Reports From the Bridge

ATTENTION ALL STATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THE BIG GAME HAS CANCELED ALL TRIPS UNTIL FRIDAY NIGHT APRIL 9

WE WILL RUN A 2 DAY TRIP DEPARTING @ 9 PM ON APRIL 9

RETURNING SUNDAY EVENING ARROUND 7PM THE PRICE IS $299 OR    2 CAN GO FOR $425 THE BIG GAME OFFICE IS BOOKING THIS TRIP. CALL 858 270-7525

BEGINNING THURSDAY NIGHT APRIL 15 THE BIG GAME WILL BE SCHEDULED NIGHTLY FOR ISLAND FREELANCE TRIPS DEPARTING @ 10PM. COAST IS $135 OR 2 GO FOR    $199 IF BOOKED 24hrs. IN ADVANCE CALL THE MARINA OFFICE  @ 562 598-6649 TO BOOK THESE TRIPS.

Good Monday morning

Well the last show for the spring 2010 season is over and it went out with a whimper.
It was nice to see many of my old fishing friends and I hope we made a few new ones too but over all this show was very slow! For what ever reasons from good weather diverting people outdoors to the economy or just lack of interest there was just fewer people at these 2 last shows.

The good news is those of you who did show up found some great deals at the show and got to look at some pretty nice new gear.

As promised after the show on Sunday we had the drawing for those of you who bought OKUMA rods and reels at the Fred Hall shows this year. The winners are the 6 day went to Mike Cagle of San Diego,The 3.5 day went to Clay Van Thistle of L A and the lucky winner of the 2 day was Kyle Ordile of Vista.

Congratulations we have sent out emails and will be calling you. See you on the BIG GAME using your new OKUMA rods and reels. For the rest of you who bought OKUMA gear and received a 50% off an BIG GAME trip please call A S A P  to book your trip as many trips are now filling and you should book now to get your first choice on a trip.

Anyone who hasn’t had a chance to see OKUMA”S new reels and are in the market for a great reel you need to take a good look at what they have to offer.

P. S

THE GUYS HAD A NICE 2 DAY TRIP BUT NO EXHOTICS.  THEY HAD GOOD ROCK FISHING AT SANTA BARBARA ISLAND ON SATURDAY THEN  SOME BASS, BONITO AND WHITE FISH AND MORE ROCKFISH  AT SAN CLEMENTE ON SUNDAY. THEY DID SEE SOME YELLOWS BUT NO BITERS.

Hello all !!!!!!!!!

I just wanted to just touch base before leaving for the Del Mar show this morning.

I was talking to several of the reps. at the show last evening and discussing how slow the show was yesterday. I t seems that many of the folks that would normally be at the show where out playing/fishing and enjoying this great weather we are having in March.

We did talk to several guys that had come in early from a trip to the Coronados or La Jolla looking & finding in some cases yellows and even some seabass.

The seabass guys are keeping it quiet where but I have my hunch where to look .

Some of our friends that fish catalina in small boats have scored on the seabass too.

Hell if Mike & Jake didn’t have a 2 day departing this evening I would have been on the water today myself.

Well at any rate if I must be at the show I would like to ask some more of you to come by and see me at the booth. We can swap some old sea stories and you can take a look at OKUMA’s new reels.

Tony Panio of A A lures has some great deals on his famous swim baits and tails. He’s just arround the corner from us at Mike Gardener’s booth. There is a lot of neet stuff to see and buy so come on down and keep me company.

tight lines and good times
IRV
P. S.

If you just have to go fishing this weekend and have already have been to the show. The BIG GAME has a 2 day trip departing at 8pm tonight from Marina Sportfishing. The special show price is $199

call Larry to book this one @ 858 270-7525

Wednesday morning and it’s off to the show we go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
The Del Mar Fred Hall is the last major sports show of the year for us. then it’s time to be fishing instead of talking about it.
 
This is your last chance to see and handle all of the goodies you might need or want for this season.
Make sure you stop by and say hello. We will be right next to the OKUMA booth.  You will want to  take a look at the new line up of OKUMA reels I’m sure you will be impressed with their quality and innovation. Then stop buy our booth and we will tell you about the 6 day OKUMA sponsored trip we have departing on June 29.
This is going to be a great trip with lots of give always and raffle prizes also you will have a chance to try out some of OKUMA’s new products on this trip.
We have also teamed up with the OKUMA folks and are giving a 50% off coupon to anyone buying $200 or more of OKUMA products at the show and you will be interred into a drawing to win one of several trips on the BIG GAME 90.
                   STOP BUY AND SEE US FOR ALL OF THE DETAILS    
tight lines and good times
IRV

Boy do we have a hot deal for you!!!!!!!!!!!                                                                  !

