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Westerly Now Booking Charters
 
Thu Jul 24 2008, 10:12AM

The Westerly is now at Pierpoint Landing and they are taking charter reservations for the season.

From 3/4 day local or Catalina, overnight Catalina or San Clemente, to 1.5 day offshore trips John will get you hooked up.

Tired of large group fishing?
Boat cost got you down?
Desiring more personal attention from captain and crew?
Need more information on tackle and techniques?

LOOK NO FURTHER!

We offer limited load charters. (15-28 anglers)
Call the right boat the first time.
Plan your next trip with us.
We Catch Fish!

CLICK HERE for charter rates then call 562-983-9300 to book your trip.
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Condor Morning Report
 
Thu Jul 24 2008, 09:58AM

The Condor on an overnight trip just found a nice kelp holding a good grade of yellowtail. They have 6 fish on the deck with a few fish hanging and more boiling around the boat.

Good action this morning and the Condor has an overnight trip going tonight at 10 pm.

Get on the 90 foot Condor by calling 619-221-8500

Listen to Scott live - Click Here for Live Report
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Giant Albacore! Bigeye TUNA
 
Thu Jul 24 2008, 09:57AM

Bigeye Tuna! Giant Albacore Thursday Morning! Dorado on kelps!  
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Islander Morning Report
 
Thu Jul 24 2008, 09:31AM

The Islander checking in this morning and they just came off their first stop for 5 tuna. Good signs, good conditions, and it looks like it's going to be a good day of fishing.

The Islander has overnight trips leaving this weekend with a 3.5 day trip going Sunday night July 27.

If you can't make these trips CLICK HERE for a full schedule then call 619-221-8500 to book your spot.

Listen to John live - Click Here for Live Report
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Channel Island Sportfishing
 
Thu Jul 24 2008, 09:23AM

 

Just a reminder from Channel Island Sportfishing.

The Gentleman will be leaving at 6 am Friday for a 3/4 day run fishing calicos, halibut, and white seabass.

The Pacific Islander will be leaving at 8 am for an extended 1/2 day run.

For reservations call 805-382-1612.

Listen in live - Click Here for Live Report
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Searcher From The Bridge
 
Thu Jul 24 2008, 09:03AM

Hey anglers,

Today we fished offshore. We looked for yellowtail and dorado on kelp paddies. We saw several paddies but only a few had fish on them. We landed 35 yellowtail and 7 dorado for our efforts today. We also caught a 15-pound bluefin tuna on the troll.

We are headed for Cedros Island tonight and will arrive tomorrow morning early. We will have two days to fish there.
On the local scene there was some albacore seen and caught around 100 south of San Diego by some of the boats so hopefully that fish stays up and biting for a while.

More tomorrow,
Capt Art

For a Complete Searcher Schedule CLICK HERE then call 619-226-2403 to book your spot.
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read all about it in Today's Daily Breeze
 
Thu Jul 24 2008, 09:03AM

Weekly Fishing Column: Get out of town before sundown Local fishing has been a disappointment this year. There have been a few days in the Santa Monica Bay when the barracuda have been wide open, but very few. The arrival of migratory sand bass normally takes place around the Fourth of July in the bay. This year however, there have been very few signs of this. That was until this week, when the twilight boat Rocky Point, out of Redondo Sportfishing, began catching copious amounts of the fine-eating fish.  
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Intrepid Report From The Bridge
 
Thu Jul 24 2008, 09:00AM

Yesterday we scratched away a nice day offshore on the Tuna grounds. You never knew what you were going to catch from stop to stop, as there was a good mixed bag of fishing all afternoon. We ended up with some big Albacore, some nice grade Yellowfin, and some school sized Bluefin Tuna for our day. Overall we had a fun day catching the mixed bag of Tuna. "The Intrepid Team"




For a complete Intrepid schedule CLICK HERE then call Carol at 877-686-7827 to book the trip of a lifetime today.

