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Feb 32022

Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 167 (All-Around Outfit)

February 3rd, 2022|Categories: Captain Mike's Blog, Tackle Tip Thursday|

Happy Tackle Tip Thursday!

Steve Carson from Penn Fishing is back! This time he introduces us to the perfect outfit for all those stubborn school-sized tuna when they just aren’t cooperating. Let’s face it, it happens sometimes. Thank you to Steve and Penn Fishing for supporting our Tackle Tip Thursdays and sponsored trips aboard Searcher.

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Jan 272022

Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 166 (Beginner’s Outfit)

January 27th, 2022|Categories: Captain Mike's Blog, Tackle Tip Thursday|

Happy Tackle Tip Thursday!

Lori Sachau, Turner’s Outdoorsman Saltwater Tackle Manager at the San Marcos, CA store, offers a way to get started with saltwater fishing without “breaking the bank.” Options include a conventional reel with a level-wind and one of Turner’s own rods, or a saltwater spinning reel with the Turner’s rod. This tip will help any beginner dip a toe in the wonderful world of saltwater fishing for lots of fun targeting yellowtail, rockfish, calico bass on your first half- or full-day trip!

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Jan 202022

Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 165 (Rod/Reel Maintenance)

January 20th, 2022|Categories: Captain Mike's Blog, Tackle Tip Thursday|

Happy Tackle Tip Thursday!

Vince, tackle expert, from Fisherman’s Landing Tackle Shop demonstrates this simple but highly effective way to keep your rods and reels in the best condition for as long as possible. It’s a good task to practice after each fishing trip. Stop in and say hello to Vince and all the friendly experts at the tackle shop before your next trip. You’ll be amazed at what you learn before your trip!

Want more tackle tip videos? Here’s our channel “Searcher Sportfishing on YouTube”

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Jan 132022

Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 164 (Introducing Fisherman’s Processing New Location)

January 13th, 2022|Categories: Tackle Tip Thursday|

Happy Tackle Tip Thursday!

Join us for a virtual tour of Fisherman’s Processing‘s new location in the Old Town area, located at 4004 Taylor Street, San Diego, CA 92110. This tip highlights answers to key fish-processing questions. And make sure to check out the goodies sold at the on-site gourmet market FP Gourmet. Everything is made in-house with care by the FP family. Thank you, Sean, for giving us the detailed tour and for being such an amazing host!

Want more tackle tip videos? Here’s our channel “Searcher Sportfishing on YouTube”

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Jan 62022

Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 163 (Fly Line Technique)

January 6th, 2022|Categories: Tackle Tip Thursday|

Happy Tackle Tip Thursday!

Capt Art demonstrates a few different methods to use in order to fly-line a bait away from the boat. It’s a good technique to practice and use when conditions allow. Thank you to Capt Art for this tip and to Fishermans Landing for the tackle we use in our Tackle Tip Thursdays!

Want more tackle tip videos? Here’s our channel “Searcher Sportfishing on YouTube”

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Dec 232021

Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 162 (Day Time Bluefin Fishing)

December 23rd, 2021|Categories: Tackle Tip Thursday|

Happy Tackle Tip Thursday!

Captain Art gives shares a successful lure to use when the bluefin are biting during the day and are visible on the surface.

These last few tips come in handy on our limited load 2.5 day trips in the Spring and Summer when we target bluefin tuna and other offshore fish. Thank you Captain Art for the great tackle tip and Fisherman’s Landing Tackle Shop for letting us use your tackle such as the Colt Sniper featured in this tip!

Mark your calendars for Let’s Talk Hook Up show on Sunday, Jan 2 from 7-9 a.m.. Art has some exciting news to share!

Our 2022 schedule is published so book a trip and catch some fun with us!

Want more tackle tip videos? Here’s our channel “Searcher Sportfishing on YouTube”

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Dec 92021

Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 161 (Night Time Bluefin Fishing)

December 9th, 2021|Categories: Tackle Tip Thursday|

Happy Tackle Tip Thursday!

Captain Art talks lures and techniques for fishing bluefin, at NIGHT!

He shares the most successful terminal tackle to use when the bluefin are biting specifically during those nighttime bites. These will come in handy on our limited load 2.5 day trips in the Spring and Summer when we target bluefin tuna and other offshore fish. Thank you Captain Art for the great tackle tip and Fisherman’s Landing Tackle Shop for letting us use your tackle!

Our 2022 schedule is published so book a trip and catch some fun with us!

Want more tackle tip videos? Here’s our channel “Searcher Sportfishing on YouTube”

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Nov 242021

Ocean to Galley: Fish Spread Appetizer

November 24th, 2021|Categories: Captain Mike's Blog, Ocean to Galley Recipes|

Are you looking for an easy appetizer to serve for Thanksgiving or any holiday party? Do you have left-over fish from your trip on Searcher?  Our friends over at FP Gourmet at the Market have just the appetizer for you. It is delicious and will be the hit of the meal or party. Take the opportunity to visit them in their new location near Old Town!

Ingredients:

  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1TBS FP Gourmet all purpose rub
  • 2TBS chopped green onion (for garnish)
  • 1 tsp horseradish (prepared)
  • 1/4 pound (1/2 cup) smoked fish

Instructions: 

  1. Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Add the sour cream, FP Gourmet all purpose rub, and horseradish. Mix well.
  3. Remove the skin from the smoked fish, and crumble the fish with your fingers. Add to the bowl and mix.
  4. Let chill for at least 1 hour or overnight. Garnish with onions.

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