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Early Local Bluefin – Cracking the Code

Jul 2 2017

Early Local Bluefin – Cracking the Code

July 2nd, 2017|Captain Mike's Blog, Uncategorized|

It’s hard not to get caught up in the hype. For a few years now, signs of local BFT have influenced Searcher anglers to arrive for their early-season trips with heavy gear and  dreams of bucket-list “cow” fishing dancing in their heads.  As our Trip 2 departed last Friday, June 30, the tackle shop was abuzz with last-minute purchases of CA licences, flat falls and fluorocarbon, and excited talk of “yummees on the kite”. 

Yummees waiting to be rigged at Fisherman's Landing Tackle Shop

Yummees waiting to be rigged at Fisherman’s Landing Tackle Shop

Recent BFT fishing success  (including 100-pounders on 3/4 day trips) has been attributed to Yummee Flyer lures on the troll or on the kite. This popular soft plastic does a great job of replicating the skimming presentation  of a flying fish, natural prey of tuna.  Fishing and catching the elusive bluefin is a constant back-and-forth between science and intuition, trying to “crack the code” using the technology afforded by modern fishing tools and gear alongside the knowledge of experienced anglers and captains.

Each trip provides new data, bringing the dreams of anglers closer to fruition. Join us to see if your code-cracking skills land your own  bluefin on the Searcher deck! 

-Jen 🙂

jen@searchersportfishing.com

Jun 30 2017

Seminar at Turner’s Outdoorsman San Marcos

June 30th, 2017|Captain Mike's Blog|


“Free seminars at Turner’s Outdoorsman are the best way for anglers, tackle shops, and sportfishing pros to share info and experience. Thank you to Accurate Fishing and Seeker Fishing Rods and Izorline Fishing Products for the rods/reels to demonstrate all.”

From Seminar at Turners Outdoorsman San Marcos. Posted by SearcherSportfishing on 6/30/2017 (8 items)

Thank you to Lori Byron-Sachau for the invitation to her great store! Go see the expe…
Tackle Tips for Multi-day Trips
Capt Art shows some knot-tying options.


Accurate Fishing and Seeker Fishing Rods
Lots of great questions for Capt Art.
Loads of saltwater tackle at Turner’s Outdoorsman
Grand prize raffle winner, Paul E–a $250 gift certificate to SearcherSportfishing tr…


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Jun 27 2017

FREE SEMINAR at Turner’s Outdoorsman San Marcos — Thur, Jun 29 at 6 p.m.

June 27th, 2017|Captain Mike's Blog|

We’ll share “Tackle Tips for Multi-day Trips,” current fishing news, and host a free raffle!

You’ll be in perfect position to purchase flyersanmarcosyour tackle after the seminar at Turner’s Outdoorsman, before you head out on a Searcher Sportfishing trip this summer!

 

Jun 25 2017

Trip 1 (3 day) Jun 22-25 Trip Photos

June 25th, 2017|Captain Mike's Blog|


“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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Jun 25 2017

Trip 1 (3-day) June 24 report

June 25th, 2017|Trip Reports|

Hello anglers,

We fished San Clemente again today. Very slow fishing for us. We tried yesterday’s hot spot and unfortunately the fish didn’t bite. We fished for rockfish for a while to get some table fare for everyone and then we spent the last few hours in the spot where we had a few yellowtail the day before. We saw some fish and landed a few.

Jake Brookman landed this yellowtail using one of our Accurate/Seeker Hook and Hand outfits. 30 pound Izorline with a Owner live bait hook and a live sardine. Capt Aaron Remy gets the assist on this fish.

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Jake also won the raffle grand prize of an Accurate reel and a Seeker rod! Thanks to Accurate products and Seeker Rods for their support. Our anglers benefit from these valuable partnerships.

Heading in for an early arrival June 25. Keep posted for Jackpot report.
Team Searcher

Jun 24 2017

Trip 1 (3 day) June 23 Afternoon Report

June 24th, 2017|Trip Reports|

Hello anglers,

After 10 am today fishing was pretty slow, and although we tried various spots, the conditions weren’t conducive for yellowtail. We tried for some rockfish and they didn’t want to bite either. We finished the day back in the morning spot where we had seen good signs of yellowtail. We saw a few fish and landed a couple. Dave from Murietta landed this yellowtail in the afternoon.

We did all enjoy Chef Charley’s famous BBQ rib dinner with all the fixins’–potato salad, cornbread, mac and cheese — yum!

Hoping for better fishing results tomorrow. Check back for a report.

Team Searcher

Jun 23 2017

Trip 1: Jun 22 and 23

June 23rd, 2017|Trip Reports|

June 22: To start off our first trip of 2017, we loaded good-looking sardines. The weather forecast looks good too. We headed out to the tuna grounds for the afternoon and saw a few fish. They weren’t biting, except one made a mistake and Gary Gillingham, pro-staffer for Accurate Products hooked and landed a 35-pound bluefin tuna on a knife lure. He used the butterfly method with an Accurate rod and reel. R2 and Gary are pictured with the fish in the bow.

June 23: We traveled overnight to San Clemente island so we would have a chance to anchor and fish. We have seen and caught a few yellowtail this morning. Roger Brookman landed a yellowtail hooked by Capt Art on one of our Accurate/Seeker “Hook and Hand” outfits. Many thanks or the rod and reel combos from Jack Nielson and Rick Hult. We have put them to good use.2017trip1YTroger
Aaron Lasley from Simi Valley (below with Capt Ryan) landed a yellowtail too. Aaron is here thanks to his family for a Father’s Day gift.
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Jun 23 2017

Searcher Joins Efforts to Recycle Used Fishing Line

June 23rd, 2017|Captain Mike's Blog|

Since 1990, the Berkley Conservation Institute, with the help of anglers everywhere, has recycled more than 9 million miles worth of fishing line. That’s enough line to fill two reels for every angler in America, or wrap around the Earth’s equator 361 times!! If left in the environment, fishhabdiscarded fishing line becomes a potential threat to wildlife. The Berkley Conservation Institute turns this hazard into a real benefit to fish and fishing, through the production and distribution of Fish-Habs.

Fish-Habs are artificial, underwater habitat structures made from recycled monofilament fishing line and line spools, along with other post-consumer materials like milk cartons and soft drink bottles. The Fish-Hab attracts fish and encourages plant growth almost immediately, providing the natural cover essential to the growth of a healthy fish population.

Searcher Joins the Efforts

Retailers and marinas have provided their support by displaying over 17,000 recycling mono recycle bincollection bins. This year Searcher Sportfishing is proud to join these efforts! Throughout our 2017 season, you can find the bucket pictured on the right to deposit your used monofilament fishing line. strippinglineforrecycleTeam Searcher will recycle the line stripped off our loaner outfits, as seen at left. At the end of the season, we will mail all of the line we’ve collected directly to the Berkley Conservation Institute.

If you have additional line you’d like to send, mail it to:

Berkley Recycling
1900 18th Street
Spirit Lake, Iowa 51360

Want a Fish-Hab?

Use a Berkley Fish-Hab to start your own local aquatic rejuvenation project today! Fish-Habs are available to everyone; pond owners, anglers, communities or anyone interested in improving an aquatic habitat. We designed the 4-foot cube Fish-Hab structure to be easily assembled in minutes. The completed assembly is lightweight and easy to anchor underwater.

To order a Fish-Hab, send 75 UPC codes from Berkley line spools or packages or $75 to:

Berkley Fish-Hab
1900 18th Street
Spirit Lake, IA 51360

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