Tackle suggestion for bluefin tuna

Jun 21 2016

Tackle suggestion for bluefin tuna

June 21st, 2016|Trip Reports|

Hello anglers,
We are super excited to get our fishing season started this week! There is a slight chance for a large bluefin tuna on our first trip. It has been difficult to hook and land them but we will certainly try our luck.
We want you to be prepared so we recommend a 2 speed reel with 60# mono. You may use it for fly-lining a live bait or use it as a kite outfit. Also if you are a practiced caster, a long rod with 40-50# mono and a surface lure or large popper has been the method used recently. We hope to see you aboard soon!
Team Searcher

Jun 20 2016

Trip Report – Turner’s Outdoorsman Seminar – June 16, 2016

June 20th, 2016|Captain Mike's Blog|

 

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Hello Searcher friends!

On June 16, Captain Art and Team Searcher had a fantastic evening seminar at Turner’s Outdoorsman San Marcos with our host, manager Lori Sachau and her amazing Turner’s team!

The “Live Bait Tuna Fishing” Seminar attracted a full house of attendees!  Some of the topics discussed were line and hook suggestions, bait selection and handling techniques, bait hook placement, knot tying and recommendations for the use of artificial lures.

The attendees came prepared with excellent questions, and once those questions were addressed, the prizes from both raffles (one from Turner’s and one from Searcher – each with multiple prizes!) were awarded.  Theresa R. was the lucky winner of the $250 Searcher gift certificate!

Thanks to Lori and Team Turner’s for hosting our seminar!  We’ll be back soon!

We can’t wait to see our friends, old and new, aboard Searcher as we begin our 2016 season!  Talking about fishing made us realize how much we are looking forward to the start of Trip 1 in just a few days! 🙂

“June 16, 2016”

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Jun 15 2016

Bootz’ Birthday Contest Winner!

June 15th, 2016|Captain Mike's Blog|

Team Searcher is still celebrating the birthday of our beloved spokesperson, Bootz!  Searcher friends from near and far showered Bootz with birthday wishes, and we even surprised the birthday boy with a big party aboard Searcher!

We shared everything you submitted with Bootz – all of the birthday messages, photos, videos and poems – and he was overcome with joy and gratitude to be recognized on his special day!

Our team of judges and the birthday Bootz unanimously selected Howard Folmer as the winner of Bootz’ Birthday Contest! Howard’s poem “Bootz” (submitted via Facebook) captures the true essence of fishing aboard Searcher!

Hearing the poem made everyone at the party long even more for the start of our fishing season!

Congratulations, Howard!  You won a new pair of Xtratuf boots!

Prize courtesy of our awesome sponsors Xtratuf! 🙂 🙂 🙂

Searcher friends: Please enjoy reading Howard’s winning poem and dream about getting your own fishing boots on Searcher‘s deck soon!  Season start is just around the corner! We can’t wait!


Bootz

by Howard Folmer

Bootz, my dear, what can I say?
I long to be with you night and day.

When we are apart, it pains my sole,
I’m only complete when its you, me, and a pole.

You see, when I walk and I don’t feel you there,
protecting my feet from the water and air,
Its like a part of me is missing (especially when fishing)!

I feel warm and protected when you mold yourself to me.
We spend hourz together when we are at sea.
I’m saying all this, so you will know,
How much I love you, from heel to toe.

I so look forward to shedding my suit,
to put on some shortz and my favorite Bootz.
Happy birthday my friend, I hope you celebrate
Until we meet again, I can hardly wait.


 

Jun 14 2016

Captain Art Talks Tuna at Turner’s!

June 14th, 2016|Captain Mike's Blog|

Searcher Sportfishing’s own Captain Art Taylor will be visiting Turner’s Outdoorsman San Marcos very soon for a special speaking engagement! Mark your calendars!

June 16: Captain Art will lead a free evening seminar at Turner’s Outdoorsman in San Marcos at 6 pm.

Come early to register for Turner’s and Searcher raffles!  Stay late to shop special promo prices!

