Searcher Trip Reports

Good morning,

Searcher is returning Sunday morning from our 3-day limited load. Friday, we experienced steady fishing on one of the offshore banks after our bumpy ride out. Fly lined baits worked the best as we plunked away on 15–50-pound tuna throughout the day. Saturday, we woke up too much slower fishing and decided to make a couple hour move. Our move paid off and we were able to pick up where we left off Friday on the same grade of tuna with a nice plunk on 14–25-pound yellowtail as well.

Gear used: Fly line 30-pound and 40-pound, 50-pound yo-yo setup and an 80-pound dropper loop setup.

Captain Mike and The Boys

Good afternoon,

Searcher left Friday morning on the first of two Lady Anglers trip, and these ladies have been killing it! It started with a night bite on the big yellowtails, which kept biting until breakfast. Any way you like it, a dropper loop, fly line, or yo-yo, the bites kept coming until things dried up around 10am.

We stopped the boat again around 11am and have been drifting ever since plunking on 30lb bluefin. Fly line, 30lb test, and small circle hooks are the key.

Captain Mike and The Boys

Good morning,

Wednesday was another epic day here on the bank. In the morning, we had great yellowtail fishing, and the big ones were biting. We had easy pickings all day with the tuna. Camped out for the night and with any luck we’ll be back at it today chasing those yellows again. Hoping for another solid haul.

Good morning,

The Searcher set off Monday morning for our 4-day Izorline-sponsored trip, joined by pro-staffer Norm Fujimoto. Tuesday brought a great day at the bank, anchored and reeling in 20-40lb bluefin and yellowtail. We scratched almost all day, with plenty of time at the rail and lots of bites. After camping overnight, we’re ready to give it another shot today.

Captain Mike and The Boys

Good evening,

Had an amazing two days of fishing at the bank. Our anglers caught their limit of bluefin (18-30 pounds) and around 45 yellowtail (18-25 pounds). Scouting for more yellowtail before heading back home.

Good morning,

Out on trip #27, the Captain Potatohead Memorial Fun-Raiser. The past couple of days we’ve found some nice schools of fish. Catching quality grade yellowtail and bluefin tuna.

Good evening,

After a slow night of fishing, we found a couple of nice schools today with fish ranging from 20 to 60 pounds, and enjoyed some excellent fishing. We’re close to reaching our limit of bluefin tuna for our 2-day trip.

Good evening,

Awesome day of yellowtail fishing. Nice grade ranging between 15-35 lbs. Had a few pushing 40lbs.  Steady picking on the anchor all day. We went from sunup to sundown with nice flurries in between. Yo-yo lures seem to be the best.

Good morning,

Searcher drove out Saturday, July 27, 2024, on our 8-day with Turner’s Outdoorsman and Izorline sponsored trip with Pro-Staffer’s Lori Sachau and Wendy Tochihara.  We’ve had some good opportunities the past few days with incredible fishing on 30 – 70-pound yellowfin tuna.