H&M Landing - San Diego Sportfishing Since 1935

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(619) 222-1144 [email protected] Location:
2803 Emerson Street
San Diego, CA 92106

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The Emerson Street Report

Sportfishing since 1935

Get ready for some serious action! 🎣 We just returned from an incredible 1.5-day trip out to the Channel Islands, fishing the waters near San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands, and the bite was absolutely wide open! We got into heavy schools of beautiful Yellowfin Tuna, proving that the offshore fishing in Southern California is still red hot.

The warm waters of El Niño are still here, keeping the pelagic species close and the fishing conditions spectacular. Whether you're pulling on a stubborn Yellowfin, chasing Yellowtail, or looking for that trophy Bluefin, there has never been a better time to get on the water.

Every trip is making memories of a lifetime out of H&M Landing in San Diego. Don’t miss out on this historic season!

Did you know?
The Ranger 85 did not start out catching tuna. It was originally built in 1944 as an Army Air Force Rescue Boat (often called a "Crash Boat"). Its original purpose was to rescue downed pilots from the ocean during World War II. Today, it is one of the few remaining "AVR" (Aircraft Rescue Vessel) hulls still operating in the Southern California sportfishing fleet, alongside vessels like the Pacific Queen. Historically, it also operated under the name Lee Palm's Red Rooster.

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Hammerhead Shark Bites Tail Off Giant Bluefin Tuna!

The ultimate heartbreak on the high seas! After an exhausting, back-breaking 3-hour battle with an absolute monster Bluefin Tuna, the "taxman" showed up at the worst possible moment. Watch what happens when a massive Hammerhead shark rises from the deep and bites the tail clean off our trophy catch right at the boat!

Tales from this epic 4-day offshore trip aboard the Top Gun 80 out of H&M Landing in San Diego were "crazy." The El Niño weather pattern has pushed incredibly warm waters up the coast this season, bringing strange sights, aggressive predators, and wild encounters you have to see to believe. From the adrenaline rush of the hookup to the devastating shark attack at the gaff, this is one fishing story we will never forget.

Have you ever lost a trophy fish to a shark at the boat? Let us know in the comments below!

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Fall fishing in San Diego is throwing us a mixed bag of bait and some incredible offshore surprises, including local Wahoo!

In this tackle update for fall deep sea fishing near and around San Diego, we break down exactly what you need in your box before jumping on a half-day or multi-day trip.

We cover hook sizes for the current anchovy bait situation, the "tiny and shiny" jigs that are getting bit, and how to rig up if you run into a kelp paddy holding Wahoo.

🕒 Video Chapters (Crucial for SEO & Navigation)
0:00 - The Current Bait Situation (Anchovies & Hook Sizes)
0:17 - Sizing Up for Sardines & Mackerel
0:31 - Best Jigs Right Now: "Tiny & Shiny"
0:54 - San Diego Wahoo Update!
1:23 - Recommended Rod & Reel Setups for Wahoo
1:44 - Wire vs. Fluorocarbon: Which gets more bites?
2:29 - Excalibur 3-Day Trip Wahoo Counts

🎣 Key Tackle Takeaways:

Bait: Bring small hooks (Size 4 to 6), 1/8 to 1/4 oz egg sinkers, and light fluorocarbon (20-25lb) for the anchovies. Keep a 1/0 or 2/0 handy just in case you run into larger sardines or mackerel.

Jigs: Match the hatch. 20g to 60g jigs are red hot right now. Size matters much more than color.

Wahoo Gear: A 40-60lb outfit (star drag with braid and mono topshot) is perfect for casting bombs or pitching baits. Have a wire rig tied and ready for those sharp teeth if you see them swimming past a kelp paddy or hooked on the troll!

Drop a comment below: Have you had a shot at a local Wahoo yet this season, or are you still chasing the tunas? 👇

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