Turner’s Outdoorsman San Marcos
2085 Montiel Rd #104, San Marcos, CA 92069

Lori Byron – (760) 741-1570

Join Captain Art and Team Searcher to get the scoop on live bait techniques and tuna fishing! We look forward to seeing you 🙂

A $250 gift certificate for a Searcher fishing trip will be given away to a lucky winner at the event! Don’t miss out!

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Need a printable flyer? Click here: Flyer – Capt Art Talks Tuna!

Jun 10 2016

Wish Bootz a “Happy Birthday!” and Win!

June 10th, 2016|Captain Mike's Blog|

Big news from Team Searcher!

Bootz, our illustrious and well-travelled Searcher spokesperson,

is celebrating a birthday on June 13!

Put yourself in the running for an awesome prize when you send Bootz some birthday wishes!

Xtratuf Boots has joined the festivities by donating an amazing prize – A PAIR OF NEW XTRATUFS!!!!! – for the person who sends in our favorite submission (photo, video, poem or letter)!

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Ways to send b-day wishes to Bootz: (must be received by midnight PST June 13,2016)

Bootz and our panel of judges will make their determination and we will announce the winner on June 15!

Special thanks to Xtratuf Boots for participating in Bootz’ birthday with such a perfect gift! (*shipping of prize is restricted to US)

Check out these birthday wishes sent from Captains Aaron and Ryan! 🙂

 

 

Searcher Happy Boots

Bootz celebrated last year’s birthday by kicking up his heels on Searcher’s new deck!

Jun 7 2016

Team Searcher visits Jamul Tuna Club!

June 7th, 2016|Captain Mike's Blog|

Captains Aaron and Ryan had an opportunity to talk to a local tuna club about the latest tuna news, tackle techniques, and fishing trips with Searcher Sportfishing! We brought some tackle for our free raffle and lucky winners took home a Colt Sniper, Flat Fall lure, a Searcher mug with a pound of specially selected coffee–Ryan Brothers–served aboard Searcher, pliers, issues of The Bight, Owner hooks, Searcher cap, and more!

We’re looking forward to Team Searcher’s next seminar at Turners Outdoorsman in San Marcos on June 16. Capt Art will be there to discuss “Live-bait Tuna Fishing” at 6 p.m. Store will be open for buying your tuna tackle too. Mark your calendars and join us!


“June 6, 2016”

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Jun 6 2016

Time to fish!

June 6th, 2016|Trip Reports|

Hello anglers,
We are winding down our maintenance period with final touches on the new bait tank and a few other items. We are excited to start our fishing season!
All the reports are good with good signs of bluefin tuna around with an occasional yellowfin tuna mixed in. The quality of the bluefin is AMAZING with lots of fish 40-60 pounds and some bigger fish being seen and caught – up to 200 pounds.
There is a chance to catch a fish of a lifetime! Looking forward to getting out on the water.  See you soon!

Capt Art and Team Searcher

Jun 1 2016

It’s your year to S.O.N.A.R!

June 1st, 2016|Captain Mike's Blog|

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It’s the season to S.O.N.A.R!

Do you like to fish?

Do you like free stuff?

Do you like to win?

Well, you are going to LOVE our S.O.N.A.R. program!

Just book with a friend (who hasn’t fished Searcher before) on a 3-day trip (or longer) and let us know about it at your time of booking, and you’ll win an instant prize on your trip AND be entered into our end of the season drawing for:

  • a Shimano rod/reel combo
  • AND
  • a FREE 3-day Searcher trip!

Wow! Check out what 2015 S.O.N.A.R. winner John Melton received!

 

May 25 2016

Capt Art on “Rod and Reel Radio” Sunday, May 29!

May 25th, 2016|Trip Reports|

Tune in for all the current scoop on fishing–the season is heating up! AM 540 (in Los Angeles and San Diego) from 5-7 p.m. or listen on-line anytime at www.rodandreelradio.com. Capt Art and other terrific guests, and knowledgable hosts like Wendy Tochihara and John Cassidy will be answering questions LIVE!

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