Charter Operator
Fin Runner Sportfishing

Member since January 2016 Coronado, 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 love hunting for and catching fish but I also love teaching people about different species and how the food chain depends on each. 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 48, 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.

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Coronado, 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 love hunting for and catching fish but I also love teaching people about different species and how the food chain depends on each. 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 48, 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
(253 reviews)
Coronado
trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 253 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (254)
Great captain who cares about putting you on fish
Great captain who cares about putting you on fish
Captain Brian is great
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
78%
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Rita S.
Los Angeles, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Accolades to Captain Brian!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Offshore on July 2, 2018
Captain Brian is a capable seaman and skipper with top of the line fishing gear and a fast moving boat to get you on top of...
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William P.
Columbia, South Carolina
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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Half day inshore fishing trip with Captain Brian Morris

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore (6AM) on October 28, 2017
Was in San Diego for a 10 day vacation with family to see my son who is in the USMC. He grew up fishing and it was always something...
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James V.
San Diego, California
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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Inshore Half day with Brian, FinRunner

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore (6AM) on June 17, 2017
Brian was very accommodating and helpful prior to the trip and during the trip. He made sure everything was set in the planning...
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Everett C.
Ontario, California
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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Half day trip with Captain Brian

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore (6AM) on June 13, 2017
So first off it was a slow fishing day. We signed up for a half day trip (5 hrs) which is inshore fishing for sea bass, yellowtail...
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Brent C.
Salt Lake City, Utah
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Afternoon trip with Brian and the Fin Runner

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - San Diego Bay on March 10, 2017
After looking at the reviews of the different guides and boats on FishingBooker for what ever reason I kept coming back to...
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