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For our first offshore trip of the season, We went southwest about 30 miles into Mexican Waters where the bluefin tuna had been biting. We started a little farther west near the Mexico, California border, but there were Mexican Seining fleets all around Which can definitely disrupt Fishing so we had to venture elsewhere and we ended up going east to find the fish that weren’t pressured by by the seining nets.
Once we started seeing fish, we Got to trolling the spreader bars, A very popular lure that catches all sizes of tuna on heavy gear and line. There were numerous spots of fish up on the surface that we were able to cast at and we got one on the popper. The other fish came on the troll and it was about 60 pounds. We tried some live bait fishing on kelp paddy’s and schools of tuna for no love on the live sardines But it’s always worth a shot. You never know what the fish want to eat.
Offshore as always as high risk, high reward, but generally, we catch at least a few fish, and often more. This time of year, we are mostly targeting bluefin tuna and yellowtail. Come the next month or two we will start seeing more yellowfin tuna, SkipJack tuna, and Dorado, as well as some Marlin.
With flat calm seas and a stabilized pair of binoculars, We had visibility for Miles to spot the bird schools and fish on the surface. We were the first boat to find them and we called a bunch of friends in to target them with us since they weren’t having any luck.
Spreader bars with originally were used on the East Coast have been a deadly weapon out on the West Coast over the past few years. They have very heavy line and you can fish them on any size real, which allows for fish to be caught 10 to over 200 pounds. They also kick up water and stay on the surface and attract fish from down below. Overall, a very successful day on our first day offshore, and there are many more to come.
Do you have any interest in a day of deep sea fishing out of San Diego, CA? Give me a shout!
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