Hi Long Range Anglers;

Fishing was pretty darn good last year, and with all the talks of El Nino this year could be even better and solidify a new cycle of better conditions and fishing. Let's hope so.

Now is the time to start gearing up for the summer season and there is so much new cool stuff.

Baja Fish Gear is having their Pre-Fred Hall Show 1 day Super Sale this Saturday, Feb 20 from 9AM to 7PM. Everything is on sale up to 70% off!!!!!!!! The deals are just too good to miss. Also, my buddy Captain John Klein will be their sharing some of his secrets for improving your long range fishing skills and will be offering great deals on the Qualifier 105. If you are going fishing this year you will save a ton of money on gear and trips by coming on down to BFG this Saturday....24603 Narbonne Ave., Lomita...310/517-9897 Check it out at www.bajafishgear.com. Be sure to mention you are a Larry Brown charter angler for VIP treatment.

Of course the Fred Hall Show is also just around the corner. Please remember when you go to the Fred Hall Show, Baja Fish Gear or any of your favorite tackle dealers to be sure to check out all the new stuff from our great sponsors. They support our trips with their generous raffle prizes and donations so we can have more fun on our trips and raise money for youth fishing programs to promote the next generation of anglers, so let's promise to support our sponsors and BUY THEIR PRODUCTS. Please print this list and take it to the Fred Hall shows and shopping with you.

The Best Sponsors
AVET Reels, Booyaa, www.976TUNA.com, , AFTCO, Izorline
Big Hammer Swimbaits, Shimano, AA Plastics, Braid,
SportfishingReport.com, Rod Rack - Hayward, Chuck Byron Art,
Owner Hooks, Sport's Bait & Tackle, Baja Fish Gear, MDRA,
Western Outdoors, High Tide/Transition Jig, Owner Hooks

Lastly, I need some help filling up trips which have been historically very popular and successful and very fun. Please see the attached schedule and join us on one or more of these trips. The following trips are very, very light:

June 19 - 24 Polaris Shimano 5-Days Susan 619/390-7890 $1,547 Fathers Day Special - Kids Themes Leaves on a Saturday - No traffic!!! This trip is family oriented and usually has dads, grads, kids, moms, grand parents, etc. Separate kids jackpots and seminars.
Great camaraderie, great fun and great time to bond with your kids, parents and grand parents.

Sept 1 - 7 Trip #26 Qualifier 105 AVET 6-Days Vicki/Dee 619/223-2786 $1995 26 anglers Ultra Limited Nov 4 - 14 Qualifier 105 SFR.com 10-days Vicki/Dee 619/223-2786 $ 2,495 lmt - 26 Anglers Youth Fishing Raffles and Fund Raiser Leaves on Saturday - No traffic!!!!
Larry Brown's 2010 Long Range Fishing Charters
Sponsors and Prizes on All Trips - See list in box below

Panama on the Coral Star - Feb 5 - 12, 2010
Possibly the best fishing any place in the world on AVET's 100% 5-Star/First Class.. Coral Star. ?Enjoy AVET's new VIP program which includes luxury accommodations at a 5 star hotel ?and a 5-star dinner in Panama City on the first and last nights of our adventure, all fishing, bait, food, all accommodations, all beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), full use of all the toys like kayaks, scuba diving and/or snorkeling at your pleasure. ? This means 6 days of fishing, which is about what we get on a 10 day long range boat at about the same price after all of the miscellaneous charges of Mexican permits, fuel surcharges, on board charges, etc. ? It's cheaper than going to Alaska!!!!

Abundant 100 - 300 pound tuna, 500 - 1,000 pound marlin, schools of big dorado and wahoo and a completely untapped in shore fishery amazes every angler. ? Prices $4,000 - $4,500, which reflects a discount of approx $1,500!!!!! All anglers get a free Avet Reel.

Visit www.coralstarsportfishing.com then call Harry at 877/487-4476 or me at 310/578-2288

Fathers Day Special on the Polaris Supreme - June 19 - 24 - 5 days
This is very special family oriented trip during the Fathers and Mothers Days season. Join 976TUNA, Shimano, Booyaa and teams of dads, moms and sons and daughters or grandpas for one of the best trips of the year. Expect albacore, bluefin tuna and the always ravenous yellowtail at Cedros and Benitos Islands. This 5 day trip is only $1,547. There will be great prizes for all. After the detailed seminars most kids out fish their dads, moms and uncles. Tons of fun and the commeraderie of a parent/kid themed trip. Even a special kids jackpot. The trip departs on a Saturday, so there is no rush hour traffic. Call Susan right away at 619/390-7890.
Sponsors: 976TUNA.com, Shimano, P-Line, Booyaa, Big Hammer Swimbaits, AA Worms, etc.