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Shogun From The Bridge
 
Thu Jul 24 2008, 08:46AM

Our day started out strong, spotting a kelp loaded with eager biting yellows. The drift lasted over 45 minutes, with many fish released. Later this morning we fished several other kelps with yellows and dorado. A couple of fish were landed with light spinning gear, with laughs and high fives on deck. The charter master Capt Steve Talmadge keeps the energy high and attitudes upbeat throughout the day. Being an invitational charter he knows all the passengers well, most all fish with him regularly up in San Francisco.


This afternoon we had a troll strike that provided all with a bit of entertainment. A striped marlin of around 200# bit a Speedy Marauder and the fight was on. Stand up style fishing, the Shogun was drifting throughout the event. The fish was released unharmed to fight another day. This evening we are running down to Cedros to give the island our best effort tomorrow.




For a complete Shogun Schedule CLICK HERE then call 619-226-8030 for more information and to book your trip.

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Royal Polaris Yellows Hot At Cedros
 
Thu Jul 24 2008, 08:41AM

Hello everyone;

Weather today was slightly overcast, with 12 to 15 knots of breeze.


Fishing a Cedros Island was excellent on Yellowtail in the 18 to 25 pound range. We arrived to Cedros at 08:30 hours. Billy put the anchor down, but with now luck, we would have to try something different. So we pulled the anchor and started drifting, and that was the ticket to a excellent day of Yellowtail fishing. We departed Cedros at 16:00 hours and started heading north, in hopes of catching a few Albacore before we call it a trip.
 

Until tomorrow, wish us luck. The R/p crew.


 



For a 2008 season schedule on the Royal Polaris CLICK HERE then call 619-226-8030 for more information and to book your trip.


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Aloha From Avalon
 
Thu Jul 24 2008, 08:38AM

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Qualifier 105 from the bridge.
 
Thu Jul 24 2008, 08:29AM

We had our sights set on adding more tuna to our RSW well and were fairly successful in doing so. We managed to scratch out a day of Albacore, YFT, and BFT with a couple Dorado and a standout 33 lb YT. Once again the cedar plug turned out to be the red hot trolling lure of the day consistently stopping the boat all day. The variety of species and consistent action we experienced on this trip was second to none and we are looking forward to more of the same in our upcoming trips. A BIG thank you goes out to the LA Rod and Reel club for putting together a great charter. We turn around tomorrow and will be right back hopefully to more of the same.
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Rocky Point Twilight Report
 
Thu Jul 24 2008, 08:21AM

The Rocky Point out of Redondo Sportfishing with another great night of bass fishing.
22 anglers last night came in with limits of sand bass an 1 big halibut.

The Rocky Point goes again tonight leaving at 6 pm.
Don't forget Friday's 9 to 4 trip with full day trips on the weekends.

Call 310-372-2111 for reservations.

Listen to Matt live - Click Here for Live Report
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The Condor Report
 
Thu Jul 24 2008, 07:57AM

The Condor checking in last night after a nice trip. No big numbers for the guys but what a great mix of fish.
Albacore, yellowfin, dorado, and bluefin, and an escolar to go with it.

Fun times on the 90 foot Condor and they go for an overnight trip tonight July 24 sith another 1.5 day trip leaving Saturday night July 26.

Call 619-221-8500 for reservations.

Listen to Scott live - Click Here for Live Report
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Cabo San Lucas - El Budster Daily Report
 
Thu Jul 24 2008, 07:25AM

Click to go to Basspro.comThe EL BUDSTER II has a charter but they do not catch any fish. They fish on the Pacific but are unable to get a hookup. They see four STRIPED MARLIN. But none will hit the lures or live bait. They find two schools of Dolphin but are unable to locate any YELLOWFIN TUNA. The water temp. was 81 - 82 degrees.


Billfish released to date in 2008: 239

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Sea Horse 2- Day Going Tonight out of Dana Wharf- Call Richie 310-328-8426
 
Thu Jul 24 2008, 07:24AM

Tue Jul 22 2008, 07:50PM
Sea Horse 2- Day Departing this Thursday Night   Fishing Friday and Saturday Island Freelance or offshore if anything pops up 310-328-8426  
 
Join 976-TUNA and the Sea Horse for this great 2-Day Trip   Thursday Night Departure from Dana Wharf  Call Richie at 310-328-8426  

976-TUNA teams up with The Sea Horse out of Dana Wharf Sportfishing for a 2 day Island freelance trip leaving Thursday Night July 24

Cost of the trip is $300 and limited to only 26 anglers.


