Duration:
Rates
$375 Per Person (Sleep in common areas (Bring Sleeping Bag/Pillow)• Option to add bunk $15-Bunks are Limited so reserve early
Rod Rental Penn 6/0 = $30
Shimano TLD 50 = $40
About:
The trip offshore is about 4.5 to 5 hours to the offshore areas and canyons at the edge of the continental shelf. We catch Yellowfin, Albacore and Bigeye tuna as well as Mahi-Mahi. Occasionally we catch: swordfish, White Marlin and Mako Sharks. Tuna range in size from 20 to over 300-lbs, and swordfish as large as 425 LBS have been landed.
More Information:
Included:
Bait – Sardines and Butterfish (provided)
What to Bring:
NOTE: Braided LINE is not permitted for bait fishing on Tuna Trips. If there is braided line you must have at least 200 yards of Mono Top-Shot. Braided line may be used for jigging only, as long as you are not interfering with the chunking lines. (Captains decision is final). If you want to catch live bait it is recommended to bring a light spin outfit and squid jigs.
Recommended Fishing Tackle:
Tuna Rods and Reels:
One stand-up type tuna rod with a Penn 6/0 or 2-speed 30 or 50 conventional reel (60 to 80-lb. test monofilament line), plus one 7-foot tuna jigging rod with Penn 4/0 or equivalent reel (60-lb test monofilament or 65 to 80-lb test braided line)
Tuna Tackle:
50, 60 and 80-lb test leader material, barrel swivels (provided), 5/0 to 8/0 chunking or circle hooks (7/0 chunking hooks provided), 6 to 8-oz hammer finish diamond jigs, 1 to 8-oz egg sinkers, 8 to 16-oz bank sinkers, rubber bands.
Mahi Rods and Reels:
One light to medium spinning rod (20-25lb test monofilament or 30-50lb braided line) for Mahi
Mahi Tackle:
1/0 to 4/0 hooks, and assorted small lures and jigs
Squid & Bait Rods and Reels:
One light spinning rod and reel for squid and bait fishing (12 to 15-lb monofilament) Squid & Bait Tackle – Squid jigs and sabiki-style bait catcher rigs.
Please remember to bring cash for tip (not included in fare price) and concessions, as there is no ATM on the boat or in the Basin. Parking is Free
WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST OR STOLEN ITEMS- PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU CAR IS LOCKED AND ALL BELONGINGS COME OFF THE BOAT
BOOKING ONLINE: 4% credit card fee- SEND CHECK OR MONEY NO FEE- PAY IN HOUSE 4% credit card fee (NO AMEX in house)