HWPO= HARD WORK PAYS OFF
Congratulations on a nice DORADO in our backyard. Enjoy the fruits of your labor that you worked so hard to get.
Great read
Thanks for sharing
SOLD SOLD. SOLD
PLEASE REMOVE
Just upgraded my bait tank and have this for sale. You can pick up in Lakewood during the week and San Clemente on the weekends
This is a one scoop tank perfect for small skiff
22” height x 16” width
80 bucks
Mark
Russian River Beer is the best
Pliny the Elder is a classic
Pliny the younger is just a little better in my humble opinion
Congratulations on a west coast fish of a lifetime
Thanks for sharing
Those are some really cool looking fish. I have been fishing all the way down to colonet Mexico rock fishing but never caught any cod like those
really special
thanks for sharing
The Freedom is the BEST BOAT In the Los Angeles area. Tino the captain is the man. He has excellent customer service. Runs a tight boat. Never had a bad trip. His passion for fishing and great customer experience you feel the moment you step on the boat and get the captains speech.
Enjoy your trip
Thanks for taking the time to share your enjoyable day on the water. You don’t always have to catch fish to have great time on the burg pond we get to call our backyard.
Seeing all that life makes it worth the trip alone. Orca in the prop wash, sperm whales, Mola’s, paddIves the size of...
Can you show a picture of the complete bottom section. I’m trying to figure out where the seine cord is located. It’s not clear in the picture. I can see hyphalon above and below the reel seat.
Thank You
Great to put all that information to good use. The DSL is so important when listening on Wednesday webinar. Thanks for posting your results and how you were fishing. Daytime sword fishing in our backyard in December. You guys got an early Christmas gift
thanks for sharing
Ali
Thank you for setting this up. I have been trolling around reading everything I can about this subject. Looking forward to hearing the expects present this information.
Hopefully one day I will be able to put it the test to see what I learned
Tight Lines
Awesome you were there to help.
The picture of the boat upside down in such calm waters make you wonder how the boat sank.
drain plug not in?
bilge pump not working?
The list goes on and on. Just another reminder to have your boat in order when you leave the dock
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for the report. It does not always go your way but that’s fishing. You have to take the bad trips like the good trips. Its not always about catching that makes fir a great trip. New lo-an is a above average BFT boat. They work there ass off to get you on the fish
Thanks for sharing
Outrider class operation
Refunding your trip and rod rentals says it all
I have never fished the boat but only hear good things about there operation
Book another trip with to show your gratitude for there generosity
Thanks for sharing
Excellent first trip. You might not EVER have a trip like
that again. Take a moment to really let it sink in what you accomplished. I know friends that have fished out of San Diego boats for over 20 years and NEVER got into a bite like that. You were truly blessed with an EPIC TRIP...
A family that fishes together sticks together. Your story put a smile on my face. Keep the reports coming and making great memories that you and your family will never forget.
Thanks for sharing
I was only using 40 LB when using the jigs
No issues with them holding up to that size line
You can get a better hook to use but I used what I had available
My friend had the in-line single hooks put on his snipers at the tackle shop. If your going to use heavier line it would be a good...
Fished salt creek kelp line in 35-40 feet.
All the calicos you wanted
However I was trying to make mackerel using sabiki with NO MACKEREL to be found.
Good luck
FYI USE at least 40lb. I lost a 100 plus pound fish that came unbuttoned 20 feet from the boat after an hour plus fight on 40lb. I wish I was using at least 50. I could not put enough pressure to turn the fish.
My buddy got 8 BFT using the sinker rig using 80lb All his fish were caught using...
Colt snipers 80-120 gm
remove the treble and replace with quality single hook
i replaced mine with owner ahi twist 6/0
drop it 250 feet and burn it back to the boat ........ you can’t crank fast enough.
i fished the Shogun 3 day trip and July 19-22 and got 5 BFT fishing this way
good luck
Looking for Talica 16 2 speed
let me know what you have and price
i have tried to purchase reel from multiple buyers on forum without success.
