Trip #9 (6-day trip) Aug 5-Aug 11, Day 5

Aug 10 2018

Trip #9 (6-day trip) Aug 5-Aug 11, Day 5

August 10th, 2018|Trip Reports|

Good evening anglers: Today was a little slow on the yellowfin tuna action dueto a south swell. So we decided to try for some yellowtail and it worked out very well.

Good times to be had by all with lots of action and smiles on deck! We’re headed up to try some paddy hopping tomorrow. Wish us luck!Here’s Ashley M. with one of her nice yellowtail from today.

Captain Shawn and Team Searcher

Aug 9 2018

Tackle Tip Thursday (Vol. 7: Kelp paddy fishing)

August 9th, 2018|Captain Mike's Blog, Tackle Tip Thursday|

Today’s Tackle Tip Thursday has all your must-haves” for kelp paddy fishing. We have two videos this week, because we have so much good stuff.  Thank you to Fishermans Landing Tackle Shop for letting us use your space and Owner Hooks!

 

Aug 9 2018

Trip #9 (6-day trip) Aug 5-Aug 11, Day 4

August 9th, 2018|Trip Reports, Uncategorized|

Good evening Anglers:

Today we had a good pick on yellowfin tuna 25lbs to 75lbs. Tackle tip for the day, was a 7 foot rod and 40lb with fluorocarbon and a 1/0 hook small sardines have been working the best for our anglers so far.

Heres Mark Stout and Captain Mike with a 40lb yellowfin. More to coming, stay hooked. ~Captain Shawn and Team Searcher.

 

Hello Anglers,

This morning we are catching quality fish and being able to focus on bring them on deck. We are having fun fishing. The best chance at a bite is with 40lb test and 1/0 hooks, which makes this very challenging due to the size of the fish (biggies), but we are up for the challenge! (it is called sportfishing after all.)  Wish us luck this afternoon.

Here is Dan T. and Captain Aaron with a 45lb yellowfin.

~Captain Shawn and Team Searcher.

Aug 7 2018

Trip #9 is off and running with sponsor Accurate Fishing Products

August 7th, 2018|Captain Mike's Blog|

Pro-staffer Gary Gillingham brought an Accurate reel and two rods for jackpot prize giveways, along with t-shirts and other giveaways for for the crew and passengers this trip. The Accurate crew always brings the great giveaways and fun. This is a 6 day trip. Limits of fun and fish for everyone. Stay hooked for all the trip updates. 

Aug 7 2018

Trip #9 (6-day trip) Aug 5-Aug 11, Day 2 & 3 . (Evening)

August 7th, 2018|Trip Reports|

Good evening anglers:

Today we had some beautiful grade yellowfin tuna and yellowtail. Here is Dan L.  with his personal best 67lb caught on 40lb line and a 1/0 owner hook. Congratulations Dan, on a beautiful fish.

 

 

Good Afternoon Anglers:

We are seeing a lot of great action this afternoon. Catching nice yellowfin all day long, this afternoon has been even more action.  Here is Steve L. with a 93lb yellowfin.

Got to go they are biting. We are loving all the action. No bad days. ~Captain Shawn and Team Searcher

 

 

Hello anglers:
Today (8/6) We arrived at our destination late in the afternoon and had a nice evening bite. We caught 40 to 75lb yellowfin tuna. Our lady angler Ashley M caught this 45lb yellowfin, using 40lb line and a 2/0 Owner hook.

Great weather and smooth seas, have lead to great fishing and limits of fun for all anglers and crew. We are staying in this same area for morning bite.  Wish us luck! 

~Captain Shawn and Team Searcher

Aug 4 2018

Trip #8 (6-day trip) Jul 30-Aug 5, day 5

August 4th, 2018|Captain Mike's Blog|

Good evening anglers:

We’ve had an absolutely beautiful day–both weather and fishing! We had a good bite on 30 to 50lb yellowfin tuna and one stand-out yellowtail. Here’s Captain Aaron and Frederick Handley with a 48lb yellowtail. Congrats!

Tackle tip: Use 40 or 50lb Izorline test with a 1/0 or 2/0 Owner hook. Fluorocarbon is a must!

Captain Shawn and Team Searcher

Aug 3 2018

Trip #8 (6-day trip) Jul 30-Aug 5, day 4 (day’s end)

August 3rd, 2018|Trip Reports|

Good evening anglers:

We had a great day fishing for quality yellowfin and yellowtail! The tuna are over 100lb and the yellowtail are up to 50lbs.

We are enjoying the great weather and great anglers. We are looking forward to tomorrow when we are going to try the same area.

Here’s Frederick Handley with his 101lb yellowfin. Congrats!

Captain Shawn and Team Searcher

Aug 2 2018

Trip #8 (6-day trip) Jul 30-Aug 5, day 4

August 2nd, 2018|Trip Reports|

Hello anglers:

Today we continue to have good action on quality yellowfin tuna.The weather is beautiful with sunny skies and light winds. Here’s Tim Farmer and crewman Ryan with a nice 70lb tuna.

Back to fishing for now. Wish us luck!

Captain Shawn and Team Searcher

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