http://www.btbff.com Bowman Bluewater Guides and Outfitters is Southern California's premier saltwater fishing guide service en info@bowmanbluewater.com Copyright 2010 2010-07-26T07:00:19+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/buff-becomes-official-textile-headwear-sponsor-of-2010-flying-mako-event/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/buff-becomes-official-textile-headwear-sponsor-of-2010-flying-mako-event/#When:07:00:19Z Buff Inc. has become the official textile headwear sponsor of our 2010 Flying Mako tournament. Click HERE to visit their website... Front Page, News, BBGO In The News, News Archives 2010-07-26T07:00:19+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/espn-mako-madness/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/espn-mako-madness/#When:07:59:23Z ESPN profiles Capt. Conway in their recent article "Mako Madness". Check it out! Front Page, News, BBGO In The News 2010-02-20T07:59:23+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/carp-fishing-101-bowman-bluewater-fly-fishing-school/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/carp-fishing-101-bowman-bluewater-fly-fishing-school/#When:06:46:56Z BBGO Carp Fly-Fishing School February 27, 2010. Click HERE to learn more and enroll! Front Page, News, BBGO In The News, Schools 2010-02-11T06:46:56+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/bbgo-and-greenfish/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/bbgo-and-greenfish/#When:05:00:26Z December 18, 2009 - We are proud to announce that Capt. Conway and Michelle have become ambassadors for the Greenfish Movement. Click HERE to read more... Front Page, BBGO In The News, News Archives 2009-12-19T05:00:26+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/belize-2010/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/belize-2010/#When:18:03:29Z Bowman Bluewater and Grand Slam Fly Fishing Destinations will be hosting a tarpon fly-fishing school at the Belize River Lodge, March 14 - 20, 2010. Class size is limited to 10 anglers, so sign up now!Click HERE to learn more... Front Page, News, BBGO In The News, News Archives, Ragged Edge Hosted Trips 2009-07-17T18:03:29+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/giant-redfish-seminar/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/giant-redfish-seminar/#When:05:23:34Z Interested in the giant redfish that frequent the bayous of Southeast Louisiana? Join us for a 3 day seminar / class, to be held January 7-10, 2010 near New Orleans. Check out the seminar brochure for more information.... Front Page, News, BBGO In The News 2009-04-20T05:23:34+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/bbgo-featured-in-fly-fisherman-magazine-on-line/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/bbgo-featured-in-fly-fisherman-magazine-on-line/#When:07:41:56Z BBGO was featured in the article "San Diego Makos" by John Barr, posted on the Fly Fisherman Magazine website. Check it out! Front Page, News, BBGO In The News, News Archives 2009-03-25T07:41:56+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/bbgo-seminars-at-fred-hall-show-del-mar/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/bbgo-seminars-at-fred-hall-show-del-mar/#When:04:09:23Z Capt. Conway has 5 seminars scheduled for the Fred Hall Del Mar show. The seminars cover fly fishing for carp and bass in the local San Diego lakes.Show dates are March 24 - 29, 2009, at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Capt. Conway's presentations are on March 25 - 29. Click HERE to see the schedule... Front Page, News, BBGO In The News, News Archives 2009-03-22T04:09:23+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/bass-fly-fishing-101-the-accelerated-course/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/bass-fly-fishing-101-the-accelerated-course/#When:22:05:10Z BBGO Bass Fly-Fishing Schools this Season: April 5, May 16, and June 6. Click HERE to learn more and enroll. Class size is limited! Front Page, News, BBGO In The News, Schools 2009-03-17T22:05:10+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/bbgo-on-fishface-radio/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/bbgo-on-fishface-radio/#When:06:03:32Z Capt. Conway was a recent interviewee on FishFace Radio, KCEO, AM1000 in San Diego. Click HERE to hear the podcast... Front Page, News, BBGO In The News 2009-03-13T06:03:32+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/happy-new-year-from-new-orleans/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/happy-new-year-from-new-orleans/#When:19:34:05Z Time for our annual trip to the Big Easy for redfish. Click HERE for the full story... Front Page, Stories 2009-01-18T19:34:05+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/conway-michelle-on-alloutdoors-radio/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/conway-michelle-on-alloutdoors-radio/#When:22:58:45Z Dec 14, 2008 - Capt