Hello anglers!
We have an exciting update to share about our new bait tank, which will be installed in time for the 2016 fishing season! We have done quite a bit of research looking at other tanks around the fleet and we have come up with what we feel is a great bait tank! Notable improvements include new hand wells on the port and starboard side that are bigger, so multiple anglers can access hook bait at once rather than having to wait in line for a bait. We won’t be using scoops or baskets with the new tank.
Our capacity will increase slightly, not sure yet how much but we will have more bait aboard!
There will be more room in between the rail and the tank on the sides.
Also we will reconfigure the fish box to each side of the tank which will make things operate better to get your fish in the RSW quicker!
Check out the schematic of the new bait tank – we will update with photos as construction progresses!
Lots of improvements this off-season – we’re excited!!!

Greetings to our Searcher friends!

Remember this?

When Bootz isn’t on the job as our Searcher Sportfishing official spokesperson, he’s vacationing in some interesting destination!

During this off-season, he’s been sending the Searcher Office regular updates about his travels, but his communications have been incomplete!

We need the help of our Searcher friends to figure out his location!”

from Captain Art’s Blog, 2/9/16

Well, Bootz had all of us guessing about his third vacation location!

Your guesses ranged across several locations from the Channel Islands all the way south to Cabo San Lucas!

But that sneaky Bootz was not in any of those places…

He was visiting beautiful Catalina Island in California, and the photo was snapped on his way to Avalon!  He was enjoying some rest and relaxation before heading to Long Beach to man the Searcher booth at the upcoming Fred Hall Fishing Tackle and Boat Show 🙂

Our winner for this month is Searcher friend Brian Dilley!  He used his sleuthing skills to figure out where Bootz was, and for his efforts, he will receive two admission tickets to the 2016 FRED HALL FISHING TACKLE & BOAT SHOW to be held at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center.  Join Celia and Jen at the Searcher Sportfishing booth to take a photo with Bootz!

Arturo Jacinto guessed correctly as well! He was selected in the runner-up drawing and will receive an admission ticket to the Fred Hall Show in Long Beach!

Congratulations to ALL of our Searcher friends who sent in their guesses, including Monica Flores, the honorary detective who also deduced the correct location of Bootz, our official Searcher Sportfishing spokesperson!

Bootz is still on the move, and the guessing game continues!

“Where’s Bootz?” – Round Four begins next week, so don’t forget to check back here to Captain Art’s Blog for your clue!

During our recent dry dock at Al Larson Boat Shop in San Pedro, California, Captain Art and crew replaced the 45-year-old fuel tanks, applied fuel-efficient hull paint, and made preparations for our exciting new bait tanks! Those new tanks are being fabricated now and will be installed before fishing season begins. They’ll sport an expanded capacity, improved wells, better access to the bait, and keep your bait in tip-top shape.

Searcher’s salon got a facelift too. New upholstery for dining booths, new carpeting, and new woodwork accents were added for your enjoyment during meals, relaxing, and our famous “Movie Nights!” (Gourmet popcorn bar included.)

Dreaming about a return of 2015’s excellent fishing? Don’t miss out, book early and join the Searcher family!

When Bootz isn’t on the job as our Searcher Sportfishing official spokesperson, he’s vacationing in some interesting destination!

During this off-season, he’s been sending the Searcher Office regular updates about his travels, but his communications have been incomplete!

We need the help of our Searcher friends to figure out his location!  He really had us guessing during Round Two…

Are you ready for Round Three?

Here’s a photo of Bootz at his third stop:

Send in your guess via email, with “Where’s Bootz?” in the subject line to jen@searchersportfishing.com

Correct guesses submitted will be entered into a monthly drawing for a prize!

Our February winner received a pair of tickets to the 2016 FRED HALL FISHING TACKLE & BOAT SHOW to be held at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center!

This month’s drawing winner will be selected from all correct guesses submitted by midnight, February 29, 2016.

Greetings to our Searcher friends!

Remember this?

When Bootz isn’t on the job as our Searcher Sportfishing official spokesperson, he’s vacationing in some interesting destination!

During this off-season, he’s been sending the Searcher Office regular updates about his travels, but his communications have been incomplete!

We need the help of our Searcher friends to figure out his location!”

from Captain Art’s Blog, 1/6/16

Well, Bootz had all of us guessing about his second vacation location!

