"Let's Talk Hook-up" works with our sponsors to bring you a full calendar of unique, specially priced trips and on-the-water Fishing Seminar trips. For a complete update call (760) 941-3474 for Trips and call (619) 226-2929, Dana Landing Market for Seminar trips. Seminar trips feature top name instructors with tackle provided by Shimano, Mustad, Berkley, Iron Man Lures, Fish Trap and more! A Shimano rod and reel given away on each trip to one lucky angler with a free tackle package provided for every angler. Barry Brightenburg is instruction coordinator for these limited load trips.

2004 Trip/Seminar Calendar

 

January

No trips scheduled at this time.

February

"Royal Star" fishing Panama Tue, Feb 17 through Wed, Feb 25, 2004. Join Pete Grey and Captains Tim Ekstrom and Randy Toussant on an incredible adventure in Panama aboard the "Royal Star." Fish this productive area like it has never been fished before-long range style. You will experience fantastic inshore fishing for giant snappers and jacks and offshore fishing for big tuna. This is the second year the Royal Star has done this adventure, and the reviews from last year were fantastic. You will get seven days of fishing on this eight day trip and if you arrive early, spend some time touring the beautiful country of Panama. Limited to just 18 anglers, $4000 plus airfare to Panama City. For more information call the "Royal Star " at 619-224-4764.

March

4th Annual Loreto Yellowtail Camp Adventure Sun., March 28 to Thurs., April. 1, 2004. Join Pete Gray on a unique Baja adventure. You will spend three days in a deluxe tent camp 35 miles north of Loreto, fishing for three days in the hottest yellowtail grounds in the Sea of Cortez. The tents, meals, beverages, and super pangas are all provided-- all you need to bring is your fishing gear and a sleeping bag. This is the best of remote Baja camping without the work. Trip includes all transportation, 3 nights and days at Campo San Nicolas, 3 days fishing, all meals and one night at a hotel in Loreto. Limited to 9 anglers. Call Blue Water Tours at 800-799-8475 for more information.

 

 

 

April

No trips scheduled at this time.

 

 

May

Seminar trip to Catalina or San Clemente Island aboard the Freedom from 22nd St. Landing. Overnight trip to target white sea bass, yellowtail, and more during the spring season. departs 9:00 pm Saturday April 30th Returns Sunday May 1st (around 6:00 pm) Fishing aboard the Freedom from 22nd St. Landing. Cost of trip $125.00 discount price if balance is paid before March 1st, 2004 $120.

Seminar trip, Sunday, May 16. Full day trip aboard the Mission Belle from Seaforth Sportfishing. Captain David Ikeda will take anglers to wherever the best fishing is - Coronado Islands, Baja coast are possible destinations. departs 5:30 am Sunday May 16th, Returns (around 5:30 pm) Fishing aboard the Mission Belle from Seaforth Sportfishing. Cost of trip $85.00 discount price if balance is paid before March 1st, 2004 $80.00

Seminar trip, Sunday, May 23. Catalina or San Clemente Island aboard the Aztec from Pierpoint Landing. Overnight trip to target white sea bass, yellowtail, and more during the spring season. Fish with Captain Curt Wegener and his expert crew. departs 9:00 pm Saturday May 22nd, Returns Sunday May 23rd (around 6:00 pm) Fishing aboard the Aztec from Pierpoint Landing. Cost of trip $130.00 discount price if balance is paid before March 1st, 2004 $125.00

Panama Panga Adventure Thur, May 13 thru Wed, May 19, 2004. Join Marty Milner and Richard Casteneda on an exciting fishing journey to Panama. Fish the "Tuna Coast" for Tuna, wahoo, dog snapper, and more with local panga fishermen. You will also be treated to a day of fishing at Lake Gatun for small peacock bass. Price includes 4 days of panga fishing (two per boat), one day on the lake, 5 nights on the coast, one night in Panama City, and all ground transportation. Airfare not included. $1249 per person. For more information call Cass Tours at 800-593-6510.

"Excel" 5-Day Spring Trip, Fri, May 28 through Wed, June 2, 2004. These late spring 5-day trips on the Excel have proven to be some of the most productive albacore and yellowtail trips of the year. You will also enjoy the early season special price! $1045 plus permits. For more info or reservations call Excel Sportfishing at 619-233-7493.