PM ME FOR FASTEST RESPONSE
thanks
Nice day there. Glad you enjoyed yourself
The yellowtail with jig in its mouth is my favorite picture. Did you get the yellow on the surface or yo-yo? I guess it does not matter how you got the yellow. Just glad to see a yellowtail
thanks for sharing
Awesome read as always. I got 3/4 of a tuna slam back in the 90’s. Missed the bigeye but was still an absolutely awesome day
Keep on posting and I hope you and wife‘s heath are doing better
Thanks for sharing
Free bump to help you sell your small shorts
me and my buddy had the same issues last year the shorts from pelagic we got last year at fred hall were small or I’m just getting fatter
GLWS
I’ll take the judge rod at the new price you listed at 25 bucks...nice of you to take 250 bucks off the original posting price. I guess you really do want to move these rods
Its only your last trip if You decide it’s your last trip. When you have passion and desire to do another long range trip your going to make it happen. Don’t let your age or your heart get in the way of what you love to do in life. You only live once. Live it the way you want
Great report as...
Thank you for the great report and your service to our country.
Would enjoy spending time at the rail having a cold one and grinding on some fish with you
Good karma coming your way.
So sad to see such a beautiful boat in the water
Glad to hear everyone is ok. That’s what is most important.
Thanks for sharing
That’s some meat on the deck. If I was your neighbor and you are the type of neighbor that shares I would be eating good
Happy you got your BFT.
THATS WHY YOU PUT IN TIME......GOD THINGS HAPPEN
THANKS for sharing
You can’t worry about the one that got away. You caught a real nice fish and you should be happy. Not every day you get a 100 plus pound BFT in our backyard
Thanks for sharing
You can always pick up a set up Jansens. Jansens is in Cabo or San Jose del Cabo
They had cheap surf set ups for less than 200 bucks ready to go. Not the best. But It will get the job done.
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Just picked up a Daiwa 8000 size spinning reel that holds 400 yards of 80 LB power pro for 100 bucks and a 12 foot ugly stick that that rated 20-40lb for 80 bucks
Was just in Cabo last month and guide was using same real but was using a Daiwa rod
Set up cost me less than 200 bucks
Amazing pictures and great report
I can fish my entire life in Southern California and NEVER catch lings like that. Fortunately I have fished Alaska multiple times and have caught nice lings like the ones you caught. Brings back great memories
Thanks for sharing
My dad took me on the Enterprise back in 1976 when it was running out of Belmont pier when I was 6 years old. I have not stopped fishing since. Hopefully you get your boy hooked on fishing and you have a lifetime fishing partner
Thanks for sharing
Great report
Keep it up
Someone gave you great advice when fishing the flat fall or yo yo......keep grinding and wait for the crap to start peeling off your reel
Thanks for sharing
Amazing catch
Congratulations on a well deserved fish. You were prepared when the opportunity happened. Fishing the 40lb Flouro gave you a chance to land that beauty.
What type Flouro were you using?
Thanks for sharing
Awesome day on the water when fishing with the man that taught you how to fish
Even more special when the man that taught you how to fish was your father
Thanks for sharing
Happy to hear of your full recovery. Looking forward to all the fish reports your going to post. Always read your reports that are well detailed and with pictures.
Keep it up. Life stops when you stop doing the things you love.
I always say when you start talking to yourself and answer to yourself you need to go talk to a psychologist .........but you are right at buying the reels you want. You only go though life once so might as well have the things you want
Usually 5-8 lbs of weight
Weight varies with each downriger
Look up manufacturers recommended weight for your specific set up
Good luck and post some fish reports
Nothing like getting stopped by a yellow when your throwing the iron. Damn fur bags needed to leave you alone to land those fish. You will get them next time
Thanks for sharing
When it’s time to catch a yellow you will even catch them rock fishing
Fished my entire life and never caught a yellow on a shrimp fly and squid strip. Never even been on a trip where a yellow was caught like that.
Thanks for sharing
Nothing like being right place and right time. Congratulations on those beautiful fish. Never thought you could catch 50 plus pound tuna on 12 hour day trips. We are truly blessed
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for the report
Great boat and crew. They work their ass off for you to enjoy your time on the boat
Fished a two day with them last year. Just like the previous guy reported. 80% to enjoy the trip is the crew and boat. The 20% is the catching.
We didn’t catch much fish due to poor...
Wolf eels are fish. That’s what I have heard. People up in Northern California go poke poling in the rocks to target wolf eels.
They say they are delicious. I never had one but the way talk about them they are most likely good
Like my dad says “ try it... you might like it”
I would save yourself the hassle and negative experience of not having the proper paperwork. When I was running offshore in Mexico I always had the correct paperwork. I never wanted the potential to give the Mexican Navy any reason to give me any problems when I was fishing in there backyard. I...
