Trip Reports

Hello anglers,

Unfortunately, my report has very disappointing fishing results for today. The tuna didn’t show up like they did yesterday. We were very patient, waiting in the same place and offering up nice baiit, but they were elsewhere. We could stay another day but we are ready for some catching on this trip! We are relocating to an area of biting yellowfin tuna. We will be there at daylight, so wish us luck.The weather is great with light winds and no sea conditions, so that is working in our favor. 

Captain Art and Team Searcher

Hello anglers,

We were pleasantly surprised this morning when the yellowfin tuna started showing around the boat. It started around 8 am and continued until after lunch. Most of the fish we are seeing and landing are around 60 pounds. A couple of fish we landed were 40 pounds. The best method today was a live sardine and 40 pound line and fluorocarbon with a 3/0 circle hook. Here is Judy K  with a fish hooked by the crew on a Seeker Rod and an Accurate reel. We are spending the night and trying again tomorrow.

Captain Art and Team Searcher

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Hello anglers,
We arrived yesterday afternoon at the Island. There are some good conditions with 68 degree water and some current. We tried as many spots as we could without much success.

We saw a sign of tuna in one of the spots, but they didn’t want to bite. We caught a couple of yellowtail, in fact Dave S got a nice one. We have high hopes for tomorrow. 

Captain Art and Team Searcher

Hello anglers:

Late today we should have some observations from Guadalupe Island as Captain Art and the anglers arrive to the fishing area soon. Stay tuned! 

Co-sponsors from Izorline (Wendy Tochihara) and Turner’s Outdoorsman (Lori Sachau) are aboard as well for great representation and giveaways!

Good evening anglers: Today we enjoyed some “reel” nice bluefin fishing with calm seas. This afternoon things changed a little..we are catching fish on the fly-line with 30# and 40# and 2/0 hooks. Quite a few also came on surface jigs and small Colt Snipers. It was a lot of fun!

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Here is a good shot of Greg B with a 78 lb bluefin.Congrats!

Captain Shawn and Team Searcher

Good evening anglers:

This afternoon we finished up our yellowtail fishing with a bang with limits of fun in the sun and calm seas. The yellows were biting the fly-lined baits very well, most using 30 lb test and 2/0 hooks. Tomorrow we will try our hand at some bluefin fishing. Wish us good luck. Here is a shot of John Etheridge with a nice yellowtail.

Captain Shawn and Team Searcher