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We caught up with Lori Sachau, saltwater tackle manager at Turners Outdoorsman in San Marcos for a few tackle tips for her upcoming 6-day trip aboard Searcher:

“Must haves for upcoming trips: glow flat falls for early morning jigging–the tuna are big and so are the yellowtail. Make sure you have an 80 lb dropper loop set-up. You will need 50 and 60 lb fluorocarbon for live bait on the bigger tuna. Your 30-40 lb setups will work for for the rest.
See you on the water!”

Thank you, Lori and have fun out there!

p.s. Mark your calendars for Captain Art’s next seminar at Turners in Kearny Mesa (San Diego) on August 14 at 5:30 p.m.

Hello anglers,

We left on our first 5 day trip of the 2018 season on a trip sponsored by Accurate Fishing Products. Pro staffed Gray Gillingham has stocked up with all the newest gear, as well as hats, and t-shirts. Jackpot will receive an Accurate reel along with a Seeker rod. We are excited for the fishing to come. Stay tuned for all the latest fish updates.  ~Capt Art and Team Searcher

Hi Anglers,

Today in true Tuna Tuesday fashion, we head out in search of tuna. This is a 3 day charter trip with Herzog Electric company. Wish us luck on our search for tuna. Happy Tuna Tuesday and Best fishes! –Searcher Crew

Hello anglers!

We are excited to get our 2018 fishing season started!

Gantz family joined the fun of first 2018 trip!

Stay tuned for reports from the field during this 3-day trip, sponsored by Accurate Fishing Products.

Spaces are still open for a 5-day Accurate-sponsored trip, with Gary Gillingham, in July. Click here to save your spot: 5-DAY ACCURATE TRIP.

Captain Shawn Trowbridge shared a few tips on gear to bring for your upcoming trip aboard Searcher. Click his photo below, and check back every Thursday for a new edition of “Tackle Tip Thursday!”

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TRIP 2A (6/28-30) IS A DEFINITE GO! LET’S GO FISHING!

BOOK HERE: https://searchersportfishing.com/product/2018-trip-2a-1-5-day-6-28-30/

June 16 update:

Photo taken 14 June

Our spotter plane pilot continues to see tremendous schools of bluefin tuna breaking the surface. Recent reports from boats fishing in the area confirm the pilot’s findings. We are excited to get out there and try our hand at getting them to bite!

Jun 7 report:

Hello anglers:
We’re in the final stages of getting the boat ready for the fishing season and really excited to get started!

Tuna seen from spotter plane on 7 June 2018

The SAC spotter plane has been flying for us recently and what the pilot has seen is pretty exciting! He’s seen multiple schools of bluefin tuna (up to 40 pounds) within 150 miles of San Diego, which is a tremendous sign for trips in the 1.5-day trip range. In addition, the water conditions look great.

It’s time to get your tackle ready for the start to a great season! Here’s a checklist to prepare for these bluefin tuna:

• Live bait outfits ranging from 25-60 pound with matching fluorocarbon.
• Circle hooks so you take the abrasion factor out of the equation. Video on hooks!
• Don’t forget to bring your flat fall lures with the appropriate rod and reel combo.
• Have a 2-speed reel in case we come across a school of bigger fish.
• Check for trip availability aboard Searcher here: Searcher Sportfishing schedule.

We’ve gathered up some blog posts that will assist you in getting your fishing season started. Start clicking below!

• Line and Reels
• Trolling
• Kite Fishing
• Fishing Slang
• Flat Falls
• Bait
• Fishing Slang Follow-up
• Knots
• Getting Ready to Fish