Grande Sportfishing April 22nd 2023 Bluefin Tuna , Bonita and Yellow Tail

My 1st Tuna trip of 2023 - Full day Offshore fishing on the Grande out of H&M Landing San Diego on April 22nd 2023 . Captain Tyler , Crew members Nate , Toni , and Others did a great job putting us on fish . Ash served up some excellent grub and even some fresh caught Bonita .I apologize for the Pirate fishing language :) . 36 Anglers brought home a total of 26 Bonito, 6 Bluefin Tuna, 1 Yellowtail. We ran into 1 very hungry bunch of bonita on our 1st stop after being hit on the troll . I managed to share 1 fish with a fellow fisherwoman Carly , both hooked and faught in at the same time . And landed 1 nice grade bonita on a Penn Battle high speed reel married to a Okuma Albacore special rod . Work out for sure , the fish put in some major work : ) . Nate caught his 1st bluefin , a nice grade and even ate the heart . Another gentlemen slayed a very nice fish on a dropper rig for flyline sardine . We chased breezers and schools picking off only a few overall . Weather was amazing and met some really good people . Couldnt ask for a better day fishing . Thank you for watching , please like and subscribe for future fishing and other adventures.

[@garciacindy2035]

The first thing I noticed about this reel is its weight kzbin.infoUgkxM68VkfsQhHaabDce1IwOCXuvumcpbZ_k . I wouldn't say it was uncomfortable but it was a little heavier than other similarly sized reels. However, that didn't deter my enjoyment of how smooth this reel is. I spooled it with 20lb. Tuf-Line XP and it's perfect for what I use it for. I have it paired with an 8'6" Medium/Fast Okuma SST Salmon/Steelhead rod. The combination is perfect for casting and even drifting. I used the reel all day and didn't experience any arm or hand fatigue except when fighting a few fish! The bail is solid and feels strong when engaging by reeling and manually closing the bail by hand. The large rubber handle grip is very comfortable. It's got a powerful drag, silky smooth reeling, and feels very comfortable in the hands. I recommend it!

[@ArcherBowman]

Shout out to the Grande crew! TUNA KILLERS!

[@ArthurPereira1974]

Headed out this morning with them again . Thank you for watching 🎣 🐟

[@timmiller3133]

Cool action! Has me panicing when they just keep peeling line😂Im getting spooled here in my recliner ha!cool video👏🎣😊

[@ArthurPereira1974]

@timmiller3133 🤣 , I feel the same way when they smack the bait . Thank you for watching , hope to see you out there sometime .

[@PapaJohn1969]

I saw that sunrise and remembered why I miss San Diego. I grew up there.

[@ArthurPereira1974]

Gotta dig them for sure Danny , Thank you for watching

[@Faded_36]

Crazy double hook.. Nice Bonita! 😎

[@ArthurPereira1974]

It was , and I was like thos fish isn't fighting that hard 😂

[@pearlpereirap3designs]

Nice fish. And that was funny that you both hooked that one fish 🐟

[@ArthurPereira1974]

To funny right 😅

[@carlosnvegas2426]

I was pulling for you to get bit! My Las Vegas group will be on the Grande June, 3, 2023! Can't wait!

[@ArthurPereira1974]

@Carlos nVegas Thank you , I fished Hard allday just wasn't the day . Probably gonna pick up a trip this weekend. Stay tuned . Good luck on your trip, hope you Slay. Thank you for watching . 😎🤘🎣🐟 and hope to see you out there sometime .

[@ArthurPereira1974]

@Carlosnvegas2426 how did you do on June 3rd ? Hope you slayed some . 🎣🐟

[@carlosnvegas2426]

We got skunked. 2 fellas were able to bring in 2 130lb Bluefin. They were deep all around and could hear on the sounder. We plan on going back to SD this month or next.

[@ArthurPereira1974]

@carlosnvegas2426 sorry to hear that , I broke one off yesterday , and it was my only shot , Skunk for me 🙃🦨. I hope you guys get redemption on your next trip .

