My dad and I decided to fish the Special this morning and it turned out to be a great decision!!! We started out at rocky point where the cormorants and sea lions were relentless. After a few hours of getting owned by the birds and dogs, we made a move to deeper water. Once we were anchored up all hell broke loose!! People started hanging yellows at over 100ft on the dropper loop. Every bait that hit the bottom got bit.The yellows would gladly eat small anchovies, live sardines, live mackerel,colt sniper,yoyo jigs and even slabs of bonita.
I went two for two and my dad went two for three. I also caught some small bass and big bonita on the surface and a big old calico on the dropper loop, which I released. The Redondo Special is my favorite half day boat in southern California and I highly recommend it. The deckhand was right by my side the whole time i fought my fish. He was also a master at untangling lines. The captain is incredibly knowledgeable of the bay and he will put you on the fish. This boat has a very friendly and helpful crew.
Get out on the Special before these fish disappear!