Accurate Fishing Reels and the Qualifier 105 returned on Sunday August 31 from their annual five-day Long Range trip. Led by Captain Joe Crisci, 30 anglers and seven crewmen had no problem finding the yellowtail and yellowfin tuna.

The trip started from Point Loma Landing and went directly to Isla San Benitos for an impressive catch of yellowtail. Dropper loop fishing started the bite at 4:00 am for a massive yellowtail bite. Several anglers had near-limits of yellowtail on the first morning of fishing. The dropper loop method on 60 to 80-pound line was the killer set up. The Q-015 crew was very efficient in getting everyone set up with the proper gear.

Accurate Fishing Reels chartermaster Jack Nilsen brought 50 rod and reel combinations for the free use of all anglers. The Accurate Reels were matched to Accurate, Calstar, and Seeker rods. All the Accurate Reels had spectra-type braided lines from Izorline, Line One, and Black Water. The anglers just needed to add a top shot of monofilament line and a hook or lure.

The three jackpot winners were: Paul Everts, Bill Dent, and Bob Johnson. The top fish was a 41.4-pound yellowfin tuna, landed by Paul Everts at Isla Guadelupe.

Accurate and the Qualifier 105 will offer the same trip next year, but will expand the trip from a five day to a six-day trip, Tuesday August 25th through Monday August 31. Contact the Qualifier 105 office for booking details, at 619 223-2786.