The Seabiscuit out of Channel Islands Sportfishing got into a red hot White Seabass bite at the outer islands. Since I've yet to catch a Seabass this year, I and twenty-three other anglers eagerly jumped on board and went searching for these ghosts. We arrived at the fishing grounds and that surreal White Seabass vibe was in the air! It was the day before the full moon, the fluorescent lights lit up the squid that were floating generously, there was no trouble from the seals, the conditions were flat calm, and although there were many other vessels packed into the area, it was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. Everyone got up immediately after we arrived and the hunt began.

We soaked our lines patiently and waited with high hopes. As the grey light faded in, we knew our chances were becoming slim. Captain Valney scanned the area and unfortunately we were unable to reproduce the bite that brought home 121 White Seabass the day before. We dropped the hook on a few nice ridges that produced quality Rockfish, Lingcod, Cabezon, and some monster Calico Bass! We then went in tight for a Halibut drift and I managed to hook up on a nice flatty which spit the hook right at color. It would have been my personal best so right as I began mourning the loss of my fish, I hear HOOK UP! We had a flurry of White Seabass rush the boat and we managed to land four fish. This bite was well into overtime as Bobby extended our trip even though he had an open party turn-around that night. I can't thank you enough captain!

Our Northern Channel Islands are finally kicking out some exotics and there's plenty more to come. Stop reading this story and pick up the phone. Your fish is waiting for you! Have you got your White Seabass yet? Call Channel Islands Sportfishing at 805-382-1612 and tell them you want in!