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Big Yellowtail, Snotty Conditions

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Yellowtail Amberjack
Yellowtail Amberjack
Calico Bass
Calico Bass
Bonito
Bonito

Trip Summary

Took off 5am Sunday on an small, open party trip on a hunch tuna were at Catalina backside. We took the long way out to the island checking usaul tuna areas on the way with no signs. Bummer! We set up in the morning on 3 decent spots for yellowtail. Hooked 5 and only landed one! Watch a sea lion take one 20ft under the boat. Nothing we could do. Still a great time. Wind started to kick up around 10:30. Moved to find fish still biting in the changing conditions. We tried a move the front side, but the sea lions problem multiplied around the boat. Trolling was the best choice which got us plenty of bonito in the weekend boat traffic. Rough trip home on a day with a great morning bite.
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A. Finn
Huntington-beach, California, United States
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FinnCo Charters provides a great fishing experience at Catalina Island! Choose between touring the front side for a generally calmer experience or try the backside trips for a heightened adventure. Fish from a 30’ Pro-Line walkaround that gets you to the ...

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