Conway and Mishfish were the featured guests on AllOutdoors Radio (1170AM, KCBQ in San Diego). Click HERE to download Hour 1, and HERE to download Hour 2. These are MP3 files, so you load them onto your music player to license at your convenience. Front Page, News, BBGO In The News, News Archives 2008-12-21T22:58:45+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/fly-fishing-101-on-versus/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/fly-fishing-101-on-versus/#When:07:09:34Z Capt. Conway is featured in an introductory segment on warmwater fly fishing. Click HERE to view the video clip... Front Page, News, BBGO In The News, News Archives, Videos 2008-12-21T07:09:34+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/encinitas-fall-boardfishing-trip/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/encinitas-fall-boardfishing-trip/#When:06:39:28Z Mishfish, Cal & Capt. Conway make a coastal fishing trip off Encinitas...Click HERE to read the full story. Stories 2008-10-29T06:39:28+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/outer-kelp-board-fishing/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/outer-kelp-board-fishing/#When:07:21:55Z Board with fishing? Mishfish & Cal do a coastal driftfishing trip from Swami's to Cardiff...Click HERE to read the full story. Front Page, Stories 2008-08-11T07:21:55+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/hola-from-rancho-leonero/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/hola-from-rancho-leonero/#When:06:50:22Z A south-of-the-border trip finds Mishfish and Capt. Conway on the shores of Rancho Leonero...Click HERE to read the full story. Front Page, Stories 2008-08-11T06:50:22+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/its-that-season/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/its-that-season/#When:00:38:14Z Summertime....means sharks! Mishfish takes a ride with Capt. Dave Trimble and some friends while Capt. Conway is on summer hiatus...Click HERE to read the full story. Front Page, Stories 2008-08-11T00:38:14+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/announcing-carp-trips/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/announcing-carp-trips/#When:14:30:00Z BBGO announces carp trips this season! Click HERE to learn more. Front Page, News, BBGO In The News 2008-06-12T14:30:00+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/bbgo-featured-in-florida-sportfishing-magazine/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/bbgo-featured-in-florida-sportfishing-magazine/#When:04:00:01Z Courtesy Florida SportfishingBBGO was featured in the article "Extreme Fly Fishing" by Pat Ford in the November/December 2007 Issue of Florida Sportfishing. Click HERE to see the full article. Front Page, News, BBGO In The News 2008-03-24T04:00:01+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/new-half-day-kayak-trips/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/new-half-day-kayak-trips/#When:07:31:00Z We are currently booking 1/2 day KAYAK TRIPS for groups up to 4 anglers. We provide 6 hours of guided fishing, kayak and safety gear, and all fishing tackle (fly or conventional). Click HERE to learn more. Front Page, News, BBGO In The News 2008-03-01T07:31:00+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/capt-conway-joins-the-electric-morning-show/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/capt-conway-joins-the-electric-morning-show/#When:01:52:00Z Capt. Conway was a call-in guest celebrity on the "Electric Morning Show" on station WBPM 92.9 in New York (http://www.wbpm929.com). To hear the interview, click HERE to here the interview. It's a fairly large MP3 file,so it may take a minute for it to begin playing. Be patient! Front Page, News, BBGO In The News 2008-02-21T01:52:00+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/dollar-wise-fly-to-premiere-feb-15/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/dollar-wise-fly-to-premiere-feb-15/#When:01:03:00Z Capt. Conway's new TV show is set to premiere on the Versus Network February 15! Click HERE for the full story... Front Page, News, BBGO In The News 2008-02-01T01:03:00+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/new-year-new-orleans/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/new-year-new-orleans/#When:22:42:00Z Captain Conway & Michelle start the new year with a trip to the Big Easy.Click HERE to read the full story. Stories 2008-01-20T22:42:00+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/twas-the-day-before-christmas/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/twas-the-day-before-christmas/#When:06:37:00Z Captain Conway & Michelle make a quick trip to Mission Bay before a family Christmas event.Click HERE to read the full story. Stories 2008-01-01T06:37:00+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/capt-conway-featured-on-hooktv/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/capt-conway-featured-on-hooktv/#When:04:57:00Z