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Ocean to Galley: Hummus

Oct 2 2018

Ocean to Galley: Hummus

October 2nd, 2018|Captain Mike's Blog, Ocean to Galley Recipes|

Looking for some fun appetizers to have before you serve your Searcher caught fish for dinner? How about Chef Roger’s hummus? It goes with everything and you can dress it up or down. 

Ingredients:

  • 1 15.5 oz Can chickpeas (drained)

  • 6 ounces roasted red bell peppers (set 2 oz aside for 

    garnish)

  • 1 jalapeño, seeded, diced

  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic

  • 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • 3 tablespoons chopped onion

  • 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon dried crushed chipotle peppers

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Directions: Put all ingredients in a food processor and blend. While those ingredients are coming together, drizzle olive oil in until all in smooth and velvety. Salt to taste while blending. Let set in refrigerator for a minimum of 1 hour. Garnish with chopped red bell pepper and drizzle olive oil over the top, serve with chips (or veggies) and enjoy the reviews. 

 

Oct 1 2018

Trip #23 (6-day) Sep 30-Oct 6

October 1st, 2018|Captain Mike's Blog|

Hello anglers,

We departed yesterday on a 6-day ultra-limited load trip. We decided to start off by heading west to San Clemente Island as there was a sign of the big bluefin tuna seen and caught the day before. This is a new development. These fish had disappeared for about two weeks but showed up again in the same zone. We arrived at 9 pm last night and it didn’t take long to locate a school of bluefin. In fact, we saw fish most of the night  and had no problem finding fish this morning. But unfortunately the bluefin didn’t bite for us. There were a few 40-50 pound fish caught, and we heard of two fish over 200 pounds landed by other boats. They were the lucky ones! There were other boats with the same opportunities as us with the same result.

With the hurricane dissipating and out of the area tonight as predicted, we are traveling south this afternoon and will be fishing for yellowfin tuna and dorado tomorrrow morning. We currently have great weather with light winds and a south swell that the storm has generated. We are also looking for kelp paddies the rest of today.

Wish us luck!

Capt Art and Team Searcher

Oct 1 2018

Trip #22 (7-day) Sep 23-30, sponsored by Seeker Rods (final day)

October 1st, 2018|Captain Mike's Blog|

Hello anglers,

We are traveling today in good weather. Everyone finished breaking down their rods and reels this morning. The crew is scrubbing the boat and preparing for our turnaround tomorrow morning (Sunday). For those wondering about our fishing status because of the storm (Tropical Storm Rosa) heading to Baja, we have options for fishing closer to home away from the storm while the it passes, which is scheduled for later today (Monday).

Thanks to all our returning anglers for a great 7-day trip!

Capt Art and Team Searcher

 

Longtime UK customer, John C, shows off a yellowtail.

Sep 30 2018

Trip #22 (7-day) Sep 23-30, sponsored by Seeker Rods (Day 7)

September 30th, 2018|Trip Reports|

Hello anglers,

We moved north to try for yellowtail on the coast last night. We had good action this morning on yellowtail 15-25 pounds. Almost all the fish were landed using live sardines with 40 pound line and a 3/0 J hook.  Everyone had a good time with steady action and great weather. Sunny skies and light winds. We are finishing our trip today and will be traveling north and arriving early on Sunday morning. Here is Fred B from Ventura with a nice yellowtail. Fred is the Seeker rep on this trip and did a great job passing on all his knowledge about saltwater fishing and Seeker rods. Thanks to Seeker for all the great swag on this trip and their support this season.

~Capt. Art and Team Searcher

 

Sep 28 2018

Ocean to Galley: Sesame Chili Marinade

September 28th, 2018|Captain Mike's Blog, Ocean to Galley Recipes|

Looking for a way to prepare all your Searcher-caught fish? How about chef Dan’s marinade, it is great for fish and can double as a vinaigrette as well.

Ingredients:

  • 1 Cup Soy Sauce
  • 1 Cup rice wine Vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp Ginger
  • 2/3 Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 Cup Sesame oil
  • 1/2 Cup Canola/ olive oil
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 Tsp Crushed red chilies
  • 1 Tbsp Granulated Garlic

Directions: Blend everything in food processor until smooth. Place marinade on fish for 30mins and cook as desired or you can place on a salad as a vinaigrette. 

Makes 4 cups.

Sep 27 2018

Trip #22 (7-day) Sep 23-30, sponsored by Seeker Rods (Day 5)

September 27th, 2018|Trip Reports|

Hello anglers,

We have had steady action this morning with lots of skipjack, small yellowtail and small tuna. But we also have been landing some mixed-grade yellowfin tuna up to 40 pounds. Most of the fish are caught on live sardines.

The weather is tremendous today with clear skies and light winds. David Thiessen is posing with  his jackpot contender.

Capt Art and Team Searcher

Sep 26 2018

Trip #22 (7-day) Sep 23-30, sponsored by Seeker Rods (Day 4)

September 26th, 2018|Trip Reports|

Hello anglers,

We started our day early by catching a few tuna before daylight and the action continued until after breakfast. The best success with hooking one of these tuna was to fly-line a live sardine. There were a few caught on flat fall lures as well. We’re hoping for more action later this morning.

Here is Biff and Barb M. with their good-size yellowfin tuna.

Afternoon update: We had steady action today with lots of skipjack, small tuna and yellowtail released. But everyone had an opportunity to land a nice yellowfin tuna today. All methods were worth trying: live bait as well artificial lures of various sorts.

Here is Alberto A with a quality yellowtail. We are staying the night with hopes of more chances at yellowfin tuna up to 40 pounds.

~Captain Art and Team Searcher

Sep 25 2018

Trip #22 (7-day) Sep 23-30, sponsored by Seeker Rods (Day 3)

September 25th, 2018|Trip Reports|

Hello anglers,

We arrived at the fishing grounds just after lunch today. There wasn’t much action to start, but we were patient. And as the day went on we had some action on yellowtail, and then right at sunset we had action on yellowfin tuna.

The yellowtail were caught on yo-yo lures and dropper loop set-ups with a live bait. The yellowfin tuna were caught on live sardines. Everyone had a good time and we are looking forward to tomorrow.
Here is Capt Shawn with our friend Ace and his vintage bamboo rod and reel, and a yellowtail he landed this afternoon.

Many thanks to Seeker Fishing Rods for their sponsorship!

Capt Art and Team Searcher

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