Jackpot Charters

As the season is winding down, we took two crew trips out to the west and had some phenomenal fishing. Between the two, we landed 30 bluefin over 100 pounds with the largest taping in around 260lbs. Friends and family are eating very well. Also, a huge shoutout to Team Rainshadow/Batson Enterprises for building some amazing blanks and components. We use their rods from bass to cow bluefin. The RCTB70XXH and the XXXXH have been out blank of choice paired up with an okuma mak 50. Hopefully we will make it out after the wind! . . . #jackpotcharters #teamrainshadow #okumafishing #fishingcharters #sportfishing #sandiegofishing #furunousa #softsteel #saltycrew #sandiego #pointloma #harborisland #birdpilefishing #bluefintuna #tunafishing #findyourownfish #saltlife #fishingtrip

Flat fall fish, dead sticking. Best alarm clock ever! . . . #jackpotcharters #teamrainshadow #okumafishing #fishingcharters #sportfishing #sandiegofishing #furunousa #softsteel #saltycrew #sandiego #pointloma #harborisland #birdpilefishing #bluefintuna #tunafishing #findyourownfish #saltlife #fishingtrip

Nice local striper for our group the other day! . . . #jackpotcharters #teamrainshadow #okumafishing #fishingcharters #sportfishing #sandiegofishing #furunousa #softsteel #saltycrew #sandiego #pointloma #harborisland #birdpilefishing #bluefintuna #tunafishing #findyourownfish #saltlife #fishingtrip

We had a very nice drift the other morning on quality yellowfin. Fish were up to 60lbs. Thanks for the awesome group Bryan, see you guys next year. . . . #jackpotcharters #teamrainshadow #okumafishing #fishingcharters #sportfishing #sandiegofishing #furunousa #softsteel #saltycrew #sandiego #pointloma #harborisland #birdpilefishing #bluefintuna #tunafishing #findyourownfish #saltlife #fishingtrip

Checking in as September is winding down. It was full of very bluefin fishing as well as some wfo kelp fishing. October is now is the time to book those 1.5-2.5 day trips. Steady bluefin bites up north and good yft/mahi fishing down below. We have some openings in October, so book now. Here are a few pics from the last couple of weeks. We will check in on the next trip! . . . #jackpotcharters #teamrainshadow #okumafishing #fishingcharters #sportfishing #sandiegofishing #furunousa #softsteel #saltycrew #sandiego #pointloma #harborisland #birdpilefishing #bluefintuna #tunafishing #findyourownfish #saltlife #fishingtrip

The foam is home! . . . #jackpotcharters #teamrainshadow #okumafishing #fishingcharters #sportfishing #sandiegofishing #furunousa #softsteel #saltycrew #sandiego #pointloma #harborisland #birdpilefishing #bluefintuna #tunafishing #findyourownfish #saltlife #fishingtrip

Very good signal of tuna today, sonar schools, breaking fish, and breezers. Things are improving in the ‘local zone’. We have a few days in September open. Give us a ring for the last couple days! . . . #jackpotcharters #teamrainshadow #okumafishing #fishingcharters #sportfishing #sandiegofishing #furunousa #softsteel #saltycrew #sandiego #pointloma #harborisland #birdpilefishing #bluefintuna #tunafishing #findyourownfish #saltlife #fishingtrip

I guess you could say this kelp had some good dorado fishing! Hung one in the water. We had limits of yellowtail and dorado in a real short order. The passengers said what else would be be cool, so I hopped in.

One stop shopping for our 1.5 day trip. Fun grade yellowtail and a beautiful batch of the mahi. We leave tonight on another 1.5. Call us to get on the calendar August is full and September is almost booked solid. You do not want to miss out when the bulk of the fish slide up the line! . . . #jackpotcharters #teamrainshadow #okumafishing #fishingcharters #sportfishing #sandiegofishing #furunousa #softsteel #saltycrew #sandiego #pointloma #harborisland #birdpilefishing #bluefintuna #tunafishing #findyourownfish #saltlife #fishingtrip

The foam is home! . . . #jackpotcharters #teamrainshadow #okumafishing #fishingcharters #sportfishing #sandiegofishing #furunousa #softsteel #saltycrew #sandiego #pointloma #harborisland #birdpilefishing #bluefintuna #tunafishing #findyourownfish #saltlife #fishingtrip

Yesterday’s overnight provided some really steady plunker bites on some fun grade bft. Thanks for bending Andrew! . . . #jackpotcharters #teamrainshadow #okumafishing #fishingcharters #sportfishing #sandiegofishing #furunousa #softsteel #saltycrew #sandiego #pointloma #harborisland #birdpilefishing #bluefintuna #tunafishing #findyourownfish #saltlife #fishingtrip

