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Captain Temo Verbooned reported excellent action on the sailfish with
concentrations in several different areas that may change from day to
day. However, plenty of action with many boats landing 3-4 fish and
having a dozen opportunities or more. He reported many double
strikes with fish coming in hard on the baits and often making it
difficult to set the hooks. Captain Chiro Barrigan, owner of the
"Bloody Hook", reported very good sailfish action off
Troncones Beach. Fishing with the Paul Watts group from Missouri,
they released 3 sailfish on the first day and followed up with 3 more
on the 2nd day. Additionally, he said they missed a dorado strike
and 7 other sailfish opportunities and reported numerous jumpers
throughout the area. The inshore fishing continues to provide good action for the Sierras and jack cravele chasing the bait balls of sardines along the beaches and moving rapidly from area to area. A few roosterfish but very small for this area, mostly in the 4-5 lb. ranges.
IZ Climate: Sunny and warm days and nights with temps from 67 nights to 87 datyime highs.
Sea Conditions: Inshore waters at 79 degrees and rising to 82
degrees at about 10 miles offshore. Waters are green to clean green
from the shoreline to about 10 miles, then cleaning and bluing to
excellent clarity.
Best Fishing Area: Excellent sailfish catches at about 10 miles offshore.
Best Bait/Lure: Sailfish are eager and aggressive on the rigged baits. The inshore fishing remains best with the pencil poppers and live bait.
Bait Supply: An excellent bait supply for both, rigged baits and live bait.