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

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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The big bluefin tuna are still around, but they’re sitting at least 140 miles offshore. Right now, small private charters (4-6 packs) are making the run, flying kites, and landing a few 100-200+ pounders per trip. However, because 3 to 5 fish won't feed a 30-passenger open party boat, most multi-day fleet boats are heading south to Mexican waters to hunt kelp paddy Dorado, Yellowfin, Marlin, and Wahoo instead.

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