-
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…
-
Understanding Vertical Jigs for Bluefin Tuna
The incredible Bluefin Tuna bite around Southern California seems to be non stop. In this article, we will help you in understanding vertical jigs for bluefin tuna.
-
Okuma Cavalla Rods – Davey’s Pick of the Week
The NEW Okuma Cavalla Rods are an all encompassing series of rods and are my Pick of the Week.
-
Okuma PCH Custom Kite Rod – First Look
With the popularity and necessity of Kite Fishing taking off around Southern California, the new Okuma PCH Kite Rod might be what you need to get this done.
-
Fresh Bluefin Tuna Jerky – Super Easy Recipe
Making Fresh Tuna Jerky With the fishing so incredible and the giant Tuna just off the coast, you now need to decide what to do with your catch. There are many ways to prepare fresh Tuna, but one of my favorites is making fresh tuna jerky. Of course, you can use just about any fish for this, but tuna is one of my favorites. The Catch The first step in creating delicious, fresh jerky is catching the fish. Clearly you can use just about any fish you would like, but my go to is fresh caught tuna. I caught the below Bluefin Tuna recently and had plenty of fish to…
-
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…
-
Magnum Squish Jig by Savage Gear- Tuna Killer
Savage Gear Magnum Squish Jig- Tuna Killer! At this point we all know the tremendous fish catching potential of the Savage Gear Squish Jig. They have been deadly on a variety of fish including tuna, yellowtail, bonito and even dropped down for big, gnarly ling cod. The erratic fall of these jigs is amazing and drives fish absolutely crazy. Now Savage Gear has introduced its bigger, badder brother. The Magnum Squish Jig! Having topped out at 180 grams, the standard Squish Jigs were phenomenal. Now the new Magnum Squish Jigs come in at a whopping 250 and 280 grams. This is what the anglers have been asking for. They still…
Davey's views and reviews from around the world
