H&M Landing - San Diego Sportfishing Since 1935

August 31, 2026

The Old Glory is a definite go departing tonight at 9PM for an overnight trip, fishing offshore! Book Here

The Grande is Going for sure on their full day offshore trip departing at 5:30AM Tuesday! (No passport is needed) Book Here

The Premier has had very good Yellowtail and Bonito fishing! They have 1/2 day trips departing Tuesday at 6:30AM and 1PM! Book either trip here

On The Water Report:

The Nautilus is reporting limits of Yellowfin and some Dorado on the first day of their 2.5 Day trip!!!

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Morning Return:

The Ranger 85 returned from their 2.5 Day trip with 53 Bluefin Tuna, 30 Calico Bass, 5 Dorado, 3 Yellowfin Tuna, 1 Yellowtail !!!

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August 30, 2026

On The Water Report:

The Horizon called in with 2 Days Limits of Bluefin with hours left on their trip to go!!

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The Premier had a great morning 1/2 day they caught 15 Yellowtail, 62 Bonito and 7 Calico bass! Book the Premier here

Morning Returns:

The Sea Adventure 80 returned from their 2.5 Day trip with 50 Bluefin Tuna, 44 Yellowfin Tuna, 33 Dorado, and 1 Yellowtail!!

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The Ocean Odyssey returned from a 2.5 Day trip with 44 Bluefin Tuna, 11 Yellowtail!!!

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The Nautilus returned from a 1.5 Day trip with 55 Yellowfin Tuna, 6 Bullet Tuna, 3 Dorado, 2 Skipjack Tuna, 1 Mako Shark!!!

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Contact H&M Landing

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

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Sportfishing since 1935

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Late Summer Sportfishing: Adjusting Your Tackle

Welcome, everyone. Late August and early September is a fantastic time to be out on the water, but as the seasons shift, so must our gear.

Right now, we aren't seeing massive bluefin tuna. Instead, the focus is entirely on daytime action targeting Yellowtail, Dorado, and Yellowfin Tuna.

To be successful on these daytime or overnight trips, we need to divide our strategy into two main approaches: live bait and lures.

The Live Bait Strategy
Currently, the bait barge is throwing us a curveball. We are seeing an extreme mix of either super tiny anchovies or exceptionally large sardines. You must bring a diverse tackle pack to be prepared for whatever you get that morning.

For Tiny Anchovies: Downsize your terminal tackle significantly. You will want a very small hook, like a Mustad size 4, or even down to a size 6. Because these baits are so light, pair them with a small sinker—half an ounce or under, like a rubber core or egg sinker—to help the bait get down and swim away from the boat.

For Big Sardines: Be ready to size up immediately. Keep a pack of size 1 or 2/0 hooks on hand.

Line and Leader Selection
Daytime fish have great visibility and can be incredibly picky. Finessing your presentation is the key to consistent hookups.

Live Bait Setup: Stick to a 20 or 25-pound fluorocarbon leader. Since we are targeting mostly smaller school-sized fish in bright daylight, this lighter setup will ensure you keep getting bites all day long.

Lure Setup: You can get away with heavier gear here, usually 30 to 40-pound test. However, it is critical that your reel has excellent free spool so these lighter lures can drop to the strike zone quickly.

Lure Fishing: Match the Hatch
When throwing artificials, our goal is to "match the hatch" and imitate those tiny anchovies the pelagics are actively feeding on.

Jig Weights: The sweet spot right now is the 20 to 40-gram range.

Specific Recommendations: A 30-gram Cana or Tyga jig is perfect. You can carry up to a 60-gram jig if the current demands it, but keep it small to trigger those reactionary bites.

Adapting to the bait and sizing down your fluorocarbon will keep your rods bent regardless of what the ocean throws at you this time of year.

Beautiful weather and a biting fish make for a perfect trip!

Captain Kley Williams from the Old Glory checks in after a phenomenal 1.5-day charter. The conditions were absolutely gorgeous, and the group had an absolute blast working the rail to pull in a solid mixed bag of offshore favorites.

If you're looking for a great time on the ocean with an awesome crew, the Old Glory is ready to get you on the fish!

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