FAQs
Which service do you recommend for fish processing ?
They all do a great job and offer a product that can not be offered on our trips out of San Diego. Reservations need to be made the minute you know your fishing trip dates. Five Star is very accommodating to our needs especially trips that return in the evening as opposed to most of our AM arrival times. Same day service is an option for AM returning trips based on their availability.
- Five Star Fish Processing (619)299-9996 www.fivestar.net
- Sportsmen Seafood (619)224-3551 www.sportsmenseafood.com
- California Fish Processing (619)719-0053 www.catfishprocessing.com
Where does Success depart from and when should I arrive for my trip ?
The Success is located on the second ramp down the main pier at Point Loma Sportfishing
1403 Scott Street
San Diego Ca. 92106
We recommend you arrive 1 hour prior to scheduled departure time in the event we are able to leave early.
What kind of personal effects should I bring on my trip ?
As far as clothes go we recommend dressing warm and in layers. Water resistant light jacket helps keep the night moist air out of your core. Proper footwear is key, flip flops or open toe shoes discouraged, deck boots are ideal for getting down in trenches when the fish are getting with it, otherwise anything with good non skid sole. Not that anyone goes anywhere with out their phone but a good camera to capture the action. Sunglasses are a good idea for eye protection and sunscreen or wide brim hat is recommended.
Can I bring a cooler?
Not on the boat
What kind of gear does the boat offer to fish with should I bring gear?
If you have personal gear by all means yes bring it, also if you have some favorite jigs or see one in the tackle shop that catch’s your eye, grab it. We are sponsored by Avet and Seeker so we have some very nice well maintained gear. All Avet’s are spectra backed
7 diawa 20-40#
7 Avet MXL 6/4 2 speed for 30-40#
4 Avet HX 5/2 raptor 2 speed 60-80#
12 Avet HX 5/2 2 speed 50-60#
8 Avet 30EXW 2 speed 80-100#
8 Avet 50EX 50 2 speed 80-120#
3 Avet 3 speeds for kite baits
Complemented with various styles of Seeker rods. Black Steel, Clasics, Supper Seekers, and OSPs
Are there state rooms or bunk rooms?
Our berthing area is subdivided into 3 areas, forward is crew area and mid ship and aft are the passengers 2 areas. Mid ship berthing area has 4 forward and aft facing bunks 7’X3’
and in the aft area 6 bunks, 4 of those forward and aft directional that are 7’X3’ and 2 bunks setup port / starboard. Arguably the most comfortable bunks in the fleet. All beds have a quality 3” memory foam pillow top on top of a 4” close cell foam pad, linens and pillow cases fresh each trip along with queen size comforter to keep you cozy in the A/C. There is also a shower on the boat. Shower towels, bodywash, shampoo and conditioner included.
Are gratuities customary?
Yes and are something that the crew does not take for granted. 15-20%
Can I talk to somebody if I have other questions
Yes call me on my cell 760-230-6331 happy to talk
Cary Dodson
Owner/Operator