September 2022

September 2022

by Dan Stauffer / On October 13, 2022

I always look forward to September trips and this year didn't disappoint. Despite the storms and lack of tuna September provided most of our customers great action. Mahi were her in fairly good numbers, the tilefish were crazy hungry and those toothy wahoo made off with a couple of my favorite mahi rigs. Even the nearshore action was good for those on a tighter budget.

July 2022

by Dan Stauffer / On August 1, 2022

July held something for everyone. Our yellowfin and even a few bluefin seemed to be scattered from the deep canyons of 60 miles all the way in to our nearshore hills of 20 miles. Trolling was best in the beginning but by mid month the chunking bite was turning on.  Unfortunately after just a few days the fish turned "leader shy" forcing us to use 30# leader on fish that were averaging 50+ lbs. ...

June 2022 Report

by Dan Stauffer / On July 10, 2022

June begins Fin Chaser's offshore season. Most of these trips we're targeting tuna but some tilefish trips continue to be run as well. Wind turned into a real issue this year as well as the large biomass of fish holding 100+ miles from our inlet for some of the month. Our tuna trips yielded modest results with some slower days being offset by great catches of tilefish for those who wish to try...

May 2022 Report

by Dan Stauffer / On July 10, 2022

Our season began on May 15th 2022. The first two weeks we targeted black sea bass with good results. Most of our crews limited out despite the new increased size limit. Late in the month we ran a trip for blueline tilefish with great results while continuing to run black sea bass trips.

07/09/15 thru 07/15/21

by Dan Stauffer / On July 17, 2021

Tuna fishing continues with the addition of a couple "Greenstick" fish and some "Chunking" fish too.  One stud yellowfin tipped the scales @ 93# and was landed on 40 lb. leader! No big impressive catches for us, we're just plugging away trying to put fish in the box on a daily basis. The new combo trips are a big hit this season and the tilefish continue to impress everyone with size and...

07/05/21 thru 07/08/21

by Dan Stauffer / On July 9, 2021

Our tuna have been a little lacking over the last couple trips. One thing that isn't lacking is this darn wind which has caused some dates to be rescheduled.  Seems the large biomass of yellowfin is fading, looking for a new push of fish to show with some of this wind. While the catches have been lees than spectacular I'm just happy to see fish in the box. Some dang good boats have been getting...

06/27/21 thru 07/04/21

by Dan Stauffer / On July 5, 2021

Tuna fishing continues to be good but spotty. Tilefish bite is outstanding with some very respectable double digit bluelines going in the box. Our combo trip allows crews to experience both. Blow-days are salvageable with some 175-300 lb sand tiger sharks for crews that are interested. Some turn up their noses but the flexible crews find out that most single anglers can't start and finish one of...

06/19/21 thru 06/26/21

by Dan Stauffer / On June 30, 2021

Bite has been ok over the past week. If you're lucky enough to roll the dice and land on some active fish you're a hero. Go there the very next day and only a few boats catch. These buggers just don't seem to hang in one area more than a day or two making the morning decision tough. Our catches have been kinda average but the weather, pulled hooks and a little angler error now and then have...

06/17/21 & 06/18/21

by Dan Stauffer / On June 19, 2021

Every now and then  you have a truely epic day of fishing you'll remember for a long time, today was one of those days. Arrived at the grounds around 7 am. First bite took about 15 minutes. The next 2 hours was mind blowing. 24 yellowfin and 18 in the box by 8:40 am! Back in the slip by 11;30 am. Almost in time for a late breakfast.  Knowing the word would get out and a flat calm forecast we...