 

 

 

June

Rancho Leonero Spring Tournament and Concert Sun., June 6 to Wed., June 9, 2004. Join Pete and Marty and the fabulous "Worlds Greatest Fishing Band" during prime time fishing event. The "WFB" will play a live concert each evening on the Rancho Leonero terrace. Trip includes three nights lodging, two days of fishing, all meals, the concert, tournament entry, with some great prizes including a trip to return to "the ranch" for the tournament winners. For more information or reservations, please call (800) 334-2252.

Kingfisher Charters, Sitka Alaska, offers this Premier Alaska saltwater fishing destination Sunday, June 20 thru Thursday, June 24, 2004. The end of June is the peak of the legendary king salmon run in Sitka. It is also a great time to target big halibut. It took us several years to get Seth to give us these dates for our trip, as it is considered the absolute prime part of the king run.You also have the opportunity to catch huge ling cod and rockfish.This package to Kingfisher Lodge in Sitka includes 3 days of fully guided fishing each day (ten hour full day charters on 26-foot heated cabin cruisers with no more than 4 persons per boat), 4 nights lodging, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and soft drinks each day, fish cleaning, vacuum packing, freezing and boxing, all necessary fishing licenses, all fishing gear, tackle, bait, and rain gear, airport pickups and transportation in Sitka. For information or reservations please call 800-727-6136

Seminar trip, 3/4-day Coastal Kids Trips Sunday, June 13. Fishing aboard the Clemente from Dana Wharf Sportfishing. departs 7:00 am Sunday June 13th, Returns (around 4:30 pm) Cost of trip $75.00 discount price if balance is paid before March 1st, 2004 $70.00 Kids price is $55.00, or $50.00 if paid before March 1st.

July

Seminar trip, Sunday, July 11 Offshore 6-pack Tuna Trip aboard the Alexis out of Dana Landing. Special limited load 6-pack seminars fishing offshore for tuna and other exotics. Limited to just 5 anglers, so you will have the opportunity for hands-on instruction to improve your fishing skills. Top quality Shimano equipment will be available for all anglers. departs 9:00 pm Saturday July 10th, Returns Sunday July 11th (around 6:00 pm) Fishing aboard the Alexes from Dana Landing. Cost of trip $295.00 discount price if balance is paid before March 1st, 2004 $285.00.

Seminar trip, Saturday, July 17 through Monday, July 19 1½-day trip on the Searcher Get extra time on the fishing grounds plus have plenty of time to travel to the big ones. Stateroom accommodations, all food is included.departs 6:00 pm Saturday July 17th, Returns Monday July 19th (around 8:00 am) Fishing aboard the Searcher from Fishermans Landing. Cost of trip $325.00 discount price if balance is paid before March 1st, 2004 $315.00

Seminar trip, Saturday July 31st.Offshore 6-pack Tuna Trip aboard the Alexis out of Dana Landing. Special limited load 6-pack seminars fishing offshore for tuna and other exotics. Limited to just 5 anglers, so you will have the opportunity for hands-on instruction to improve your fishing skills. Top quality Shimano equipment will be available for all anglers.departs 9:00 pm Saturday July 31st, Returns Sunday August 1st (around 6:00 pm) Fishing aboard the Alexes from Dana Landing. Cost of trip $295.00 discount price if balance is paid before March 1st, 2004 $285.00

 

 

 

 

August

 

Seminar trip, Sunday, August 1 Offshore 6-pack Tuna Trip aboard the Alexis out of Dana Landing. Special limited load 6-pack seminars fishing offshore for tuna and other exotics. Limited to just 5 anglers, so you will have the opportunity for hands-on instruction to improve your fishing skills. Top quality Shimano equipment will be available for all anglers. Leaves 9 p.m. the day prior. $295 per person.