Capt. C shows hook.tv how to tie the San Diego Knot. See the Hook.tv website to view the clip! Front Page, News, BBGO In The News 2007-09-23T04:57:00+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/sept-6-2007-hot-sharking-continues/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/sept-6-2007-hot-sharking-continues/#When:05:43:00Z Capt. Dave had another great week of sharking at the 9 Mile Bank. He also ran into a finning marlin (literally!), before he could slow down and toss a bait to the fish. Sharking should continue to be good at least through the end of the month. Reports 2007-09-09T05:43:00+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/bbgo-in-club-news/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/bbgo-in-club-news/#When:04:27:00Z Our first bluewater fly fishing class was featured in The Golden State Flycasters' September newsletter. The article, titled "Mako Maddness" was written by student Steve Piper. Click HERE to see the full newsletter.And if you get a chance, attend a GFS meeting. The next one is at Tio Leo's Mexican Restaurant in Del Mar (858 -350-1468) on September 17. "Wetflies" sesion at 6:00p, dinner at 6:45p, program at 7:30p. September is "Members Present" - their annual member presentations on memorable trips. Front Page, News, BBGO In The News 2007-09-01T04:27:00+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/sponsored-by/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/sponsored-by/#When:06:37:00Z Reactor Watch Kaenon Sunglasses Front Page 2007-08-18T06:37:00+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/books-and-more/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/books-and-more/#When:05:55:00Z Captain Conway has been featured in several books, buy your copy here! Front Page 2007-08-18T05:55:00+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/summer-shark-fishing-special/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/summer-shark-fishing-special/#When:00:11:00Z Courtesy Randall Bryett Don't miss out on this great opportunity to cast a fly to the West Coast's most dynamic game fish ... the Mako Shark!!This package includes 3 full days of Mako fishing and 2 nights lodging in the San Diego area, for up to three anglers, for only $1,950.00! Click HERE to read more! Front Page 2007-08-18T00:11:00+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/august-15-2007-offshore-shark-fishing/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/august-15-2007-offshore-shark-fishing/#When:05:59:00Z Captain Conway called to report continued outstanding shark action. So far this week, they have jumped 32 makos, with 3 estimated at over 200 lbs. They have also baited a swordfish estimated at over 300lbs, a striped marlin, and had a hammerhead in the 12ft range hooked...and the summer is only about half over! Reports 2007-08-16T05:59:00+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/cudas-with-conway/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/cudas-with-conway/#When:01:43:00Z Michelle Woo talks about an afternoon trip with Captain Conway to the La Jolla kelp beds. Click HERE to read the full story. Have you got a BBGO story and pictures you'd like to share? Send an e-mail it to: info@bowmanbluewater.com... Front Page, Stories 2007-08-13T01:43:00+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/sharks-and-more/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/sharks-and-more/#When:00:15:00Z Michelle Woo talks about a recent shark trip with Capt. Conway...Click HERE to read the full story.... Stories 2007-08-13T00:15:00+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/bbgo-featured-in-bies-blog-in-emthe-drake-em-magazine/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/bbgo-featured-in-bies-blog-in-emthe-drake-em-magazine/#When:20:21:00Z Tom Bie reminisces about a recent trip with Captain Dave. Click HERE to read more... Front Page, News, BBGO In The News 2007-07-31T20:21:00+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/july-24-2007-offshore-shark-fishing/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/july-24-2007-offshore-shark-fishing/#When:06:00:00Z Captain Conway caught 7 makos up to 120 lbs on poppers, sight casting to finners early in the AM. What a rush! Reports 2007-07-25T06:00:00+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/july-23-2007-offshore-shark-fishing/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/july-23-2007-offshore-shark-fishing/#When:06:01:00Z Captain Conway was on TV duty today, filming with Versus TV. He caught 13 makos up to 150 lbs. Fast action all day long... Reports 2007-07-24T06:01:00+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/july-22-2007-albacore/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/july-22-2007-albacore/#When:06:08:00Z Click for largerImage Captain Dave returned to the scene of yesterday's crime, and got some red-hot albie action at the 182 with Jake Rohe and Carson Plamer (QB for the Cincinati Bengals). 