[@jtuck682]

All of us invest a lot of money and effort to fish for Bluefin. There are minor things we can do to greatly improve our chances of catching fish or just taking a long boat ride. Listen to the Captain so you'll know which setup to fish with (deep or shallow).Watch where the deck hand is throwing bait (that's where to be). Don't strip off line on you reel (use fingers to put a little tension on the line to get the bait to swim away). Also, if see others doing it politely correct them or get away from them,we want to catch fish not tangles. 😊

[@ArthurPereira1974]

Words to fish by . 😎🤘🎣🐟 thank you for Watching . Hope to see you out there sometime .

[@1hotahi964]

Don’t know how many rigs you carry on the boat but “always” have a sinker rig ready! I see the butt hooked baits but when the skipper is calling out the depth take advantage of it. Stop the fly line and drop! Got my first of 5 trips next week, all from 1.5 to 4.5 days. Good luck and tight/follow your line😂🎉

[@ArthurPereira1974]

1HOTAHI , I had a sinker rig setup late in the game . The largest fish was on a sinker , the only one in the water at that stop, then the following stops a few where out every time . They where definitely shy , but still boat managed 6 . Good luck on your coming trips , hope you Slay. I'm debating a trip this weekend. Hope to see out there sometime , and yes , I do follow my line. Just had alot of inexperienced Anglers. Thank you for watching.

[@ArthurPereira1974]

@1HOTAHI , forgot to mention normally bring 4-5 rigs , flyline setups , medium duty and 1 heavy .

[@natesal5037]

I was on the full day trip on Grande on the 23rd seems you guys had better luck than us

[@ArthurPereira1974]

Nate it's always hit or miss it seems. Bite comes on strong then falls off . Almost better to schedule a trip when it's slow to try and anticipate a limit trip . Thank you very much for watching. Hope to run into you out there sometime. 🎣🐟🤘😎💯

[@mikeb.2964]

Awesome day 😎

[@ArthurPereira1974]

Yes it was Mike , Thank you for watching 😎🎣🐟 hope to see you on another one .

[@gabrieldelatrinidad4422]

Very nice video 📹 congrats 🎣 👏.

[@ArthurPereira1974]

Thank you Gabriel . Stay tuned for future trips. I have at the moment 3 overnights planned Producer , Old Glory and Daiwa Pacific. Thank you for watching 🎣🐟

[@pumasisneros1]

Follow that line sir..

[@ArthurPereira1974]

Absolutely 💯 🤘😎

[@frankzambrano8722]

Dude your comments and little bit of excited cussing cracks me , make this video even more enjoying!! You remind me of me in good spirits going at it!! Many Likes brother , hopefully I see you out there!!

[@ArthurPereira1974]

Thank you Frank 😅, I try not too , but the Pirate in me comes out sometimes . Thank you for watching , glad you dig it ..Hope to see you out there . 🤘😎🤘🎣🐟

[@frankzambrano8722]

Hey Arthur , Forgot to ask what does a trip like this cost? Thanks man

[@ArthurPereira1974]

@Frank Zambrano $240.00 plus $15 gas surcharge , plus tips 20% . Food on board additional . Equipment rental additional if needed. This trip left at 5:30 am and returned at 7pm . If you have any more questions please please ask. Have a great day

[@gilbertogonzalez9494]

That was nice bone

[@ArthurPereira1974]

Thank you @gilbertgonzalez9494 Thank you for watching . Hope to see you out there sometime .

[@markcraciun1794]

Can’t wait to go back on the producer this summer

[@ArthurPereira1974]

I'm right with you Mark . I have an overnight scheduled for I think July 1st . Hopefully see you out there . Thank you for watching. 🎣🐟🤘💯

[@Ctjkaa]

Is the pink reel a avett if so how do you like it?

[@ArthurPereira1974]

Kevin its a Purple Mx6j 2 Speed , I love it , I actualy liked it so much i have 2 more . San Diego Tackle traders had them at 30% off for $210 out the door . Super smooth and the right size for Paty Fish , Yellowtail , Dorado , Smaller Tunas . Thank you for watching .

[@richardhuk33]

Dope video. What did you use to record and edit?

[@ArthurPereira1974]

Thank you , Most of the video was shot using my Go Pro 7 Black on a Head strap i waer ontop of a hat . The other videeo from my Samsung S22 Ultra . Thank you for watching .

[@kern_yak_angler]

What size rod and reel combo are u using on ur spinning setup and line?

