Hello anglers: We were lucky again this morning to find another kelp paddie. Everyone had a chance to land a small yellowfin tuna and some dorado came on deck too. Here’s a group photo of happy people and fish.
More later, we’re still fishing!
Team Searcher
Hello anglers: We landed a few more dorado and yellowfin tuna this afternoon. We have high hopes of finding another kelp paddie tomorrow in warm clean water. We had lots of fun today with some of the usual antics that Dickie would have enjoyed himself. Check the group photo of dorado (and a Creature from the Black Lagoon at the rail- is that “Twinkle” we see?)!
Team Searcher
Hello anglers,
We had a little action this morning on a kelp paddie and caught some mixed-size yellowfin tuna, dorado and yellowtail. We hope to find another kelp paddie in this area of warm water. There was a good school of tuna also with that kelp, but it didn’t bite very well. Maybe later. John A. (AKA “Snuggles”) is posing with his nice-size yellowfin tuna.
We’re having lots of fun on deck during the slow times with Terry and the guys carrying on in the “Potatohead” way. (We think we see a pink wig and a possible shower cap sighting in the background of the photo…!)
Hello anglers,
We departed today on our Captain Potatohead (Dick Uranga) Memorial trip. This will be the fifth year of remembering Dick and his legacy with fun, fishing and friends, and donating to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network fund in his honor.
We made a quick stop at the Coronado Islands this afternoon to try for yellowtail and bluefin tuna. We landed a few yellows and lost a bluefin to a sea lion. The conditions were great and there is a sign of fish there. Pictured is Bob B. AKA “Coco” with a nice yellowtail.
Headed south for some yellowfin tuna tomorrow.
Team Searcher
Dave N AKA “Kitty” won the first raffle of the trip and won one of Dick’s rods (re-wrapped by long-time friend Terry O- though his new name is “Fang”) and a Shimano Torium reel. Dave put it to good use and caught a nice calico bass that he released! Dick is smiling about this one.
Congratulations to the winners from the trip 15 jackpot!
Howdy anglers: This morning we tried for some bluefin tuna and we managed to hook a nice fish, but it shortly came off. We have had a strike on the kite but still haven’t landed a fish.
Hoping for some action this afternoon. Wish us luck with these big fish!
Capt Aaron and Searcher crew
Howdy anglers: This afternoon was full of heartbreak for us! We saw lots of bluefin today and we managed to hook up with a dandy, but the line broke 4 feet from the boat. We’re headed in to turn around for 3-day trip tomorrow.
Capt Aaron and the Searcher crew
Monday, Aug 15, 2017
Howdy anglers,
We had just a little action on yellowtails today: they were around, but not interested in what we had to offer. On the other hand, we did get to get in on some “good as it gets” calico bass fishing for a couple of hours trying to hook a yellowtail. We’re gonna head offshore tomorrow in search of some yellowtail and dorado. Here’s a pic of Bo and Jim on deck, enjoying the weather. It’s really nice to have such a small group of nice people aboard.
More later,
Capt Aaron and the Searcher crew
Howdy anglers,
Slow morning here, we’ve been looking for yellows – the conditions are great but there is a lack of fish, so we’re gonna try several spots to find something to catch. Ben thinks we’re gonna get on something good soon.
More later,
Capt Aaron and the Searcher crew
Howdy anglers,
We had a fantastic day on the water today fishing for yellowfin tuna. This afternoon we had some really good action – they were also biting all sorts of artificial lures, as seen in the picture with Ben Uy with a Hook and Hand Program Accurate reel and Seeker rod, using a 100gram Colt Sniper. We have great weather and we’re gonna try for some yellowtail tomorrow for the day.
More tomorrow,
Capt Aaron and Team Searcher
Howdy anglers,
Great day on the ocean today: we have had some great schools of hungry yellowfin tuna and the ocean is flat as well. Here is a sample of some of our fish caught by father/ daughter team John and Tania Warner. The best method today was on live bait using a 2/0 hook on 30lb test. Hoping for some more action this afternoon.
More later,
Capt Aaron and Team Searcher
