The group from Jerome’s arrived this afternoon ready to get going on their 1.5 day charter trip!
Erik E. had the trip shirt distribution organized, while Celia and Jen got everyone checked in before boarding.
the fun starts in the salon
All signs are pointing towards a great few days on the water for these guys – keep checking back here for updates!
The Annual Capt Potatohead Memorial 3-day took off today with the usual dose of fun and games – each angler drew a random new “trip name” like these stalwart friends of our beloved Capt. Potatohead, Dick Uranga: Mike W. (now “Sandy”)and Terry O. (now “Fang”). We are looking forward to the trip reports from the field: we predict tutus and…fish!
Many thanks to our sponsors of this popular trip: Aftco (everyone received a hat and shirt at the dock–wow!), Fishermans Processing, Shimano, Izorline, Mike W., Terry O, Dave N. and many more!
On this warm and beautiful Sunday, August 13, the 14 passengers on this ultra-limited load trip boarded Searcher in an orderly, organized fashion and this continued as each angler went to find their own personal stateroom. The 5-day trip began with Capt Aaron driving the boat away from dock at 12:20pm, on his way to the bait receivers to pick up some quality bait from Everingham Bros. for our small group of passengers ready to “get fishin’ during this 5-day vacation on the water. We will be posting Capt Aaron’s regular reports from the fishing grounds, check back tomorrow!
August 8, 2017
NOAA Fisheries has announced that, based on a formal scientific review, the listing of Pacific Bluefin Tuna as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act is not warranted.
Read the notice in its entirety HERE.
“We conclude that the Pacific bluefin tuna is not an endangered species throughout all or a significant portion of its range, nor likely to become an endangered species within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range.” From the Aug 8 NOAA notice.
Our annual August 5-day with popular trip host Dennis Braid departed Thursday, Aug 3 with an enthusiastic group of anglers!We will be posting Capt Art’s daily reports from the fishing grounds!Check back here!
Anglers are talking about Colt Sniper flat fall lures to attract the yellowfin tuna on this trip. Learn all about flat falls, with tips from the experts here: Ask A Captain about Flat Fall lures.
The lucky 17 anglers who boarded Searcher Monday morning were all smiles, as were the crew, all happy to be headed out for some good fishin’ with lots of room at the rail on this light-load offshore trip.Keep checking back for daily trip reports on Capt. Art’s Blog!
Our very own Chef Charley Erichsen developed this fresh herb marinade for serving with grilled yellowtail or dorado. Anglers on our recent trips have been clamoring for the recipe after enjoying it from Charley’s galley.
Herb-Marinated Grilled Yellowtail or DoradoAnglers were early to rise this morning so they could arrive at Fisherman’s Landing for early check-in for Searcher‘s Trip 10, the annual Izorline/Turner’s Outdoorsman 5-day.
Pro-staffers Wendy Tochihara and Lori Sachau were the first to board, with their cart overflowing with gear, giveaways and swag for our lucky anglers!
The boat departed at 8:40am to load up on bait. Capt Art called in to report they got some nice-looking sardines and that they were headed for some Day One fishing! Check back here for daily reports from the field!
Team Searcher is dedicated to supporting our local fishing community, including the efforts of the San Diego Anglers Foundation. Earlier this year we donated a trip to their annual banquet to help raise funds for their critical programs, like Warriors on the Water. This program provides disabled military personnel the opportunity to reconnect with their families through an adaptive, community based recreation experience – saltwater fishing! Learn more about the program below, and consider donating to this worthy cause. 
About the Program:
“In partnership with the Armed Services YMCA San Diego and the Department of Defense, the San Diego Anglers Foundation is proud to offer free of charge saltwater fishing adventures to disabled military personnel and their families.” This program is “an adaptive, community based outdoor recreation experience, and gives [service members] extra therapeutic support during their recovery period.”
“Numerous studies have shown that traumatic events not only affect the psychological structures of the self, but also the attachment and meaning that link individuals and their families. This program seeks to restore those disconnects, allowing military members a chance to have social interactions and bond with family members, while enjoying the sport of fishing.”
Learn More:
Visit https://sandiegoanglersfoundation.org/ to learn more and support this and other programs offered through the San Diego Angler Association.
