so...the Monte Carlo fishes 6 hour trips for sea bass and rockfish, not island trips for tuna.   Got screwed.  Going out on my buddy's 30' pilot house next weekend out of San Clemente...he told me to bring at least 3 coolers full of ice.  Should be better
Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: MorePower on August 31, 2014, 09:42:22 PM
Lol, it will def be better next weekend. I booked the Aztec out of Seaforth on sept 22-23 if anyone wants to join. The aztec has been limiting out on tuna before 9am...


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Title: Re: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: MorePower on September 12, 2014, 07:36:58 AM

22nd street in San Pedro on the Monte Carlo...we were supposed to be a 20 person load on the the TruLine, but the guy running the show "upgraded"...we had 45 or so...the Monte Carlo fishes 6 hour trips for sea bass and rockfish, not island trips for tuna.   Got screwed.  Going out on my buddy's 30' pilot house next weekend out of San Clemente...he told me to bring at least 3 coolers full of ice.  Should be better

How was it?!


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Title: Socal Tuna Bite
Post by: lbhsbz on October 23, 2014, 09:19:06 PM
I caught a decent YT, plenty of bones, a few rat yellows, a ray, got really fucked up , caught a seal that took the 4 of us 2 hours to reel in, and passed out in a been bag chair on the deck, it was awesome
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