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July 26, 2026

On The Water Report:

 

The Old Glory  called in with 22 Yellowtail in the first hours of their Full Day trip!!

We just put the Old Glory on line for a full day departing Monday (tomorrow) at 5:30A fishing freelance. (Passport required) Book HERE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Captain Armando on the Producer called in with some good sized Yellowtail on their overnight trip!!

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Morning Returns:

Top Gun 80: 3 Day – 38 Yellowtail, 26 Bluefin Tuna. Book Top Gun 80 HERE

Sea Adventure 80: 2 Day – 14 Bluefin Tuna, 1 Yellowfin Tuna, 3 Dorado, and 20 Yellowtail. Book Sea Adventure 80 HERE 

Patriot: 1.5 Day – 6 Yellowfin Tuna, 1 Dorado, and 14 Yellowtail. Call 619-222-1144 to book a charter aboard the Patriot for up to 12!

Excalibur: 2.5 Day – 11 Bluefin Tuna, 4 Yellowfin Tuna 2 Dorado, and 103 Yellowtail. Book Excalibur HERE 

 

 

 

July 23, 2026

ON THE WATER REPORT:

Grande caught 53 Yellowtail, 30 Barracuda, 10 Rockfish, 5 Calico bass and 1 Sculpin on the full day fishing the Coronado Islands! Book here for the Grande (Valid passport is required)

MORNING RETURNS:

The Patriot returned today from a 2.5 Day trip with 18 Bluefin Tuna, 3 Yellowfin Tuna, and 2 Yellowtail!!! Call H&M Landing to schedule your next charter on the Patriot!

The Top Gun 80 returned from their 3 Day trip with 60 Bluefin Tuna and 35 Yellowtail!!! Click HERE to see their schedule!

Bluefin Action on Yesterday’s 1.5 Day Trip

Yesterday’s 1.5 day trip on the Nautilus returned with another impressive catch, featuring quality bluefin tuna ranging from 30 to 120 pounds, along with a few beautiful yellowfin tuna mixed in.

The bite continues to produce a wide range of fish, giving anglers opportunities at both solid school-sized bluefin and trophy-class fish. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to get on the water, now is a great time to book your trip. Click HERE to book!!!

