Don’t miss it! March 4-8, 2015 at the Long Beach Convention Center in downtown Long Beach. Capt Art, long-ranger Dave Bell and celia will be at the Searcher Sportfishing booth in the 600 aisle, next to Pompanette chairs and outriggers, and on the same aisle as M&M rods. You can sign up for your 2015 trip, get some tackle tips, or just talk fishing.
All the details (dates, hours, prices, discounts) here: www.fredhall.com, See you in Long Beach!
Capt Art will be in the Fishermans Landing booth at the ISE Sportsmens show in Sacramento on Friday and Saturday, January 9-10. Stop by and say hi!
Hello anglers: We had our most successful haul out in several years. We came out of the water at Al Larson Boat Shop in San Pedro on Monday, Dec 8. We had the bottom power washed, the intake screens taken off and the propellors taken off to be checked and balanced.
On Tuesday both the US Coast Guard and the American Bureau of Shipping inspected the hull internally and externally. We were required to extract 12 fasteners (screws) from the hull which is a process we go through every five years. The fasteners were in great condition and could have been put back in the hull but we used new fasteners. They only found two deficiencies, which were easily repaired.
On Wednesday the bottom was prepped for paint, a little caulking in the seams, and a few bare spots were sanded. The bottom was painted that afternoon. The props were installed and a coat of Prop Speed was applied to help save fuel.
On Thursday morning after the Coast Guard and ABS came to inspect the deficiencies, we got their blessing to go back in the water. The yard launched us at 11 am. Out total haul-out time was 3.5 days. Wow!
Here’s a short video of the re-launch: http://youtu.be/nsRnS2AHIIk
Capt Aaron and the crew brought the boat back to San Diego that afternoon and arrived at 9 pm. I guess we deserve a pat on the back for taking care of the Searcher really well.
On the inside of the boat we have made some improvements to four cabins in the stern by widening the bunks by six inches. You wouldn’t think that sounds like a lot but it really makes a big difference. For those of you that prefer to be in the stern you will be amazed at the difference. The sink cabinets are new in those rooms as well.
Looking forward to seeing you all in 2015. Don’t wait too long to get your reservation as some of the trips are close to full.
Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year from Team Searcher
Stay tuned for more information AND PHOTOS of our latest upgrades to the below-decks cabins. Capt Art and the crew are busy with your creature comforts in mind!
Tune in this Saturday (11/29) from 7-9 am on AM 1090. There’ll be fishing reports and boat updates. As usual, you can call in and ask your question directly!
Ray is our 2014 SONAR winner, so he’ll be taking a free 3-day trip in 2015 and using his new rod and reel combo! Many thanks to all our customers who brought a new angler aboard in 2014. We are grateful that you trust us to show your friends and family a quality sportfishing experience with Searcher Sportfishing!
Click on the photo to see the entire schedule, including Capt Art’s seminar (Saturday only), tackle sales, and family activities!
Howdy anglers: All good things must come to a end. We finished the 2014 season with a great trip of fishing. Our last day was spent looking for kelps and we found a couple to finish off the trip and the season. The weather is wonderful. Here’s a group shot of happy dorado fishermen. 
We’re headed home and looking forward to some time on land, but also looking forward to what the 2015 season brings. Good angling and hope to see ya on the water in 2015
Capt Aaron and Searcher crew
Howdy anglers, What a day makes! The weather is flat and the fish are biting. We got our day’s limit of yellowtail in the morning so we’re working north, looking for a new fish. We’re hoping for some colorful leapers–“dorado”–and maybe get lucky and get a wahoo as well. Wish us luck for the rest of the day. Today’s photo is Bob Jaime with a sample of our yellows. 
Also a honorable mention goes to Mike Einstoss, who caught a 40lb black sea bass that we successfully released.
Capt Aaron and Searcher crew
