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An Orvis-Endorsed Fly-Fishing Guide in San Diego, California
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Orvis-Endorsed Fly-Fishing Guide
The mako shark—the ocean's fastest and most acrobatic game fish.
Imagine a hooked mako shark jumping 20 feet into the air as it races to the horizon at 40 mph. This is what you can expect when fly fishing for mako sharks off the shores of San Diego.
There is no other game fish in the sea that compares to mako sharks jumping ability, strength, and speed. They are truly one the ocean's greatest game fish!
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Don't bring a thing!!! I provide all the fly tackle and flies for mako shark trips. Orvis rods and reels plus custom once piece rods for very large makos (300 lbs or larger).
I also provide lunch/beverages from the Dana landing Markets award winning deli.
Non alcoholic beverages
Also available is a combination week with time at both Cinco Rios Lodge and Estancia Del Zorro. Please inquire with Orvis Adventures about these special packages.
Motion sickness medication
Think big!!!! large saltwater reels with 500 yards of 30 lb Dacron backing with a 12 to 13 wt floating line.
Mako sharks are the primary target for the adventurous saltwater fly angler, looking for a world-class fishing experience.
Mako ranging from 40 to 300 lbs are common from May through early November.
Anglers of any skill level welcome, from beginner to advanced.
May through November. Prime season is June through October
San Diego is known as "Americas Finest City" for good reason. A perfect year-round climate with average daytime temperatures around 68 degrees and low humidity makes it a dream four-season destination.
Mako season is May through November. Pacific ocean conditions are mild with light to moderate afternoon sea breezes and clear skies.
We fish one to six miles off the coast within sight of land.
May/June Overcast skies in the morning, clearing to sunnier afternoons. 68 to 75 degrees F for day time high temperatures.
July thru November Sunny, warm and dry.
Ocean temps 64 to 74 degrees F
Rates start from: $675-$1075 range You can find all pricing information at: www.conwaybowman.com
I'm strictly catch and release for mako sharks.