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October 6, 2026

On their first spot of the day the Old Glory is already up to 55 Yellowfin Tuna 40 Skipjack and 3 Dorado!!

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October 5, 2026

Lobster trips are up and ready to book! Book here for lobster trips! Lobster hooping has been excellent!

On the Water Report:

The Producer called in from their overnight trip with a good fish count.  They caught LIMITS of Yellowfin Tuna, 12 Yellowtail, 10 Dorado, 2 Bullet Tuna, and 2 Bonito!!!

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Fall fishing in San Diego is throwing us a mixed bag of bait and some incredible offshore surprises, including local Wahoo! In this tackle update for fall deep sea fishing near and around San Diego, we break down exactly what you need in your box before jumping on a half-day or multi-day trip. We cover hook sizes for the current anchovy bait situation, the "tiny and shiny" jigs that are getting bit, and how to rig up if you run into a kelp paddy holding Wahoo. 🕒 Video Chapters (Crucial for SEO & Navigation) 0:00 - The Current Bait Situation (Anchovies & Hook Sizes) 0:17 - Sizing Up for Sardines & Mackerel 0:31 - Best Jigs Right Now: "Tiny & Shiny" 0:54 - San Diego Wahoo Update! 1:23 - Recommended Rod & Reel Setups for Wahoo 1:44 - Wire vs. Fluorocarbon: Which gets more bites? 2:29 - Excalibur 3-Day Trip Wahoo Counts 🎣 Key Tackle Takeaways: Bait: Bring small hooks (Size 4 to 6), 1/8 to 1/4 oz egg sinkers, and light fluorocarbon (20-25lb) for the anchovies. Keep a 1/0 or 2/0 handy just in case you run into larger sardines or mackerel. Jigs: Match the hatch. 20g to 60g jigs are red hot right now. Size matters much more than color. Wahoo Gear: A 40-60lb outfit (star drag with braid and mono topshot) is perfect for casting bombs or pitching baits. Have a wire rig tied and ready for those sharp teeth if you see them swimming past a kelp paddy or hooked on the troll! Drop a comment below: Have you had a shot at a local Wahoo yet this season, or are you still chasing the tunas? 👇 Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more local San Diego fishing reports and tackle breakdowns! #SanDiegoFishing #WahooFishing #FallFishing #Sportfishing #FishingTackle
The big bluefin tuna are still around, but they’re sitting at least 140 miles offshore. Right now, small private charters (4-6 packs) are making the run, flying kites, and landing a few 100-200+ pounders per trip. However, because 3 to 5 fish won't feed a 30-passenger open party boat, most multi-day fleet boats are heading south to Mexican waters to hunt kelp paddy Dorado, Yellowfin, Marlin, and Wahoo instead.
The big bluefin tuna are still around, but they’re sitting at least 140 miles offshore. Right now, small private charters (4-6 packs) are making the run, flying kites, and landing a few 100-200+ pounders per trip. However, because 3 to 5 fish won't feed a 30-passenger open party boat, most multi-day fleet boats are heading south to Mexican waters to hunt kelp paddy Dorado, Yellowfin, Marlin, and Wahoo instead. Current Gear & Tackle Requirements: Hooks: The bait mix is heavy on anchovies right now, so bring small size 4 or 6 hooks. Keep a few 1/0 or 2/0 hooks handy just in case you run into sardines or make mackerel on the way out. Line & Weights: Light 20–25lb fluorocarbon paired with 1/8 oz to 1/4 oz egg sinkers is the sweet spot for the smaller bait. Jigs ("Tiny and Shiny"): Match the hatch. 20g to 60g anchovy-profile jigs are hot right now. Dialing in the right size/weight is much more important than the exact color. Capitalizing on the Wahoo Bite: Wahoo are popping up around kelp paddies and mostly getting caught on the troll, but savvy anglers are picking them off by casting "bombs" or sliding a bait back after the boat hooks up. A standard 40–60lb yellowtail or small tuna outfit with a star drag will work perfectly for casting. The Wire Dilemma: Wahoo teeth act like shears and will effortlessly slice through 150–200lb fluoro. You will get more bites using standard fluorocarbon, but you will actually land more fish if you use wire. Keep a dedicated wire rig tied and ready; if you start getting bitten off or see Wahoo in the water, grab it immediately. San Diego sportfishing, offshore fishing, bluefin tuna fishing, wahoo fishing, Southern California fishing, deep sea fishing, fishing Mexican waters
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