3/4 day SD YT bite

[Highwayman]

I saw the yellowtail bite was good on the SD 3/4 day boats so I booked a trip. All my buddies past on it so I went solo leaving OC about 3:30 am.
I jumped on the Malahini and we went about 20.miles past the Coronados. It was all heavy jigs all day. I ended up with 4 fish in the 20 lb class. The boat had about 75 for 35 anglers. Solid effort by the crew, we got in about 8pm.

 

[finsane]

Thanks for the report, 4 20lb fish beats a sharp stick in the eye anyday.

 

[Tackleho619]

Nice job, thx for the report

 

[Cobia224]

3/4 in Mexico waters. Did they require a passport?

 

[Highwayman]

Cobia, a passport is required. It is verified when you buy the boarding pasd.

 

[Highwayman]

Cobia, a passport is required. It is verified when you buy the boarding pasd.

(Pass)

 

[Highwayman]

BTW I went old school. Newell 533 on a 6480H (40lb) and a Narrow 4/0 newell kit on a 670XH (50 lb). Fishing 200+ of water.

 

[mackereljoe]

Nice report, thanks. Are you using straight mono? What size iron ?

 

[Highwayman]

Hey Joe, 75 yd top shot so pretty much mono. 7x was the way to go because of the depth and current. I loaned out a 7x Jr of the right color to a guy but it was iffy as the current picked up. A lot of 6x and 4/0's were being used.

 

[GregorXr]

Nice!

 

[MikeeDaGuy]

That's just good to hear!

Thanks for the report!

 

[Highwayman]

I forgot I got one on the Flat fall 200 glow in the dark model. Others using other flat falls didn't get bit.

 

[CHADDY]

Newell's rule...Great job!

 

[oicu812]

I loaned out a 7x Jr of the right color to a guy but it was iffy as the current picked up.

What was the right color? Blue and white?

 

[Tunaslam]

That some great winter Tail fishing! Congrats.

 

[Baller]

Good info right there, thanks for sharing..!!!

 

[Baller]

Good info right there, thanks for sharing..!!!

 

[lougio]

Nice! Way to go out an get 'em.

 

[Joda]

What was the right color? Blue and white?

seond this question, what color?

thanks.

 

[Highwayman]

James the color may be top secret but I will share and disregard the risk. Basically some form of red and orange. Think red crab. I almost forgot to throw them in my tackle box. That was the colors of the day. I went to the local shop and the colors I was using is out of stock, typical

 

[Highwayman]

I need a like for the info

 

[teddya2]

20 miles past coronados?....south, ?...anchor?... Sounds like a good day

 

[Highwayman]

Teddy, pretty much south. It was run and gun fishing looking for schools. When we ran over one the skipper would set up a drift. He and the crew were on it.

 

[teddya2]

Thanks for the reply, excellent

 

[Highwayman]