8 albacore before noon, then some mako action in the afternoon. Overall, a pretty good day! Reports 2007-07-23T06:08:00+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/july-21-2007-offshore-tuna-fishing1/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/july-21-2007-offshore-tuna-fishing1/#When:06:12:00Z Capt. Dave had wide open albies at the 182, landing 17 to 30lbs. Reports 2007-07-22T06:12:00+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/july-21-2007-offshore-tuna-fishing/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/july-21-2007-offshore-tuna-fishing/#When:06:10:00Z Capt. Dave had wide open albies at the 182, landing 17 to 30lbs. Reports 2007-07-22T06:10:00+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/july-15-2007-offshore-shark-fishing/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/july-15-2007-offshore-shark-fishing/#When:06:13:00Z Captain Conway and Captain Dave had some great mako fishing recently. Capt. Conway had a 20 fish day, with fish up to an estimated 160 lbs. Capt. Dave followed with a 15 mako day, with a fish estimated at over 200 lbs. Reports 2007-07-16T06:13:00+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/july-10-2007-offshore-tuna-and-shark-fishing/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/july-10-2007-offshore-tuna-and-shark-fishing/#When:06:16:00Z Click for largerImageBBGO has been so busy that we've neglected the fishing reports! Outstanding fishing for both sharks and local tuna are on tap. Captain Dave had a trip with 17 albacore today, with preceding trips (including the BBGO Bluewater school) seeing great sharking. Reports 2007-07-11T06:16:00+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/bbgos-1rst-bluewater-fly-fishing-school-a-hit/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/bbgos-1rst-bluewater-fly-fishing-school-a-hit/#When:05:30:00Z Click for larger image BBGO's 1rst Bluewater Fly Fishing school was held July 7 -8, and was a big sucess! 24 makos for 7 anglers were the end result, with a good time had by all! Some student quotes: "I don't know about you but I learned more about Bluewater fly fishing this weekend then I ever learned previously.  Conway and Dave took me to a new level of fly fishing." "How often does one have a fishing trip that exceeds all expectations?" Front Page 2007-07-10T05:30:00+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/bbgo-featured-in-the-july-2007-issue-of-mens-journal/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/bbgo-featured-in-the-july-2007-issue-of-mens-journal/#When:20:27:00Z courtesy Men's Journal BBGO was featured in the July 2007 issue of "Men's Journal".  Captain Conway appears in Will Rizzo's article "Catch Makos on the Fly". Everything you need to know on one page, LOL! Front Page, News, BBGO In The News 2007-07-01T20:27:00+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/june-2-2007-offshore-shark-fishing/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/june-2-2007-offshore-shark-fishing/#When:06:20:00Z Captain Dave had a couple of great days of shark fishing, including a 9 mako day. Water temps continue to build, so thing should continue to get even better! Reports 2007-06-03T06:20:00+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/may-26-2007-9-mile-bank/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/may-26-2007-9-mile-bank/#When:06:22:01Z Blue and mako sharks are the best bet right now. Capt. Dave had a great week, with with lots of big blues and more makos showing up. Reports 2007-05-27T06:22:01+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/may-14-15-2007-9-mile-bank-la-jolla/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/may-14-15-2007-9-mile-bank-la-jolla/#When:06:26:00Z Click for largerImageCapt. Dave Trimble reports a couple of days of good light-tackle and fly fishing off the 9 Mile Bank and La Jolla. Blue sharks offshore, large barracuda inshore. With stable weather patterns and warming water temperatures, the fishing should get better and better. Reports 2007-05-15T06:26:00+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/april-20-2007-san-diego-lakes-bay-fishing-offshore/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/april-20-2007-san-diego-lakes-bay-fishing-offshore/#When:06:29:01Z Click for largerImageClick for largerImageBass fishing in the San Diego lakes has been unreal, with lots of big fish on top. Look for this fishing to continue through May. Bay fishing also is good right now, but the offshore fishing has been slowed by bad weather - wind, swells, and cooler water temperatures. Reports 2007-04-21T06:29:01+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/april-7-2007-torrey-pines-surf-fishing/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/april-7-2007-torrey-pines-surf-fishing/#When:06:31:00Z