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Trip #10 | June 10 – 13, 2025 | Pelagic Predators Charter

Hello Anglers,

Searcher left Fisherman’s Landing Tuesday morning on a 3-day trip, June 10 – 13, 2025 with the Pelagic Predators Charter. We’ve seen lots of opportunities, but fishing has been challenging the past few days. The anglers have fished hard, but the tuna haven’t wanted to bite. We’re looking for more opportunities before heading back home.

– Captain Shane reporting for Captain Mike & the Boys

Bluefin
June 12th, 2025|Categories: Trip Reports|

Trip #8 | June 3 – 6, 2025 | Night 2

Hello Afternoon,

Second night update for trip #8, 2.5-day limited load, June 3 – 6, 2025. Last night was a good one and we were back at it again catching the tunas. The big ones were biting and we were in the zone. Landed some quality tunas.

– Captain Jason reporting for Captain Mike & the Boys

Big Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin
Night Fishing Bluefin
Night Fishing Bluefin
Terry with a bluefin
Carson with bluefin
Anglers with bluefin
June 5th, 2025|Categories: Trip Reports|

Trip #8 | June 3 – 6, 2025 | 2.5-Day Limited Load

Hello Anglers,

We left Fisherman’s Landing Tuesday afternoon on trip #8, 2.5-day limited load, June 3 – 6, 2025. Last night we got to the zone and on our first stop landed some nice tunas. Today we landed a bunch of reds and some lings. Tonight we’re looking to be back on the tunas.

– Captain Jason reporting for Captain Mike & the Boys

Night Fishing Bluefin
Lingcod Fish
Ling Fish
Group Picture
June 4th, 2025|Categories: Trip Reports|

Trip #7 | May 30 – June 1, 2025 | Kyle Lanford Charter

Good Afternoon,

We’re out on trip #7, Kyle Lanford’s charter with the crew from IBEW 477. 1.5-day, Friday, May 30 to Sunday, June 1, 2025. Friday afternoon we drove out of Fisherman’s Landing and arrived at the zone late last night. We were able to make a couple stops count and the big ones kept on biting. Today we’ve been doing some rockfishing and plan on targeting more tunas before heading back in the morning.

– Captain Shane reporting for Captain Mike & the Boys

Big Bluefin
Two Bluefin
Rockfish
May 31st, 2025|Categories: Trip Reports|

Trip #6 | May 26 – 30, 2025 | 4-Day Limited Load

Good Evening Anglers,

Searcher left Fisherman’s Landing Monday morning on trip #6, 4-day limited load, May 26 – 30, 2025. Tuesday night we had some opportunities on nice quality bluefin. The weather has been a bit rough the past couple of days, but the forecast is looking favorable late tonight and into Thursday morning. We’ll be ready for it.

– Captain Shane reporting for Captain Mike and the Boys

Ron & Ken bluefin
Rob with Bluefin
May 28th, 2025|Categories: Trip Reports|

Trip #5 | May 23- 26, 2025 | Memorial Day Weekend

Hello Anglers,

Searcher left Fisherman’s Landing Friday morning on trip #5, Memorial Day Weekend, May 23 – 26, 2025. Last night we had some decent opportunities despite the nautical weather and we stayed busy until the fish vanished. Today we spent our morning catching some cod before we head back to the tuna zone tonight.

We also have been enjoying some good homemade meals prepared by Josh and Jeff. Last night we had seasoned pork chops with mashed potatoes and asparagus with a balsamic glaze. Today’s lunch was Linguini Bolognese.

We’ve got spots open during the week on trip #6, a 4-day, Monday, May 26th to Friday, May 30th. Call the office 619-226-2403 or check out our schedule at www.searchersportfishing.com

– Captain Shane reporting for Captain Mike and the Boys

Bluefin Fishing
Bluefin Fishing
Bluefin Fishing
May 24th, 2025|Categories: Trip Reports|

Trip #4 | May 20- 23, 2025 | Update

Hello Anglers,

Trip #4 update, Wednesday night was a solid night of fishing. Steadily picking on some nice bluefin. We’ve had good weather on the trip. Recommended tackle for upcoming trips would be heavy jigs for nighttime with a 100-pound setup as well as some lighter flyline rods (30 and 50) would be essential.

We’ve got one more day of opportunities on the water before driving back. Tomorrow morning, we head out on our Memorial Day trip. A 3-day running from Friday, May 23rd to Monday, May 26th.

We’ve got spots open during the week on trip #6, a 4-day, Monday, May 26th to Friday, May 30th. Call the office 619-226-2403 or check out our schedule at www.searchersportfishing.com

– Captain Shane reporting for Captain Mike and the Boys

Nighttime Bluefin Fishing
Nighttime Bluefin Fishing
Nighttime Bluefin Fishing
May 22nd, 2025|Categories: Trip Reports|

Trip #4 | May 20- 23, 2025

Good evening Anglers,

Tuesday afternoon we cruised out of Fisherman’s Landing on trip #4, 2.5-day, May 20-23, 2025. We arrived at the zone late but were able to get some action in before the bite was over. Today we did some rockfishing. Tonight we’re seeing good signs of fish in the area.

We’ve got spots open on trip #6, a 4-day, Monday, May 26th to Friday, May 30th. Call the office 619-226-2403 or check out our schedule at www.searchersportfishing.com

– Captain Shane reporting for Captain Mike and the Boys

Bluefin Fishing
Bluefin Fishing
Bluefin Fishing
May 21st, 2025|Categories: Trip Reports|

Trip #3 | May 16-19, 2025 | John Waggoner Charter Update

Good Afternoon Anglers,

Searcher returned Monday morning from a 3-day charter with John Waggoner and friends, Friday, May 16th to Monday, May 19th. We had excellent fishing Friday night but afterwards had a tough couple of days. We had to run from the weather Saturday and went looking at another area. Saw a little bit of fish but couldn’t catch them. Sunday, we decided to try something different and searched for some coastal yellowtail. We saw a few schools, but they don’t bite! Very encouraging signs but the fish weren’t in the right mode. During the trip we enjoyed delicious meals prepared by Dan and Jeff, consisting of tri-tip, pulled pork, Asian rice bowl, and BBQ chicken. We definitely enjoyed this group of Anglers and look forward to seeing them all later this season and next year.

Tomorrow, we drive out on a 2.5-day, trip #4, Tuesday, May 20th to Friday, May 23rd. 3 spots available if you feel like jumping on the boat. We also have a few spots open on trip #6, a 4-day, Monday, May 26th to Friday, May 30th.

Check out our 2025 schedule or call the office 619-226-2403.

– Captain Mike and the Boys

Tuna weighing
Group photo with bluefin tuna
Tri-tip
Pulled pork
Asian Rice Bowl
BBQ Chicken
May 19th, 2025|Categories: Trip Reports|
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