Trip Reports

Hello all,

We started our trip today (6day) and caught a few yellowfin tuna and yellowtail. The fish were caught on live sardines with 50 pound line and fluorocarbon donated by Izorline! We saw plenty of fish in different areas but it wouldn’t bite. Now we just need the hungry fish.  Here is Lori Sachau from Turner’s ourdoorsman in San Marcos with a nice yellowtail!

Thanks to Turner’s Outdoorsman for all the support and the tackle bags for everyone on board. There will be raffles for everyone. Winners will receive rods and reels and lots of other good tackle to use on this trip. Thanks again Turner’s outdoorsman.

~Captain Art and Team Searcher

Morning report

Hello angler,

This is our 6 day trip sponsored by Turner’s Outdoorsman and Izorline. Low action morning of fishing. There has been a change in weather conditions here and so we haven’t figured out exactly where to be. Yesterdays hot spot is no longer hot. We will continue to work hard and hopefully this afternoon will be more productive. Wish us luck. 

Here’s Mike G. a first timer and his first tuna landed on one of our rental outfits. With 50 pound line and fluorocarbon with a 2/0 Owner circle hook. The fish weighed 82 pounds. More to come,

~Captain Art and Team Searcher

Hello from our Accurate Fishing 5-day open charter with Gary Gillingham!

We fished for half a day today looking for kelp paddies. We found some kelps with a few fish associated with them. so we had some action on mixed-size yellowtail and dorado.

Long time Searcher friend, Don Nance, caught a good-size yellowtail from this morning’s action. Capt Mike Todter gets the assist.

The weather is awesome with calm seas and light winds that made for a very enjoyable morning. We’ll be at the dock in the morning.

Capt Art and Team Searcher

Hello anglers,

We had some good action today, most of it around mid-day, after a slow start this morning. We had opportunities to catch yellowfin tuna in the 30 -100 pound range. Pictured is Curt P. with a nice fish he landed with one of our 60-pound Accurate “Hook and Hand” outfits.

Everyone has landed at least one fish today and some anglers have been lucky to land 3 or 4 fish. We are departing tonight and heading towards yellowtail and yelowfin tuna area for some fishing time tomorrow. These fish are associated with kelp patties.

Captain Art and Team Searcher

Hello anglers,

We had some action on good size yellowfin tuna today. The primary method was flyline a live sardine with 50 or 60 pound mono with some fluorocarbon to match the mono. Add a 2/0 Owner circle hook and the bait hooked in the belly. The tip for today as it is Tackle Tip Thursday, is to keep track of your bait and slack line, add some patience. 

Here is Frank V.  and a nice size yellowfin tuna.

~Team Searcher

Hello anglers,

We  have arrived at our destination. Everyone had a chance to wet a line. There was a sign of yellowtail in couple different areas and little sign of yellowfin tuna. Dave H. from Thousand Oaks is pictured with a 40 pound yellowfin tuna he landed using 50 pound mono and 50 pound fluorocarbon and a 4/0 circle hook.

The weather is great and we are hopeful for later today. Current conditions are in our favor for this afternoon.

~Team Searcher

Dear anglers:

We are fishing offshore today and making our way around some kelp paddies. We’ve caught some nice yellowtail and dorado, but are still looking for that magical kelp!

We have all afternoon wish us luck. Photo shows father-son: Ryan and Nolan Herzog.

Capt Shawn and Team Searcher

Afternoon update:

We finished up this evening with some yellowfin tuna, and it was a real nice way to finish the trip! We want to say “thank you” to the Herzog Electric group. And tight lines to all.

Capt Shawn and Team Searcher.

Hello Anglers,

Finished our charter trip with a bang! Reeled in some nice yellowfin this evening. We want to send a big thank the Herzog and Rexel groups for a pleasurable 3 days on the water. We look forward to seeing you next year. Heres a shot of Tom Bartell with his yellowfin. Extra tackle tip for today 25# line and a small hook preferably a 2/O. Always good to have on hand. Best fishes anglers.

~Capt. Shawn T. and Team Searcher.

Mid-day report:

We are having some good tuna fishing so far today, with yellowfin and bluefin both! Here’s Rees P. with a nice bluefin. Tackle tip for today was to use a Colt sniper and 30 pound test line. Wish us good luck for the afternoon bite.

Capt Shawn and Team Searcher

End of day report:

Good day of tuna fishing for the Herzog group! We had limits of fun weather is great. Most of are fish today were caught on a fly-lined bait and 30lb line. We also caught quite a few on small lures called “snipers.” We are looking to fish the same area tomorrow, wish us luck.

Capt Shawn and Team Searcher

Hello anglers:
We left on our 3-day charter with friends from Herzog Electric this morning. We had some good bluefin tuna fishing this afternoon! The most successful anglers were using 30# fluorocarbon and a 3/0 hook.We’re going to stay where we are and try it again tomorrow. Wish us continued tuna luck.
Capt Shawn and Team Searcher