The BIG GAME 90 has a 2 day trip departing Friday night the 26th @ 9pm
Mike and I are offering this weekend trip at a weekday price $199
This is a limited load trip with an open galley.
It looks like the weather will streghten out for the weekend and remember it was the boat on a 2 daytrip that got the sea bass last weekend. They where able to stay after everyone else went home and be on the fish when they came out to play.

CALL THE OFFICE NOW 858 270-7525 GET ON THIS FUN TRIP!!!!!!!!

tight lines and good times                                                                                   
IRV

We where out 4 days and looked at 3 islands.

We spent our 2 day trip at S C I the first day we looked at the front side of the the Island and found good conditions and fun fishing. There was a little sign of yellowtail down east but we didn’t put any on the boat. We spent the night in the cove looking for squid. There is a little sign of bait squid there but we only managed to catch a few pieces on catchers.

On day 2 we worked our way up the back side. We found cooled water and the bass fishing was slow and no exotics.

On Friday night we made the run to Santa Barbara Island. The water was 59′ but clean .

the bass bit a little and we had very good fishing for big whitefish sheep head and assorted rockfish all in very shallow water. Late in the day we where chasseing some Bonito and managed to put a very nice yellow on board.

On Sunday we went to the Emerald Isle. The day before one of our code boats had made the year’s first good catch of seabass and everyone was excited to go give it a try. WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK STEVE FROM THE MOODY MARLIN FOR ALL OF THE GOODIES HE GAVE TO THE LUCKY FOLKES ON THIS TRIP.

As so often happens we should have been there yesterday. We did manage one seabass but no more and the bass fishing was slow. We did see some small schools of sea bass in several ares so we expect that the fishing should pick up as this full moon arrives next week.

The boat will be at the dock during the week. The boys will be at the Del Mar show Wed.& Thurs. Then they will be back out on a 2 day open party trip over the weekend.
This trip is very light and we have reduced the price to just $199 for the 2 days.

THAT’S CORRECT THE WEEK DAY PRICE OVER A WEEKEND $199

SEE YOU ON THIS ONE

IRV, MIKE AND THE BOYS

No exotics for the guys on the Big Game 90 yet but they are having a great time with good rock fishing, lots of bonito to pull on, and a good snap on the bass. Irv will keep us up to date as the day goes on.

The Big Game 90 has overnight trips leaving at 10 pm tonight and again on Saturday night.

Call 562-598-6649 for reservations and do some nuclear fishin’.

Listen to Big Game Irv live - Click Here For Live Report

Just in the bait company has informed us that they will have live squid at the recivers for us tonight

A controversy has erupted in the sport fishing community over a new federal management plan for oceans and Great Lakes waters. Recent opinion pieces circulating on the internet and reported on numerous radio stations have stoked the flames through revelations that the policy, if implemented, would prohibit recreational fishing within vast areas of public water.

It has also been reported that many organizations with a history of being against fishing access played large roles in its formation and that the plan could be finalized by the end of March with President Obama able to implement it through Executive Order. 

Despite the firestorm, it should be pointed out that the plan is not currently finalized and, according to a Department of the Interior fact sheet, the Administration denies any intent to restrict fishing access.  However, there remain causes for concern.

The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance (USSA) reported on the draft plan in October, 2009.  At the time a combination of factors raised concern with the USSA and other pro-fishing organizations that plan could result in restrictions on sport anglers.

First, there was a lack of any reference in the report to the positive impact recreational anglers have on aquatic conservation.  In turn, this raised an alarm as to what the framework for zoning in these waters will be when the final report is issued. 

Other factors included a history of anti-fishing interests that have been pushing the creation of “Marine Protected Areas” where angling would be prevented.  Several of these areas already exist off theCalifornia and Florida coasts. 

Additionally, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, an agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce that guides the use and protection of ocean and coastal resources, has also imposed restrictions on sport anglers in Alaska, the Gulf of Mexico and the South Atlantic.  Finally, there is a general concern related to some of the key anti-hunting regulatory appointees made by the Obama Administration such as Cass Sunstein.

When looked at comprehensively, these factors made it necessary that the USSA and other groups ensure that the voice of recreational anglers be heard by the Administration during the formation of its policy.  According to several leading recreational fishing groups, this has not happened and those groups have urged supporters to make their concerns known to their members of Congress. 

For example, the American Sportfishing Association has stated  “It is important that the administration recognizes and promotes the economic and conservation contributions of outdoor recreation, including recreational fishing and boating.”