Click for largerImageMichelle Woo reports slow fishing overall, but she did wind up catching her first halibut in the surf on a fly. This 20" fish was caught on a ghost shrimp imitation tied by Les at Andy Montana's Surfside Fly Shop. Reports 2007-04-08T06:31:00+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/march-26-2007-mission-bay/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/march-26-2007-mission-bay/#When:06:34:00Z Great fly action on tap in MB. Lots of spotties and 1/2 dozen nice yellowfin croaker. Captain Dave also managed to snag a few juvenile white sea bass. Top patterns were assorted color Clouser Minnows, but we also picked up a few fish on a new ghost shrimp pattern from our buddy Les. Reports 2007-03-27T06:34:00+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/march-25-2007-offshore-sharking/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/march-25-2007-offshore-sharking/#When:06:36:00Z A tough day of sharkin left Capt. Dave with only 1 blue release. Lots of other life offshore: grey whales and a ton of porpoise out there, but no sharks. Reports 2007-03-26T06:36:00+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/captain-conway-featured-in-sport-fishing-magazinersquos-march-2007-issue/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/captain-conway-featured-in-sport-fishing-magazinersquos-march-2007-issue/#When:20:31:00Z courtesy Sport Fishing Magazine “Makos Up Close” by Chris Woodward is an in-depth look at Southern California mako shark fishing techniques. Click HERE to visit Sport Fishing magazine's website. Front Page, News, BBGO In The News 2007-03-01T20:31:00+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/february-27-2007-san-diego-bay-offshore-sharking/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/february-27-2007-san-diego-bay-offshore-sharking/#When:06:37:00Z San Diego Bay fishing continues to be great on the right tides. Captain Dave recently picked up 5 nice halibut (all just a bit short of legal size) while fishing in various spots around the bay. Blue shark fishing on the 9 Mile Bank is also good right now, with Capt. Dave picking up 9 blues to 100 lbs during the recent breaks in the weather. Reports 2007-02-28T06:37:00+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/november-27-2006-la-jolla-san-diego-bay-offshore-sharking/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/november-27-2006-la-jolla-san-diego-bay-offshore-sharking/#When:06:39:00Z The bonito bite off la Jolla continues to please, with lots of fish to 10lbs on the fly. Capt. Dave picked up 2 yellowtail on Thanksgiving Day as well. San Diego Bay fishing has been outstanding on the right tides, with lot's of corvina, bonefish, spotted bay bass and sand bass all hitting the fly. Capt. Dave picked up two nice makos on the 27th, amidst stormy seas and 25 mph winds. Reports 2006-11-28T06:39:00+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/november-8-2006-various/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/november-8-2006-various/#When:05:55:00Z Fishing in San Diego Bay has been good, with Spotties (Spotted Sand Bass), Sandies (Barred Sand Bass), Bonito and Barracuda all hitting the fly. Some bonefish were also caught this week.   Offshore, makos are still around (4 caught last week), but the real ticket are the blue sharks, which have appeared in good numbers (this is the season for the big blues!) While they don't jump like makos, they fight very hard and are great fun on the fly!   Beach fishing has been OK, but winding down a bit. We're still seeing some corbina and spotfin. Reports 2006-11-09T05:55:00+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/october-10-2006-la-jolla-mission-and-san-diego-bays-offshore-mission-bay/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/october-10-2006-la-jolla-mission-and-san-diego-bays-offshore-mission-bay/#When:05:51:00Z The bonito bite off la Jolla has taken off, with lots of 3 to 8 lb fish on the fly. The occasional yellowtail also shows up, got a nice 12 lber as well.  Lots of fish at the Coronado Islands, I think the fall migration will be really good.     Fishing in Mission and San Diego Bay has been strong on the right tides, with lot's of spotted bay bass and some bonito being caught.   