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September 19, 2015

September 20th, 2015|Captain Mike's Blog|

September 19

Hello all,

Well, today was different than yesterday. We had all our action in the morning today, while yesterday was all in the afternoon. Every day is different out here, that is what makes it interesting and challenging. All in all, we had a good day with yellowfin tuna and yellowtail. The grade of fish was much better today. It is always great when everyone has a chance at a good size fish. This afternoon’s photo is of Ron Shulz AKA Tator from Grapevine, TX and Capt. Joe with a nice yellowfin tuna.
Headed north to try for yellowtail tonight.
Team Searcher

 

 

September 18, 2015

September 19th, 2015|Captain Mike's Blog|

September 18

Hello all,
We had some action this afternoon! Good fishing for yellowfin tuna in the 10-30 pound class. Everyone had a chance to land a few. We had a few laughs as usual and we all had a great time.

Live bait was the method of choice today. The tip from Team Searcher is when you choose a hot bait, let go of the bait after you hook it. Don’t hang on to the bait as you are going to the rail to cast it out into the bite zone. You have a leash going to the bait with the hook attached to it, you can let go and your bait will be stronger and last longer.

This evenings photo is Capt. Aaron and long time Searcher customer Art Razo with a nice tuna.

Will send another update soon.
Team Searcher

September 17-18

September 18th, 2015|Captain Mike's Blog|

September 17

Hello all,
We didn’t have great fishing today but we have high hopes for tomorrow. Breezy conditions today, and we did see lots of yellowtail that wouldn’t bite. The highlight for today was dinner! Nothing like Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixin’s in September – a new meal recently added to our Searcher menu to change things up a little – we all really enjoyed it. Great job, Chef Charles and Dan!

Till tomorrow, Team Searcher

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September 18

Hello all,
We moved further south last night to try for yellowfin tuna and yellowtail. We have a sample of each so far with high hopes for later today. The weather is good. This morning’s photo is of Capt. Ryan and Chris Mohs from Ventura with a nice yellowfin tuna.
More later,
Team Searcher

Ryan and Chris YFT

September 16, 2015

September 17th, 2015|Captain Mike's Blog|

Hello all,
We started our trip on the coast for yellowtail. We landed a few, and saw plenty that wouldn’t bite. Everyone had a chance to wet a line and get some of the rust off. We are heading further south to try a different spot later today.
The weather is fine with light winds and not much swell.  We will send another update tomorrow.

Team Searcher

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Steve Carson getting ready to start Day 1 of Penn Fishing University aboard Searcher!

September 12

September 13th, 2015|Captain Mike's Blog|

Howdy anglers: We finished the day strong with steady action all day catching yellowfin tuna and yellowtail. The weather is great and we’re headed home from a successful 1.5 day trip.

Good angling and hope to see ya on the water soon,
Capt Aaron and the Searcher crew.

Tip of the day: Hi Gary! Don’t be afraid to use a anchovy. Some good tuna were biting those…

Leaving on a 1.5 day trip with a load of beautiful produce!

September 11th, 2015|Captain Mike's Blog|

Our produce supplier is San Diego’s own Specialty Produce. They generously rovided our fruits and veggies for the trip leaving tonight. All Chef Charles’ meals start with great ingredients! In addition, lucky passenger (Tim Kern from Imperial Beach, CA) won this donated gift basket, courtesy of Specialty Produce.

 

farmers market boxAnd here’s the group, off and running, for a weekend 1.5 day trip!

trip 23 departure

Fishing update and news from Capt Art

September 9th, 2015|Captain Mike's Blog|

Hello anglers: I’d like to share the news about the signs of wahoo at Alijos Rocks and The Ridge. There have been recent catches at both places though the Rocks have produced more wahoo than The Ridge. Of note are the sharks at the Rocks so it would be wise to add some lures to your arsenal. The sharks have been aggressive so you might lose a lure or two….
There are signs of yellowfin tuna at The Ridge but not at the Rocks. No guarantees but if there is a chance to catch a wahoo or two for everyone, we will certainly do our best.
There are still 6 spots left on the final trip this season–Oct 24-31–so book now and check these spots out! Look forward to seeing you.
Team Searcher

September 7th, 2015|Captain Mike's Blog|

Hello anglers; Another great day of fishing! It was a little slower today, but the quality of the fish was the same–bluefin tuna in the 30-40 pound class– and a few nice size yellowfin tuna. We finished the day with some action on good-size yellowtail to finish the trip. We had great weather and lots of fun,
Today’s photo is of Paul Busbyand crew member Jeff with one of the nice size yellowfin tuna.sep 4-7 busby
Team Searcher

September 5

September 5th, 2015|Captain Mike's Blog|

Hello anglers: We’re enjoying great fishing for bluefin tuna today! Most everyone has landed at least one of these good-size bluefin. All the fish are in the 30-40 pound class. The primary method has been flyline live bait (sardine or greenback mackerel), #30-40 pound mono with matching floro-carbon, and a 3/0 circle or J hook.
This morning’s photo is of Capt Ryan and Peggy O’Rourke from Huntington Beach and her nice size bluefin tuna.sep 4-7 peggy
Team Searcher

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