Charter Operator
Pelican Sportfishing

Member since February 2019 San Diego, United States
Background
Captain Shaun was born and raised in San Diego, California. His love for fishing began at the age of 5 when his dad would take him to Chollas Lake and Lake Jennings almost every weekend. When he was about 10 years old, Captain Shaun's uncle bought a sportfisher and once they started saltwater fishing, the captain never looked back. After witnessing his father fight brain cancer for 17 months before ultimately passing in 2018, and his uncle passing a few years before, Captain Shaun was reminded that life is short and should be spent doing what you love and are passionate about. He decided to finally take the leap he had been wanting to for so long and obtained his 6-Pack Captain's License. The captain also owns and operates Advanced Wiring Services since 2011. He has over 15 years in marine and auto electrical and mechanical experience, making him extremely boat savvy. He's happily married and has one son that he can't wait to teach to fish!
Techniques
When inshore fishing, Captain Shaun likes to find structures and do live bait and squid drifts. Live bait works the best for trophies and squid for Rockfish. Also at the same time have another angler jigging the bottom with lures. The captain likes to have a mix going to see what is working best for the day. He has his common go-to spots. When offshore fishing, Captain Shaun likes to get out in the general zone and then put out the 4 trolling rods. One for each angler. While trolling, he looks for birds, patties, and any signs of life. Once you find fish or a fishy area, you'll fish with live bait. The captain also throws scoops of live bait out into the water to attract the fish. While doing that or depending on the situation, for example a Tuna boil, he likes to also have anglers casting jigs to the fish and catching them while retrieving. There are multiple styles to do when fishing and Captain Shaun is always geared for all situations.

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San Diego, United States
Background
Captain Shaun was born and raised in San Diego, California. His love for fishing began at the age of 5 when his dad would take him to Chollas Lake and Lake Jennings almost every weekend. When he was about 10 years old, Captain Shaun's uncle bought a sportfisher and once they started saltwater fishing, the captain never looked back. After witnessing his father fight brain cancer for 17 months before ultimately passing in 2018, and his uncle passing a few years before, Captain Shaun was reminded that life is short and should be spent doing what you love and are passionate about. He decided to finally take the leap he had been wanting to for so long and obtained his 6-Pack Captain's License. The captain also owns and operates Advanced Wiring Services since 2011. He has over 15 years in marine and auto electrical and mechanical experience, making him extremely boat savvy. He's happily married and has one son that he can't wait to teach to fish!
Techniques
When inshore fishing, Captain Shaun likes to find structures and do live bait and squid drifts. Live bait works the best for trophies and squid for Rockfish. Also at the same time have another angler jigging the bottom with lures. The captain likes to have a mix going to see what is working best for the day. He has his common go-to spots. When offshore fishing, Captain Shaun likes to get out in the general zone and then put out the 4 trolling rods. One for each angler. While trolling, he looks for birds, patties, and any signs of life. Once you find fish or a fishy area, you'll fish with live bait. The captain also throws scoops of live bait out into the water to attract the fish. While doing that or depending on the situation, for example a Tuna boil, he likes to also have anglers casting jigs to the fish and catching them while retrieving. There are multiple styles to do when fishing and Captain Shaun is always geared for all situations.
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 237 reviews
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Gary C.
Poway, CA
Excellent
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Half day with Capt Bobby

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Coastline (AM) on August 9, 2023
Great day!ย  Took our 2 teenaged grandsons, we were catching fish constantly.ย  Capt Bobby is extremely knowledgeable and...
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Ron G.
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Great Day

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Coastline on March 20, 2024
Great day of fishing. Shaun was a great captain and fun to talk to. Got us to the fish, weather was perfect. Highly recommend...
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Robyn G.
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5.0 / 5
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Outstanding trip

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip โ€“ Coastline (AM) on March 1, 2024
The crew was great, caught a lot of keepers, the boat was roomy and clean. Highly recommended and definitely will book again.
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Nason A.
Woonsocket, RI
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Six AMAZING hours with Shaun

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Coastline (PM) on April 22, 2023
I took my dad out on a six hour trip for his birthday.ย  Shaun and my dad hit it off .ย  How could you not?ย  The captain seems...
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Stephanie F.
San Diego, California
Excellent
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Half day trip with Captain Bobby

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Coastline (AM) on July 26, 2023
We had an amazing day with Captain Bobby. Beautiful weather and a calm sea is always nice. Captain Bobby was fabulous, easy...
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