Ryan and the guys had an awesome day doing the backyard bluefin bash. Limits of bluefin and some yellowfin sprinkled in. See you next time for your 1.5 day! August is just about filled up. Call me if you’d like to get in on some of the last open days! . . . #jackpotcharters #teamrainshadow #okumafishing #fishingcharters #sportfishing #sandiegofishing #furunousa #softsteel #saltycrew #sandiego #pointloma #harborisland #birdpilefishing #bluefintuna #tunafishing #findyourownfish #saltlife #fishingtrip

Yesterday we had to fire up the PrimeTime and head offshore for some groceries. Super stoked to have @titoortiz1999 hop on the boat as well as two very good friends that are veterans. It was very therapeutic to be out on the water scanning for some bluefin with the sonar! #teamrainshadow #bluefintuna #sportfishing #sandiegofishing @okumafishingusa @teamrainshadow @furuno_usa @ Clayton's Galley

Big thanks to @south_coast_shipyard for the last minute haul out for our new wheels. Even in these tough times, we are still making improvements to the rigs. Staying positive right now. #jackpotcharters @ Newport Beach, California

The boys had great mixed bag fishing on some morning foamers and some steady plunker bites on a nice sonar school yesterday. Thanks Patrick and company for bending! . . . #jackpotcharters #teamrainshadow #okumafishing #fishingcharters #sportfishing #sandiegofishing #furunousa #softsteel #saltycrew #sandiego #pointloma #harborisland #birdpilefishing #bluefintuna #tunafishing #findyourownfish #saltlife #fishingtrip

We have been MIA for the past month or so but it has been so worth it. Both rigs are receiving many upgrades. Jackpot got an entire electronics overhaul from @furuno_usa. Next was stripping down all the varnish inside and applying 4 coats of satin finish. New heads are on the way too. PrimeTime got a new bait tank top build by captain and fiberglass guru @pabloortizsocal This is going to be an insane year for us. We are trying to get ahead of the game compared to last year with getting projects out of the way. It’s almost time to break out the @teamrainshadow rods and go catch some spring bluefin. #jackpotcharters #teamrainshadow #sportfishing #fishingcharters #sandiegofishingcharters @ San Diego, California

Back to the basics yesterday. Very fun mixed bag fishing while scouting for some game fish. Flat calm winter conditions. #teamrainshadow #jackpotcharters #primetimesportfishing #sandiegofishing #fishingcharters

Some really good bites on the larger grade tuna right now. Seeing a group this stoked is what keeps me going! The amount of fish in our local waters right now is impressive. We have some dates left August and September, so now is the time to set up a trip before we are all booked up. . . . #jackpotcharters #teamrainshadow #okumafishing #fishingcharters #sportfishing #sandiegofishing #furunousa #softsteel #saltycrew #sandiego #pointloma #harborisland #birdpilefishing #bluefintuna #tunafishing #findyourownfish #saltlife #fishingtrip

A lot of captains can attest to this one. When we say there is a lot of fish under the boat or a good school on the sonar, this is what we mean... When these schools bite, hold on to your hats boys and girls. #furuno #airmar #wesmar #teamrainshadow #jackpotcharters @ Flemish Cap

This past weeks stretch has presented some amazing opportunities for the full day- 1.5 day trips. Local tuna and yellowtail are chewing. Steady bites and personal best are the norm right now. We are still booking trips full speed and this season is shaping up to be awesome! . . . #jackpotcharters #teamrainshadow #okumafishing #fishingcharters #sportfishing #sandiegofishing #furunousa #softsteel #saltycrew #sandiego #pointloma #harborisland #birdpilefishing #bluefintuna #tunafishing #findyourownfish #saltlife #fishingtrip @ San Diego, California

It’s always a pleasure to have Bill Batson of @teamrainshadow onboard. He makes it possible to do what we do. We had a few good opportunities yesterday to capitalize on the bigger grade and got it done. We have dates available but we are filling up extremely fast. If you want to get out there and get a shot at a trophy, nows the time! . . . #jackpotcharters #teamrainshadow #okumafishing #fishingcharters #sportfishing #sandiegofishing #furunousa #softsteel #saltycrew #sandiego #pointloma #harborisland #birdpilefishing #bluefintuna #tunafishing #findyourownfish #saltlife #fishingtrip

