Searcher Trip Reports
Trip #10 (6-day trip) Aug 11-17, Day 1
Howdy anglers,
We’re traveling this afternoon to a spot where we’re hoping to target some yellowtail. Our weather is so nice and it looks to stay nice for us for a few days. We’ll update the report this evening.
Update: It was a slow afternoon for us though we had a good sign of the fish. They just were not very eager to bite the hook. Ken Y. caught this nice one on 60lb and a flylined sardine.
We’re moving down to focus on tuna tomorrow. The weather is still very nice and the forecast looks great for us as well.
Capt Aaron and Team Searcher
JACKPOT WINNERS Trip #9 Accurate(Aug 5- Aug 11)
1st Place- Steve L. (93lb Yellowfin)
2nd Place- Dave C. (76lb Yellowfin)
3rd Place- Howard F. (60lb Yellowfin)
Trip #9 (6-day trip) Aug 5-Aug 11, Day 5
Good evening anglers: Today was a little slow on the yellowfin tuna action dueto a south swell. So we decided to try for some yellowtail and it worked out very well.
Good times to be had by all with lots of action and smiles on deck! We’re headed up to try some paddy hopping tomorrow. Wish us luck!
Here’s Ashley M. with one of her nice yellowtail from today.
Captain Shawn and Team Searcher
Tackle Tip Thursday (Vol. 7: Kelp paddy fishing)
Today’s Tackle Tip Thursday has all your must-haves” for kelp paddy fishing. We have two videos this week, because we have so much good stuff. Thank you to Fishermans Landing Tackle Shop for letting us use your space and Owner Hooks!
Trip #9 (6-day trip) Aug 5-Aug 11, Day 2 & 3 . (Evening)
Good evening anglers:
Today we had some beautiful grade yellowfin tuna and yellowtail. Here is Dan L. with his personal best 67lb caught on 40lb line and a 1/0 owner hook. Congratulations Dan, on a beautiful fish.
Good Afternoon Anglers:
We are seeing a lot of great action this afternoon. Catching nice yellowfin all day long, this afternoon has been even more action. Here is Steve L. with a 93lb yellowfin.
Got to go they are biting. We are loving all the action. No bad days. ~Captain Shawn and Team Searcher
Hello anglers:
Today (8/6) We arrived at our destination late in the afternoon and had a nice evening bite. We caught 40 to 75lb yellowfin tuna. Our lady angler Ashley M caught this 45lb yellowfin, using 40lb line and a 2/0 Owner hook.
Great weather and smooth seas, have lead to great fishing and limits of fun for all anglers and crew. We are staying in this same area for morning bite. Wish us luck!
~Captain Shawn and Team Searcher
Trip #8 (6-day trip) Jul 30-Aug 5, day 4 (day’s end)
Good evening anglers:
We had a great day fishing for quality yellowfin and yellowtail! The tuna are over 100lb and the yellowtail are up to 50lbs.
We are enjoying the great weather and great anglers. We are looking forward to tomorrow when we are going to try the same area.
Here’s Frederick Handley with his 101lb yellowfin. Congrats!
Captain Shawn and Team Searcher
Trip #8 (6-day trip) Jul 30-Aug 5, day 4
Hello anglers:
Today we continue to have good action on quality yellowfin tuna.The weather is beautiful with sunny skies and light winds. Here’s Tim Farmer and crewman Ryan with a nice 70lb tuna.
Back to fishing for now. Wish us luck!
Captain Shawn and Team Searcher