Donor: Mike Rogers, Jr.
Value: Priceless!
Back by popular demand—this epic adventure returns after an unforgettable trip last summer!
Join Weatherby Board Member and celebrity host Mike Rogers, alongside J. Alain Smith and Keegan McCarthy, for an extraordinary blue water spearfishing experience in the Pacific Ocean off Southern California. They hosted this exact trip last summer with auction winner Harrison Woodruff, and it proved to be the adventure of a lifetime.
Your journey begins in San Diego, California, where you’ll meet the group and head to the legendary docks made famous by the late Bill Poole, one of the most iconic figures in Pacific sportfishing history. From there, climb aboard a private charter vessel and cruise into the deep blue waters of the Pacific.
This mid-summer 2026 or 2027 adventure departs San Diego Bay and head to where the fish are waiting in this world-renowned fishery. The trip is designed to give your experienced captain the freedom to locate productive offshore kelp paddies—floating ecosystems where fish congregate near the surface.
Armed with a simple mask, fins, snorkel, and speargun, you’ll drift quietly toward the kelp and quickly find yourself surrounded by curious—and delicious—yellowtail, dorado, and occasionally bluefin tuna. Shot opportunities typically range from 20 feet to as close as 2 feet from the tip of your speargun.
All diving gear and spearguns are provided, and even first-time spear fishers are often successful on their first try. Mike Rogers brings a lifetime of blue water spearfishing experience and will personally guide you throughout the adventure.
You will also be able to fish using rod and reel when not facing down the fish one on one underwater. Last summer we had a blast catching yellow fin and yellow tail in between dives!
The charter includes fishing gear, food, drinks, and onboard accommodations for two to three incredible days on the Pacific Ocean. Your arrival and departure point is San Diego International Airport.
After the fishing, your catch will be expertly filleted—ready to enjoy or take home.
What’s Included:
- Private charter boat with accommodations onboard
- All fishing and spearfishing gear
- Food and drinks
- Professional guidance from seasoned experts
- Endless stories and banter from some of hunting’s most iconic figures
- Seeing J Alain Smith in a wet suit……
Not Included:
- California fishing license (2-day license: $27)
- Hotel accommodations before or after the trip
- Gratuities
There will also be optional opportunities to enjoy Torrey Pines Golf Course, the San Diego Zoo, world-class Southern California beaches, and many other San Diego attractions either before or after the spearfishing portion of the trip (not included in the donation).
This is a rare opportunity to experience world-class blue water spearfishing alongside legendary hosts in one of the most iconic fisheries in the Pacific.
