Trip #1 | Rich Denio Charter | Sunday Evening
Good Evening Searcher Family,
Trip #1 update for Sunday, May 11, 2025. This morning, we took a break from the bluefin and did some bottom fishing. Just before lunch we decided to take off and got back on the fish late in the afternoon. This was the best sign we’ve seen on the trip so far. We had one opportunity and managed 2 trophies. One on the kite and Rich got one on the sinker bait. There’s been excellent signs of fish around and it feels like they’re going to start biting soon.
We have spots available on upcoming trips during the week. Get out with a light load 2.5-day on trip #4, Tuesday, May 20th to Friday, May 23rd or jump on a 4-day, Monday, May 26th to Friday, May 30th.
Check out our 2025 schedule or call the office 619-226-2403.
– Captain Mike and the Boys
Trip #1 | Rich Denio Charter | May 11, 2025
Hi Anglers,
Reporting on day 2 with Rich Denio Charter’s and Knee Deep Brewing Company. Yesterday, Saturday, May 10, 2025, we spent the day in search mode and didn’t get on the fish until right before sundown. The fish are in a weird mode. There’s plenty around and we saw some good schools in the dark last night, but they did not cooperate. Luckily, we managed a couple of nice fish, which was an encouraging sign, but the fish are just in a funky mode. Today, we’re back in search mode. Hoping to score tonight before making our way back home. Our next trip heads Friday, May 16, 2025, on a 3-day charter.
We have a few open spots on our May trips and throughout the season. Check out our 2025 schedule Searcher Sportfishing or call the office 619-226-2403.
– Captain Mike and the Boys
Trip #1 | Rich Denio Charter | May 9-12, 2025
Hi Anglers,
Searcher’s 2025 fishing season has begun, and we’ve been looking forward to being back out on the water. Friday, May 9, 2025, we left Fisherman’s Landing on a 3-day charter with Rich Denio and Knee Deep Brewing Company. We drove out southwest with good weather. Throughout Friday night we saw good signs of fish into the early morning. A little tough to work with, but we did get a few opportunities and a nice sample to start the trip.
If you feel like taking a break and being on water, check out our 2025 schedule Searcher Sportfishing or call the office 619-226-2403.
– Captain Mike and the Boys
Trip 53 – Denio’s 40th B-Day Bash – Day 6 Update
Good afternoon,
We spent the day in the same zone as we arrived in late yesterday but today brought much different results. We had a steady pick all morning on beautiful 18–30 pound yellowtail. Everyone was able to catch and tag a handful and get in on the action. As it seems to be shutting down this afternoon we will be traveling up and taking a look at the big tuna zone for hopefully a couple more trophy bluefin before we call it a trip and point the boat back towards the dock.
We will be arriving back at Fisherman’s Landing early Wednesday morning. We’re all looking forward to finding out the weight of the yellowtail. If you’re area the area, stop by.
If you haven’t already, make sure to check out our 2025 schedule and come fish with us next year.
Captain Mike, Captain Shane and The Boys
Trip 53 – Denio’s 40th B-Day Bash Update
Good evening,
Epic day out here at Alijos! Hammering 70-90lb yellowfin tuna all day long, with some beastly yellowtail and a token wahoo. We’re going to camp out for the night and see what the dark hours have in store. Weather has been beautiful all week long.
If you haven’t already, make sure to check out our 2025 schedule and come fish with us next year.
Captain Mike and The Boys
Trip 53 – Denio’s 40th B-Day Bash! 8-Day, Nov. 19-27
Good evening,
Tuesday morning we left the dock on our last fishing trip of the 2024, Denio’s 40th Birthday Bash! We’re out on an 8-Day Ultra Limited Load, running from Tuesday, November 19th to Wednesday, November 27th. Yesterday afternoon we got down to the tuna zone around 3 PM and were able to stop on fish. Shortly after arriving we scratched some 40-70 pounds yellowfin and a couple bluefin ranging from 100-160 pounds before the sun went down. Later, we spent a good portion of the night driving around picking at 80-180 pound bluefin on jigs in the dark before stopping for a few hours to let everyone get some rest.
Today, we spent the morning looking for more yellowfin and were able to pick up a handful before pointing the boat south. With some beautiful trophy fish in the hold, we will be traveling the rest of the day and tonight to put us in position for tomorrow to target yellowtail and more yellowfin.
Make sure to check out our 2025 schedule
Captain Mike, Captain Shane and The Boys
Trip 52 – Family & Friends Charter! Nov. 17-19
Good evening,
Searcher drove out Sunday morning on trip #52, November 17th – 19th, a 2-day charter with family and friends. We traveled down the beach yesterday to put ourselves in position for today. Glassy weather made for lots of action and steady rock fishing. Fun day and good times on the water with family and friends.
Make sure to check out our 2025 schedule
Captain Shane reporting for Captain Mike and The Boys
Trip 49, 8-Day Limited Load, Update
Good evening,
Day 5 on our 8-Day Limited Load, trip #49. Today was a nice day on the water. We stopped on a spread of mixed yellowfin and bluefin tuna, running 35-100 lbs. Drifted all afternoon from 2 to 6 PM with flurries in between. The guys caught all the tuna they wanted to keep. Tomorrow we’re going to try for yellowtail.
If you have three days off and want to fish, we have open spots on trip #51, a 3-day trip from November 14 – 17, 2024.
Make sure to check out our 2025 schedule
Captain Mike and The Boys