Prime Time 5 days on the Luxurious Intrepid - July 30 - Aug 4
Five days of prime time fishing on the most luxurious sportfisher in the fleet. During this time of year we could experience epic albacore fishing and then focus on bluefin tuna followed by one or two days at one of Baja's beautiful islands pulling on big yellowtail. During August warm water currents push north and we have even seen yellowfin tuna and dorado with multiple grand slams on all three tuna species and dorado and yellowtail for most anglers. 976tuna and Larry Brown will be your hosts. There will be great raffles and prizes for all, and your story and photos will be on www.976tuna.com. If you demand comfort and luxury join us on the Intrepid and call Carol at 877/686-7827 now to get in on this great trip. Price includes all non alcohol drinks, Mexican permits and all fuel surcharges - All for only $2,120.
Sponsors: AVET, Izorline, Booyaa, Big Hammer Swimbaits, AFTCO, etc

Top Quality Limited Load for 6 days on the Qualifier 105 - Sept 1 - 7
Picture yourself among only 26 anglers on the huge, ultra stable deck of the Qualifier 105 during what is normally the best time of the year for weather and fishing. Join AVET Reels and lots of other sponsors for this great trip. With warmer water currents starting to push up from the lower Baja area we often catch albacore and bluefin tuna as well as yellowfin tuna and dorado on the same day. Guadalupe Island also traditionally starts to produce around this time of year so we may even head there if the conditions are right for the giant sized yellowfin tuna and homeguard yellowtail. If you only have one trip you can take this is the one. Great boat, great crew, great service, great food, great fishing and a super limited load for 6 days for only $1,995. Great prizes from over a dozen sponsors. Call the Q-Girls at 619/223-2786 right now before this trip fills up.
Sponsors: AVET, Izorline, Booyaa, Big Hammer Swimbaits, AFTCO, etc

7 Days of Royal Treatment on the Royal Star - Sept 26- Oct 3
Called the best fishing minds in the business Tim Ekstrom & Randy Toussaint along with Brian Sims assure this to be a trip to remember. Join Larry Brown and the pros from Baja Fish Gear on this fantastic charter. This is prime time for Guadalupe Island and we could still see some holdover albacore and bluefin tuna in pockets of colder open ocean water and yellowfin tuna and dorado in the warmer currents. Seven days gives us unlimited options including the Northern Ridge and Alijos Rocks. Expect beautiful calm water, Fall fishing at its best on one of the best boats in the fleet, with the best crew, best cuisine and best service. There will be great raffles and prizes for all. Baja Fish Gear and Larry Brown will team up to make this a truly spectacular trip. The $2,250 price includes Mex Permits and Fuel. Call Tracy now at 619/224-4764 to make sure you get on this trip.
Sponsors: Baja Fish Gear & SportfishingReport.com, Shimano, Booyaa, Izorline, Big Hammer Swimbaits, and others

Ten Big Days On the Big Qualifier 105 - Nov 4 - 14
If you can only do one trip this is it. If you have never taken a 10-day trip this is it. This is prime time for the big wahoo and big tuna that prowl Alijos Rocks and Cow Town, the Southern Banks of Baja. Variety is normally the name of the game with school sized and bigger model yellowfin tuna, wahoo, dorado and grouper. The Qualifier 105 always delivers top service, excellent cuisine and great comfort. This trip is limited to only 26 anglers and has the generous support of over a dozen sponsors. Baja Fish Gear and Larry Brown are teaming up to sponsor this trip so fun and great prizes are guaranteed for all. We even incorporate a fun raffle of high end fishing gear to support our favorite Youth Fishing Programs. Win rods and reels and a ton of other SWAG in the super raffle. Your story and all photos will be on SportFishingReport.com.
Call the Q-Girls at 619/223-2786 right away to reserve your spot. Only $2,495. Wow, that's a great deal!!!!!

Sponsors: Baja Fish Gear, SportfishingReport.com., Shimano and over 12 companies from the sponsor's box below

13 Days of Big Tuna and Wahoo on the Intrepid - December 7-20, 2010
Think Hurricane Bank, maybe Clarion and of course every year big tuna migrate to the lower Baja banks between Magdelena Bay and Cabo San Lucas. Occasionally, the oceans bust open with 200 - 300 pound tuna boiling like albacore with every rod bent. This is the time to book a long trip to maximize your shot at this fishery and truly a trophy fish of a lifetime. Experience fishing in luxury on the newest and most deluxe boat in the fleet. Comfort and luxury rule the day and your memories of great fishing may only be exceeded by your memories of gourmet dining on the fine cuisine of Chef Javier. Call Carol at 877/686-7827 right away to get a spot on this very popular AVET/Larry Brown charter. The price includes all non alcoholic beverages, all fuel and permits. Just $ 3,950.