BY MIKE STEVENS
SAN DIEGO— The Pink Rooster III untied at Level Loma on March 3 and launched into a 16-day journey that may in the end drop anglers of at Magdalena Bay the place they may leap on a aircraft and fly dwelling. The boat headed south with loads of sardines available with some anchovies within the combine, and the Las Vegas-based group was off on one other constitution on one of many long-range fleet’s most-storied vessels.
Raffles broke up the windy trip down with prime prizes coming from Correct, CalStar rods, Rudy Wahoo Bombs and JB Line One fishing line. Correct loaner gear was additionally on board for anglers to “take a look at drive” on the large sport stage.
Anglers made their first casts on March 7 and picked on some high quality tuna as they labored the kinks out. Extra “scratch fishing” saved them busy a day later, however there was a good quantity of success available with heavy gear below powerful circumstances. The subsequent day (March 9) delivered a “good little hit on large fish” within the morning, however the remainder of the day featured only some bites, and the constitution group was wanting ahead to switching gears and trolling for wahoo the following morning.
Every part fell into place on March 10 when the climate bought cozy and wahoo moved in. The crew of the Pink Rooster III described the scene as “a tremendous day with explosive motion, lengthy drifts and wide-open wahoo fishing.” Wahoo continued to chew a day later, and among the better-grade tuna additionally determined to play ball together with a 282-pound yellowfin caught by Ernie Osuna. Sharks brought on some complications and uneven circumstances returned, however anglers continued to methodically decide away on nicer tuna and put some remaining touches on their haul earlier than getting dropped off for a fast flight dwelling.
The Pink Rooster III returned to San Diego on March 18. To get a have a look at the RRIII’s full 2025, go to RedRooster3.com.
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