Trip 1- Accurate
Day 1 (Part 2):Hello anglers,
This morning we decided to changed things up this and concentrated on yellowtail. (kelp paddies.) We have had some action on 8-15# yellowtail and a chance at some bluefin tuna as well. Here is a photo of Gary G. from AccurateProducts with a bluefin tuna he landed on a knife lure trying for yellowtail. (The fish pictured with Gary, weighed 144#’s ) Great job Gary!
More to come, Stay hooked here!
~Captain Art and Team Searcher
Trip 1 – Accurate
Day 1:
Hello anglers,
We departed on our first trip of the 2019 season today. Thanks to Everingham Brothers Bait Company for a tremendous load of bait.
We briefed everyone on safety items and then talked about rigging for this afternoon’s fishing for bluefin tuna. We recommended fly-line sardines with fluorocarbon and a 2/0 circle hook, a flat fall lure with 150 pound leaders and finally a live bait outfit with a 6 oz sinker.
We arrived in the zone and started seeing fish immediately. We several spots of fish all afternoon but couldn’t get any response. There were no boils or bites until the final stop of the day. We hooked four bluefin and landed three in the 50-pound range. Here is Bernard C. his bluefin landed on a flat fall lure.
We have beautiful calm seas and are looking forward to tomorrow.
Capt Art and Team Searcher
Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 53 (Surgeon’s Knot)
Today is not only Tackle Tip Thursday it is the official start of the Searcher Season! One of our amazing Team Searcher crewman Ryan is gracing us with a great Tackle Tip for you. He walks us through how to tie a Surgeon’s Knot. (Monofilament “mono” to fluorocarbon connection knot.) Thank you so much Izorline Fishing Products and Ryan!
Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 52 (Father’s Day Edition)
Today’s Tackle Tip Thursday is all about Father’s Day. We have a bonus Tackle Tip Thursday with Ocean to Galley this week. We have Tommy and Catalina Offshore Products who gives us an easy delicious meal for dad using frozen fish he had left over, or you have left over. Quick, easy and delicious. Plus you can use the fish that is taking up room in your freezer for the new season. Our crew approved.👍👍 Thank you so much Tommy and Catalina Offshore Products!
Finished product.
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Let’s Go Fishing–New Trips Added!
Want to hop aboard a short trip to get offshore for a chance at a tuna or yellowtail? Fishermans Landing has booked us for a 1.5-day and two 2.5-day trips coming up soon. The 4th of July 3-day trip spots are going quickly!
Click here for all the details: Searcher Trips
Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 51(Rail Rods)
On this Tackle Tip Thursday, we are talking rail rods. It’s a commonly asked question. What’s the difference between rail rods and conventional rods? Captain Art gives us the run down on rail rods. The rail rod featured in this Tackle Tip Thursday is a Seeker OSP-1×3. Thank you to Seeker Fishing Rods for the rod.
Review all the helpful Tackle Tip videos here and get ready for fishing season! Tackle Tip videos
Tackle Tip Thursday Vol.50 (Improved Clinch Knot)
Captain Art shows us the “Improved Clinch” Knot. Perfect for hooking monofilament aka “mono” to your circle hook. Great for bluefin or any tuna! Strong won’t break and easy to do.
Birthday contest winner announced!
Congratulations to Ed W. for being our trivia contest winner in celebration of Searcher’s 49th birthday TODAY! She was launched in Newport Beach, CA on May 24, 1970.
The question was: “What other trips has Searcher offered besides sportfishing and natural history tours?” We would have accepted birding trips and great white shark cage-diving trips (to Guadalupe Island). Ed was the first to respond with a correct answer. Thanks to all who played along!
