Trip Reports

Team Searcher is proud to partner with: Owner Hooks!

The Owner brand is an industry standard which is known for their innovation in hook designs and signature sharp(!) and cutting points (key for live bait presentation)  We will have Owner hooks available for purchase aboard Searcher throughout the season, and some lucky SONAR winners will receive Owner hooks as their thank you gift for bringing aboard a new angler!

We’ll keep you posted with Owner hook success stories as the season progresses!

Bootz says,”There isn’t any one “magic” hook size or style.  The savvy angler will carry an assortment of sizes and styles so that they can respond to varying fishing conditions!”

Captain Art discusses hook selection in the following video:

Stop by the Searcher Sportfishing booth in the 600 aisle, pick up a new refrigerator magnet, and book your 2017 trip! Schedule here: Let’s Fish in 2017. Capt Ryan Stahl and long-ranger Dave Bell will be in the booth to talk fishing and tackle. Wednesday through Sunday. Show details here: www.fredhall.com.

Hauled out on Dec 12.

The crew brought Searcher to Al Larson Boat Yard in San Pedro on Sunday night for an early Monday morning arrival for the haul-out on December 12, 2016.

Capt Art reports that the boat’s hull looks good and the work list has begun!

Coast Guard inspection of the hull takes place on Wednesday, December 14.

Here are just a few items that Art, Aaron, Ryan Stahl, Dan and R2 are getting ready for the USCG inspection: intake screens for saltwater pumps, engine cooling system, all thru-hull valves removed for inspection, all bilges pumped dry, and the life rafts are removed for annual inspection.

In addition the hull is power-washed below the waterline and the sonar dome is cleaned.

Freshly painted bow on Dec 20.

Stay tuned for more dry-dock news as the week progresses!

“December, 2016 Projects/Upgrades”

From Searcher in Dry Dock! Al Larson Boat Yard, San Pedro, 2016. Posted by SearcherSportfishing on 12/14/2016 (21 items)

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1. Steve Lenker, San Pedro, CA — 51# wahoo (winner of Accurate reel)
2. Aaron James, Redondo Beach, CA — 43.6# wahoo (winner of Seeker rod)
3. Mike Townes, Lodi, CA — 43.4# yellowfin tuna (winner of Seeker rod)

Many thanks to Gary Gillingham (on right), pro-staffer for Accurate Fishing Products and Seeker Rods!

Howdy anglers:

We enjoyed another day of steady action on tuna with wahoo mixed in. We finished our last day down around The Ridge, and are moving up to the beach to try for some yellowtail.

The weather has improved and the forecast shows it getting even better. Ron Bryan hooked many wahoo, and managed to land this one with the help of Capt Ryan Stahl.

And many thanks to sponsor Seeker Fishing Rods!

Capt Aaron and the Searcher crew

Howdy anglers:

We had some action this morning on a couple of wahoo, but they aren’t very hungry. We’ve seen some, but they are not interested in what we have to offer.

We had some action on yellowfin tuna though! Going for more this afternoon.

Long-time Searcher friend, Allen A, got a nice yellowfin tuna today. Capt Ben was at the gaff.

Capt Aaron and the Searcher crew

Day’s end report:

Howdy anglers,

We had a few more tuna this afternoon and a couple more wahoo.

Steve Lenker is pictured  with one of the wahoo. The weather has come down and we’re moving down to a area with promising reports.

Many thanks to Gary Gillingham and all his support through Accurate Fishing Products and Seeker Rods. Lots of gear and fun for anglers to try out!

Capt Aaron and the Searcher crew

Howdy anglers:

We arrived to The Ridge about lunchtime and didn’t waste any time getting on the fish. We had great action on yellowfin tuna this afternoon. We saw wahoo some swimming around but didn’t capture any today. We are hoping for more action tomorrow.

The weather is great and the forecast looks favorable too.

Capt Aaron and the Searcher crew

Howdy anglers:

We’ve had another great morning! We caught some nice wahoo and a few exotics like pargo, grouper and a couple of dorado. The wind is backing off and it’s getting to be a sunny nice day.

Jeremiah and Pat Graham with their morning wahoo!

We’re moving now so we can finish the day trying for some tuna before heading north tonight.
Capt Aaron and the Searcher crew

Howdy anglers,

We’ve had another great day of fishing for wahoo and tuna. We had some more good action on tuna and a few more wahoo.

We’re headed up to try for some yellowtail on the coast tomorrow. The weather is nice too!

Capt Aaron and the Searcher crew