Phenix Rods / Optimum Baits swim bait trip

Phenix Rods / Optimum Baits swim bait trip

by James Smith
7-21-2026
(510) 417-5557
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Today we had our Phenix Rods / Optimum Baits swim bait trip.
The weather was flat and the rockfish were on the chew eating plastics. We also got into a big number of Cabazone, lings and halibut.
 
New California Dawn was at the islands and did well.
 
Final count
 
California Dawn 2
220 rockfish (limits)
23 ling cod to 24 pounds
42 Cabazone to 12 pounds
13 halibut to 22 pounds
 
New California Dawn
180 rockfish (limits)
20 ling cod to 12#
 
We have lots of room on the CD2 for potluck on Friday
For reservations
(510)4175557 or reserve online

The California Dawn operates out of Berkeley Marina. We are the the only boat in the bay area with a hot galley. If you would like to go fishing with us please call (510) 417-5557. For more information please visit our website www.californiadawn.com.


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