Yellowtail. Seabass, and so much more

Join Chartermaster's Kenny Mac and Pam Sharp on This One for some good times and great fishing!



Call Rick Now to get in on this special trip at 310-328-8426 or CLICK HERE to book right on line and lets go fishing.


 

     
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Dominator scores 31 Bigeye Tuna
 
Wed Jul 23 2008, 07:25PM

31 Bigeye Tuna on the Dominator out of Mission Bay
WOW! Great signal on warm water species as the BET are making a showing! This catch was made in 1.5 day range of san Diego
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Seaforth Landing Daily Report
 
Wed Jul 23 2008, 06:58PM

The multi day trips had some good scores out of Seaforth Landing with the Pacific Star coming in with 104 albacore, 18 bluefin, 4 dorado, 1 yft, and 1 yellowtail. The Legend with a nice trip with 20 anglers bringing in 77 albacore, 31 bluefin, 11 dorado, and 4 yellowfin.

 The twilight run with good barracuda fishing and a couple yellowtail to go with it. 3/4 day run with 1 yellow and a good mixed bag of barracuda, bass, bonito, and mackerel. with the 1/2 day runs doning the same locally.

Seaforth Landing has the trip for you. 1/2 day to multi day trips departing daily.

Call 619-224-3383 for trip information and reservations.

Listen to The B Team live - Click Here for Live Report
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The Phantom Report
 
Wed Jul 23 2008, 06:24PM

Another nice day of fishing on the Phantom today. 2 white seabass to 30 pounds with great calico bass fishing. They also decked 1 halibut, 1 ling, and 30 monster sheephead.

The Phantom has open dates for charter.

For information and to book your trip call - 562-221-5017

Listen to Tino Live - Click Here for Live Report

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The Spitfire Report
 
Wed Jul 23 2008, 06:10PM

A nice day of bass fishing at Catalina for the Spitfire again today. They sacked up 90 calicos with 32 bonito, 14 sheephead, 7 whitefish, 21 rockfish, and 50 perch.

The Spitfire goes again tomorrow leaving at 6 am.

Call 310-372-2111 for reservations.

Listen to Steve live - Click Here for Live Report
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Live from Ensenada
 
Wed Jul 23 2008, 05:56PM

Bongos SportfishingWorld Champion LA Laker Flynn Robinson
Qualifier 105 Captain John Klein
The Western Fishing and Boating Radio Gang
The 976-TUNA Youth Fishing Program
Live from the Posada El Rey Sol Hotel in Ensenada

KLAA Radio  AM 830 Radio



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Read all about the Phantom and MLPA's in todays news
 
Wed Jul 23 2008, 05:36PM

Youngsters experience the joy of ocean fishing The 6-pack sportfisher Phantom out of Pierpoint Landing in Long Beach is one of the busiest fishing boats on the coast. They are charted almost everyday in the summer and have caught over 200 white seabass in 2008. Several calls had come into the Phantom office inquiring about chartering the boat for this past Tuesday. They were turned away, however, as owners Michelle and Patrick Murray and Jack Dalla Corte wanted to give back to the community.  
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Coroloma Wrap Up Report
 
Wed Jul 23 2008, 04:29PM

Another nice day on the Coroloma out of Ventura Harbor. The bass are starting to turn on and they picked up 49 fish for the 15 anglers. They also sacked up 23 whitefish, 4 sheephead to 10 pounds, 27 rockfish, and 45 perch. Plenty of fillets for everyone to take home.

The Coroloma leaves every morning at 6 am.

Call 805-649-3611 for reservations.

Listen to Chris live - Click Here for Live  Report
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Amigo / 976-TUNA 2 Day Trip Leaves Tuesday July 29
 
Wed Jul 23 2008, 04:01PM

976-TUNA teams up with  Newport Landing and the Amigo for a 2 day Island freelance trip leaving Tuesday night July 29
Cost of the trip is $350 and limited to only 16 anglers.