Shark fishing has slowed somewhat..... there are a few around, but you have to hunt for them. Once found it's good action on both blues and makos! Reports 2006-10-11T05:51:00+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/august-27-2006-offshore-mission-bay/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/august-27-2006-offshore-mission-bay/#When:05:47:00Z Courtesy River & Reef Courtesy River & ReefUnbelievable!! Angler Brendan Mason, fishing with Capt. Dave caught and RELEASED a mako estimated at 11' and roughly 600 lbs. This could be one of the largest, if not THE largest fish ever caught on a fly! Randall Bryett captured the event on film, and you can see the photo sequence and read the whole story at the River and Reef website. Brendan was using a 30lb tippet, so the fish would not have qualified for an IGFA record, but they would have released the fish anyway. Congratulations to Brendan and Capt. Dave. Now that's "life on the ragged edge!" Reports 2006-08-28T05:47:00+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/august-15-2006-la-jolla-canyon-9-mile-bank/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/august-15-2006-la-jolla-canyon-9-mile-bank/#When:05:45:00Z Fishing has slowed a bit after the Full Moon...Capt. Dave did manage to long-line release a huge mako (estimated 9' in length, 250 lbs), and picked up a yellowtail sight-casting to a paddie off La Jolla Canyon. There are still a lot of fish in the area, and we expect the fishing to pick up as we move towards the New Moon. Reports 2006-08-16T05:45:00+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/august-7-2006-offshore-coastal-la-jolla-canyon/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/august-7-2006-offshore-coastal-la-jolla-canyon/#When:05:42:00Z We've had 3 boats working this week, with Captain Jeff Stock helping out in his 20' Sea Fox. Mako fishing continues to excel, with 8 fish ranging from 100 - 150lbs yesterday on the Upper 9 Mile Bank. Water conditions offshore are great - clean, blue water, 80 degrees. Closer to shore, we've been landing bonito up to 12 lbs in the La Jolla Canyon, and spotted a huge thresher in the same area. Fishing should continue like this through September and into October...but book a trip soon, we're filling up! Reports 2006-08-07T05:42:00+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/july-24-2006-offshore-mission-bay-coastal-point-loma-amp-la-jolla/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/july-24-2006-offshore-mission-bay-coastal-point-loma-amp-la-jolla/#When:05:38:00Z Wow, this is getting too routine...LOL! Ten makos up to 150 today, along the upper 9 Mile Bank. Capt. Dave reports the water was cobalt blue and 78 degrees. Bonito and barracuda galore inshore.. Reports 2006-07-25T05:38:00+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/july-19-2006-offshore/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/july-19-2006-offshore/#When:05:36:00Z Capt. Dave had a great day on the Upper 9 Mile bank for sharks, then moved offshore and found some kelp paddies loaded with eager dorado. With water temps in the high 70's, the yellowfin and bigeye tuna can't be too far behind! Reports 2006-07-20T05:36:00+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/july-13-2006-offshore-mission-bay-coastal-point-loma-amp-la-jolla/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/july-13-2006-offshore-mission-bay-coastal-point-loma-amp-la-jolla/#When:05:31:00Z More of the same! Two more makos over 150 today. Reports 2006-07-14T05:31:00+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/july-12-2006-freshwater-bass-san-diego-city-lakes/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/july-12-2006-freshwater-bass-san-diego-city-lakes/#When:05:30:00Z All of the City Lakes are producing fish, but Lake Hodges, outside of Escondido, is producing a lot of bass on top water lures. Most of the fish range from 15" to 3 lbs. Bluegill and crappie fishing are also good on sinking lines with small Clouser Minnows. Sight fishing for big carp is also available. Click HERE for the most current San Diego City Lakes fish counts; Reports 2006-07-13T05:30:00+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/july-12-2006-surf-fishing-mission-beach-north/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/july-12-2006-surf-fishing-mission-beach-north/#When:05:28:00Z Lots of yellowfin croaker and the occasional spotfin croaker can be found along the beaches from Mission Beach north. Torrey Pines and Black's Beach are fishing especially well, with lots of sight-fishing opportunities. Reports 2006-07-13T05:28:00+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/july-12-2006-offshore-9-mile-bank-coastal-la-jolla/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/july-12-2006-offshore-9-mile-bank-coastal-la-jolla/#When:16:00:00Z Capt. Dave reports more torrid action on big bonito off La Jolla (fish to 10 pounds) as well as lots of legal barracuda. The big makos continue to please off the upper 9 Mile Bank, with several fish over 150 lbs. Reports 2006-07-12T16:00:00+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/july-2-2006-offshore-mission-bay-coastal-point-loma/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/july-2-2006-offshore-mission-bay-coastal-point-loma/#When:07:14:00Z Capt. Dave continues to hammer the makos. This last week was one of his best ever, with 7 fish in one day, and 25 for the week. He also lost one estimated at 250 lbs Check out this link to Gary Bulla's website for an