1st super cow for PRIMETIME. We had a 176 and a handful of 30-50lb yellowfin to follow this one. She went 319 on the certified scale gilled and gutted. Out again tonight on a 1.5 day. Wish us luck. #teamrainshadow #okumafishing #wesmar #furuno #bluefintuna @ Batson Enterprises

Fall fishing at its finest. Like other people have said, October was starting to show signs of the end of the season and Oh boy we were wrong. This was a phenomenal afternoon/evening drift with multiple methods producing. Out again for the next two days. @teamrainshadow @fishworks_clothing @jackpot_charters @tanner_whitmarsh @okumafishingusa @reliable_fishing_products

First charter of the summer season on the books! Nick and the boys capitalized on a short bite window on this nice bluefin! Thanks for fishing with us again! Trips are selling out fast, don’t get stuck on land while those fish are chewing! Now is the time to get one on the books. . . . #jackpotcharters #teamrainshadow #okumafishing #fishingcharters #sportfishing #sandiegofishing #furunousa #softsteel #saltycrew #sandiego #pointloma #harborisland #birdpilefishing #bluefintuna #tunafishing #findyourownfish #saltlife #fishingtrip

Decking giants right now. Fish of a lifetime for Spencer and the gang. #teamrainshadow #okumafishing #saltycrew #jackpotcharters #wesmar #sportfishingcharters #sandiego #charterboat

Some awesome fall bending going on right now. Quality bluefin coming over the rail. The @teamrainshadow RCTB70XXXXH doing the heaving lifting with an @okumafishingusa Mak 50. This season keeps on giving. #teamrainshadow @okumafishingusa @teamrainshadow @jakegriffin11 @pabloortizsocal @jackpot_charters @salty_crew #charterboat #wesmarsonar #sandiegofishing

Come get it while the gettin is good!! Open party overnights and 1.5 days are coming. You don’t want to miss out on this aquarium style fishing. Limits by 9 this morning. @teamrainshadow @pennfishing @jackpot_charters @salty_crew

There is still some awesome fall fishing going on right now. Limit style yellowfin tuna stops are still the norm. We will running trips until there is no more fish in the local zone. Also stay tuned for some open party multi-day trips the next two months. If you want to go fishing, contact 619-995-3474 and we can get you dialed in. @teamrainshadow @pennfishing @furuno_usa @costasunglasses

It keeps on goin Good fishing for all! Give us a call to get out (619)995-3474. #teamrainshadow #primetimesportfishing #saltycrew

Never gets old landing one these fish Very fun to see these come over the rail and into the RSW!! #mahimahi #teamrainshadow #primetimesportfishing #saltycrew #pennreels

Another great trip and another great group! Thank you very much Jim lookin forward to fishing with you again #teamrainshadow #primetimesportfishing #jackpotcharters #saltycrew #pennreels

Nothing like early morning LIMITS!! Very fun fishing. Big thank you to Mark and we are glad we got you guys out on the water. Lookin forward to fishin with you guys again! #teamrainshadow #saltycrew ##pennreels #primetimesportfishing #jackpotcharters

That’s another successful 1.5 day in the books LIMITS of yellowfin for all! Great trip with even better people. Thanks again Don D. See ya next year #teamrainshadow #saltycrew #primtimesportfishing #jackpotcharters #pennfishing @ Jackpot Charters

One stop shopping. If you want to get out on the boat, we only have a few days open in September and October is filling up fast. You don’t wanna miss out on this phenomenal yellowfin fishing. You can’t beat limits of yft resting in our 35 degree RSW. Call 619-370-8819 to get your trip on the books! #teamrainshadow @teamrainshadow @salty_crew @jackpot_charters @pennfishing

Thanks Dan and crew for coming out and bending with us. We had easy limits of good grade yft as well as a sprinkle of 20-50 lb bluefin. Best part of it all was being away from the fleet and on the meat! #teamrainshadow #jackpotcharters #sportfishing #charterboat #sandiegosportfishing

A couple pops on the sonar and and hour later we had our limits of yellowfin this morning. Thanks Andrew and the boys for coming out and putting a bend in the @teamrainshadow rods!! See you all soon!! #teamrainshadow @pennfishing @teamrainshadow @jagriff11 @jackpot_charters @salty_crew

There’s some quality mixed in with the quantity. Fun fishing continues! @teamrainshadow @jagriff11 @salty_crew @pennfishing

Yesterday was a super special on the water. 2nd captain @jagriff11 spotted the two fins we all love to see. 30 mins and 4 broken gaffs later, we had a 217 pound swordfish on the deck. That was preceded by close to limits of yellowfin tuna. Thanks to @kellygleghorn and @fivestarfishprocessing for taking the days catches. Also had the @teamrainshadow RCTB70XXH doing the heavy lifting paired up with an @okumafishingusa Mak-16. Rad day that I will never forget. #teamrainshadow #okumafishing @jackpot_charters @salty_crew @fivestarfishprocessing @themarlinclub_sd @ The Marlin Club

