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Old 02-10-2016, 01:08 PM   #1
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3/4 day H&M (Malihini) or Point Loma (Mission Belle)

I posted about taking a 1.5 day or 3/4 day cattle boat this weekend and got a lot of helpful responses...mostly suggesting to do the 1.5 day boat. Unfortunately I don't think that is in the cards for me anymore and I am going to have to do a 3/4 day boat instead. That being said, can anyone here recommend either the Malihini (H&M) or the Mission Belle (Point Loma) for this weekend? Or is a 3/4 day right now not even worth it? Just trying to decide which one to go with, if either, on Sunday. Thanks in advance for any recommendations.
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Old 02-10-2016, 01:12 PM   #2
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I saw the Malihini was 80 feet but wasn't able to find the size of the Mission Belle. I'm assuming its smaller because capacity is only 42 compared to 51?
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Old 02-10-2016, 01:17 PM   #3
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Malahini all the way. Crew are obsessed with YT fishing, they fish for YT in the morning and if no hookups take a break to rockfish to quickly get fish count up and then high tail it back to YT fishing. They are my preferred 3/4 day from San Diego Bay
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Old 02-10-2016, 01:28 PM   #4
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Both crews are great, with the edge going to the Mission Belle. Also, the Belle will give you a better ride as its profile is wider and lower to the water. The mahilini is high and skinny and rocks side to side pretty good even on a smooth day. On a different note, if you want to chuck iron, go on the Mahilini, the bow is a iron chucker's paradise!

You're not going to be disappointed with either.
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Old 02-10-2016, 01:35 PM   #5
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Hmm... I am hoping to go after yellowtail but I definitely like the idea of a more stable boat seeing as the last boat I went on I got sick. Was planning on pounding Bonine in preparation for the trip, ha.
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Old 02-10-2016, 01:56 PM   #6
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I'm planning on going on Sunday, final decision will be made Sat night after reviewing their catches for the week. This run of good weather will bring the yellowtail back on the chew
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Old 02-10-2016, 03:37 PM   #7
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Old 02-10-2016, 05:07 PM   #8
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I would check the landing counts up until the day before.

If the skipper did well one day, he has a pretty good idea where to look the next day.

But I like the Mission Belle. Absent any info about recent landing counts, I would go with them.
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Old 02-10-2016, 06:27 PM   #9
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But I like the Mission Belle. Absent any info about recent landing counts, I would go with them.
I liked the Mission Belle better.

There is a parking issue for both.

Seaforth landing is a better place for parking.
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Old 02-10-2016, 08:46 PM   #10
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Mahilini killed it today! Limits up to 20#! Boats will start filling up if counts good tomorrow as well.
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Old 02-11-2016, 11:46 AM   #11
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I'm planning on going on Sunday, final decision will be made Sat night after reviewing their catches for the week. This run of good weather will bring the yellowtail back on the chew
Hey Allen! If I can get my plans for Valentines on Saturday with the wifey, I'm gonna see if I can go on Sunday too! She can't say no, it's my Bday sunday!!! If the bite stays strong this week, I'll give you a call.

http://www.bdoutdoors.com/forums/thr...-today.617966/
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