Charter Operator
Fin Runner Sportfishing

Member since January 2016 San Diego, United States
Background
I grew up fishing for fun and work as a child. If we weren't fishing with my dad my mom would drop us off somewhere with our fishing rods and tackle and fish in the ocean, rivers, or sound until dark. Growing up in a fishing and boat building community really taught me the importance of the ocean and how it's food chain depends on we as a society to help sustain it. I’ve commercial and charter fished from North Carolina to New York, Baja Mexico, Hawaii and Alaska. I love hunting for and catching all species of fish but I also love teaching folks of the importance of sustainability. At the ripe age of eight, I caught my first billfish in the Gulf Stream off the east coast. It was a sailfish and I knew from that instance that someday I would be a charter boat captain. Do what you love, love what you do. After working on all kinds of vessels from sport fishing yachts, container ships, to different types of commercial fishing vessels I've made being a charter boat captain my number one priority. At the age of 50, this is all I do for a living
Techniques
My favorite style of fishing is trolling and fly lining. Trolling 5-7 artificial lures and ballyhoo behind the boat is incredibly exiting when multiple rods go off! Also, finding free floating kelp paddies in the ocean and fly lining live baits such as sardines, anchovies, or mackerel around them for tuna, dorado, and yellowtail will definitely get the heart pumping. With much guidance, I like to bring a hands on approach to the customers. This involvement of the customers gives them a sense of accomplishment and learning. I try to never let a customer just sit around and wait for the bite to turn on. It's better to be involved. Overall, every day is a new day on the ocean. What worked yesterday might not work today. Having a broad knowledge of different methods to getting fish on the boat is key.

Hey, we're Fin Runner Sportfishing

San Diego, United States
Background
I grew up fishing for fun and work as a child. If we weren't fishing with my dad my mom would drop us off somewhere with our fishing rods and tackle and fish in the ocean, rivers, or sound until dark. Growing up in a fishing and boat building community really taught me the importance of the ocean and how it's food chain depends on we as a society to help sustain it. I’ve commercial and charter fished from North Carolina to New York, Baja Mexico, Hawaii and Alaska. I love hunting for and catching all species of fish but I also love teaching folks of the importance of sustainability. At the ripe age of eight, I caught my first billfish in the Gulf Stream off the east coast. It was a sailfish and I knew from that instance that someday I would be a charter boat captain. Do what you love, love what you do. After working on all kinds of vessels from sport fishing yachts, container ships, to different types of commercial fishing vessels I've made being a charter boat captain my number one priority. At the age of 50, this is all I do for a living
Techniques
My favorite style of fishing is trolling and fly lining. Trolling 5-7 artificial lures and ballyhoo behind the boat is incredibly exiting when multiple rods go off! Also, finding free floating kelp paddies in the ocean and fly lining live baits such as sardines, anchovies, or mackerel around them for tuna, dorado, and yellowtail will definitely get the heart pumping. With much guidance, I like to bring a hands on approach to the customers. This involvement of the customers gives them a sense of accomplishment and learning. I try to never let a customer just sit around and wait for the bite to turn on. It's better to be involved. Overall, every day is a new day on the ocean. What worked yesterday might not work today. Having a broad knowledge of different methods to getting fish on the boat is key.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(300 reviews)
San Diego
 2 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $575

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 300 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (309)
very great trip!!!!
Five Stars Ain\u2019t Enough \u2013 This Charter is Next-Level LEGENDARY
Five Stars Ain\u2019t Enough \u2013 This Charter is Next-Level LEGENDARY
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
80%
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Juliรกn E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Five Stars Ainโ€™t Enough โ€“ This Charter is Next-Level LEGENDARY

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Offshore on October 8, 2025
If youโ€™re looking for a boat ride and some sunshine selfies, keep scrolling. But if youโ€™re ready to lock horns with monster...
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Justin D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Had a great time!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Offshore on October 21, 2025
Captain Brian was amazing.ย  We took our almost 9 year old out this morning for an early birthday present and he loved every...
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Michael O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Came down here for parent/student orientation at SDSU this weekend, and my son and I decided to fish all day instead of going...
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Jordan G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Brian = Legend! Awesome Trip!!!

VERIFIED   San Diego Bay on July 20, 2025
Booked a trip with Captain Brian for my 40th birthday, and he absolutely delivered an unforgettable experience for the whole...
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Ian B.
Phoenix, AZ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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City Boy Takes Bucket List Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Offshore on July 16, 2025
Going on a fishing charter has been on my bucket list since I was a kid. My wife and I planned a vacation to Coronado...
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