Your guesses ranged from San Francisco to Vancouver, BC, and even included the Northern Ontario Trans Canada Highway.

But that trickster Bootz was not in any of those places…

He was visiting southern Louisiana, cruising down the Mississippi River just underneath the John James Audubon bridge!  He had his fill of beignets with café au lait and promptly jetted off to his next destination 🙂

Our winner for this month is Searcher friend Ron Schulz!  He used his sleuthing skills to figure out where Bootz was, and for his efforts, he will receive two admission tickets to the 2016 FRED HALL FISHING TACKLE & BOAT SHOW to be held at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center.

Tomas Weaver guessed correctly as well! He was selected in the runner-up drawing and will receive a warm Searcher beanie for those cold winter nights!

Congratulations to ALL of our Searcher friends who sent in their guesses, including the following honorary detectives who also deduced the correct location of Bootz, our official Searcher Sportfishing spokesperson!

Rob Peterson

John Plowman

Bootz is still on the move, and the guessing game continues!

“Where’s Bootz?” – Round Three begins next week, so don’t forget to check back here to Captain Art’s Blog for your clue!

When Bootz isn’t on the job as our Searcher Sportfishing official spokesperson, he’s vacationing in some interesting destination!

During this off-season, he’s been sending the Searcher Office regular updates about his travels, but his communications have been incomplete!

We need the help of our Searcher friends to figure out his location!  He really had us guessing during Round One…

Are you ready for Round Two?

Here’s a photo of Bootz at his second stop:

Send in your guess via email, with “Where’s Bootz?” in the subject line to jen@searchersportfishing.com

Correct guesses submitted will be entered into a monthly drawing for a prize!

Our January winner received a pair of tickets to the 2016 FRED HALL FISHING TACKLE & BOAT SHOW to be held at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center!

This month’s drawing will be held January 31, 2016.

Happy New Year to our Searcher friends!

Remember this?

When Bootz isn’t on the job as our Searcher Sportfishing official spokesperson, he’s vacationing in some interesting destination!

During this off-season, he’s been sending the Searcher Office regular updates about his travels, but his communications have been incomplete!

We need the help of our Searcher friends to figure out his location!”

from Captain Art’s Blog, 12/21/15

Well, Bootz had all of us guessing about his first vacation location!

Your guesses ranged from Hawaii to Singapore and from Hong Kong to New York City.

Walla Walla, Washington was even in the mix!

But that tricky Bootz was not in any of those places…

He was visiting beautiful Toronto, Ontario in Canada and was staying at the Radisson Admiral Harbourfront Hotel!  Bootz got his fill of poutine, and then jetted off for his next destination! 🙂

Our winner for this month is Searcher friend Howard Folmer!  He used his sleuthing skills to figure out where Bootz was, and for his efforts, he will receive two admission tickets to the 2016 FRED HALL FISHING TACKLE & BOAT SHOW to be held at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center.

Rob Peterson guessed correctly as well! He was selected in the runner-up drawing and will receive a warm Searcher beanie for those cold winter nights!

Congratulations to ALL of our Searcher friends who sent in their guesses, including the following honorary detectives who also deduced the correct location of Bootz, our official Searcher Sportfishing spokesperson!

Brian Dilley

Ron Schulz

Doug Nance

John Plowman

Ken Hunter

Bootz is still on the move, and the guessing game continues!

“Where’s Bootz?” – Round Two begins next week, so don’t forget to check back here to Captain Art’s Blog for your clue!

When Bootz isn’t on the job as our Searcher Sportfishing official spokesperson, he’s vacationing in some interesting destination!

During this off-season, he’s been sending the Searcher Office regular updates about his travels, but his communications have been incomplete!

We need the help of our Searcher friends to figure out his location!

Here’s a photo of Bootz at his first stop:

Send in your guess via email, with “Where’s Bootz?” in the subject line to jen@searchersportfishing.com

Correct guesses submitted will be entered into a monthly drawing for a prize!

This month’s drawing will be held December 31, 2015.

Congratulations to John Melton of Camarillo, CA, winner of our S.O.N.A.R. 2015 GRAND PRIZE!

He won a spot on a 3-day Searcher trip of his choice in 2016 AND a Shimano rod and reel!

Share the excitement of a 2016 Searcher Sportfishing signature trip with a new Searcher friend and you may win the prize next year!

Find out all of the details about our S.O.N.A.R program here!