Trip #22 (7-day) Sep 23-30, sponsored by Seeker Rods (final day)
Hello anglers,
We are traveling today in good weather. Everyone finished breaking down their rods and reels this morning. The crew is scrubbing the boat and preparing for our turnaround tomorrow morning (Sunday). For those wondering about our fishing status because of the storm (Tropical Storm Rosa) heading to Baja, we have options for fishing closer to home away from the storm while the it passes, which is scheduled for later today (Monday).
Thanks to all our returning anglers for a great 7-day trip!
Capt Art and Team Searcher
Longtime UK customer, John C, shows off a yellowtail.
Trip #22 (7-day) Sep 23-30, sponsored by Seeker Rods (Day 7)
Hello anglers,
We moved north to try for yellowtail on the coast last night. We had good action this morning on yellowtail 15-25 pounds. Almost all the fish were landed using live sardines with 40 pound line and a 3/0 J hook. Everyone had a good time with steady action and great weather. Sunny skies and light winds. We are finishing our trip today and will be traveling north and arriving early on Sunday morning. Here is Fred B from Ventura with a nice yellowtail. Fred is the Seeker rep on this trip and did a great job passing on all his knowledge about saltwater fishing and Seeker rods. Thanks to Seeker for all the great swag on this trip and their support this season.
~Capt. Art and Team Searcher
Ocean to Galley: Sesame Chili Marinade
Looking for a way to prepare all your Searcher-caught fish? How about chef Dan’s marinade, it is great for fish and can double as a vinaigrette as well.
Ingredients:
- 1 Cup Soy Sauce
- 1 Cup rice wine Vinegar
- 1 Tbsp Ginger
- 2/3 Cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 Cup Sesame oil
- 1/2 Cup Canola/ olive oil
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 Tsp Crushed red chilies
- 1 Tbsp Granulated Garlic
Directions: Blend everything in food processor until smooth. Place marinade on fish for 30mins and cook as desired or you can place on a salad as a vinaigrette.
Makes 4 cups.
Trip #22 (7-day) Sep 23-30, sponsored by Seeker Rods (Day 5)
Hello anglers,
We have had steady action this morning with lots of skipjack, small yellowtail and small tuna. But we also have been landing some mixed-grade yellowfin tuna up to 40 pounds. Most of the fish are caught on live sardines.
The weather is tremendous today with clear skies and light winds. 
David Thiessen is posing with his jackpot contender.
Capt Art and Team Searcher
Tackle Tip Thursday! (Vol 14: Leaders for flat falls)
Today we have Rock Cod Rick from Fisherman’s Landing Tackle Shop showing us how to make a leader for our flat falls to bring in the big tunas.
Trip #22 (7-day) Sep 23-30, sponsored by Seeker Rods (Day 4)
Hello anglers,
We started our day early by catching a few tuna before daylight and the action continued until after breakfast. The best success with hooking one of these tuna was to fly-line a live sardine. There were a few caught on flat fall lures as well. We’re hoping for more action later this morning.
Here is Biff and Barb M. with their good-size yellowfin tuna.
Afternoon update: We had steady action today with lots of skipjack, small tuna and yellowtail released. But everyone had an opportunity to land a nice yellowfin tuna today. All methods were worth trying: live bait as well artificial lures of various sorts.
Here is Alberto A with a quality yellowtail.
We are staying the night with hopes of more chances at yellowfin tuna up to 40 pounds.
~Captain Art and Team Searcher
Trip #22 (7-day) Sep 23-30, sponsored by Seeker Rods (Day 3)
Hello anglers,
We arrived at the fishing grounds just after lunch today. There wasn’t much action to start, but we were patient. And as the day went on we had some action on yellowtail, and then right at sunset we had action on yellowfin tuna.
The yellowtail were caught on yo-yo lures and dropper loop set-ups with a live bait. The yellowfin tuna were caught on live sardines. Everyone had a good time and we are looking forward to tomorrow.
Here is Capt Shawn with our friend Ace and his vintage bamboo rod and reel, and a yellowtail he landed this afternoon.
Many thanks to Seeker Fishing Rods for their sponsorship!
Capt Art and Team Searcher