Offshore Trip Log 9/30: San Diego “Local Summer” Offshore Trip

[Jordan]

Guide’s Day Off: Linked up with Capt. Brandon Nelson of Lucky B Sportfishing for some Yellowfin & Swordfish fishing



Before we jump into the fishing story, I feel compelled to share a quick shot of how the day started when I arrived at Kona Kai Marina. “Local summer” morning sunrise in full effect!

So our game plan was to head offshore to search out yellowfin in the AM and then make a few swordfish drifts in the PM. I was pumped, as I am more than happy to log as many days as it takes to capture public enemy number 1. Swordfish. We blasted out through some leftover lump and swell in Brandon’s beautiful 36′ Yellowfin center console, “Lucky B”. It’s easy to see why so many small boat charter captains are switching over to these...

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[Hustler]

Cool pics.

 

[Jordan]

Thanks Ron!! I think I'm becoming a better photographer than angler of late.... (subpar at both still lol)

 

[Tunahead]

Cool report and pics..and NICE FISH
More damn wind and swell? FALL is here.
Way to give the deep drops a go though.

 

[Tunahead]

At least you and Ali got out there. I'm still
recovering from rt. thumb joint/fusion
surgery 7/8. No more cast or pins in hand.
Just saw Surgeon.. NO fishing yet. Get
Xray and back in 8 weeks. Season over.

 

[Jordan]

At least you and Ali got out there. I'm still
recovering from rt. thumb joint/fusion
surgery 7/8. No more cast or pins in hand.
Just saw Surgeon.. NO fishing yet. Get
Xray and back in 8 weeks. Season over.

Back and stronger for next year