Trip wrap-up
See how many albacore we caught at: https://searchersportfishing.com/intranet/getTripReportsDetail.asp?record_id=60
Jul 4
2007
Jul 4
2007
Limits of Albacore by Paul Sweeney
Lot of Variety
by Paul Sweeney
Searcher Skipper Art Taylor docked at Fisherman’s Landing July 4 after a four-day trip with limits of albacore. Norm Fujimoto, of Izorline, chartermastered the trip, in its 12th year. "It was awesome." said Taylor. "We just kicked the hell outta them; as good as albacore fishing as it gets."
Izorline pro-staffer Gary Teraoka said "we were by ourselves, and Art found ’em!" "It was like an eight day trip in four. We had non-stop action from 11 to 2 on our second day and got our limits, so we went to San Martin to fish for table food. We caught rock cod, lings, some reds; a lot of variety for a four day trip."
Fred Sako of Montebello took first place with a 32.8-pound albacore that was rewarded with biggest fish caught with Izorline. Sako was photographed with Fujimoto and an Izorline trophy. Sako used a 94150 Mustad hook custom ringed by Gary Teraoka on 30-pound XXL Izorline backed with 80-pound Izorline Spectra, an Accurate 870 2-speed reel on a Calstar 665 rod.
Rob Manuel of Covina took third place with a 29.6-pound albacore. Manuel used a 4/0 Mustad hook on 40-pound Big Game line, a Daiwa 30 two-speed reel, and a Calstar 665 rod.
Jul 3
2007
Hey anglers, We fished for yellowtail, halibut and rock cod today and caught all three species. We didn’t catch very many of each, but we had a good time doing it. There were signs of yellowtai halibut at Isla San Martin today and then north of the Island we caught some red rock cod and ling cod. The weather is fantastic with no wind and clear skies. As usual on our annual 4th of July Izorline trip, we had a great time with a great bunch of guys. Traditionally we give an award to the best sportsman of the trip. This year’s award went to Hal Guy of Canoga Park. Hal has been coming on this trip for over 20 years and he is a pleasure to have aboard. Tomorrow we will give an award for the largest fish caught on Izorline. Looking forward to next trip and a repeat on the albacore fishing, Capt Art
Jul 2
2007
July 2 morning report
Hey Anglers, Excellent fishing at 90 miles today on 15 – 25 pound albies! Jig strikes and meter marks are biting. Great weather too. More later, Capt Art
Jul 2
2007
July 2 – day’s end report
Hey Anglers, We had a phenomenal day today, with excellent albacore fishing! The fish are 16-25 pounds, with the majority over 20 pounds. Most of the fish were caught on live bait with a few fish on artificial lures. There were plenty of jigstrikes. The black and purple Zuker lure with a amber head was the hot troll feather. Long-time Searcher passenger Hal Guy, from Canoga Park, caught a limit of albies today. Hal had a great day. We are headed for the coast to try for some yellowtail tomorrow for something different. Great fun was had by all today. More tomorrow, Capt Art
Jul 1
2007
July 1
Hello Anglers, Today we fished 90 miles south of San Diego. There was some good fishing for several boats in this area today. Unfortunately we had to work for every fish. We ended up with 42 albacore and 1 bluefin tuna. The encouraging thing is the distance between the areas of fish–it’s about twenty miles with signs of albies throughout. The weather is good–less than 15 knots of wind and a 4-6 foot swell. Hopefully we can get the fish located early and stay on them all day. More tomorrow, Capt Art
Jun 30
2007
Jun 29
2007
1.5 day mid-day report
At 10 a.m. the boat had 15 albacore aboard, in the 20# size. They pick up a few at every stop and they’re in the “tuna zone.” We’ll check in again tonight.
Jun 29
2007
Update on 6/29/07
The 3 p.m. update is 23 fish aboard and bait fish on the line now!
Jun 24
2007
Jun 22-24
This 1.5-day trip had 24 anglers and they caught 38 albacore and 4 yellowtail. The jackpot winner is: John Diaz, Diamond Bar, CA — 30 # albacore.