May 25-28 (2.5 day) Jackpot Winners!
Congratulations Jackpot Winners!
1. Steve R. – 192# bluefin
2. Rusty T. – 163# bluefin
3. Jeff L. – 119# bluefin
Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 149 (Rod Length)
In this Tackle Tip Thursday presentation we have Wendy T., pro-staffer from Izorline (our preferred line manufacturer), who shares how to select an appropriate rod length for smaller anglers, including youngsters. Thank you Wendy T. and Izorline for the great tackle tip and all the support for Searcher Sportfishing!
Want another tackle tip from Wendy? “Hollow vs. Solid Line”
Wendy will be the Izorline pro-staff on our Izorline/Turner’s Outdoorsman sponsored 7-day trip and our all-lady angler 3-day trip in August!
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Tackle Suggestions for Offshore Trips
Heading out for one of our weekend 2.5-day trips?
A recent Tackle Talk Live addressed these trips specifically–how to prepare for bluefin and yellowtail fishing, and what to bring. Here’s the video to review and a tackle list below:
Suggested tackle list from Capt Art (click links below for separate videos):
- Your heaviest outfit with 80-100 pound line, for either fishing a flat-fall type lure or using a 16-ounce sinker for live bait
- A 50-60 pound outfit for fly-lining sardines for tuna and or a yo-yo lure for yellowtail on kelp paddies.
- A 25-30 pound outfit for fly-lining sardines for yellowtail.
- Terminal tackle: flat-fall type lure, colt sniper, 2/0 J hooks, 16-ounce sinker
May 14-17 (2.5 day) Jackpot Winners!
Congratulations Jackpot Winners!
1. Albert J. – 121# Bluefin Tuna
2. Phillip C. – 113# Bluefin Tuna
3. Genaro Z. – 109# Bluefin Tuna
May 7-10 (2.5 day) Jackpot Winners!
Congratulations Jackpot Winners!
1. Jason O. – 58# Bluefin Tuna
2. Richmond F. – 57# Bluefin Tuna
3. Danny N. – 54# Bluefin Tuna
3. Peter G. – 54# Bluefin Tuna
Apr 30-May 3 (2.5 day) Offshore trip
Congrats to our jackpot winners and all 17 anglers aboard!
Offshore Fish Report April 29
Hello anglers,
We are preparing for our first offshore trip leaving tonight. The crew and I are excited! The offshore report has improved with bluefin tuna being landed this week again. The fish are in 20-35 pound range, with a few bigger ones in the dark. The smaller fish are responding to live sardines, so make sure you have your 25-40 pound outfit with fluorocarbon and #2 hooks. There is still a chance for a bigger fish, so make sure you have your heavy outfit that we have recommended also! Here’s the list of suggested tackle: Spring Offshore Tackle Suggestions
Capt Art and Team Searcher
An early season bluefin from 2020, caught by Izorline pro-staffer Norm F!
April 25 (Full day) Coronado Island
Calico bass and other bottom fish were biting! We captured a few of those elusive yellowtail too. Great day at the Island!
Outstanding calico bass fishing today!
April 16 (Full day) Coronado Island
Yellowtail pulled a no-show today, but the rockfish and other bottom fish kept everyone really busy. Fish tacos for dinner!
Vermillion rockfish put on the show today!
Apr 30-May 3 Trip is a GO!
Are you booked yet? Hurry, there’s only a few spots left!
Join us for our first 2.5 day trip of the spring for offshore action on tuna and yellowtail. You’ll be joined by only 16 other anglers! It’s a limited load, offshore trip. Book through Fishermans Landing here: Searcher 2.5 day trip