Accurate Fishing Reels and the Qualifier 105 returned on Sunday August 31 from their annual five-day Long Range trip. Thirty anglers and seven crew had no problem finding the yellowtail and yellowfin tuna, led by Captain Joe.
The trip started from Point Loma Landing and ran directly to Isla San Benitos for an impressive catch of yellowtail. Dropper loop fishing started the bite at 4:00 am for the massive yellowtail bite. Several anglers had near limits of yellowtail on the first morning of fishing. The dropper loop method on 60 to 80 pound line was the killer set up. The Q-015 crew was very efficient in getting everyone set up with the proper gear.
Jack Nilsen of Accurate Fishing Reels brought 50 rod and reel combinations for the free use of all anglers. The Accurate Reels were matched to Accurate, Calstar, and Seeker rods. All the Accurrate Reels had spectra type braided lines from Izoreline, Line One, and Black Water. The anglers just needed to add a top shot of monofilament line and a hook or lure.
I had a chance to test out the Pit Bull clamp for jig rods. It worked out great, I was really impressed with how well it held the reel on the rod with absolutely no movement. The clamp has so much surface contact to the rod it just doesn't move. Great idea by an Accurate friend David Samarin.
The three jackpot spots were filled by Paul Everts, Bill Dent, and Bob Johnson. The top fish was a 41.4 yellowfin tuna, landed by Paul Everts at Isla Guadelupe. The Great Whites put on a show at Guadalupe and extracted some tax for fishing in their home waters.
Accurate and the Qualifier 105 will offer the same trip next year, but will expand the trip from a five day to a six day trip. Tuesday August 25th through Monday August 31. Contact the Qualifier 105 office for booking details. 619 223-2786.
