San Diego Swim Bait Special

NEW San Diego, CA 1 Person 8 Hours From $500 Trip #9536
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About Your Trip

Water Type

Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Step into the world of trophy hunting with Captain Jim’s Swimbait Special—a full-day, one-on-one deep dive into the art of throwing big baits for big bass. Available August through October only, this exclusive trip is designed for serious anglers who want to learn the nuances of fishing high-end swimbaits like Roman Made, 86 Baits, and other premium glide and wake baits that draw out true giants. This isn’t your average bass trip—it’s a focused mission...

About Your Trip

Step into the world of trophy hunting with Captain Jim’s Swimbait Special—a full-day, one-on-one deep dive into the art of throwing big baits for big bass. Available August through October only, this exclusive trip is designed for serious anglers who want to learn the nuances of fishing high-end swimbaits like Roman Made, 86 Baits, and other premium glide and wake baits that draw out true giants.

This isn’t your average bass trip—it’s a focused mission to target the biggest fish in the lake using some of the most iconic and effective big baits ever made. You’ll spend the day dialing in casting angles, cadence, retrieve variations, and boat positioning, all while learning how to read structure, shade lines, and seasonal patterns that trigger strikes from double-digit bass.

You’ll fish aboard Jim’s tournament-ready Ranger Z521, powered by a Mercury 250 ProXS and fully equipped with Lowrance electronics to stay locked in on key structure and fish positioning. The trip includes use of specialized swimbait rods and reels, along with a selection of proven Roman Made and 86 Baits swimbaits—meticulously maintained and ready for battle.

Jim brings over 35 years of experience fishing San Diego’s trophy lakes, and his guidance is packed with insight from years of swimbait dedication. This trip is limited to one angler only to keep the focus tight, the boat quiet, and the presentation perfect.

All you need to bring is a valid California fishing license, polarized sunglasses, sunscreen, and clothing suited for the conditions. Snacks and water are included—but more importantly, so is Jim’s full attention, with zero distractions.

If you're ready to commit to the grind and learn the swimbait game from a true expert, this full-day trip is your chance to level up and go big.
Amenities

Water Type

Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 3 days before the trip.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Kid Friendly

This trip is not suited for small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

8 Hours
1 Person
$500.00
Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.
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About Your Guide

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Jim H.

Independent Guide
Talkative
Instructional
Beginner Oriented
Adventurous
Quantity
Meet Captain Jim: A West Coast Bass Master with 40+ Years on the Water With over four decades of fishing experience and a lifelong passion for the sport, Captain Jim brings a wealth of knowledge and competitive grit to every trip. A native Californian, Jim grew up with a rod in hand—cutting his teeth on both saltwater and freshwater species across the West Coast. By age 14, he was already working as a deckhand with...

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Jim

Jim H.

Independent Guide
Meet Captain Jim: A West Coast Bass Master with 40+ Years on the Water

With over four decades of fishing experience and a lifelong passion for the sport, Captain Jim brings a wealth of knowledge and competitive grit to every trip. A native Californian, Jim grew up with a rod in hand—cutting his teeth on both saltwater and freshwater species across the West Coast. By age 14, he was already working as a deckhand with the San Diego sportfishing fleet, and just four years later, he earned his captain’s license and began running boats commercially and recreationally.

While Jim’s fishing resume spans fly-fishing, commercial operations, and everything in between, it was bass fishing that truly stole his heart. For the past 20 years, he’s immersed himself in the competitive bass scene, earning numerous accolades along the way—including six-time San Diego Region “Angler of the Year” honors and consistent top finishes in major circuits like WON Bass, National Bass West, and U.S. Anglers Choice.

Today, Captain Jim guides part-time while still averaging 10–15 tournaments a year and spending up to 100 days annually on the water. Whether you’re new to the sport or a seasoned angler looking to sharpen your bass tactics, Jim offers a dialed-in, technique-driven experience rooted in decades of success
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
14.2 largemouth
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Ribs

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
14.2 largemouth
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Ribs
What’s your favorite band?
Journey
What’s your favorite movie?
Titanic
What’s your favorite sports team?
Padres
What’s your drink of choice?
Old fashioned
How did you get started guiding?
I got my captains license when I was 18 years old and ran sport fishing boats incorporate yachts for many years before becoming a freshwater guide
What makes you different from other guides?
I have an extensive background in many different types of fishing as a sport boat captain a fly fishing guide in Alaska a tournament bass fishing pro and a bass fishing guide.. It’s always been a passion of mine to help people learn how to fish and support bringing new people into the industry. I love my job as a guide!
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Start Location & Lodging Options

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.
You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.
San Diego, California
Areas Fished

About Your Boat

Boat photo for San Diego Swim Bait Special
Boat Type
Bass Boat
Boat Manufacturer
Ranger
Boat Length
21'
Boat Restroom
No

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Bass Boat
Boat Manufacturer
Ranger
Boat Length
21'
Boat Restroom
No
Engine Manufacturer
Mercury
Total Horsepower
250
Number of Engines
1
Additional Amenities
outfitted with Lowrance electronics
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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 3 days before the trip.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Kid Friendly

This trip is not suited for small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
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  • Get it while it's HOT!
  • This species is in play.
  • You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
  • Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

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Everything Else to Know

All gear is included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and anything else you might want on the trip.
You'll need to buy a fishing license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.
We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).
Cancel for free up to 3 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 3 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.
In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

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In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.
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