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First trip of 2017 is off and running!

June 22nd, 2017|Captain Mike's Blog, News|

It’s our “season opener” and everyone is excited to get things underway! Check out the photos and visit the blog often for updates!

Anglers have experts on board from Accurate Reels and Seeker Rods, in addition to our amazingly talented crew on Team Searcher!


“Searcher Sportfishing Season Opener”

From Trip 1 Jun 22-25, 2017 (3-day). Posted by SearcherSportfishing on 6/22/2017 (21 items)

A cartful of Accurate Fishing gear brought by pro staffer Gary Gillingham!
Look who got a brand new water bottle!
Lines away! Ready to fish!


Capts Art and Aaron Remy are all smiles as they check out the Accurate Fishing gear!
Rick Hult brought some Seeker Fishing Rods swag for our lucky anglers and crew!


What’s for lunch?
Trip departure with a boatful of happy anglers
Team Searcher is ready to fish!
Gary Gillingham got the single BFT on the first afternoon. Accurate Fishing


Capt Art and Roger Brookman
Happy Father’s Day, Aaron!
Dave got in on the yellowtail action today!


Jake B and Capt Aaron



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Team Searcher at “Channel Islands Fishing Club” in Ventura

June 19th, 2017|Captain Mike's Blog|

We had a great time at the June meeting for the anglers in the Channel Islands Fishing Club! Captain Art talked about recommended tackle for our multi-day trips and offered up some casting and other angling tips. As always, we thank our sponsors Accurate Small Logo and Seeker Logo Small for their gear, which anglers can use on our trips AND see demonstrated at our fishing club seminars! Also to Owner small logo for their great products and giveaways for our raffles.

Here’s some snapshots of the meeting held at Social Tap in Ventura, a great setting for a summer fishing club meeting! Thank you Eric Huff and the entire club in beautiful Ventura, California,
“”Tackle Tips for Multi-day Trips” SearcherSportfishing”

From Channel Islands Fishing Club seminar on June 13, 2017. Posted by SearcherSportfishing on 6/15/2017 (10 items)

Fred Brandt of Seeker Fishing Rods and Channel Islands Fishing Club and Capt Art
Thank you, Eric Huff for the invitation to talk at the club meeting! Channel Islands …
Thanks to Social Tap Ventura for the great food and drinks, and the excellent outdoor…
Capt Art talks tackle


Capt Art uses Accurate Fishing reel and Seeker Fishing Rods for our demos
Capt Art shows a cast Seeker Fishing Rods
Raffle winner angler thanks to Owner Hooks


The big winner ($250gift certificate for a fishing trip) was long-time friend Al Rich…


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Sportfishing Association of California spotter plane report: May 30

May 31st, 2017|Captain Mike's Blog, News|

The report has been filed and coordinates offered to all SAC members by the spotter plane from yesterday’s flight over our offshore areas. Checkout the spotter plane logophoto they captured of the balled up yellowtail!

A number of areas with tuna spotted today. Fish from 40-100+ pounds and schools in the 70-100 ton range.  Boilers with big fish were scattered in several areas, and a one balled up school of yellowtail with about 15 tons of 20+ pounders was spotted.

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Sportfishing Association of California spotter plane report: May 26

May 27th, 2017|Captain Mike's Blog, News|

WOW! The report was filed, photos sent, and coordinates offered to all SAC members by the spotter plane from yesterday’s flight over our offshore areas. spotter plane logo

Under great weather conditions, we spotted good sightings of schools throughout coastal areas from San Diego to Ensenada. The schools are substantial–25 to150-plus pound bluefin tuna were spotted. Boilers were common with schools feeding on anchovies. The following pictures are for your use from the plane today. may26spotterplane4 may26spotterplane3 may26spotterplane2

Tutorial: Fluoro to Mono Connections

May 17th, 2017|Captain Mike's Blog|

An essential skill of fishing is tying a fishing knot. Knots may not get the glory, but they are certainly the unsung heroes of the fishing scene. These critical connections can determine your success while out on the water. Because, as we know, even all the high-tech tackle and secret tactics in the world won’t help you if your knot slips or weakens your line, causing it to break at the moment of truth.

