Tackle Tip Thursday Vol.58(Yellowtail set-up)
Happy Tackle Tip Thursday! Today, we have our first Ask an Angler edition. Who better to get more great Tackle Tips from than our very own anglers? It’s an Angler to Angler perspective. Daren C, a Searcher angler, gives us the rundown on what works best for him on a 3-day trip for yellowtail. Daren has a 7.6″ rod, a Shimano Thunnus 8000 reel, 65lb braid, and 65lb fluorocarbon leader. Want more Tackle Tips? Reel in the Tackle Tips Here.
Trip 7: 6-day (Jul 20-26) Izorline and Turner’s Outdoorsman Open
Hello anglers,
We headed east overnight to an area of yellowfin tuna. We managed to get some action on yellowfin up to 18#. We had lots of chances and saw several spots of fish throughout the day. Not all the spots cooperated with biting fish, but a few did. Live bait was the best method, with 25-40 pound line and a 2/0 J-hook. A few fish were landed using artificial lures. The weather was great with sunny skies and light winds. Here is a group photo of most of the lady anglers on board. We are headed north to look for yellowtail on kelp paddies.
Captain Art and Team Searcher
Trip 7: 6-day (Jul 20-26) Izorline and Turner’s Outdoorsman Open
Hello anglers,
Unfortunately, my report has very disappointing fishing results for today. The tuna didn’t show up like they did yesterday. We were very patient, waiting in the same place and offering up nice baiit, but they were elsewhere. We could stay another day but we are ready for some catching on this trip! We are relocating to an area of biting yellowfin tuna. We will be there at daylight, so wish us luck.The weather is great with light winds and no sea conditions, so that is working in our favor.
Captain Art and Team Searcher
Trip 7: 6-day (Jul 20-26) Izorline and Turner’s Outdoorsman Open
Hello anglers,
We were pleasantly surprised this morning when the yellowfin tuna started showing around the boat. It started around 8 am and continued until after lunch. Most of the fish we are seeing and landing are around 60 pounds. A couple of fish we landed were 40 pounds. The best method today was a live sardine and 40 pound line and fluorocarbon with a 3/0 circle hook. Here is Judy K with a fish hooked by the crew on a Seeker Rod and an Accurate reel. We are spending the night and trying again tomorrow.
Captain Art and Team Searcher
Review these Tackle Tips for recommended Guadalupe Island outfits:
Trip 7: 6-day (Jul 20-26) Izorline and Turner’s Outdoorsman Open
Hello anglers,
We arrived yesterday afternoon at the Island. There are some good conditions with 68 degree water and some current. We tried as many spots as we could without much success.
We saw a sign of tuna in one of the spots, but they didn’t want to bite. We caught a couple of yellowtail, in fact Dave S got a nice one. We have high hopes for tomorrow.
Captain Art and Team Searcher
Trip 7: 6-day (Jul 20-26) Izorline and Turner’s Outdoorsman Open
Hello anglers:
Late today we should have some observations from Guadalupe Island as Captain Art and the anglers arrive to the fishing area soon. Stay tuned!
Co-sponsors from Izorline (Wendy Tochihara) and Turner’s Outdoorsman (Lori Sachau) are aboard as well for great representation and giveaways!
Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 57 (2-Speed Reels)
Today we have Captain Art talking 2-Speed outfits for bluefin fishing in the 50lb to 80lb range. Some outfits Captain Art suggests TLD20, 6.5″ rod, and 60# test. Talica 12, 7″ rod, and 40# test. More Tackle Tips click here.
