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Trip #7 May 31 – June 4, 2024

Good evening,

Today we went down to the beach and explored a new area. This morning, we saw a school of 25lb fish and had a brief opportunity with the sardines. Despite scouring the area, we didn’t see any other schools. We spent the day working our way up and found some nice schools on kelps, but they weren’t biting very well. This evening, we headed west and spotted some good schools of big fish, managing to get a few shots. Hopefully, we can keep scratching away tonight. The conditions are tough, though—it’s quite choppy.

Captain Mike and The Boys

June 2nd, 2024|Categories: Captain Mike's Blog, Trip Reports|

Trip #4 May 21-24

Hello Anglers,

After a long day of stopping on large sized schools with little to no reaction we were able to locate some biting fish after the sun went down. The fish grade ranged from 30- 200 pounds with the majority being 120-200. Although not wide open by any means a well-placed jig and a little luck resulted in some trophy fish for our anglers.

Captain Mike and The Boys

Angler with two bluefin tunas.
May 23rd, 2024|Categories: Captain Mike's Blog, Trip Reports|

Trip #3 May 17-19 Kyle Landford Charter

Good Afternoon Anglers!

Kyle Landford’s Charter set out on Friday afternoon, eager for some action. After a long night with no schools in sight, we finally spotted one at 5 a.m. There had been promising opportunities before we arrived, and we encountered several good schools throughout the night. It was all about being in the right place at the right time. Just before sunrise, we had an excellent chance and landed a 100-pounder.

Captain Mike and The Boys

Three anglers posing with three caught bluefin tuna.
Angler with a 100-pounder bluefin tuna!
May 18th, 2024|Categories: Captain Mike's Blog, Trip Reports|

Trip #2 May 14-17 John Waggoner Charter

Evening!

Trip #2 with John Waggoner’s Charter set out Tuesday morning, and after a 30-hour search, we finally found the fish late this afternoon! We’re now seeing promising signs with a mixed grade, mostly ranging from 30 to 80 lbs. We’ve had a few bites and landed a couple, and we’re hopeful for tonight.

Captain Mike and The Boys

Angler with bluefin tuna
May 15th, 2024|Categories: Captain Mike's Blog, Trip Reports|

May 12 Evening Update – Knee Deep Brewing Company Charter

Evening!

After navigating the waters all day, we finally spotted some fish late in the afternoon. Managed to hook a couple of school grade models tonight, setting the stage for an exciting night ahead. With our 25-pound gear, we’re ready to reel in a diverse range, from 40 to 120 pounds. Good weather, good times, and a promising variety of catches await!

Captain Mike and The Guys

Bluefin caught by angler
Sportfishing boat Navigation
May 13th, 2024|Categories: Captain Mike's Blog, Trip Reports|
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