“Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day.
Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime”
Services
The Captain will use his best judgment as to where the fish are biting. This might not be the same location as the day before so expect fun, adventurous boat rides. Depending on the target species, the Captain will deploy certain techniques such as trolling, bounce balling, or drifting. All the fish will be caught using hook and line method. Gear and bait will be provided. The Captain will instruct you how to use the gear, rig baits, and fight fish. All of your catch will dispatched with the intent of preserving the highest quality meat. At the end of the day, all of your fish will be cleaned and fillet for your transport home. All experience levels are welcome.
$275 - 1 person. $500 - 2 people.
Targeted Species
HALIBUT. Open year round. Best between June and October
LING COD / ROCK FISH. April 1st - December 31st
SALMON. April 2nd - September 31st. Best between April - June
DUNGENESS CRAB. November 4th - July 30th. Best between November - January
BLUEFIN TUNA. Please inquire.
*Dates subject to change
Captain Erik
Eriks story is a little different. His childhood memories were not of his father teaching him how to tie knots and leaders, or how to gut and clean fish. He remembers surfing hurricane swells and nor easters, dawn patrol sessions at Montauk when he should have been in school. He did not grow up a fisherman or the son of one. He grew up in New York, on the eastern end of Long Island, chasing waves with his father. After moving to Santa Cruz in 2009 Erik found another passion, in cooking. Living on the central coast he has had the privilege of sourcing the best ingredients California has to offer, from hunting, to gardening, and of course fishing. He has now connected his love for the ocean with his passion for high quality, locally sourced food.
The Big Anchovy
The Big Anchovy is a small boat with a big personality. 2022 Stabicraft, 1550 Fisher with a 70hp Yamaha. It has a built in aluminum life ring which makes it extremely stable, and virtually unsinkable. She is designed to withstand rough seas and catch fish. Compact, agile, and tough as nails. Equipped with Garmin electronics, live bait tank and Scotty downriggers.