MIKE JEWETT just called in an update.
They now have over 60 tuna 19 dorado and well over 150 yellow tail kept and almost that many released. He said that they where going to go back to the patty and see if the tuna would bite some more.
Mike wanted to remined us that they are fishing in easy reach of a 1 1/2 day trip.
Call the BIG GAME 90 office for  openings on our 1 1/2 and 2 1/2 day trips departing Wed. night Friday night and Sunday night.
858 270-7525

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IRV

The BIG GAME 90 returned from an OKUMA charter yesterday morning and despite windy conditions they managed to put together a nice  catch of fish. Capt. MIKE JEWETT reported good water conditions offshore but when they took a look at the beach the windy weather and big swell had turned the water over in the shallows.
Mike said the rock fishing was very good at the west end of SAN MARTIN but they only hooked one yellow and one halibut at the island. The rest of the yellowtail ,tuna & dorado where caught offshore.
 
The BIG GAME 90 departed on a 3 day trip yesterday afternoon. Mike called in
this morning to let us know that they have been stopped for about an hour catching yellow fin. So far the bite has been a slow plunk with one or two fish hanging. They have managed to put 36 tuna on the boat so far.
This area of fish is about 100 miles south of San Diego and just perfect distance for a 1 1/2 or 2 day trip.
 
We have 1 1/2 day trips departing on Wednesday night fishing Thursday returning Friday morning and departing again Friday evening and fishing Saturday returning Sunday morning also ma 2 1/2 day departing Sunday evening.
The price for these trips is $260 or two can go for $400
Give us a call @ 858 270-7525
 
 
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IRV

GOOD MORNING ALL;

CAPT. MIKE JEWETT JUST CALLED IN TO REPORT THAT THEY ARE OFF TO A NICE START WITH OVER 75 YELLOWS AND A FEW TUNA OFF OF THEIR FIRST KELP OF THE DAY. MIKE SAID THEY ARE FISHING AT ABOUT 160 MILES SOUTH OF SAN DIEGO ON THEIR 2ND DAY OF THE TRIP AND WILL BE ABLE TO STAY UNTIL DARK IN THIS AREA THEN HEAD BACK UP NORTH FOR THE LAST DAY OF THE TRIP.

THE OKUMA GUYS HAVE BEEN KEEPING THE PASSENGERS BUSY TRYING OUT ALL OF THE NEW TACKLE THEY ARE SHOWCASING ON THE TRIP .

THE BIG GAME HAS SOME OPENINGS ON A COUPLE OF 1 1/2 DAY TRIPS NEXT WEEK GIVE US A CALL AT

858 270-7525 TO BOOK A TRIP

                    BIG GAME 90 FALL 1 ½ & 2 1/2 DAY TRIPS
 
TRIP#73 DEPT.9-12 @ 10PM RET.9-14@ 6AM PRICE $260 FOR $400

TRIP#83 DEPT.9-24 @ 10PM RET.9-26@ 6AM PRICE $260 OR 2 FOR $400
TRIP#85 DEPT.9-26 @ 10PM RET.9-28@ 6AM PRICE $260 OR 2 FOR $400
TRIP#87 DEPT.10-1 @ 10PM RET.10-3@ 6AM PRICE $260 OR 2 FOR $400
TRIP#89 DEPT.10-3 @ 10PM RET.10-5@ 6AM PRICE $260 OR 2 FOR $400
TRIP#95 2 1/2 DAY DEPT. 10-23 @ 9PM RET. 6AM 10-26
PRICE IS $399 OR 2 FOR $599 
FOOD, PERMITS AND SURCHARGE ARE EXTRA ON ALL TRIPS

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IRV

Bad news for anglers and game fish in Mexico
3:59 PM, September 16, 2008
Outposts has learned that Mexico has amended its controversial shark-fishing regulation (NOM-029) to allow a 30% rate of incidental bycatch to commercial longliners holding shark permits.

What does this mean to anglers who enjoy traveling to destinations such as Cabo San Lucas and Baja California’s East Cape region?

An increasingly diminished fishery, over time, for glamor species such as dorado and marlin.

That’s right. This is unsettling news for everyone but the longliners who, with their miles of baited hooks, are now allowed to keep and sell species reserved for sportfishing under a separate law.

Sportfishing interests and conservation groups were aware of the push for such an amendment. But it was published into law, quietly, last Friday, catching opponents by surprise.

“This is disastrous. We have complete and utter disorder in our Mexican fisheries,” complained Minerva Saenz, who presides over the sportfishing association in Los Cabos.

The longliners had already gained inroads into coastal waters, with various restrictions, under NOM-029. Now they’ve been given a stamp of approval to target the more lucrative species.

(Only the naive believe the longliners are even after sharks, or that they’ll adhere to a 30% bycatch rate, which they’re being asked to monitor in their log books.)

