Our Memorial Weekend 2.5 day trip fished offshore the first day and the Baja coast on the second day. Not much to catch in our zone yet, but the Albacore and Bluefin are on their way! There were some good catches made just out of our range and they will be in our backyard soon! The albacore were 8 to 15 pounds and the Bluefin were 20 to 40 pounds. The fish were located about 250 miles south of San Diego, so they could be here any day!

As for our trip, we picked up 29 yellowtail, about 150 quality Rockfish, 6 Lingcod and an abundance of big bonito. We enjoyed flat calm seas the day after a cold rainy storm so our timing with the weather could not have been better.

The 3/4 day trip on Father's Day to benefit Jun Ranches' family is full. Thanks to all those who signed up. We will see you Sunday, June 15th at 6:30 AM. If anyone wants to stand by for the trip, they can still call 976-TUNA.

Fish Species: yellowtain, ling, rockfish
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We are currently (Winter-spring) catching Rockcod
We are currently (Winter-spring) catching Rockcod

Nice group shot! 22 anglers landed 38 Yellows on this May trip!
Nice group shot! 22 anglers landed 38 Yellows on this May trip!


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About The Author: Captain Jame McDaniels

Company: Grande Sportfishing

Area Reporting: San Diego CA

Bio: Hi my name is James McDaniels. I am the owner & operator of the 85 foot sportfishing boat Grande. I have been a fisherman in Southern California for all of my life. I have been operating charter and open party boats since I was 19. For the most part I have been located in the San Diego area. I have operated boats in San Diego, Mission Bay and Los Angeles. I have owned the Grande operating out of San Diego, California since 2005. Prior to that I was a crewman on the Grande as well as several long range boats, such as Bill Poole's 124 foot Excel fishing destinations from Guadalupe to as far as the Hurricane Bank. From 2000 to 2004, I helped Point Loma Sportfishing develop the highly popular Ultra Limited Load run on the 65 foot charter boat Dominator.

On the Grande we have a six person crew. We carry three deckhands, a chef and at least two captains on all trips. Other than myself there are two more captains on the Grande. Nick Nichols and Michael McDaniels, together we have over 50 years experience fishing in Southern California.

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