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07-07-2008
We just returned this morning from a fairly good trip. We had 18 anglers with 44 Albacore and 5 Bluefin Tuna. Not great numbers but fairly good as fishing goes these past few days. The fish were good size, averaging in the 20 pound range. The weather and seas were good throughout the trip.
We've been able to find a lot of fish in different areas. Unfortunately they haven't been biting as well as we would like. We've been catching just a few fish at every stop so it took about 15 stops to boat the 49 fish we got. If conditions remain the same we think fishing is going to improve. Sooner or later the fish we've been finding are going to have to bite and that's when we'll be able to land 30, 40, or 50 at a stop. Fishing is going to improve and it can happen at any time.
We've just added a few new trips to our open party schedule. Check out our schedule page. We have new 1.5 day trips in July, a 1.5 day in August, and a 2 day in August fishing on the last Saturday and Sunday of the month...right over the new moon.
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06-02-2008
2008 Fuel Surcharge
Hi Everyone,
I just want to touch bases with everyone and answer a few questions regarding the current fuel crisis that has us all by a tight grip.
We set our rates each year in November for the upcoming season. The past few seasons we have had to surcharge for fuel due to the volatility of the market. In past years we have set a “one price fits all” per day surcharge. This seemed to work out, but as you can imagine, as we set this surcharge rate and fuel adjusted upward we typically fell short trying to accomplish what we set out to do in the first place, offset the escalating cost of operation.
This season, in an attempt to remain as fair as possible with our customers and maintain some level of profitability, we have adopted a formula that I believe to be fair and reasonable to our customers.
Our 2008 rates were based on diesel fuel that cost $3.00 per gallon. Currently, as of this writing, diesel fuel stands at $4.90 per gallon.
For our charter trips we will assess a fuel surcharge daily based on the amount of gallons burned per day, multiplied by the dollar cost of diesel fuel over $3.00, divided by the number of anglers onboard.
It is important to me that Ranger 85 customers receive the fairest possible method of surcharge and I believe this to be the most accurate method. Some trips may fish further, expending more fuel, and yet others may fish closer depending upon the current position of targeted fish.
So that you may better prepare yourself and your group, on average, worse case scenario, we expend 400 gallons of diesel fuel fishing a range of approximately 70 miles on a 1-day trip. Again, this amount may vary, plus or minus 50 gallons, depending on conditions, etc.
We will “stick the tanks” at the end of your trip and assess our usage and surcharge accordingly. The current price of fuel will be available upon request.
For our open party trips the only way we can set our fuel surcharge is still on a per person basis. This should be a fair method as all of our customers will be paying the same rate and at the end of the year it is my hope that our fuel increase will come close to being covered. Our 2008 fuel surcharge for open party trips are set as follows:
1.5 day - $35
2 day - $50
We realize that an increase in fare is unwelcome; there is no way for any of us to forecast oil prices given the current state of this most volatile market.
It is our goal to provide the fairest possible pricing for Ranger 85 customers and we simply ask your patience and understanding as these cost increases are the result of economic factors beyond our control.
Sincerely,
Frank T. Ursitti
Captain/Owner – Ranger 85 Sportfishing
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03-04-2008
Rockfish season opened with a bang. We had 25 anglers and came back to the dock with limits of some nice fish.
Even though we had some adverse weather conditions the season opener got off to a good start Saturday morning. The wind was blowing but our anglers were eager to get to the rail and try their luck. Because of the weather we were not able to fish some of our favorite spots but several of our fall back spots produced some good catches of nice fish. We really have to give it to the group we had on board. The weather was tough but the fisherman kept at it.
In the evening we tucked behind an island and started preparing dinner. A hot dinner really hit the spot after a cool and windy day. The fish fish stories began and guys started to drift off to a good nights sleep.
Sunday morning came and the weather wasn't much better. But by now we had veteran's aboard. After a hot breakfast we made off to the fishin' holes again. We fished hard all day and managed to come back with limits for our group. The people aboard will have some tales to tell about this trip for some time to come.
We have a limited number of these 2-day trips scheduled this year. Come out and join us for some fun catching some great eating fish. We'll try to have better weather for the next trip!
We'll see you on the water.
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02-26-2008
Rockfish Season opens this weekend!!
Our rockfish season is finally set to open on March 1st and we're looking forward to some great fishing. After last week's storms the weather is expected to be nice this weekend with mild seas and clear skies. This should bode well for some good fishing for all species of rockfish, lingcod, and some halibut.
The past several years we've been fortunate to open up the season with some good weather and good fishing and this year looks to be a repeat performance.
