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September 11, 2026

Estella Turns Live Mackerel Into Eight Yellowtail Hookups Out of Hooks Landing

Estella Turns Live Mackerel Into Eight Yellowtail Hookups Out of Hooks Landing

Estella Turns Live Mackerel Into Eight Yellowtail Hookups Out of Hooks Landing

The Estella out of Hooks Landing in Oxnard, California had a little go-around with the yellowtail today.

They snagged mackerel for bait — and that mackerel turned into eight hookups. Eight yellowtail on. Two on the deck. These are pretty big fish, and when you are pinning live mackerel on yellowtail this size, a little heavier line is a great idea. 30- to 40-pound fluorocarbon was working best of all.

They also had some good calico bass fishing to go along with it. Now the Estella is focusing her attention on whitefish and rockfish.

Captain Daniel Hadawi and the crew will be running again tomorrow out of Hooks Landing in Oxnard. There is also a twilight trip Sunday evening, 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM.

Your next chance to fish with Friedman Adventures will be Friday, September 18, aboard the Estella from Hooks Landing in Oxnard, California. Friedman Adventures will be on board the morning half-day trip and the evening twilight trip. Book that trip by calling Hooks Landing or visiting their website.

Hooks Landing

3600 S. Harbor Blvd. #115

Oxnard, CA 93035

Phone: (805) 382-6233

Book online: http://hookslanding.net

Check http://friedmanadventures.com for Captain’s audios, landing and boat counts, bait availability, Friedman Adventures AI, kids corner, and lots more.

See you on the water.

— Phil Friedman

Friedman Adventures

http://friedmanadventures.com

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