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Monster Yellowfin! Will it Break the Record?
Monster Yellowfin landed aboard Excel Sportfishing out of San Diego as they fished down the Mexico coast this past week. In fact, the yellowfin weighed in at 448-pounds on the boat scale and has a chance at becoming the new World Record if it is certified on Saturday Nov 16 at the docks. Here is the press release that Okuma put out regarding the incredible catch as it happened to be caught on an Okuma Makaira 20 size reel. These reels are awesome and have been the demise of many a tuna, but this one tops them all. ONTARIO, Calif. – Aboard the long-range sportfishing vessel Excel, on a 10-Day…
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Long Range Fishing Close To Home- Giant Bluefin Tuna
With all of the giant bluefin tuna in the reports around Southern California, its hard not to dream about pulling on big fish. As of this writing, you have a legitimate chance at catching a big bluefin tuna on every trip. And when I say big, I’m talking 150 to over 300 pounds. This week I had the opportunity to get out and fish the annual Okuma 3 Day Charter aboard Excel Sportfishing. Day of Departure – Day 1 As the annual Okuma 3 Day Charter got closer, anticipation builds as we all read the fishing reports. Yellowtail, Dorado, Yellowfin Tuna and of course, Giant Bluefin Tuna all filled the…