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Running offshore from San Diego, Orange County and LA on your own boat: fuel, safety, boat prep and fishing Mexican waters.

Fishing Mexican waters from San Diego, what you need

Some of the best tuna fishing out of San Diego is across the line. Licenses, knowing where the line is, inspections and bringing fish home.

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Fuel planning for offshore runs: the rule of thirds

How far can your boat really go? A simple way to work out your range, with a worked example, and the things that eat into it.

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Getting your boat ready for tuna season

A pre-season checklist for engines, safety gear, electronics, bait tanks and tackle, so the first offshore trip isn't the one where something breaks.

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Your first offshore tuna trip, a checklist

Running 40 miles out on your own boat is a different game from fishing the kelp. Here's what to sort out before you leave the slip.

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