Captain Art's Blog

5/24/2013
43 years and going strong!!
Happy Launch Day to Searcher!
43 years and going strong!!
5/8/2013
Here's the latest on costs for Mexican fishing permits from Fisherman's Landing for our multi-day trips:
3-day trip $73
4-day trip $74
5-day trip $80
6-day trip $82
7-day trip $84
Please note that an annual Mexican fishing permit is not applicable for these trips. However, you may use that permit for trips shorter than 3 days departing out of San Diego, such as our 1.5 day trips this summer.
2013 Mexican fishing permit costs
Here's the latest on costs for Mexican fishing permits from Fisherman's Landing for our multi-day trips:
3-day trip $73
4-day trip $74
5-day trip $80
6-day trip $82
7-day trip $84
Please note that an annual Mexican fishing permit is not applicable for these trips. However, you may use that permit for trips shorter than 3 days departing out of San Diego, such as our 1.5 day trips this summer.
2/26/2013
Hello anglers!
We are looking forward to seeing you at the annual Fred Hall Fishing, Tackle and Boat show at the Long Beach Convention Center. We'll have a booth there with long-ranger Dave Bell and Capt Art Taylor in the booth. You might want to attend a seminar by Capt Art in the SHIMANO booth. He'll do two seminars: Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. and Thursday at 5 p.m.
If you book a trip and make a deposit at the show, we've got a free t-shirt for you. Stop by and say hello!
For show details (hours, pricing, parking), go to www.FredHall.com.
March 6-10 Long Beach Show!!
Hello anglers!
We are looking forward to seeing you at the annual Fred Hall Fishing, Tackle and Boat show at the Long Beach Convention Center. We'll have a booth there with long-ranger Dave Bell and Capt Art Taylor in the booth. You might want to attend a seminar by Capt Art in the SHIMANO booth. He'll do two seminars: Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. and Thursday at 5 p.m.
If you book a trip and make a deposit at the show, we've got a free t-shirt for you. Stop by and say hello!
For show details (hours, pricing, parking), go to www.FredHall.com.
1/23/2013
Richard Hamilton caught these yellowtail weighing 25 and 52 pounds off La Jolla, California. Both fish were caught on the XRAP 30 in Blue Mac. If you look closely, you can still see the baits in the fish's mouth! Hamilton is the lucky winner of a 5-day fishing trip with us.
Rapala Photo Contest Winner sponsored by Western Outdoor News
Richard Hamilton caught these yellowtail weighing 25 and 52 pounds off La Jolla, California. Both fish were caught on the XRAP 30 in Blue Mac. If you look closely, you can still see the baits in the fish's mouth! Hamilton is the lucky winner of a 5-day fishing trip with us.
12/7/2012

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Also pictured here (on the right) is our 2012 SONAR winner, Al Hernandez! Al wins a free 3-day trip in 2013 and a rod/reel combo. Bring a friend and win: http://www.searchersportfishing.com/trips/sonar/
Best of 2012 Fishing aboard Searcher by Charles Howell

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Also pictured here (on the right) is our 2012 SONAR winner, Al Hernandez! Al wins a free 3-day trip in 2013 and a rod/reel combo. Bring a friend and win: http://www.searchersportfishing.com/trips/sonar/
11/30/2012

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The crew has been busy in dry dock for a week already. The engines are out and ready for rebuilding!
Dry dock and engine rebuilding has begun!

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The crew has been busy in dry dock for a week already. The engines are out and ready for rebuilding!


