Trip 1 (3 day) June 23 daily report
Hello anglers: We arrived at the tuna zone just in time for all the schools to go down. We did see two spots of fish late in the day.–they didn’t want to bite unfortunately. We managed to hook and land an 18-pound yellowfin tuna. So, Robert King from Granada Hills was the lucky angler and he drew first blood to start the 2016 fishing season! Robert won a Shimano flat fall lure for landing the first fish. He and Capt Aaron are pictured in the bow with his fish. Hoping for better luck tomorrow, Team Searcher
Tackle suggestion for bluefin tuna
Hello anglers,
We are super excited to get our fishing season started this week! There is a slight chance for a large bluefin tuna on our first trip. It has been difficult to hook and land them but we will certainly try our luck.
We want you to be prepared so we recommend a 2 speed reel with 60# mono. You may use it for fly-lining a live bait or use it as a kite outfit. Also if you are a practiced caster, a long rod with 40-50# mono and a surface lure or large popper has been the method used recently. We hope to see you aboard soon!
Team Searcher
Time to fish!
Hello anglers,
We are winding down our maintenance period with final touches on the new bait tank and a few other items. We are excited to start our fishing season!
All the reports are good with good signs of bluefin tuna around with an occasional yellowfin tuna mixed in. The quality of the bluefin is AMAZING with lots of fish 40-60 pounds and some bigger fish being seen and caught – up to 200 pounds.
There is a chance to catch a fish of a lifetime! Looking forward to getting out on the water. See you soon!
Capt Art and Team Searcher
Capt Art on “Rod and Reel Radio” Sunday, May 29!
Tune in for all the current scoop on fishing–the season is heating up! AM 540 (in Los Angeles and San Diego) from 5-7 p.m. or listen on-line anytime at www.rodandreelradio.com. Capt Art and other terrific guests, and knowledgable hosts like Wendy Tochihara and John Cassidy will be answering questions LIVE!
Izorline sponsored trip – it’s a go! Jun 30 @10am – Jul 4 @8am
Fish tuna/yellowtail for 4th of July BBQ and return to the dock in time for the party! Norm Fujimoto will bring free Izorline reel fill-ups and other goodies for each angler. Trip is a GO! Get fishing and start your summer off right!
Forecast for July 4: fish and fireworks! BOOK NOW!
#getcaughtwearingbootz
Captain Art and crew are on the road! Meet us in Oxnard!
Searcher Sportfishing’s own Captain Art Taylor will be visiting California’s Central Coast May 10-11, 2016 for two very special speaking engagements! Mark your calendars!
May 10: “Live-bait Tuna Fishing” presentation to members of the Gold Coast Lady Anglers. www.goldcoastladyanglers.com
May 11: Captain Art will lead a free evening seminar at Turner’s Outdoorsman in Oxnard at 6 pm.
(store is just south of the 101 freeway,
between Walmart and Sam’s Club)
2051 N Rose Ave #280, Oxnard, CA 93036
Mike Armenta – Tackle Dept. Manager – 805-988-2049
Join Captain Art and Team Searcher to get the scoop on live bait techniques and tuna fishing! We look forward to seeing you 🙂
A $250 gift certificate for a Searcher fishing trip will be given away to a lucky winner at each event! Don’t miss out!
Need a printable flyer? Click here: Flyer – Capt Art’s Excellent Adventure!
Captain Art and Captain Aaron on “Let’s Talk Hook-Up” May 8!
Set your alarm clock!
Tune in Sunday, May 8, 2016 to “Let’s Talk Hook-Up” from 7-9 am on San Diego’s Mighty 1090!
Not in the area? Listen live online! Click Here!
Call the studio line during the show with your questions for Captain Art, and you may win a prize!
877-792-1090 or 858-457-1090
Lady anglers!
Join us aboard Searcher for the LADY ANGLER SPECIAL (3-day offshore tuna trip) from Friday August 26 to Monday August 29, 2016!
Pro staffers Lori Sachau of Turner’s Outdoorsman and Wendy Tochihara of Izorline will be on hand to provide their expert instruction, advice, support and valuable insight.
This trip is sponsored to the max! Turner’s and Izorline are sending giveaways, raffle prizes and contest awards!
Xtratuf Boots is sponsoring a pair of boots for each lady angler who books! Accurate Reels, Seeker Rods and Phenix Rods are donating prizes. Pelagic Gear is donating a treasure trove of apparel!
Lady anglers know how to give back – so this trip is also a fundraiser for the American Heart Association’s “Go Red for Women” campaign!
Book now for the lady angler in your life!