SEARCHER’s Memorial Day Kickoff Provides "Tales of Tailî" (Yellowtail, That Is)
By Dick Uranga, AKA Capt. Potatohead
Our first day started at day break to the sound of engines slowing down and Artís voice calling out the first trolling team. Although still enroute to our destination, we stopped on several paddies to yield catches of Yellowtail in the 7# to 10# class. Jig strikes throughout the day added to our action providing catches of Yellowtail and Bonita ranging up to13#. This combination of live paddies and jigs being hit provided hook-ups and high spirits throughout the day.
We now have traveled and fished to a point of being 217 miles from Point Loma. Art then informed us that we would head in a Westerly direction during the night to explore an area having ideal temperature indications provided on Terrafin maps. As we all know, it is this type of exploration that yields the first catches of Albacore every year.
1st Place Mike Mayes 13.0# Bonita
2nd Place Mike Mayes 10.4# Yellowtail
3rd Place Mark Seals 10.2# Yellowtail
New 1.5 day trips in June!
We’ve added a few 1.5 day trips to our schedule at the end of June. Join the tuna hunt! Check our schedule and call the landing to book.
Memorial Day Special
This 3-day trip had 25 anglers and they caught 70 yellowtail and 20 bonito. Photo by Jonathan Jones. The jackpot winners are: (right to left)
- Mike Mayes, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA — 13# yellowtail
- Mike Mayes, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA — 10.4# yellowtail
- Mark Seals, Cambria, CA– 10.2# yellowtail
Need a passport?
No, not for our fishing trips into Mexican waters. As usual, we will ask to see your photo id (driver’s license, military ID) upon boarding the boat, but a passport is NOT required. There is one minor change: We are asked to supply Mexico with a list of our passengers’ name, address, phone number AND citizenship and birthdate. So we’ll be asking for a bit more information at check-in time. Call if you have any questions or concerns!
PRICE SLASHED!! Offshore Delights: Searcher Recipe Book
We sat Chef Randy Fickes down long enough to compile recipes so you can make our great Searcher meals at home. This photo-illustrated cookbook is a great memory of your Searcher Adventure. Email Celia to get a copy reservations@searchersportfishing.com. Cost is now $10!
Fish Down-Fly Back trip for 2008 planned!
We are planning to run a 9-day fish down and fly back (from Cabo San Lucas) trip in December, 2008. Call or email if you are interested in more details.
Searcher’s first 2007 fishing trip: Memorial Day weekend
Don’t miss out on sharing rail space with this guy–our very own Capt Dick "Potatohead" Uranga–for the annual Memorial Day 3-day tuna hunt. Tackle giveaways and prizes will include Owner hooks, Kicker jigs, tshirts and more. Fun and games and lots of fishing will be on tap! Call the office to save a spot — 619-226-2403.
Captains Art and Aaron to be at Long Beach Fred Hall Show
The Fred Hall Fishing Tackle and Boat show will be held at the Long Beach Convention Center from March 7-11, 2007. It’s a great opportunity to get prepared to fish this year. Stop by the Searcher booth to chat with Art and Aaron and ask your fishing questions. Sign up for a trip while you’re there!