In this video, Capt. Ryan shows you two great Fluoro to Mono connections that will help you while out on the water this season.  

1. Surgeon’s Knot:

 Surgeons knot

2. Uni to Uni Knot (aka Double Uni Knot):

Uni to Uni

Road Trip Report: Day 3

May 12th, 2017|Captain Mike's Blog, Trip Reports|

Road Trip Day 3 found us stopping by the Seeker Rods facility for a production tour of the USA-made rods and blanks. We met owner Rick Hult and his team as they were building rods in-house. We appreciate the quality and detail that goes into each rod built there.

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Rick Hult shows Capt Art the precision process for building a Seeker rod.

Our anglers benefit from this high-quality work when they use Searcher Sportfishing loaner gear and “Hook and Hand” outfits, thanks to Accurate Reels and Seeker Rods!

Thank you, Rick and Team Seeker!  

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Crewman Ben shows his appreciation to rod-builder Jose for his new rod!

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Road Trip Report: Day 2

May 11th, 2017|Captain Mike's Blog, Trip Reports|

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The second day of our 2017 Gold Coast Road Trip was fantastic! We started the day with a visit to Eric’s Tackle in Ventura. Eric caught us up to speed with local conditions and fishing reports. We are returning to the area to do a seminar for Eric’s new fishing club: Channel Islands Fishing Club hyuns tackle in oxnardon Tuesday Jun 13, check out our Facebook page for more details. We also stopped by to see our friends at Hyun’s Tackle in Oxnard. The owners are busy with gear repairs and building new outfits for anglers.

20170510_191532In the evening we spent time with anglers gathered at Turners Outdoorsman in Oxnard. The store manager, Mike Armenta, offers seminars in a new and comfortable space at the store. Capt Art and crewman Ben suggested outfits for multi-day trips, and demonstrated knots and connections so everyone is prepared for their tuna trips this season! There were lots of questions for our team and we appreciated the time spent with our Oxnard friends. As usual, we offered up some raffle prizes (and so did Mike A.!), with the grand prize of a $250 gift certificate for a Searcher Sportfishing trip in 2017 going to Mike R.

 

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Gold Coast Road Trip 2017: Day 1

May 10th, 2017|Captain Mike's Blog, Trip Reports|

Team Searcher’s 2017 road trip up to the Gold Coast is underway!

Our first stop was at The Longfin tackle shop in Orange, CA. We met Eric and his crew, and talked about current fishing conditions and what customers were purchasing for their tackle boxes this season.20170509_121303

Visiting with the Gold Coast Lady Anglers

IMG_4039 Capt. Art and Crewman Ben offered tackle tips and gear advice for multi-day trips at GCLA’s May meeting. They also demonstrated several knots and connections to use for fishing success. We had a blast playing games and raffling off some amazing prizes! Our top raffle prize, a $250 gift certificate for a Searcher Sportfishing trip in 2017, went to Susan D.! She is going to join the Lady Angler Searcher Special 3-day tuna trip.

A special thank you to our hosts, Sophia and Kevin, and all the club members for including Team Searcher!

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Thank You Oceanside Senior Anglers!

May 2nd, 2017|Captain Mike's Blog|

IMG_4009A big thank you to Larry Cusack and the Oceanside Senior Anglers members and guests for their kind welcome at today’s club meeting! Capt. IMG_4010Art and Crewman Ben Hart spoke to a captivated crowd about tuna fishing outfits and gave a forecast for the season.   

 

 

 

 

We gave away a number of raffle prizes, including a Searcher Sportfishing $250.00 gift certificate that went to Mr. Jim Robinson! 

Many thanks to our sponsors for adding to the raffle fun! Accurate Fishing Products, Owner Hooks, Seeker Rods, Izorline, and more!IMG_4012

 

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