07-04-2013, 05:13 PM
A few tips:
1.) Get to know the deckhands on the boat. Obviously don't bug them when they are busy working and getting things done, but introduce yourself to them, ask for their name, and tell them your situation. Be friendly and personable and they will help you out. I have seen this happen before and sometimes extra fish will end up in your bag. Tip them at the end of the day as well.
2.) When bait fishing, grab baits that are lively and moving. You will get to know that lively feeling of one that is active vs the ones that don't move and feel lethargic.
3.) Use fresh bait. If you have let your bait down and not caught a fish in the first 3 minutes or so real back up and put anew one on.
4.) Try to get and area at the aft (back) of the boat. The captain will usually have people rotate around once in awhile because the aft is the best spot.
5.) Be ready for some downtime from when you leave the marina until you get where you are going. Books, games, etc. may be good to have.
6.) Start checking the Dana Wharf Facebook page for updates/pictures to see what is going on. https://www.facebook.com/danawharfwhalewatching?fref=ts
7.) They will have a galley (kitchen) on board to make food, burgers, etc. You can bring your own lunch to save some $. You cannot bring alcohol if you are into that, you have to buy it on the boat.
8.) Drink plenty of water. Wear sunscreen, but focus on staying covered up. Have a hat and long sleeve shirt. You can get FRIED out on the the ocean, even if it looks cloudy the UV rays will toast you. (Worst sunburn I ever had in my life was on a cloudy day at sea.)
9.) San Clemente has some awesome food. Wahoo Fish tacos, Ryder's Club hamburgers, and food on the pier. The Pier has a fancy restaurant and a bar side. The bar side has great appetizers, that are reasonable. Get food and watch the surfers do their thing.
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1.) Get to know the deckhands on the boat. Obviously don't bug them when they are busy working and getting things done, but introduce yourself to them, ask for their name, and tell them your situation. Be friendly and personable and they will help you out. I have seen this happen before and sometimes extra fish will end up in your bag. Tip them at the end of the day as well.
2.) When bait fishing, grab baits that are lively and moving. You will get to know that lively feeling of one that is active vs the ones that don't move and feel lethargic.
3.) Use fresh bait. If you have let your bait down and not caught a fish in the first 3 minutes or so real back up and put anew one on.
4.) Try to get and area at the aft (back) of the boat. The captain will usually have people rotate around once in awhile because the aft is the best spot.
5.) Be ready for some downtime from when you leave the marina until you get where you are going. Books, games, etc. may be good to have.
6.) Start checking the Dana Wharf Facebook page for updates/pictures to see what is going on. https://www.facebook.com/danawharfwhalewatching?fref=ts
7.) They will have a galley (kitchen) on board to make food, burgers, etc. You can bring your own lunch to save some $. You cannot bring alcohol if you are into that, you have to buy it on the boat.
8.) Drink plenty of water. Wear sunscreen, but focus on staying covered up. Have a hat and long sleeve shirt. You can get FRIED out on the the ocean, even if it looks cloudy the UV rays will toast you. (Worst sunburn I ever had in my life was on a cloudy day at sea.)
9.) San Clemente has some awesome food. Wahoo Fish tacos, Ryder's Club hamburgers, and food on the pier. The Pier has a fancy restaurant and a bar side. The bar side has great appetizers, that are reasonable. Get food and watch the surfers do their thing.
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