And to think just last week there was positive news. Baja California Sur authorities seized two longline vessels in Magdalena Bay. On board were 10-12 tons of dorado, also known as mahi-mahi.

But this is a federal fisheries issue and CONAPESCA, Mexico’s fisheries agency, for no sensible reason, continues to side with the commercial fishing industry.

Said Mike McGettigan, founder of the Portland, Ore.-based conservation group SeaWatch: “It’s the most absurd legislation you’ve ever seen, but it flies in Mexico.”

From a conservation standpoint, it’s a step backward into a mountain of manure, to be sure, serving as proof that a powerful lobby, up against a loosely-organized opposition, can get what it wants if it tries long and hard enough.

The fight is not over. A major campaign to overturn NOM-029 is being mounted. But another battle has been lost by opponents of the regulation, and it’s clear who enjoys the upper hand. Outposts will publish developments as warranted.

–Pete Thomas

ATTENTION ALL STATIONS

WE HAVE JUST ADDED A 2 1/2 DAY #95 TRIP DEPARTING THURSDAY OCTOBER 23 @ 9PM AND RETURNING SUNDAY OCTOBER 26 @6AM THE PRICE IS $399 PER PERSON OR IF YOU BOOK INADVANCE TWO GO FOR $599 (FOOD PERMITS AND SURCHARGE ARE EXTRA.

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IRV

Good morning all;

The BIG GAME will be at the dock for a few days this week. Giving the crew a much needed rest and giving the old girl some much need minor repairs.

We will be at it again on Wednesday night with the OKUMA folks on a 3 1/2 day trip.This trip is a special showcase for OKUMA’S newest offerings in salt water tackle.There will be lots of rods and reels for the passengers to try out and plenty of raffle prizes each night of the trip.

Right now the  fishing is as good as it gets. Bluefin, yellowfin, albacore & yellowtail are all on the menu. Weather its a 1 1/2 day trip to one of the local banks or a 3 to 6 1/day multi day trip it just doesn’t get any better.

The loads are lite  and the fishing is fantastic. Don’t miss out on the best mixed bag fishing in years!!

Remember all reports to the bridge subscribers can go on most trips for 50% off call for details

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IRV

The Big Game 90 returned to the dock this morning from a nice 1 1/2 day trip. They went out looking for Yellowtail, Yellowfin Tuna & Bluefin, and came back with all that plus some Albacore & Dorado. Lots of boats in the area made fishing a little tough (good reason to get out on a midweek trip) but Mike says everybody caught fish, and the weather was perfect.

We get out on a 3 1/2 day trip leaving Wednesday night Sept. 17th and returning Sunday morning the 21st. There are some spots left on that trip and the others listed below. Don’t miss out on some of the best fishing of the season - San Diego fishing in the fall is hard to beat. And don’t miss out on your special pricing - 50% discounts for our Reports From the Bridge subscribers.

Hope to see you soon.

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IRV

CALL 858 270-7525 AND ASK FOR YOUR REPORTS FROM THE BRIDGE SUBSCRIBERS SPECIAL - 50% OFF THE PRICES LISTED BELOW!

# 78 3 1/2 9pm 9-17 6am 9-21 $899
# 80 3 2pm 9-21 6am 9-24 $799
# 82 2 9pm 9-24 6pm 9-26 $499
# 84 2 9pm 9-26 6pm 9-28 $599
# 86 2 1/2 9pm 9-28 6am 10-1 $699
# 88 3 1/2 9pm 10-1 6am 10-5 $899
# 90 5 1/2 2pm 10-5 4pm 10-10 $1,499
# 92 2 9pm 10-10 6pm 10-12 $499
# 94 6 1/2 2pm 10-13 4pm 10-19 $1,699
# 96a 3 1/2 9pm 10-22 6am 10-26 $899
# 98 6 1/2 2pm 10-27 4pm 11-2 $1,699

Captain Mike Jewett just called in on his way home from a 2 day trip – he hated having to drive away from a good tuna bite this morning to head up the line. But they worked their way home through some good water with lots of kelps, and were able to top off the trip with a nice mix of Yellowtail and Yellowfin Tuna today.

On top of all the YT and YFT action, Mike said he talked to some boats catching Bluefin a little farther to the west. Plenty of good fishing options for tomorrow, and good weather as a bonus.

Mike’s going to do a fast turnaround and get out tonight at 9pm on a 1½ day to target Yellowtail & mixed Tuna - a sashimi special. There might still be room for you – it’s a pretty light load tonight, so if you have a chance for a last minute getaway this could be one of those all-time trips.

Call 858-270-7525 now to see if you can get on the trip, and don’t forget to mention you’re a Reports From the Bridge subscriber to claim your fat discount.

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IRV