After all the rain and NO FISH REPORTS for over a week your report was well over due
Congratulations on PB
NOTHING better than time with your father. Cherish the moments
Thanks for sharing
I only find sand fleas when I’m fishing the sand........I’ve never caught lobsters when sand fleas in the pots
Does anyone else have similar experience with sand fleas?
My buddy fished the Aztec 2.75 day reverse trip two weeks ago.
30 LB fluro with small hook and a long soak got him a 50 plus pound BFT
Read the reports and all educate yourself
Most of the big BFT during the day are coming on the kite.
250-400 gm glow in the dark flat falls working in the...
Always watch for your posts and videos
Awesome the way the halibut just inhale the bait
Be safe out there and PLEASE keep the fish porn coming
You are a member that makes keep coming back to Bloodydecks
Thanks for sharing
Broil in toaster oven or any other oven with your favorite marinade
My favorite part of the fish
I use soy sauce, lemon, garlic and honey for my marinade
YUM YUM
That’s how you get it done and not let the the other boats make or break your day
A lot easier dealing with other boats when you already have your fish on ice
Thanks for sharing
Ok I have to ask
How do you get flying fish?
Fished Southern California my entire life and never caught one
Had some fly in my boat and have swim with them on offshore kelps but never caught them
Thanks for sharing
Gordo banks panga
Talk with eric( he is american and books the trips)
Have Chame(panga captain) take you fishing
CHAME IS THE MAN
I have fished cabo for ovd 20 yearss
Jyyst tell him what you are after and he will advise if its the best chance of csthing thst fish. He told us lets get...
Sounds like same scenario for me. Caught my 1 st BFT on the Searcher in 1994. It was about 115 lbs. I have not broke the 100 lbs since. Lots of 80 lbs fish but none over 100.
Congratulations on a fish of a lifetime.
Thanks for sharing
Right turn or left turn out of the harbor?
Have the next few weeks off and have been doing the same thing when I have been able to get on the water.
Thanks for sharing
Amazing mileage on your nice new sled. Makes it easy to go out and play
Wishing you many more happy and safe trips.
Keep on posting your results .....good and bad.
It helps your fellow bloody deckers
They even put your fish in the REFRIGERATED FISH HOLD to keep your fish fresh. Made some great sashimi out of the yellowtail because it was well cared for by the crew.
Taking advantage of my day off from work decided to go fishing on the Pusuit out of 22nd street. First time time fishing the boat and was impressed by how hard the crew worked and how clean the boat was maintained before, during and after the trip. Captain Gus friendly and helpful, Thomas the...
Taking advantage of my day off from work decided to go fishing on the Pusuit out of 22nd street. First time time fishing the boat and was impressed by how hard the crew worked and how clean the boat was maintained before, during and after the trip. Captain Gus friendly and helpful, Thomas the...
I agree with owning a boat
Priceless time on the water with your kids
I have some of the best times with me on the water with my children
Thanks for sharing
I have purchased lots of equipment of this site. Always have been face to face transactions. I believe it’s the only way not to get swindled.
Jer dog took care of me last January before my Colonet trip
The picture of the second bonito is just beautiful. That is a well lit up fish taken st the perfect moment
I agree with proper care bonito is excellent table fare. Sashimi or grilled
Give the bonito a try.
Almost forgot.
Thank you captain Gavin and crew for an awesome trip. The captain and crew were all over the chaos and kept everyone straight and help land more fish
just got back from a 1 1/2 day trip aboard the pacific queen out of fisherman’s landing. Fished Monday MLK day.
Quality bluefin
Largest 152 lbs caught on 60lb using ringed 3/0 circle straight mono. Fish was hooked on the slide as we pulled up to feeding tuna. Not mine but fun to be on the...
Sorry to hear your loss
Happy that you have decided to keep your boat. May it bring you years of happiness!
I know some of my happiest times in life are being on the water.
No fish caught on our trip
But still had a nice time on the water
Nice to be able say at this point in my life that the catching of fish is not the highlight of the trip. Being on the water with some cool fellow fisherman, having some wind in my face and leaving all the stress at the dock...
Just wanted to give captain Greg and crew a big thank you. We went long looking for trophy’s but it didn’t happen for us. It definetly was not from a lack of trying. I believe total miles covered for the trip was 298 miles on a 1 1/2 day trip that left Wednesday night. We did not get back to tho...
I agree 100%. The tail grab works great. Just wait for it to get tired and will lay nice and quiet. Don’t be in a rush. Great way to release without harming the fish. I have released many yellowtail thus way
Thanks for sharing
It’s been to long since I have seen your posts. Stop working so much and start fishing more. I have missed your video posts. Always cool to see the fish take the bait.
