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Apr 112024

Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 230 (Dropper Loop for Yellowtail)

April 11th, 2024|Categories: Captain Mike's Blog, Tackle Tip Thursday|

Happy Tackle Tip Thursday!

It’s a tackle tip you’ve been waiting for! Are you targeting yellowtail, and not just any yellowtail, but the big ones? This demonstration by Penn Fishing Tackle’s pro-staffer, Steve Carson, is the perfect way to get prepared. 

The Penn Fathom 2-speed, model 80 reel and the heavy dropper loop rigging will make it possible to catch that yellowtail of a lifetime on a longer trip aboard Searcher. Book one of our 7- or 8-day trips in the fall are a perfect opportunity to try this technique. 

Check our variety of trip lengths and angler loads here: www.SearcherSportfishing.com. Or call the office 619-226-2403.

To review our tackle suggestions for your upcoming trip, click here:SEARCHER TACKLE SUGGESTIONS

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Jan 62024

AS HEARD ON LET’S TALK HOOK-UP! Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 212 (Connection Series: Seaguar Knot)

January 6th, 2024|Categories: Captain Mike's Blog, Tackle Tip Thursday|

Happy new year, anglers!  We know you are getting ready for this year’s fishing season, and we can help. Or, we should say…Rick Maxa can help!

We are excited to present our Connection Series debut!  It’s time to brush up on (or see for the first time) a few connection knots that you will surely need to apply when connecting your monofilament and fluorocarbon.  

Rick Maxa, co-owner of Fisherman’s Landing Tackle Shop and co-host of Let’s Talk Hook-Up, generously donated his time to help us kick off this mini-series, with a detailed step-by-step demo of how to perfect a quick yet durable knot: : The Seaguar.

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Dec 72023

Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 229 (Rail Rods)

December 7th, 2023|Categories: Captain Mike's Blog, Tackle Tip Thursday|

Happy Tackle Tip Thursday!

Penn Fishing Tackle pro-staffer, Steve Carson, shares why a rail rod (and not one from the 80’s!) is a key piece in your tuna-fishing arsenal. There are many to choose from and many ways each can be used to maximize your reeling in success, so sit back and learn from a master!

To review our tackle suggestions for your upcoming trip, click here:SEARCHER TACKLE SUGGESTIONS

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Nov 222023

Nov 21 (Nov 14-22) 8-day Limited Load

November 22nd, 2023|Categories: Captain Mike's Blog, Trip Reports|

Good evening anglers,

We ended an awesome trip this afternoon. We started in the morning fishing lingcod and vermilion rockfish, and we had some nice ones. We slid offshore before lunch and saw scattered sign of 60-100lb bluefin. No real concentration just loose fish. We tried a few times for no bites so we called it around 2pm, so the crew could get the boat cleaned up. This was our last trip of the year 

I just wanted to take a minute on behalf of Josh, myself and the crew on Searcher to say thanks to everyone who came out fishing with us this year. What a great year from 100lb bluefin to wahoo, and from May to November!

We had a great year and a great time fishing with all of you. Josh and I appreciate everyone’s support with our new venture.

We look forward to seeing everyone next year, and if you didn’t get a chance to come out with us this year, now’s your chance to jump on a 2024 trip before they fill up! Check on current openings here: 2024 Searcher Schedule

We’ll be hauling the boat out for dry dock and maintenance next month and getting ready for next year. See you anglers in the spring!

Happy holidays,

Captain Mike, Chef Josh and the boys

OWNERS’ NOTE: Art and celia would like to add our best holiday greetings and gratitude for our customers and crew.

We are especially proud of how Captain Michael and Chef Joshua have continued the high quality operation of Searcher Sportfishing, and we look forward to their increased involvement and ownership. They are the next caretakers of Searcher and we couldn’t be more confident in her future.

Great job to the entire 2023 TEAM Searcher!

Nov 212023

Nov 19-20 (Nov 14-22) 8-day Limited Load

November 21st, 2023|Categories: Captain Mike's Blog, Trip Reports|

Good evening anglers,
We’ve been dealing with some weather the past couple days, fishing when we can and moving up when we can.  We have had some fun beach fishing though and scratched some nice yellowtail throughout the last couple days.  We’re working up trying to spend our last day in good weather.
Captain Mike and the boys

Check out some tackle tip videos before your trip here: Searcher Sportfishing YouTube channel

Nov 182023

Nov 18 (Nov 14-22) 8-day Limited Load

November 18th, 2023|Categories: Captain Mike's Blog, Trip Reports|

Good evening anglers,
We drove back up 150 miles last night and this morning, and stopped on a big breezer of 30-50# yellowfin and it was about as good as it gets. They were biting on 100# in the corner. Pretty amazing fishing.
We got what we wanted here and ran for cover around 3pm. The wind really came up this afternoon. We got into the beach and had a little sundowner on mixed-grade yellowtail 10-25#.
We’re in a nice anchorage for the night now and we’re going to try again here for yellowtail before moving up the coast.
Captain Mike and the boys

Check out some tackle tip videos before your trip here: Searcher Sportfishing YouTube channel

Nov 172023

Nov 17 (Nov 14-22) 8-day Limited Load

November 17th, 2023|Categories: Captain Mike's Blog, Trip Reports|

Good evening anglers,
We made the 160 mile move last night and got down to The Ridge and it paid off.  We had a few very good opportunities on wahoo this afternoon.  Its a very nice grade of fish as well. We had 3- and 4-way jig strikes and bait and lure fish.  Very exciting and lots of fun excellent opportunity!
We turned around this evening and w’ere running back up to get some altitude before the weather comes up. We rolled the dice and we were rewarded.
Captain Mike and the boys

Check out some tackle tip videos before your trip here: Searcher Sportfishing YouTube channel

Nov 172023

Nov 16 (Nov 14-22) 8-day Limited Load

November 17th, 2023|Categories: Captain Mike's Blog, Trip Reports|

Good evening anglers,
 
We had a pretty much as good a day as they come down here today.  We stopped short at Isla Natividad this morning to fish yellowtail and we had a nice morning picking away on 15-25# fish.  Mostly yo-yo and dropper loop set-ups were successful.  We had a good sign until about 2pm, it was fun drift fishing.
 
We headed offshore to look for tuna and kelps.  We found a school of 35-45# yellowfin that bit into dark.  They were biting as good as they bite. Beautiful weather and great fishing.  We’re sliding down and going to be on The Ridge tomorrow.
 
Captain Mike and the boys

Check out some tackle tip videos before your trip here: Searcher Sportfishing YouTube channel

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