awesome video clip of some of the action, including the big fish: Mako Video Clip (requires Windows Media Player) This clip was shot and prepared by Paul Cronin. Coastal fishing continues to pick up, with the calico bass becoming more active, and surf fishing for corbina and spotfin croaker is good. Reports 2006-07-02T07:14:00+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/june-22-2006-offshore-mission-bay-coastal-point-loma/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/june-22-2006-offshore-mission-bay-coastal-point-loma/#When:07:11:00Z Capt. Dave landed two large makos today, along with a mixed bag of yellowtail, bonito and calico bass Reports 2006-06-22T07:11:00+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/june-20-2006-offshore-mission-bay-coastal-point-loma/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/june-20-2006-offshore-mission-bay-coastal-point-loma/#When:07:08:00Z Captain Dave reported an outstanding day of mako fishing, with 6 fish over 100lbs. The largest was an estimated 150lb fish. He also reported a great day of bonito and barracuda fishing off the Green Tank area of Point Loma on the 19th. With the start of summer just around the corner, it looks like the fishing is really picking up again! Reports 2006-06-20T07:08:00+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/june-18-2006-la-jolla-offshore-mission-bay/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/june-18-2006-la-jolla-offshore-mission-bay/#When:07:04:00Z Had a great day of Calico bass fising off the Variety Kelp, which is on the south side of La Jolla Point. Mucho fish to 4lbs on surface iron and salt-water sized versions of the Sluggo plastic baits Word on the Bonito is that they have moved offshore, towards the 182 Fathom Bank, which is slightly WNW of Mission Bay Mako shark fishing has been slow on the 9 Mile Bank. Reports 2006-06-18T07:04:00+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/june-6-2006-offshore-mission-bay/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/june-6-2006-offshore-mission-bay/#When:07:00:00Z After Friday's super-hot fishing and a bright and sunny weekend, Monday saw much cooler weather, windy conditions, and rock-and-roll swell. The fish scattered, and the fishing was poor. A quick exploratory trip this morning found the swell down, and almost no wind, but the fish were still MIA. Not to worry, though. The fish will re-appear once the weather stabilizes and warms a bit. We'll keep you posted! Reports 2006-06-06T07:00:00+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/june-3-2006-offshore-mission-bay/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/june-3-2006-offshore-mission-bay/#When:06:44:00Z IT IS GOING OFF RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!!Full speed on big bonito (7 to 15 lb) and makos! Got one that was 180 to 200 yesterday, and three that were in the 100 lb range. All within a few miles of the beach!!!!! (Photo 2006 Paul Sharman, http://www.paulsharmanoutdoors.com) Reports 2006-06-04T06:44:00+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/may-30-2006-offshore-mission-bay/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/may-30-2006-offshore-mission-bay/#When:06:41:00Z Capt. Dave Tremble reported x-large double-digit bonito, with yellowtail on kelp paddies in this area. Looks like the summer season is starting early! Reports 2006-05-31T06:41:00+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/may-28-2006-pt-loma/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/may-28-2006-pt-loma/#When:06:38:01Z Had some good luck on bonito this evening right off Hill Street in Ocean Beach. Big fish was 8 lbs, and all were in the 5 to 7 lb range! The best action was in 150 ft of water! Reports 2006-05-29T06:38:01+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/may-22-2006-la-jolla-canyon-9-mile-bank/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/may-22-2006-la-jolla-canyon-9-mile-bank/#When:06:33:00Z Thresher and mako shark fishing has been hot to say the least. Conventional fishermen have taken threshers in the 400 lb class, although most fish are smaller. Large bonito, ranging up into the high teens in weight, have been captured as well. Reports 2006-05-23T06:33:00+00:00 http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/may-22-2006-coronado-islands-mexico/ http://www.bowmanbluewater.com/index.php?/TFS/index-alt/may-22-2006-coronado-islands-mexico/#When:07:20:00Z Large bonito with the occasional yellowtail have been making a showing in the Middle Grounds between North and South Island, as well as good numbers of calico bass tight to the shore. While this region is outside the area that we take guided parties, the Coronados are only about 8 miles south of the US-Mexico border. Activity here is a good indicator that outstanding fishing will be coming shortly to the waters off San Diego. Reports 2006-05-22T07:20:00+00:00