Thanks for sharing
Glad to hear your taking care of your heart. You only have one.
Looking forward to more reports now that your feeling well
Now get out there a make some more reports.
Very well done. Went by that area this morning heading in from a 1 1/2 trip abroad the Aztec.
Beautiful weather. Looks like a real nice day
Thanks for sharing
Had similar issue with landing. They cancelled the trip. They would not refund credit card. Called credit card and made a disputed. Cedit card was issued refund. Pain in the ass and office less than helpful even after multiple calls. Asked to speak to manager and never was available.
Call your...
Thanks for taking the time to write up a trip report. One day I’m going on a 7 day plus trip. Until then I will wait for more reports like yours. Glad you got your PB YFT
It’s all about putting WHATEVER JIG in front and of the right fish. As you keep hearing all the jigs work when you get it in front of the right fish. Believe in your jig and work the the different levels and success will be yours.
No need to paddle out. Just make a nice cast and let it happen. I like to fish 1-2 hours before the high tide. I fish right on the beach. That’s why I was telling you to bury a 6-7 foot 2 inch PVC pipe in the sand. Its cheap at works very well to hold your rod. The long PVC pipe helps get the...
I have routinely caught many sharks surf fishing bolsa chica / Huntington Beach. Lots of 4-5 foot leopards and lots of big bat rays. Even some mystery fish that have dumped 400 yards of line off my reel
My go to rig is 9 foot jig stick. Diawa sealine 50 with 50-60 power pro. 4-5 foot leader of...
Persistence pays off. I have been followed the Texas style swordfishing and don’t remember anyone else posting positive results
Congrats
Thanks for sharing
Fished the native sun today with less than desireable conditions. Went out front a bit outside the horseshoe with all the other local boats. Trolled rapalas and waited for a stop. Fishing was just like tuna fishing with the first few baits in the water had a chance on getting one hanging...
I'm staying at kahana village on the west side of the island in Kahana. Just below Kapalua.
Watching the local fish for the past several days right in front of the beach house we rented.
The locals are using a very small hook and catching small fish in the surf. Only using about 6 feet of...
Worth it to buy the annual pass depending on how often you visit
Best thing about buying a pass it makes you go the the beach to get your monies worth:-)
Thanks for all the interesting opinions about the LA HARBOR lobsters
Going again this weekend and will try totally different areas. Will post my results one way or the other
Wish me luck to catch one for dinner and make it home safely
Best wishes to the bloodydecks crew
Quick trip last night to the typical spots that have produced well over the years. 3 sets with 10 nets and fresh salmon heads for bait. No lobsters. No crabs. Nothing.
Had fun and made it back safely
Next time hopefully can find one for dinner
My trip on the Grande was cancelled end of July for mechanical issues. Like everyone says SHIT HAPPENS. Boat let us know same day and assisted with my group getting booked on another boat. Not only did they let us know ASAP and help get us on another boat offered my group a cancelation bonus. We...
That's an absolute pig of an opah
Did you get it weighed?
Looks well over 100lbs
I guess it doesn't matter congrats on a fish of a lifetime. Still waiting for mine
Thanks for sharing
Boat down always expensive
Now to enjoy some time on the water
Looking forward to the progress with deep dropping for swords off out coast. Good luck and may you be the first to score a swordfish deep dropping Texas style
I might be wrong but nobody has landed a sword deep dropping off our...
Congrats on a really nice fish. Nothing better than watching that fish take your bait in the corner of your boat.
Enjoy the fish
Now go back to flagstaff. That's one less fish I can catch next month on my trip
Haha
Just wanted to post a quick report for Gordon banks fishing on Monday. Eric got us scheduled with Chame as requested and was not disappointed. Chame brought us to fish inshore for cabrilla and snappers. We used fly
lined caballitos for bait. We were not using the right equipment. Tried using...
Use 3lb line and float a night crawler about 12-18 inches off the bottom
Use a sliding egg sinker and keep your spool open to allow the trout to run and swollow the Hook.
Trick is to keep your line light and fresh moving crawler with a small hook
Good luck and post your results
Always good...
I will be in cabo last week of June and would like recommendations of fishing out of San Jose Del cabo
Please provide contact info and names of charters.
Thank you in advance for any info
Staying in the corridor and much closer to San Jose Del cabo than cabo San Lucas
What craw dadguy said.