Fewer bites than usual right now, but they are BIG bites. Nothing like watching it eat the bait close to the boat. The trophy hunting continues. #teamrainshadow #okumafishing #saltycrew #jackpotcharters #gotemon #bluefintuna

After a stretch of tough days, we got back in the groove. Happy clients makes a happy captain. The ball keeps rolling. August and September are selling out fast with the 1.5 days. Get a hold of us to get on the boat! #teamrainshadow #pennreels @teamrainshadow @pennfishing @jackpot_charters @salty_crew @jagriff11 @ YumDing

Solid bite on light line yielded a beautiful little 130lber. Took some time and overcame some challenges, but we put the nails in this one. Some very fun fishing happening in our backyard. @teamrainshadow @pennfishing #batsonenterprises #jackpotcharters

It’s always rewarding to watch someone land their first tuna, let alone a fish. That’s the reason I do this. #batsonenterprises #jackpotcharters #teamrainshadow #primetimesportfishing #jackpotcharters

Stack em’ like hot cakes. Successful missions continue. Thanks @teamrainshadow for all that you do for Jackpot Charters and the Sportfishing industry. : @cj_conrad #teamrainshadow #batsonenterprises #primetimesportfishing #jackpotcharters #furuno @reliable_fishing_products @pennfishing @wesmarmarine

And the ball keeps on rolling! Give us a call to catch a trophy. #primetimesportfishing #teamrainshadow #jackpotcharters #batsonenterprises #furuno #pennreels

Here is a little bit of sonar candy to kickstart your weekend. #primetimesportfishing #jackpotcharters #teamrainshadow #batsonenterprises #wesmarsonar #furuno

1.5 day trip leaving on Friday April 19th at 7pm returning the 21st at 6am. Get in on this early season bluefin, it is biting! Send me a message to sign up! #primetimesportfishing #teamrainshadow #sandiegofishing #jackpotcharters #saltycrew

Had a change of plans from our intended coastal yellowtail trip and our group was more than okay with the new destination. Needless to say we capitalized on the opportunities. One stop shopping on 60-80lbs. The hot stick was the @teamrainshadow RCJB96H. A perfect rod to kill these fish. Time to grind! #primetimesportfishing #teamrainshadow #jackpotcharters #saltycrew @ Flemish Cap

It’s been goooooood RED fishing. First real break in the weather and we are loving it. Come on out and enjoy the spring season, we’ll see ya on the boats. #jackpotcharters #teamrainshadow #primetimesportfishing #saltycrew

Getting loaded up with the finest from @everinghambaitbarge for our 2 day trip. Got the @teamrainshadow group onboard and we are in search of the yellows!!!! #teamrainshadow #jackpotcharters #primetimesportfishing

Sometimes it’s not all about the grade, some of these fun jig eaters would hit the spot about now. We are really excited for what our season holds! As always on our go to @teamrainshadow long rod. #teamrainshadow #saltycrew #shimanoreels #jackpotcharters #primetimesportfishing

1st trip on the new boat is in the books! Had a 3/4 day and loaded up on quality bottom fish. The boat is running great and we are in the process of making some accommodation upgrades! We are really excited to stock her up with the best rods in the game from @teamrainshadow. Stay tuned for updates on our progress and trips! #primetimesportfishing #jackpotcharters #saltycrew #teamrainshadow #catmarinepower

Stay bent @teamrainshadow @okumafishingusa #teamrainshadow #sandiegofishing #jackpotcharters #saltycrew

2019 is off to a great start for us. We are happy to announce that we have taken over @primetimesportfishing. She is a Pacifica 50’ with twin @caterpillarinc C12’s with over 1300hp. The primary schedule is going to be 1-4 days. We are going to be outfitted with the best tackle including @teamrainshadow rods. All fish will go into a chilled rsw and be taken care of with the highest standards. The Jackpot will also be running 1/2 days to overnights. 2019 is going to be a rad year. Looking forward to fishing with you all!

