Trip #10 (6-day trip) Aug 11-17, Day 1
Howdy anglers,
We’re traveling this afternoon to a spot where we’re hoping to target some yellowtail. Our weather is so nice and it looks to stay nice for us for a few days. We’ll update the report this evening.
Update: It was a slow afternoon for us though we had a good sign of the fish. They just were not very eager to bite the hook. Ken Y. caught this nice one on 60lb and a flylined sardine.
We’re moving down to focus on tuna tomorrow. The weather is still very nice and the forecast looks great for us as well.
Capt Aaron and Team Searcher
Trip #10 Ultra-limited load is off and running! Aug 11-17, 2018
With only 14 anglers aboard, it’s the ultimate in passenger comfort and a relaxing fishing experience. So much room at the rail! It was a bittersweet send-off though, as it’s Captain Aaron Remy’s last trip as captain or crew aboard Searcher. Team Searcher will miss him greatly, and wish him well in his next endeavors.
But first, it’s time to fish! Wish them luck and check back for daily fish reports as they head to the tuna and yellowtail grounds.
JACKPOT WINNERS Trip #9 Accurate(Aug 5- Aug 11)
1st Place- Steve L. (93lb Yellowfin)
2nd Place- Dave C. (76lb Yellowfin)
3rd Place- Howard F. (60lb Yellowfin)
Trip #9 (6-day trip) Aug 5-Aug 11, Day 5
Good evening anglers: Today was a little slow on the yellowfin tuna action dueto a south swell. So we decided to try for some yellowtail and it worked out very well.
Good times to be had by all with lots of action and smiles on deck! We’re headed up to try some paddy hopping tomorrow. Wish us luck!
Here’s Ashley M. with one of her nice yellowtail from today.
Captain Shawn and Team Searcher
Tackle Tip Thursday (Vol. 7: Kelp paddy fishing)
Today’s Tackle Tip Thursday has all your must-haves” for kelp paddy fishing. We have two videos this week, because we have so much good stuff. Thank you to Fishermans Landing Tackle Shop for letting us use your space and Owner Hooks!
Trip #9 (6-day trip) Aug 5-Aug 11, Day 4
Good evening Anglers:
Today we had a good pick on yellowfin tuna 25lbs to 75lbs. Tackle tip for the day, was a 7 foot rod and 40lb with fluorocarbon and a 1/0 hook small sardines have been working the best for our anglers so far.
Heres Mark Stout and Captain Mike with a 40lb yellowfin. More to coming, stay hooked. ~Captain Shawn and Team Searcher.
Hello Anglers,
This morning we are catching quality fish and being able to focus on bring them on deck. We are having fun fishing. The best chance at a bite is with 40lb test and 1/0 hooks, which makes this very challenging due to the size of the fish (biggies), but we are up for the challenge! (it is called sportfishing after all.) Wish us luck this afternoon.
Here is Dan T. and Captain Aaron with a 45lb yellowfin.
~Captain Shawn and Team Searcher.
Trip #9 is off and running with sponsor Accurate Fishing Products
Pro-staffer Gary Gillingham brought an Accurate reel and two rods for jackpot prize giveways, along with t-shirts and other giveaways for for the crew and passengers this trip. The Accurate crew always brings the great giveaways and fun. This is a 6 day trip. Limits of fun and fish for everyone. Stay hooked for all the trip updates.
Trip #9 (6-day trip) Aug 5-Aug 11, Day 2 & 3 . (Evening)
Good evening anglers:
Today we had some beautiful grade yellowfin tuna and yellowtail. Here is Dan L. with his personal best 67lb caught on 40lb line and a 1/0 owner hook. Congratulations Dan, on a beautiful fish.
Good Afternoon Anglers:
We are seeing a lot of great action this afternoon. Catching nice yellowfin all day long, this afternoon has been even more action. Here is Steve L. with a 93lb yellowfin.
Got to go they are biting. We are loving all the action. No bad days. ~Captain Shawn and Team Searcher
Hello anglers:
Today (8/6) We arrived at our destination late in the afternoon and had a nice evening bite. We caught 40 to 75lb yellowfin tuna. Our lady angler Ashley M caught this 45lb yellowfin, using 40lb line and a 2/0 Owner hook.
Great weather and smooth seas, have lead to great fishing and limits of fun for all anglers and crew. We are staying in this same area for morning bite. Wish us luck!
~Captain Shawn and Team Searcher