These trips are great to fill up your freezer with some of the best tasting fish in the ocean. And if the fishing is good you really can fill up your freezer on one of our 2-day trips. Our ticket price is $350 and it includes all your meals and snacks.
We'll be joined by Sportfishingreport.com reporter Homan on this trip. We still have space available so come out for some good fishing and good fun and show off your catch on the internet.
Let's go fishin'
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11-14-2007We're back in Oxnard and fishing out of Channel Islands Sportfishing Center. Tuna season out of San Diego ended a little earlier than normal. Bad weather canceled a few of our trips and by the end of October there wasn't much angler interest in pursuing the Yellowfin Tuna. So, we came back a little early and scheduled a couple of 2 day trips out of Channel Islands Harbor for November to catch some Rockfish.
That was a good decision. We returned from our first trip with 21 anglers and had some great fishing. You can go to our Counts Page and get the tally on the fish. It was an excellent trip. We had limits of nice Rockfish and 53 big Lingcod around San Miguel island. These are some of the best eating fish in the ocean.
After the first day of fishing we headed over to Santa Rosa Island, anchored, and everyone enjoyed a nice dinner. After dinner we set out to make squid so we could have a shot at some White Seabass we heard were in the are. We loaded up on live squid by 5am Sunday and headed to Bechers and set the anchor. We immediately started to catch the Grey Ghosts. When all was said and done we managed to boat 22 White Seabass up to 24 pounds!! We finished filling our bag limits with quality rockfish around the Outer Channel Islands before heading back to the dock. What a trip. Click over to our Photos Page and check out some of the nice fish our anglers caught.
There appears to be an abundance of live squid in the area and we look forward to similar action on our next trip departing Friday November 23rd. Trip price is $325 and that includes all your meals and snacks. We're limiting our trips to 30 anglers so that leaves plenty of room along the rails.
We are also online for an overnight trip departing Saturday November 17 at 10pm and returning Sunday around 6pm. The price is just $120.
To get in on the action call us at (805) 382-1612 for reservations.
We hope to fish with you soon.
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09-25-2007
Albacore continue to bite for those anglers that are still fishing. Our trips have been going out with a light load, not very good for the boat but it makes for a great trip for the anglers. The most recent counts for the overnight and 1.5 day trips have been almost 4 Albacore per rod. These fish are still in the 20-30 pound range. We're even seeing a few nice Bluefin being caught.
We're leaving tonight on a 2 day trip with a very light load. As of 1:30pm today we have only 15 anglers signed up. On an 85 foot boat that makes the trip an "Ultra Limited Load" trip. If anyone happens to read this today and can swing a trip leaving tonight you won't be disappointed. Trip price is $450 and it includes everything except beverages.
Our next trip leaves Saturday Sept 29. Trip price is $345 and also includes everything except beverages. Right now there are 13 anglers signed up and we will be running the trip. If you haven't been able to fish yet this season or you you're thinking about another trip now is the time to go. For information and reservations give us a call at 619-997-9993 and we'll hook you up.
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09-20-2007
Late Season Albacore!!
The Albacore bite continues late into the season. Yahooo!! We just came back in from a 1.5 day trip with 21 anglers and caught just about 4 Albies per rod. We had several break-offs too since these are quality fish, 20 - 30 pounds. Our other boat, the Coral Sea, came in with similar results for their 15 anglers.
Over the past couple weeks we've been in and out of storms but after they pass through the seas flatten out and the bite really turns on. We had very good weather on our last trip and it looks like we're going to have nice weather for this coming weekend's 1.5 day trip.
Unfortunately for all you that haven't made reservations for this weekend the trip is sold out. But, we have several 1.5 and 2 day trips scheduled between now and the beginning of November. If you have not made it out yet this year now is the time to go fishing. If you have been out already and are thinking about another trip now is the time. Get in on this action while it lasts. Call us at 619-997-9993 for information and reservations.
We'll catch you on the water.
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09-09-2007
ALBACORE STILL BITING!!
We just returned from a 2 day trip with 173 Albacore for 31 anglers. These were nice Albies too, 20-30 pounds with a few up to 35lbs. We had outstanding fishing conditions and the weather was great too.
All signs point to fishing conditions remaing the same and that means good Albacore fishing for some time to come. These fish are out about 100 miles out so it's hard for the overnight boats to get to them but multi-day trips can put you right on top of them.
We have 1.5 day trips leaving Sept 17th, 23rd, and 29th. All are priced at $345. For a real bargain trip join us for our 2 day departing Sept 25th. Trip price is only $450! What a deal.
Get in on this late summer action. Join us for one of our trips and let us put you on the fish. Give us a call at (619) 997-9993 for information and reservations.
We'll catch you on the water.
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