2018 was a great year on the ol’ Jackpot. We’d like to thank everyone who came out with us and look forward to fishing with you all again! Stay tuned for updates as we are adding another vessel to the fleet. Also we owe a huge part of our success to Batson Enterprises for building some of the best fishing rods and components around. We are very grateful for our customers and partners in the industry. Tight lines everyone. : Savvy Sportfishing #teamrainshadow #jackpotcharters #sandiegofishing #saltycrew @ Clayton’s Galley

Here’s a sneak peak from our last trip out to the grounds. Put up the ballon a dozen times and connected on each one. Using an Accurate Fishing #atd50 paired up with a Batson Enterprises #RCTB70XXH followed up by some sonar action. #teamrainshadow #sandiegofishing #jackpotcharters #saltycrew #wesmar #accuratereels #alps #yellowfintuna

A beautiful grade yellowfin caught by @grantanamo_619 on the REVM810H by @teamrainshadow. This was landed on 25lb with a @daiwausa saltist. This setup was surprisingly effective on the larger grade. The rod had plenty of power and was the key to keep the head turned on this fish. #teamrainshadow #jackpotcharters #saltycrew #sandiegofishing #alps #forecast #grundens

We tied up last night from an awesome 2 day trip. The volume of fish around was very impressive. If you want to catch some good grade bluefin now is the time! We have a trip leaving SATURDAY the 17th to fish this bluefin tuna. DM or text me to find out the details! @teamrainshadow @salty_crew #teamrainshadow #jackpotcharters #sandiegofishing #furuno #bluefintuna @ Ballast Point: Little Italy

Tis the season! Taking a break from the offshore game and making some drift on local stones. Grande Rojos! #teamrainshadow #sandiegofishing #jackpotcharters #saltycrew

Fall bends, RCTB70XXH putting in work on a moose and a half. Paired up with the @okumafishingtackle makaira 50, this has been the workhorse of our large grade bluefin tuna. Quality gear is critical when it comes to this style of fishing. We have no problems putting this rod on the rail with 130lb and pulling as hard as we can. It’s gets the job done and then some. That’s why we fish @teamrainshadow #teamrainshadow #sandiegofishing #jackpotcharters #sandiego #okumafishing #furuno #cumminsmarine #6packfishingcharters #fishing @ Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan

Deckhand Mikey displaying a nice yellowfin from a rad trip. We have been enjoying the daily download of these quality fish. The ‘locals season’ just keeps on chugging along. The @teamrainshadow rods have been bending all season long. #teamrainshadow #sandiego #sandiegofishing #jackpotcharters #daiwareels #saltycrew

Another trip in the books that entailed some very hot yellowfin smashing. Today we had the group from @teamrainshadow with CEO Bill Batson and company. We tried out the new REVM810MH along with the trusty RCLB70M. Rainshadow is an amazing company to work with and are true innovators in the world of fishing. #teamrainshadow #jackpotcharters #okumafishing #teamrainshadow #sandiego #sandiegofishing #saltycrew @ San Diego, California

Another epic day on the water. Limits of yellowfin tuna for our two passengers and crew. Today was a day that having a side scanning sonar paid off. Thanks Jack and Maddie for bending with us! #jackpotcharters #teamrainshadow #sandiegofishing #okumafishing #sandiego #yellowfintuna #tunafishing #tuna #sonar

Fishing in the fall is our absolute favorite. Days get a little cooler and the bites get hotter. The the amount of yellowfin hittin’ the decks is impressive. Looking forward to October and what it has to offer. It’s been all smiles aboard the JACKPOT. #teamrainshadow #jackpotcharters #okumafishing #saltycrew #sandiego #fishingcharters #sandiegofishing @ Coronado, California

Just docked from our annual 3 day charter with Elite Demo. It wasn’t good... it was epic. From limits of dorado the first day, to wrenching on 180-250plus pound brutes. The @teamrainshadow RCTB70XXH railrod set up paired with an @okumafishingtackle makaira 50 was deadly.

Some steady mahi madness the past few days. They key is staying away from people. The long drives to the grounds pay off in dividends. It’s just take one untouched kelp. #whocaresaboutsmallbait #jackpotcharters #mahimahi #rainshadow #teamrainshadow #sandiego #saltycrew

Okay guys. Starboard side, hang one. #sandiego #teamrainshadow #jackpotcharters #fishing #sportfishing #bluefin #okuma

Yesterday was a fun trip. Good grade yellows in the morning then switching gears for a sample of bluefin in the afternoon. #jackpotcharters #sandiego #teamrainshadow #fishing #okumafishing #saltycrew

Who’s ready for a big one? We are going to be targeting these for as long as we can. If you’d like to hop on and catch one, give us a call or send us a message. This fish went 262.2 bled. We will also be doing as many weekday trips as we can fishing better grade bft. #teamrainshadow #jackpotcharters #fishing #sandiego @ The Marlin Club