Trip #18: August 28-31 (2.5 day) Hofferber and Friends
Good morning anglers,
We are having a little slower day today on the bluefin. We managed to scratch some up as well as a dozen or so nice-rade yellowtail. We are seeing some sign and are hoping it’s a time of day thing.
We have a camera issue, so we’ll update the photos when we return.
Captain Mike and the boys
Friends fishing together begins here!
Good evening anglers,
Unfortunately, we had another tough day fishing bluefin today. There are plenty of signs of the fish around, they were just not in the biting mode. We saw fish from 50-200lbs all day today with very few bites. We boated just a few 60-80lbers. Hoping things change for the next trip.
Captain Mike and the boys
Trip #17: August 24-28 (4 day) Accurate Fishing Products
Good evening anglers,
We were busy today again. Definitely a trip to remember! We were on the big bluefin again. They were biting though it was a little tougher to get a bite and to land them for whatever reason. They seemed to be in a different mode.
However we did manage to score a dozen or so of the 130-180lb bluefin on flying fish. All smiles and high fives here.
Captain Mike and the boys
First stop of the day !
Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 114 (Changing hooks on Lures)
Tackle Tip Thursday is here! Today we have a special guest, Billy from Fisherman’s Landing Tackle Shop, talking bluefin fishing. Billy tells us what hot right now for bluefin tuna fishing. He gives insider tips on how to improve metal lures (like the Colt Sniper). The most popular change to upgrade your metal lure is a 1 or 1/0 Owner treble hook. And tune in for a tip straight from the deck crew. Stay hooked here for all the latest Tackle Tips.
Thank you so much Billy and Fisherman’s Landing Tackle Shop for the great Tackle Tip!
Trip #17: August 24-28 (4 day) Accurate Fishing Products
Good evening anglers,
We’ve been on the big bluefin today and they’re biting! We’ve been busy all day with an incredible kite bite. We’ve had a full kite rotation on the 120-200lb fish. We are also hooking some bait fish on the sinker rigs and the flylined sardines. Incredible sign of this big bluefin. Gotta go, they’re still biting.
Captain Mike and the boys
A sample of one of our stops today!
What’s for dinner on Searcher?
After a long day of fishing (and catching), anglers enjoy meals made by our Chefs Dan and Mike! Fresh ingredients (including from the sea), boat-baked bread and desserts, and a healthy touch create perfect meals for your fishing vacation with us.
What to do with all your bluefin caught aboard Searcher?
A fresh and delicious seared tuna salad!
An updated classic–Surf and Turf with a Chimichurri sauce!
Trip #17: August 24-28 (4 day) Accurate Fishing Products
Good morning anglers,
We have had excellent fishing on 20-40lb bluefin this morning. They started biting in the grey and have been biting all morning. We have been getting some bites on the 40lb flylined sardine. However most of our fish are coming using lighter tackle such as 25-30lb test and a #1 or #2 circle hook. We’ll check back later.
Captain Mike and the boys
p.s. Hop aboard for a 1.5 day trip to enjoy this offshore action! Click here for the details: SEARCHER EXTENDED 1.5 DAY TRIPS
Accurate’s Jack Nilsen, and grandson Douglas, with a 30lb bluefin tuna caught on one of the outfits Jack brought for everyone to use!
Good evening anglers,
Our steady bluefin action fizzled out, so this afternoon we went in search of some larger models to top off our day. We got a nice sample of the jumbo size bluefin for the few hours we fished them. We hooked a few on the kite and one on 80lb flylined sardine. There was a very good sign this afternoon and they responded well to the bait, so we are excited to see what tomorrow brings. We are currently picking off a few on the flat falls as well.
Captain Mike and the boys
A trio of 120-150 lb bluefin tuna
Trip #16: August 21-24 (3 day) Lady Angler Searcher Special
Hello anglers,
The ladies are killing it again today with great success on bluefin tuna. Both days have been exceptional fishing! No change in the best methods for catching one–have a fresh bait and change your bait regularly is key.
We are going to try for yellowtail this afternoon somewhere. Everyone has enough tuna.
We can’t say enough how grateful we are to our sponsors of the Lady Angler Searcher Special (LASS) every year: Seeker Rods, Izorline, and Turner’s Outdoorsman. And our fabulous pro-staffers!
Captain Art and Team Searcher
Rene brought this nice bluefin tuna aboard this morning. Congrats!
Trip #16: August 21-24 (3 day) Lady Angler Searcher Special
Hello anglers,
We have had great fishing for bluefin tuna this morning with plenty of opportunity to land a tuna! Live bait with 25-30 pound line and fluorocarbon and a 2/0 circle hook is the method of choice.
This is our fifth annual ladies trip and the women are having a great time! As soon as they get onboard the festivities begin with gift bags for everyone and a cocktail to get the trip started right.
We’re enjoying some really great weather, with calm seas and no wind.
Captain Art and Team Searcher
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- Tuna gear, with style
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- Welcome aboard!
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- Top pro-staffers Sophia H (Seeker Rods), Lori S (Turner’s Outdoorsman, San Marcos), and Wendy T (Izorline)
All three pro-staffers boated a bluefin together!
Hello anglers,
Great fishing today and lots of opportunities to land a bluefin tuna! Live sardine with 25-40 pound line and a small circle hook was the key! Here are two new lady anglers from Las Vegas, NV with their fish landed using our “hook and hand” outfits.
We are spending the night and trying again in the morning. Great weather.
Captain Art and Team Searcher
p.s. Head over to our YouTube channel for all the latest tackle tips!
Introducing our newest tuna anglers!