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H&M Landing Tackle Shop Manager, Nate Patolai provides fishing tips for catching Yellowtail onboard the Grande at the world-famous "Rockpile" near the Coronado Islands, Mexico.
Fishing the legendary Rockpile has its tricks. #shorts
Join H&M Landing Tackle Shop Manager, Nate Patolai, and his buddy Tim as they step aboard the legendary 88-foot sportfisher, The Grande, for a Wednesday morning full-day out of San Diego. Captain Tyler Winslow sets the initial sights offshore for Yellowfin, Bluefin, and Dorado. But when heavy winds and rough chop shut down the pelagic bite, the crew executes a flawless backup plan, heading straight to the world-famous "Rockpile" near the Coronado Islands, Mexico. In this video, Nate breaks down the essential tactics for Southern California fishing, including: ✔️ Why matching your hook size (like Gamakatsu #2 or #4) to your live bait is critical. ✔️ The best artificial lures for a tough bite, featuring Daiwa Zakana casting jigs, SK Jigs, and clear poppers. ✔️ The legendary West Coast Surface Iron technique. Nate switches tactics midday based on conditions and began casting the iron to hook into a beautiful 20+ pound California Yellowtail! Really the only fish caught that day worth noting. It’s a tough day on the water, but a masterclass in adapting to the conditions. 🔔 Help us hit 10,000 Subscribers! Hit that SUBSCRIBE button for more weekly fishing action, tackle tips, and fleet updates: @HMLandingSince1935 ⚓ Book your next trip with H&M Landing (Since 1935): https://www.hmlanding.com/ Check out our fleet including The Grande, Old Glory, Relentless, Daiwa Pacific, and more! 🎣 Need Gear? Visit the H&M Tackle Shop: 2803 Emerson Street, San Diego, California 92106 Call (619) 222-1144 (Press 2 for the Tackle Shop) Email: Info@hmlanding.com 🚢 Book a trip on The Grande: https://www.hmlanding.com Video Chapters / Timestamps: 00:00 - Morning Bait Run & Departure from San Diego 00:45 - Captain Tyler Winslow's Safety & Game Plan Briefing 01:15 - Offshore Strategy: The Weather Pivot 01:55 - Tackle Talk: Zakana Lures, Poppers & Hook Sizes 02:43 - Arriving at the "Rockpile" (Coronado Islands) 03:05 - Vertical Jigs vs. Surface Irons vs. Fly-lining 03:55 - Surface BOIL! Casting into the Frenzy 04:20 - Hooked Up! Surface Iron Yellowtail Catch 05:00 - Trip Wrap-Up & Weather Recap #HMLanding #TheGrande #SanDiegoFishing #Sportfishing #YellowtailFishing #SurfaceIron #OffshoreFishing #CoronadoIslands #FishingSanDiego #DaiwaZakana #Gamakatsu #BluefinTuna #DeepSeaFishing
Rough Seas & Surface Irons: Yellowtail on The Grande!
Heading out of the San Diego bay is one of the best experiences an angler can have. This is just a few minutes of the sights and sounds on the Grande as we pulled out for a fun day of fishing the Pacific.
Heading out of H&M Landing on the Grande.
The Bait Barge in San Diego Bay (operated by Everingham Bros. Bait Co.) is an iconic part of the local fishing experience. The bait barge is essentially a floating drive-thru for live bait (like sardines and anchovies) anchored in the San Diego bay, and it is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Sportfishing boats from H&M Landing stop at the bait barge on their way out to the ocean to fill up their massive bait holds for each specific trip. Boat at the landing include the cost of the bait into your ticket price. Whether you are on a half-day local trip or a multi-day offshore excursion, the live bait is always included in your fare. This video aired live early Wednesday morning, July 22, 2026. Showing the captain and crew of the Grande working seamlessly to fill the tanks for a full day.
The Bait Barge in San Diego Bay is an iconic part of the local fishing experience.
You never know when you're going to run into the fish offshore, which is why having the right combo of jigs is key. Capt. Jake Hensley suggests packing "the kitchen sink" so you never miss a bite! Stop by H&M Landing Tackle before your trip. Our pro team talks directly to the captains of over 30 vessels to dial in exactly what gear is working right now.
Capt. Jake Hensley offers rig tips for offshore fishing and that 200+ lb July bite. #tips #shorts
Not all heroes wear capes— watch this groom-to-be reveal his ultimate secret for reeling in the big ones aboard The Producer with his best mates. Ready to plan an epic, on-the-water send-off for your best guy? Find information on private bachelor party charters out of H&M Landing here: https://www.hmlanding.com/bachelor-party-charters
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Hey Mason! We see you over there buddy, talk about a real banger for your first ever yellowtail! WTG 🤙🤙 Top Gun 80 Sportfishing
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👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 let's go! Repost from Grande Sportfishing
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33 Yellowtail, 10 Barracuda, 1 Sculpin, 2 Sheephead, 18 Whitefish, 4 Bonito, 2 Rockfish. Fun day!

Next available trip departs Monday morning at 5:30AM and the trip is a definite go!

Departing seven days a week for Full Day Freelance fishing Offshore or the Coronado Islands, or both depending on where the best available fishing conditions exist. Valid passport or passport card required for all passengers. Mexican Fishing Permit required and sold separately. FMM Tourist Visa and Biosphere Bracelet included. Return times may be later than posted.

Tackle recommendations:

30lb flyline rod, a 40-50lb yo-yo rod and a jig stick.
Remember to have fresh line on your reels and a pocket full of 1/0- 2/0 hooks. 6 oz torpedo sinkers and several yo-yo jigs like Salas 6x jr or equivalent. It’s also a good idea to bring an anchovy set up right now. Something in the 20 to 25 pound class range with small number two to number four hooks and small sliding egg or rubber core sinkers. Also bring some colt snipers and Daiwa Zakana jigs incase case we head offshore.

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