Jim Donofrio, the Executive Director of the Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA) said in a recent press release that “I don’t think this president would consider banning recreational fishing outright, but it’s clear to us that the Obama Administration would like to severely restrict recreational fishing.”

Additionally, the U.S. House of Representatives Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus leadership, with the support of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation, has also sent a letter to President Obama stating that recreational fishing deserves “full consideration and incorporation” in the proposed plan.

The USSA joins these pro-fishing organizations, legislators and others in urging sportsmen to contact their U.S. Representatives and Senators about this proposed policy. It is essential that the Obama Administration appreciates the importance of recreational fishing to conservation and local economies. 

“Recreational anglers provide the bulk of the funding for fisheries and aquatic conservation,” said Bud Pidgeon, USSA president and CEO.  “Their voice should be heard before any policy is enacted limiting access and causing a decline in resources for conservation, not to mention job losses in areas supported by fishing.”

Take Action! Sportsmen are urged to contact their U.S. Representative and two U.S. Senators and urge them to include recreational fishing protections in any federal management plan for the oceans and Great Lakes.

To find your members of Congress, visit the Legislative Action Center at www.ussportsmen.org/lac.
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8AM FRIDAY MORNING

Just in!!!

Mike called in this morning on a 976tuna charter  from S C I 

They have a tank of squid and the water and weather are great! He said there is sign of some yellows and a little pick on the bass so far this morning. They will be looking at the front side of the island this morning then arround to the cove later in the day.

If you are thinking about going fishing this weekend the BIG GAME has 1 day open party trips this weekend departing at 10pm on Friday night and Saturday night. call the marina @ 562 598-6649 to book on one these trips.

If you come on the Sunday trip our good buddy Steve from the Moody Marlin tackle store will be on the trip with a few friends and he will be giving out some goodies read his comment sent to Reports from the Bridge below see you at the Marina 

tight lines and good times
IRV

1. Steve @ Moody Marlin Tackle Says:
   March 17th, 2010 at 11:57 am   editAnother great deal from the Big Game 90!! We will see you aboard this Saturday night (3/20/10)! Let’s fill it up and have some fun!! Mike is a great captain and he always puts us on fish! The crew always works hard to make everyone comfortable and I have a few new fishing jokes to tell (don’t let that scare you off!). Moody Marlin Tackle Company will bring T-Shirts or Hats for everyone….. just because we can! Come on guys! (and Gals!) A hundred bucks for an overnighter to Catalina? Book it now! We are going to have a blast!! I have visions of 50# seabass dancing in my head!! LOL

   Steve

   Moody Marlin Tackle Company
   Capistrano Beach, CA.

2 TO 4 DAY OUTERBANKS

(ALBACORE, TUNA, YELLOWTAIL, DORADO)

1^ST RIG: 20 – 25 lb. TEST OUTFIT

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SUGGESTED REELS: DAIWA SL30, OKUMA 30, SHIMANO 15/30, AVET SX5.1

2^ND RIG: 30 – 40 lb. TEST OUTFIT

SUGGESTED RODS : CALSTAR / SEEKER #670 OR #6465, GRAFIGHTER 700M

SUGGESTED REELS : SHIMANO 20/40, TORIUM 30 , OKUMA 30 OR 50N, AVET LX4.1

3^RD RIG: 50 - 60 lb. TEST OUTFIT

SUGGESTED RODS : CALSTAR / SEEKER #665H, #6465H, GRAFIGHTER 760ML

SUGGESTED REELS: 4/0 SIZE STAR OR 20 SIZE LEVER DRAG, AVET HZ

• 2 DOZEN EACH #1, #2, #1/0 & #2/0 MUSTAD OR EAGLE CLAW HOOKS

(OR COMPARABLE SIZED CIRCLE HOOKS)

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• TROLLING FEATHERS (IF YOU BRING YOUR OWN TROLLING ROD)

• DIAGONAL & NEEDLE NOSE PLIERS; ROD BUTT BELT – OPTIONAL

(SAN JOSE TO CEDROS)

ALL OF THE ABOVE PLUS…

6 TO 9 DAY BAJA ISLANDS OR THE RIDGE

ALL OF THE ABOVE PLUS…

4^TH RIG: 60 - 80 lb. TEST OUTFIT

SUG. RODS : CALSTAR / SEEKER #6465XH, GRAFIGHTER GF760M

SUG. REELS: LEVER DRAG 30 OR 50 SIZE REEL 2 SPEED

• DOUBLE THE NUMBER OF HOOKS,
• AN ASSORTMENT OF 4/0 TO 9/0 HOOKS + WIRE LEADERS.
• DOUBLE THE NUMBER OF MACKERAL BAIT RIGS.
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