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Bay Bass Bonanza 2025 is On!!!
July 21, 2025 San Diego 10 photos
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Sand Bass
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Shark (Leopard)
Shark (Leopard)

Trip Summary

We are experiencing some of the best bay bass bite I have seen in years. The pics are from accumulated trips over the past couple months. It is not uncommon for folks to catch 20-50 each of these hard fighting light tackle little monsters. Oh, and speaking of monsters, we are also getting the cool critters like Leopard Sharks, Guitarfish, Rays, and a few Sevengill Sharks, too. Calendars are starting to fill. So, whether you choose me, another guide, or another way to get on the water, just do it, and enjoy!
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James Nelson
San-diego, California, United States
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The only licensed guide in San Diego who offers a “Catch Fish or it’s Free” Guarantee, Captain James Nelson is an experienced full time guide who knows where to find the fish. Offering freshwater, bay, and inshore saltwater fishing trips...

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