Captain Mike’s Blog

On July 27, Searcher anglers returned to the dock with a good catch of yellowfin tuna. What they didn’t realize is that some of their tuna were measured and sent in to the data collection project for the US and state fisheries experts, as organized by SAC (Sportfishing Association of CA).

Read all about what YOUR tuna do to help us keep fishing and having fish to catch! Click below

Our 27 anglers were early for check-in and excited to get their gear on board and leave the dock to the fishing grounds!

Good fishing to all! 

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