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FIRST STRING
93' x 25' - 55 Passenger Capacity

Captain Brad Phillips

Largest, Most Spacious
One Day Boat in San Diego


Secure On Line Booking

M/V FIRST STRING is designed for your comfort and safety. She is the newest and most luxurious fishing vessel in the California 1 - 6 day range fleet. We offer our passengers a more comfortable, safe and relaxing fishing experience.

FIRST STRING is extremely spacious. She is 93' in length and features a 25' beam. Her low to the water, exceptionally wide beam offers our passengers a huge deck area and a much more stable fishing platform.

FIRST STRING'S greatest claim and reason for our success, is her superior and experienced crew. Bradley Phillips our very successful Owner/Operator has 30 years of experience as Captain fishing the California and Mexican waters. Our goal and top priority, whether you are a beginner or any expert, is to make your trip a safe, memorable, and happy experience by guaranteeing you the finest service on a very clean and safe vessel.
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FEATURES INCLUDE:
  • Extremely large, modern air-conditioned galley with seating for 45 passengers
  • Fully equipped with TV and VCR
  • Three large heads with hot showers.
  • Large refrigerated fish hold. This assures your catch will reach the dock in "just caught' condition.
  • Electronics - Five radios, Global positioning navigational system, 48 mile radar, color side scanning sonar and fish finder, video plotter, and loran C.
  • Power - Twin Turbo-Charged NT855 Cummins Diesel engines.
  • Super large on deck bow and stern bait tans.
  • Sleeping accommodations are provided for up to 54 passengers in air-conditioned staterooms and bunk compartments.
  • A spacious sun deck that will seat 60 passengers.
  • Fuel surcharge may apply

Cash Discounts available

2012 Charter Rates
The numbers found in parenthesis refer to the number of passengers accommodated at the quoted charter rate. Additional passengers up to the boat's capacity can be accommodated for an additional fee. Cash Discount available
Season Monday-Thursday Friday, Saturday, Sunday
July, August and September $5,796 (40) $6,987 (40)
June and October $5,227 (40) $6,624 (40)
Galley Required. $200 minimum on food only. All rates subject to change.
Website: www.firststringfishing.com
2011 Multiday Trip Schedule -  2012 to be posted in March 2012
Days Departs Returns Fare
2 June 28, 9:00 pm June 30, 6-7 pm $425-Buy Now
2 July 1 9:00 pm July 3, 6-7pm $425-Buy Now
2 July 6, 9:00 pm July 8, 6:00 pm $425-Buy Now
2 July 10, 9:00 pm July 12, 6:00 pm $425-Buy Now
2 July 12, 9:00 pm July 14, 6:00 pm $425-Buy Now
3 July 17, 9:00 pm July 20, 7:00 pm $630-Buy Now
2 July 20, 10:00 pm July 22, 8:00 pm $425-Buy Now
2 July 24, 9:00 pm July 26, 6:00pm $425-Buy Now
2 July 26, 9:00 pm July 28, 7:00 pm $425-Buy Now
2 July 31, 9:00 pm Aug 2, 7:00 pm $425-Buy Now
2 Aug 2, 9:00pm Aug 4, 7:00pm $425-Buy Now
2 Aug 9, 9:00 pm Aug 11 11, 7:00 pm $425-Buy Now
2 Aug 21. 9:00 pm Aug 23, 7:00 pm $425-Buy Now
2 Aug 23, 9:00pm Aug 25, 7:00pm $425-Buy Now
2 Aug. 30, 9:00 pm Sept 1, 7:00 pm $425-Buy Now
2 Sept 1, 9:00pm Sept 3, 7:00pm $425-Buy Now
2 Sept 5, 9:00 pm Sept 7, 7:00 pm $425-Buy Now
2 Sept 7, 9:00pm Sept 9, 7:00pm $425-Buy Now
3 Sept 11, 9:00 pm Sept 14, 7:00 pm $630-Buy Now
2 Sept 14, 9:00pm Sept 16, 7:00pm $425-Buy Now
4 Sept 18, 9:00pm Sept 22, 7:00pm $835-Buy Now
Meals Options: Optional Meal plan or open galley menu is available. Includes Bait, air conditioned sleeping accommodations, and permits.  50% deposit required for booking.
Guadalupe Island or Freelance Trips
8 September 30, 8:00 AM October 8, 8:00 AM $1,850-Buy Now
8 October 10, 8:00 AM October 18, 8:00 AM $1,850-Buy Now
8 October 28, 8:00 AM November 5, 8:00 AM $1,850-Buy Now
10 November 9, 8:00 AM November 19, 8:00 AM $2,260-Buy Now
 Price includes Mexican Permits, Meals and Excise Tax.
Call (619) 222-1144 for Reservations
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San Diego, CA 92106
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