cramerhunts Report post Posted August 21, 2014 Well I'm back from a quick trip over to San Diego to fish for Yellow fin. Had a pretty darn good time and caught a few fish. A friend of mine set up a private charter with a friend of his that is part owner of the Invicta out of H&M Landing. He then got a group of us together for a 2 1/2 day trip. The first morning we got into a couple of frenzies that were just absolutely crazy! By 10:30 am we had 79 fish boated. Unfortunately at this time one of the guys helping out (not a true deck hand) fell and broke his ankle so we were done for day one. By the time we got back to where we were slaying them the previous day the majority of our bait was in bad shape and we counted 35 boats in the general area. We decided to take a gamble and head out to find some areas a little less crowded. All in all it was a great trip with 140 yellow fin, 5 skip jacks, and 1 Dorado for our total count. Richard and the entire crew were great and I will definitely be returning next year. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 300ultramag. Report post Posted August 21, 2014 Heck yah!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heat Report post Posted August 21, 2014 Nice report! Thanks for sharing with us landlocked types. Those skipjack tuna are some of the best fish for sashimi I've ever had. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SunDevil Report post Posted August 21, 2014 Phil, that's some good eats right there! one of my favorite fish to eat. bummer about the guy breaking his ankle. no bluefin? you had 20 anglers on the trip? how big was the jackpot fish? have you ever caught a tuna before and if not, did you eat the heart? thanks for posting a report of your trip. Chris. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6ANut Report post Posted August 21, 2014 Got to love those bloody decks. Well done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cramerhunts Report post Posted August 21, 2014 Chris, Blue fin was closed at the time, they have been opening and closing the taking of them all season. Yeah on the 20, started as 22 but two guys bailed. The jackpot was high 20's but don't remember the exact weight. Yes I've caught tuna before and yest I've eaten the heart from the first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biglakejake Report post Posted August 21, 2014 Nice report! Thanks for sharing with us landlocked types. Those skipjack tuna are some of the best fish for sashimi I've ever had. yea heat. you can have the skippy-coastwise known as 'good eatin'-and i'll take the yellowfin, bigeye, bluefin, albacore, yellowtail and dorado that you don't want......sashimi'd, ceviche'd, sear'd, grill'd or kabob'd. good trip and a serious boat. looks well taken care of. who's the owner/skipper? lee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darrcolburn Report post Posted August 22, 2014 Phil, I think my neighbor Keith Paffrath was on this trip. I loaned him a couple of my rods and reels. Looks like you guys had a great trip on a nice boat. It is really nice fishing with people you know on a limited load. The fishing this year has been off the charts good. Thank you for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cramerhunts Report post Posted August 22, 2014 The owner is Richard Allen, the captain was named Chris but can't remember his last name. Darr, We had a blast and the limited load is/was great. I am happy to say I was there during this year's season! I enjoyed your recap of your trip as well. Thanks guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted August 22, 2014 Excellent trip report and congrats on your haul of fish!! Sounds like a great time! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Explorer Report post Posted September 19, 2014 I hope conditions are good next year! I picked the wrong year to procrastinate going on a tuna trip! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted September 19, 2014 It is still good and should be for another few weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Explorer Report post Posted September 19, 2014 I have the time just not the $. I have the problem of coming up with new ideas all the time but never enough money for all of them. I have my elk tag so I am greatful. Next year tuna boats and Utah otc elk are gonna be my goals. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Havasuhunter Report post Posted September 24, 2014 Nice. Glad you got into them. Great pictures and report. Skipjack are outstanding(as catfish bait). I love all those other fish on my plate. Still eating yellowfin from my trip in early Aug. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