Yellowtail. Seabass, and so much more

Join Chartermaster Earl The Pearl on This One for some good times and great fishing!





Call Rick Now to get in on this special trip at 310-328-8426 or CLICK HERE to book right on line and lets go fishing.



 

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Great Sponsors!
 
Wed Jul 23 2008, 03:44PM

bulletThanks as always to outstanding sponsors,  Bass Pro, Avet, Pacific Quest, Point Loma Sportfishing, Van Wormer Resorts, Palmas de Cortez, Playa Del Sol, Punta Colorada, Guy HarveyKaenon, Outrider, Prowler, WesterlyFish Taco Chronicles, Ocean ImagingSumo, Fishrap, Shimano, Dana Wharf, Long Beach SportfishingNewport LandingPierpoint, Daveys LockerBig Game 90ExcelChubasco SportfishingElDoradoFreedomGrande, Islander,  LegendOld No.7PhantomPolaris SupremeQualifier 105RampageRoyal PolarisShogunSpitfire, New Lo-anThunderbirdTrulineUltraBongosOcean OdysseyConstitutionSearcherSea Adventure 80Sea HorseCondor, Pacific QueenLiquid Coast HighwayRocky PointNative SunHi-CountIconDominator, The  Gentleman, The PacificIslander, Seaforth Sportfishing, Fishermans Landing, Long Beach Bait, Ballyhood, and the Prime Time
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Fish With Don Brockman And Norris The Cat Tapp For A 5 Day Trip Leaving Wednesday September 3
 
Wed Jul 23 2008, 03:32PM

Fish with the legendary Don Brockman and Cpt. Norris The Cat Tapp and long-time "regulars" from the "Freelance" and others.  The group has had a lot of fun, in addition to "getting the job done at the rail". This is our 14th consecutive, annual trip between the "Islander" and "Independence".  The trips have all been outstanding.  Both Mark Paesano and Paul Strasser have been on the boat for most of these trips and with the combined effort and expertise of the 2 of them, we've come away with LOTS O' FISH! 


Date:       Depart Wed, Sep 3rd - AM     Return Mon., Sep 8th - AM
Cost:       $1895 + Fuel Surcharge ($125)


Fishing Where/For What:    POSSIBLY Cedros and/or Benitos Islands for  Yellowtail, Offshore for Albacore, Yellowfin Tuna, Bluefin Tuna & Dorado


There's several spots still available.


Call Norris at (949) 279-5080 or call Judy direct at the "Independence" office at (619) 226-6006 for additional information and reservations.

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Forecast
 
Wed Jul 23 2008, 03:31PM

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Westerly 2 Day Open Party Trips Leave Every Tuesday Night
 
Wed Jul 23 2008, 02:05PM

The Westerly charter boat out of Pierpoint Landing will be running 2 day open party trips leaving every Tuesday night.

Trips are limited to 15 anglers and it only takes 12 to get off the dock.

Trips include meals 5 soft drinks and raffles and the cost is only $300

Call John at 714-315-5240 or Armand at 714-717-2470 for more information and reservations.
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Shogun Upcoming Trips And Full Schedule
 
Wed Jul 23 2008, 01:21PM

From 1.5 day trips to 12 day adventures the Shogun has the trip for you in 2008.

The Shogun has some trips with openings.

NEW A 1.5 day trip leaving Saturday August 9
NEW A 1.5 day trip leaving Monday August 11
A 5 day trip leaving Thursday August 14
A 4 day trip leaving Sunday August 24
A 5 day trip leaving Thursday August 28


CLICK HERE to take a look at the Shogun's schedule then call 619-226-8030 for more information and to book your trip.
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Qualifier 105 Upcoming Trips And Full Schedule
 
Wed Jul 23 2008, 01:03PM

The Qualifier 105 has some great trips on the Horizon with openings.

A 5 day trip leaving Thursday July 24
A 3 day Let's Talk Hook Up open leaving Tuesday July 29
A 5 Day trip leaving Friday August 1
A 5 day trip leaving Wednesday August 6
A 5 day trip leaving Monday August 11

CLICK HERE for a full schedule then call Marie or any of the Q Girls for more
information and to book your trip at 619-223-2786.
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