July has seen an improvement in both inshore and offshore fishing. The Coronado Islands have seen the best yellowtail fishing in years in terms of both size and quantity. Boat traffic has been very heavy. Big barracuda and calico bass have been making a show at the islands.  There has also been a small handful of Bluefin caught at the Islands in shallow water.

There have been some nice yellowtail and white seabass coming off the squid flats in Pacific Beach. Four white seabass were weighed in
at 33, 36, 44, and a monster 61 pounder at Dana Landing.  This is in addition to the Yellowtail and Bass fishing which has been consistent around La Jolla.

Best sand bass bite in years off of Imperial Beach.  Flyline baits all the way to dropper loops have been slaying them.

We would like to welcome new member Alex Bryant. The Board thanks you for your support.

The fish of the month went to Jim Kelley with a 41.2 lb white seabass.  Fish of the month club winners are awarded a beautiful Daiwa Saltist Reel.

The 2024 Marlin Seminar is August 24th from 12-4 pm. It will be held at Sardinas Restaurant. Ken Schilling will be our main speaker. He is a renowned record holding angler and accomplished marlin fisherman.   Larry Oberti will help in hands on knot tying and marlin lure rigging.  Bring your favorite marlin jig for rigging.  Don’t miss this seminar!  Attached is the sign up/RSVP form or you can open it here –  2024 Marlin Seminar.

September is the Jerry and Roy Lively Month-Long Marlin tournament. You will be able to sign up at the marlin seminar or on the MBMC website by clicking here – Month Long Marlin Entry and Rules.

September 27-29th will be the MBMC 50th Anniversary Marlin Tournament.  All prizes are awarded whether a marlin is caught or not. Winners will be selected by drawing from entered anglers for prize categories where no marlin qualify. Come support your club. Entry Form and Rules are attached and can be found here – 50th Anniversary Marlin Tournament Entry and Rules

This is the largest fundraiser of the year for the Mission Bay Marlin Club.  Great tournament, lots of fun, post tournament banquet is a wonderful social event with lots of raffle prizes.

All donations large or small are greatly appreciated. Remember this fundraiser supports MBMC throughout the year and allows for our seminars and generous raffles. 

A huge thank you to those that have already donated to this year’s tournament:

Platinum Level ($1,000+)
 John Brudvik
 Jeff Winters
 Dana Landing
 Fisherman’s Landing 
 Everingham Bait Co.

Thank you also to Clint Lively who has donated the Early Bird Entry reel- a Shimano TN-30.

MBMC t-shirts will be available at all seminars or just ask Jim at info@missionbaymarlinclub.org.

Please tell your dock mates and friends about our club!
Please remember to send us pictures of your fish and we will put them on our website.

We hope you and your family have a great summer!

Scott Paul
secretary\social