WEDS, JAN 6TH MEETING – CAPTAIN TUCKER MCCOMBS!
January 6, 2027 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
On Weds, January 6th ~ our guest speaker will be Tucker McCombs, owner of Ventura Harbor Landing and operator of the Endeavor.
Tucker will provide insight into the changes to regulations and the upcoming season.
Meet Captain Tucker McCombs
For Captain Tucker McCombs, sportfishing has been a lifelong passion and profession. Born in September 1987, Tucker has spent more than two decades on the water, building a reputation as one of California’s most accomplished and respected sportfishing captains.
Tucker’s journey began as a teenager aboard the Island Tak, where he worked under Captain Steve Kelly from 2001 through 2004. Those early years taught him the fundamentals of the sportfishing industry and laid the foundation for a career defined by hard work, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to his passengers.
After his time on the Island Tak, Tucker joined the legendary Mirage, owned and operated by Captain Joe Villareal. Starting as a deckhand, Tucker worked his way up through the ranks and eventually earned the opportunity to captain the vessel. During his years aboard the Mirage, he developed a deep knowledge of Southern California’s fisheries and established himself as one of the industry’s rising talents.
In 2016, Tucker purchased his first boat, the Outrider, and began operating as an owner-operator. Fishing out of San Pedro, he ran successful trips targeting offshore tuna, yellowtail, and island species while continuing to build his reputation as a skilled captain and fisherman.
In 2019, Tucker became the owner and operator of the renowned Endeavor. Initially, he divided his seasons between Ventura and San Diego, but as demand for his Ventura operation continued to grow, he eventually committed to fishing Ventura County waters full-time.
Since taking over the Endeavor, Tucker has consistently delivered outstanding results for his passengers. Under his leadership, the Endeavor has become Ventura County’s premier White Seabass boat. Year after year, the vessel has produced some of the highest White Seabass counts in the region, earning a reputation as the boat serious anglers seek out when targeting one of California’s most prized gamefish.
- 5:30 – Dinner & Social Time
- 6:30 – Meeting & Opportunity Drawings
Location: The Black Bear Diner
2401 E Harbor Blvd
Ventura, CA 93001 | Map
PLEASE READ — LOCATION & POLICY CHANGE:
- As part of our agreement with Black Bear, all attendees are expected to order at least one food item and one beverage from their reasonably priced menu, so come on down, enjoy a nice hot meal and enjoy the club meeting in a nice private room with a BIG SCREEN tv for presentations!
** Our opportunity drawings are like door prizes. It costs nothing, but we hope you will throw a little something in the club’s donation box to keep it going all year! Get your tickets when you arrive.
You can find the list of the prizes that are up for grabs tonight at: https://vcsc.info/prizes-meeting/
ABOUT THE VENTURA COUNTY SPORTFISHING CLUB
Join us for our monthly meetings!
Looking to connect with fellow fishing enthusiasts? Be a welcomed visitor, where conversation flows as easily as the beer, wine or water!
Whether you’re new to sportfishing – or surf fishing, this is a great spot to swap tips, meet friendly faces, and enjoy the community. It’s casual, it’s free, and everyone’s welcome.
Come early and join us for dinner and drinks (5:30pm). We’ll be having opportunity drawings. A raffle to raise funds for a kid’s charter. Announce what charters still have openings and more!
We are the “reel deal” Sportfishing club in Ventura