[@ArthurPereira1974]

PENN Battle III Spinning Reel - BTLIII6000HS with 50lb braid 30lb floro Leader on a Okuma Albacore Special 7ft SCT-AS-701MH . Let me know if you have any more questions and thank you very much for watching.

[@ArthurPereira1974]

Kern Yak Angler , sorry my reply was short , paused at work to answer. Hope to see you out there sometime . 🎣🐟

[@kern_yak_angler]

@@ArthurPereira1974 thank you for the response I appreciate it would you recommend using a bigger reel? Like an 8000?

[@kern_yak_angler]

@@ArthurPereira1974 was thinking of using a penn pursuit 3 6000 with a medium heavy 8ft rod but I don't if that's gunna be enough to stop a big bonito

[@ArthurPereira1974]

@@kern_yak_angler that's plenty , I have a pursuit 6000 , my son in law cranked in a very nice Dorado / Mahi on it . Check out my Malihini Charter trip . Great reel , mine is married to a Daiwa beefstick 7' and works very well.

[@gerry427]

36 people is too many but theyre all trying to pack em in nowadays. Limited loads is better but now limited load trips arent truly limited.

[@ArthurPereira1974]

Gerald , These days it hasn't been to bad . I've been on boats in the past with literally shoulder to shoulder people . Prices went up during covid to help keep distancing rules and the landings realized Anglers don't mind paying more per person to have less people on the boats. Thank you for watching, hope to see you out there sometime.

[@iReelyFish]

Yeah they often say “limited” then i count 35 of 25 people

[@iReelyFish]

@@ArthurPereira1974my first deep sea trip in 1999 was like that! Lol

[@ArthurPereira1974]

@@iReelyFish I always wondered about limits that are posted . Ive been on (2) boats that did juts that and we truly did limit out for the entire boat . Thank you for watching and hope to see you out there sometime

[@ArthurPereira1974]

@@iReelyFish 🤣 We all have those days . 🤙

[@spyderx92]

When the next trip ?

[@ArthurPereira1974]

@spyderx92 , so sorry for the Late reply , KZbin notifications tend to fail getting to me . Just got off the OldGlory Sunday , Heading out on th Highliner August 11th -12th . Thank you for watching , Hope to see you out there sometime .

[@spyderx92]

@@ArthurPereira1974 I will be on the San Diego on 11 th

[@ArthurPereira1974]

@spyderx92 I hope you kill it. 🎣🐟🤘😎 looks like , Tuna , Yellowtail and Dorado are biting.

[@MrRichventurarv]

Don't set the hook! Just let it run for about 5 seconds and click bail closed and start reeling.

[@ArthurPereira1974]

You're correct I had a couple swing and misses. From jumping the gun. notice though on the last one that stuck I let it run for a bit. Thank you very much for watching hope to run into you out there sometime.🎣🐟🤘😎💯

[@iReelyFish]

What reel is that?

[@ArthurPereira1974]

I fished 4 rigs Penn Battle HS 6000 Spinning , Avet MX5J speed , Accurate Tern 400 and Penn Fathom 30 Speed . 🤙

[@victornguyen6058]

@@ArthurPereira1974 hello which rod you used for the spinning setup? thanks

[@ArthurPereira1974]

@@victornguyen6058 PENN Battle III Spinning Reel - BTLIII6000HS with 50lb braid 30lb floro Leader on a Okuma Albacore Special 7ft SCT-AS-701MH . Let me know if you have any more questions and thank you very much for watching.

[@halibutman_fishing]

You handle that stick like a rookie and definitely hugging too close to the guy fighting a yellow or bft

[@ArthurPereira1974]

🤣 sounds like your a pro Angler . Thank you for watching Hopefully run into you out there so you can school me . 🤣🤣🤣😎

[@Faded_36]

@halibutman no one cares about your opinion fool

[@mexicanamerican21]

What is this bring your girlfriend to the boat day. My god leave her at home. This is why the trips are always sold out so fast.

[@ArthurPereira1974]

🤣 there was only 1 girlfriend on the boat , the Blonde Carly and Brunette Courtney are actually slayers 💪😎🎣🐟

[@ArthurPereira1974]

Also west coast jiggers Sue was on the boat

[@bryan34wable]

@mexicanamerican21 I know right, I hate when “new” people might possibly show interest in a fun time. God forbid people just have a fun day. It’s a single day trip bro, don’t get your panties in a wad.