| Rating |
Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Great Day!
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| Tue, Jul 21 10:00 AM |
NoriCole |
Female |
40-49 |
Local |
Family With Children |
| This was my 10 yr old son's first time fishing.....and I have VERY LITTLE experience so, I was concerned. But EVERYONE was very helpful, attentive and knowledgeable! Even other fisherman checked on us to see how we were doing.
Great people, Great Fun...and my son caught SEVERAL FISH....including one keeper.
We WILL be back. |
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Day of fishing
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| Tue, Jul 21 10:00 AM |
ejchanda64 |
Male |
20-29 |
Local |
Other |
| It was a hot day with little fish bites. But that's fishing, no guarantee you're going to catch anything. A bit crowded but I'll go again. |
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Had a wonderful time....
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| Sun, Jul 19 5:30 PM |
aweidler |
Female |
30-39 |
Local |
Family With Children |
| My husband took our 11 year old son out for the first time and they both had a wonderful time. The staff was very helpful. We look forward to another fishing adventure soon! |
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Fishing is fishing.
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| Sun, Jul 19 12:45 PM |
kddeaton |
Male |
40-49 |
Combination |
Other |
| Our group was most of the male side of a wedding party and some relatives (all male), 2 were young boys who had never been fishing before. Overall it was a fun trip. I only got a couple bites, and my sons never got a nibble, so they got bored and tired early. I happened to be stationed at the bow, and it seems all the good activity was off the very crowded stern. I believe the captain was doing a good job finding fish, as there were some keepers brought on board, but all from the rear. The boat was crowded (60) people so not everyone could get to the stern. We had a lot of tangled lines due to the crowding. Most of the fish I saw were too small to keep, but there were a lot of them. I kind of expected fishing is fishing, you throw a line in and never get a bite while a person right next to you seems to get all the fish. I guess the law of averages says, the more times you throw the line in the water, the better the chance at catching the big one.
The crew was knowledgeable and helpful and it made for a pleasant trip. They have a galley so food and drinks are not an issue. I would do this trip again, maybe have better luck next time. |
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The bite was on !
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| Sun, Jul 19 12:45 PM |
Edwardcox111 |
Male |
50-59 |
Local |
Family With Children |
| Yes, the 'bite was on' . We had a 'great time'. Easy purchase and check-in was quick. Our fishing trip was a successful thanks to the service and caring of the personel at Zerve and Dana Wharf! |
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Fun for everyone
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| Sun, Jul 19 12:45 PM |
wpetko |
Male |
30-39 |
Local |
Family With Children |
| I took my son (8yrs) fishing on the 1/2 day and we had a blast. Make sure you bring some dramamine if you get sea sick and sun screen. The deck hands were great, they were running around getting fish off the lines, helping with tangled lines or setting up the lines to fish.
The fishing was ok (because a seal came in and scared the fish away just when they started biting). You will stop at about 2-3 different spots to fish depending on how the fishing is. But overall it was a great trip. Would recommended to anyone that has just started or does not have time for the whole day trips. |
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A Father and his Sons - True Bliss off Dana Point!
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| Sun, Jul 19 6:30 AM |
Jarvisboys |
Male |
40-49 |
Local |
Family With Children |
| This is where my boys and I connect. This is where we are taking away memories that are never forgotten. At 6 and 10, both my sons know how to land their catch. The fish and the good times are plenty. The Captain and crew of the "Clemente" really make it their job to ensure their guests are accommodated. The crew has been instrumental in helping my two boys become two young "fishermen" with their expertise and caring approach.
I actually just started them with fishing and we have been back three times in two months.
What a tremendous experience!
David Jarvis
Orange, CA |
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Leave Late back on Time
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| Sun, Jul 19 6:30 AM |
ArchTeer |
Male |
50-59 |
Local |
Other |
| I found it odd that when reading the daily catchs on line that it shows a great deal of fish being caught, but then on the boat few fish were caught and the captain made a statement that it has really been slow lately! Another statement from the captain made while sitting at the dock was "we are running late this morning" everyone on the boat paid for 5 hours of fishing and we were all cut short. We left late and arrived back on time. To make things worse not very many fish were caught and condition were good. |
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too crowded
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| Sun, Jul 19 6:30 AM |
thegrau |
Male |
40-49 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| This operation books too many people to make it truely enjoyable. The boat was elbow to elbow from bow to stern. but as they say, the worst day of fishing is better than the best day of work and we did catch some fish and the deckhands were helpful. I'm sure I will go again, but never again on the weekend unless they limit their load. |
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Twilight Fishing highly reco. but not w/Dana Wharf
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| Sat, Jul 18 5:30 PM |
mooyeado |
Male |
30-39 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| Twilight fishing is great, however, I will not bring friends again to Dana Wharf. This was like my sixth time of bringing friends (in groups) and all but one time I and they came home with nothing. I had 5 people with me this time, and when everyone was catching fish they decided to move to another spot because most were smaller. I had 4 other people that were gonna come but couldn't make it--thank God. Well, we didn't get anymore bites the rest of the night--even after 2 more moves. We should have stayed where we were catching fish. I know you can't catch fish every time, but this isn't the first trip that we were catching fish and they decided to move. Aside from occassionally using the benefits of Kids Club, I probably wont use Dana Wharf again. I've had sucky experiences with about 30 different friends I've taken to Dana Wharf, including a bunch of friends for my brother's bachelor party night. Tooo disappointing. |
