Fishing until 2PM on Wednesday, anglers were able to land 80 albacore, three bluefin tuna and one yellowfin tuna. Gerald Kusumoto took the jackpot with a 39 pound bluefin tuna. Gerald's fish was the second to last fish caught on the trip. Second and third place jackpots went to Mike Livingston and Jeff "Panic" Squires. Mike's fish was 36 pounds and Jeff's fish was 32 pounds. Chris, Mike did not wait until the last minute to claim this prize.

Albacore and bluefin signs were very encouraging. Numerous mixed tuna schools were metered, those that wanted to play provided lots of action including a simaltaneous strike on a five person trolling team. Most fish were in the 14 to 20 pound range. Eddie Hagihara had the largest albacore, a 30 pounder caught on the troll. Clearly, the much awaited 2009 albacore season is finally here.

Space is still available on upcoming June trips. Anglers are encouraged to review the Vagabond trip schedule and call the office at 619-224-6500 to make reservations.


Good fishing from Mike and the Vagabond Crew. This report brought to you by Colpitts.

Tuesday afternoon, with near yellowtail limits on the boat, we spent our remaining time at the islands fishing for real deal mossbacks and were not disappointed. As is stands right now, the jackpot will come from one of a half dozen fish taken off dropper loops.

As this is being written we are trolling for albacore and bluefin. Adding to the anticipation are promising reports from boats that fished in this area yesterday.

Fourth year Chef and newlywed Dan Cramer nailed the fresh yellowtail burgers. Several anglers swore those were the best they ever ate. Dan took advantage of fish that was swimming 30 minutes before it was served.

Jig strike, got to go.
Good fishing from Mike and the Vagabond Crew. This report brought to you by Colpitts.

Still spots available on upcoming 2-day weekend trip (Fri. 6/19 - Sun. 6/21), pls contact Point Loma Sportfishing (619) 223-1627 to book that trip.

We started down on our 5-day with a stop for 17 Albies. Then we got to Yellowtail territory with well over 100 on the 1st day, not too many trophy fish but a fun day of school fish. Weather has been a bit windy. Had the most awesome Yellowtail burgers for lunch! More report later.
Still spots available on upcoming 2-day weekend trip (Fri. 6/19 - Sun. 6/21), pls contact Point Loma Sportfishing (619) 223-1627 to book that trip.

Mike and the Vagabond Crew

We finished up getting a bit of color and filling the the table with reds for a while. The weather came up a little and canceled our offshore plans but improved as the day went along and now is very nice again. We will be home at 2 pm. Wednesday. Another fun trip and great way to start our season excellent group, alot of fish and good weather over all. We are looking forward to great summer the water looks good and we saw 20 to 40 lb. Bluefin jumping and even picked up a 20 lber.

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Our day started slow but picked up with a stop on a shark loaded with yellows. After that we got on some good fishing with lots of action, at times everybody had one hooked. After lunch we needed to get a some jackpot fish and managed several good quality fish. The weather is still perfect and we have caught plenty of fish.
Still spots available on upcoming overnight weekend trips, pls contact Point Loma Sportfishing (619) 223-1627 to book those trips.

Mike and the Vagabond Crew

We started our day with a slow pick which is what I'd call the morning, we scratched about 65 nice-sized Yellowtail by lunch. We made a move for the afternoon and only picked up a few good-sized Yellowtail. The weather is just perfect and we have seen plenty of fish. They just need to bit tomorrow.

Good fish'n,
Mike and the Vagabond Crew

Made a really nice little stop on the 1st morning of our 5-day trip and are celebrating the first Albacore catch of the season at about easy day and 1/2 range. John Humphries claimed the first at 24.5 lbs on the troll and Gerald Gaughen caught the first baitfish, a 19.5-lb Albie. Next came Calvin Kumamoto with a 19.9-lb Bluefin on the troll. Beautiful water and weather conditions. We are now heading down to the islands and will report more later.
It is time to go fishing!!!!

Good fish'n,
Mike and the Vagabond Crew

We returned home Sunday morning with a couple of 20-lb class Yellowtail and mixed Rockfish. The group was a typical bunch of Vagabond regulars out for a winter break. A good time was had by all. We got some nice quality Reds and Lings but you had to work pretty hard for the fish. The bite was slow most the time except for Friday late when some of the guys put together some catches both on the Lucanus jigs and bait fishing. Excellent weather!!!

Check our new longe range schedule (refresh your browser) for our new trips, including our new sponsored Shimano trips. We have plenty of spots open on this weekend's 2 1/2-day Yellowtail & Rockcod trip. Come out and join the fun.

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