Seminar trip, Sunday, August 8th through Wed.., August 11, 3 day Mini Long Range on the Searcher. The 95-foot Searcher features stateroom accommodations, large galley, huge bait capacity, and plenty of fishing room. All meals are included. A great way to learn to be a better tuna fisherman! This is a prime time trip at a super price that includes all of the extras. departs 2:00 pm Sunday August 8th, Returns Wednesday August 11th (around 8:00 am) Fishing aboard the Searcher from Fishermans Landing. Cost of trip $725.00 discount price if balance is paid before March 1st, 2004 $715.00

Seminar trip, Thursday August 12th - Sunday August 15th. 3 Day Mini Long range Trip on the Qualifier 105. Great opportunity to fish aboard one of the finest sportfishing boats in the world. Trip departs 12:00 pm Thursday August 12th, Returns Sunday August 15th (around 7:00 am) Fishing aboard the Qualifier 105 from Point Loma Sportfishing. Cost of trip $850.00 discount price if balance is paid before March 1st, 2004 $840.00

British Columbia - West Coast Adventure Sun, Aug. 15 through Fri. Aug. 20, 2004. Join Pete Gray and the guys from the San Diego Fly Shop for this great adventure to fish this wonderland. This is the prime time for the most variety of species in the rivers of Terrace, B.C. You can catch steelhead, all 5 species of Pacific salmon and dolly varden using fly or conventional tackle. Trip includes 5 night lodging, 4 days of fully guided fishing on several local rivers, all tackle, food, and ground transfers, Tax and license extra, $1995 plus airfare to Terrace, B.C. This is a real bargain for some of the finest river fishing in the world. For information and reservations call West Coast Adventures at 250-638-0021 or visit them on the web at www.westcoastfishing.ca

 

 

 

September

Sat., Sept 11 through Monday, Sept. 13 - A 2-day trip on the Legend. Get extra time on the fishing rounds plus have plenty of time to travel to the "big ones". Stateroom accommodations and all food included. departs 9:00 pm Saturday September 11th, Returns Monday September 13th (around 6:00 pm) Fishing aboard the Legend from Seaforth Sportfishing. Cost of trip $375.00 discount price if balance is paid before March 1st, 2004 $365.00

Seminar trips, Sunday, September 19th and 26th. 3/4-day Coastal Kids Trips from Seaforth Sportfishing These fun 3/4-day kids trip aboard the San Diego from Seaforth Sportfishing has been one of our most popular, so we added an extra date this year. Hurray and book these early, as they fill fast. departs 6:30 am returns (around 4:30 pm) Fishing aboard the San Diego from Seaforth Sportfishing. Cost of trip $75.00 discount price if balance is paid before March 1st, 2004 $70.00 Kids price is $55.00, or $50.00 if paid before March 1st

 

October

10th Annual Palmas de Cortez Fall Spectacular Thurs., Oct. 7 thru Mon., Oct.11, 2003. Join Pete Gray on this exciting annual adventure during one of the best times for great weather and fantastic fishing in the East Cape. Price includes "fun" tournament entry, fabulous fiesta, awards and prizes, 4 nights lodging, 2 days of fishing, and all your meals. For more information or reservations, please call the Palmas de Cortez booking office at (800) 77WAHOO.

November

Royal Polaris 10 day Fall Trip Thurs., Nov 11 thru Sun., Nov. 21, 2004. Enjoy the ultimate long-range experience aboard one of the most popular boats in the long range fleet.This trip extends over two weekends so you will actually only miss 6 days of work! The fall offers the most variety of fish and is considered by many the best time for long-range fishing. This mid-November trip is considered by many seasoned anglers as the prime time to fish the Ridge, Alijos Rocks, and more: plus you won't find a better boat or operation than the Royal Polaris. $2350 plus permits. For information and reservations call LoPreste/Dunn Sportfishing at 619-226-8030.

 December

Crocodile Bay Lodge, Costa Rica Sun., Dec 5 thru Sat., Dec 11, 2004. Join Pete Gray for 6 days in true paradise. This lodge is one of Costa Rica's best kept secrets. Catch sailfish, marlin, dorado, wahoo, tuna, snook, roosterfish, and more. Trip includes 6 nights lodging, and 4 full days of fishing, food at the lodge, open bar, ground and air transfers in Costa Rica, all fishing tackle and 2 nights in San Jose, Costa Rica. $2295 for the angler's package; $1195 for non-anglers. Does not include airfare to San Jose, Costa Rica or meals in San Jose. For more information or reservations, please call 800- 657-5407 or check them out at www. crocodilebay.com.

 

 

 

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