Excellent action 3-5 colors and using needle fish and pins minnows always produced for me
I liked the 1 1/2 inch lime green needle fish and 2 inch pins minnow
The video says it all
As tall and long as you are just reach over and grab the tail of those yellowtail and forget about the gaff. Try it. It's a lot of fun
Sounds like the experience I had fishing with them multiple times this past summer.
Great captain and crew. They truly care that you are enjoying yourself while on their boat.
Awesome catch
Congrats
Had some blue marlin down in cabo when the fish died and could not release
Not bad. Pretty good grilled
Enjoy the catch and the good eats
Fishing for Corbina and Perch a 7-8 foot rod in medium to light action works great. Only need a small trout real that has 4 pound test. I use 1/2 ounce egg sinker with 18 inch leader with # 6-8 owner hook. Weights and hooks depends on conditions and bait
You get a set up like that for about...
Fished yesterday at Bolsa by the jetty on the incoming afternoon tide. Beautiful sand crabs with eggs. No bites. I guess the El Niño has scared the perch away. No other bites.
Fishing Bolsa Chica and Huntington the past few sessions and can't seem to catch any surf peach.
Has anybody been catching them lately?
Using all the regular baits and fishing the tide changes
By the way lots of sand crabs perfect size by Bolsa Chica jetty rocks. Best I have seen all year
You are fishing a little light. I would suggest a 20lb 2-3 foot top shot of fluro leader when fishing the lucky craft. 20 bucks a pop gets expensive when you lose that lure. When fishing that lure in the shallow water you are looking for a reaction bite anyways so you can get away with a heavier...
Just want to post and say THANK YOU for the excellent service and great fishing trip. Left Seaforth Sunday night aboard the Aztec. Greg(captain) gave a great speech and off we went in search of tuna. 2 stop shopping and handed the 2nd spot of to the Producer. EASY LIMITS.
High lite of the...
Launch out of Huntington harbour. Much shorter boat rude and go fish the 150 spot by the Ellie-Ellen oil rigs. Lots of good stones that have been producing reel nice!
Good luck
After catching the perch. Put one out on a big out fit. 30 lb test or greater. 6 oz pyramid dropper loop and watch your pole it just might get dragged into the water!
What's up Vic....it's mark. Matt mans friend. I see you sold your toy. I am selling mine too. I got a scarab for sell if you want to get back into boating. Just kiddin. Nice to see you had a nice trip
Fished south Bolsa Chica on the beach just north of the rocks and had my pole taken by a sea monster. Lost a 9 foot Seaker rod with a Diawa sealine X loaded with power pro spectra anda top shot of 30lb mono. Let me know if you find it getting dragged around this area.
Thanks for the reel. It's what I have been looking for. Shoot me a text when you go bounce balling. Have always wanted to try that technique. I will let you know when go fishing and hopefully you will be able to join.
Mark
I will take it for 60 with the specta if you think you can part with it for that cheap. Live in Lakewood and can give you cash mañana
Mark 562 650 1282
Have at least 1100gal per hour bait pump. I use the sureflo sentry 1100 with a 3 scoop bait tank. The tricked for me was not overload my tank. If the fish can't swim they can't live. Just my 2 cents.
I can't remember the last time my bait rolled on me.
Thanks for the cool video. That really brings back Memories when I ice fished that lake in high school. That was a real nice grade of fish. I don't remember the fish being that good when I was there. Keep the videos coming!
Thanks man....you the man!
matt thanks for the delivery of the fishing rod! it will go to good use. give the best to his family. it is never easy losing a loved one. you are a true friend to handle this business i know it cant be easy delivering all these goods all over southern cal. on your free time.
mark aka san...
fished this weekend out of no fish o side with ok results. went looking for mr t with a couple of knockdowns that did not stick with the bait o matics. cauhgt one small blue shark about 30 lbs. then at sunset the squid decided to chew the paint off the bottom of the boat 4 miles north of the...
ill take item #24 the dan hernandez pole if still available. i live in san clemente and will be fishing the tournament next week. e mail me back with thew details!
check with your mechanic about optima batteries. johns custom marine informed me that these batteries can make problems with your engines. i have evinrude ocean pros 225's and told me to get the lead deep cycle. i went to costco and picked up the same batteries i have been using the past 3 years...
want to fish the 9 for some cod on 12/14/06. anybody want to give up some numbers. fishfinder went down but gps is all good. cant wait for christmas for new fishfinder.
happy holidays muletrain
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