Searcher Sportfishing, San Diego, California Saltwater Fishing

Dreaming about catching bluefin, yellowfin tuna, yellowtail, dorado, wahoo and other saltwater fish? Come to San Diego, the gateway to some of the best deep-sea fishing in the world in Baja California, Mexico. At Searcher Sportfishing, we offer 1.5 day to 7 day long range sportfishing excursions to Baja California, Mexico’s fishing destinations — sportfishing trips to fit every schedule and budget.

Captain Art Taylor has owned the 95-foot boat Searcher for over 35 years. He and his crew will make your trip the best sportfishing experience possible.

Catch some adventure and book your 2020 Searcher Sportfishing trip today!

FREE event Saturday January 11, 2020! We will be talking all things fishing at the dock. Come aboard the Searcher for demonstrations/ seminars, giveaways, raffles and a taste of Searcher’s cooking. Bring the whole family and meet the crew and see what it’s like to fish aboard the Searcher. Plus if all this fun and food wasn’t enough, Fisherman’s landing Tackle Shop will also be giving a 10% to all who attend. Did we mention it is FREE to attend with FREE parking. We just ask that you RSVP so we can hook you a spot. Call or email the land crew to RSVP. (You get a FREE gift just for coming.)

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Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 78 (Lever Drags)

12 Dec 2019

Today we have Captain Art talking Penn Fathom lever drag reels. The first reel is a Penn Fathom 30 2-speed lever drag and the other is a Penn Fathom 60 2-speed lever drag. We have these bad boys on the boat for our demo gear. When you book a trip ask to try our demo gear, so you can try it out before you buy it. Did you know we are giving a Fathom away? Yes, you heard that right! We are giving a Fathom away to our lucky S.O.N.A.R winner. (What is S.O.N.A.R click here for full details.)We will be announcing the S.O.N.A.R winner shortly. Stay hooked here to see who wins.

Thank you Captain for the great tip and Penn fishing for the great reels. Looking for more Tackle Tips reel them in here.

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Trip Report

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CAPTAIN MIKE!!

🎂Happy Birthday to one of our favorite Captains! Happy birthday Mike! #HBD 🎂Wishing you the happiest of birthdays from all of us at Team Searcher! Hope you slay them today! 🎣⁠
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Best Fishes Captain Mike and Happy Birthday! #happybirthday⁠

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Searcher Crew Profile

Armando Marquez, Captain and Crewman

Armando joined Team Searcher with years of experience as a San Diego sportboat captain and crewman. We all enjoy his positive attitude on deck!

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What our customers say...

Your leadership, guidance, and crew was definitely the factor in service, attitude, boat condition and performance that set you above all the trips I have made.

-Max Sidner
This was a trip of a lifetime from boarding to final weigh-in. Boat was comfortable, crew was helpful, engaging and full of advice. The food was excellent and plentiful.

-Lance Leavitt
The Searcher operation feels like family. The passengers get the spirit of it and fish like friends.

-Joe Tyler
Captain Art worked hard to get us on fish. He really showed his experience and know-how to get his passengers bit.

-Randall Minvielle
The boat was in pristine condition and the crew was outstanding!

-Bob Fletcher
Outstanding customer service, the crew was always there to help. Art did a great job putting us on fish,and the food was fantastic!

-Kevin Justen
Captain Art and crew searched tirelessly to find fish and never gave up. He is truly a Captain’s captain.

-Eric Boranian
It was the best trip I ever had! Fantastic crew, fine food and great fellowship.

-Anne LaHue
Team Searcher puts on a great fishing experience because they know it’s the details that matter.

-Paul Jones
Trip was awesome! My wife and I had the best trip ever! Best crew I have fished with in years!

-Dan Thompson
Every trip I’ve taken for the last 18 years on the Searcher guarantees good times, outstanding service, and above all great fishing.

-Norm Fujimoto
Captain and crew are top notch…and are fantastic to fish with. Besides being accomplished anglers and well versed in their operations, these guys are FUN!.

-Howard Folmer
The boat was clean and crew was there whenever you needed them. They worked their hearts out for everyone.

-Ron Schulz
Searcher crew never rests. Their single goal is to help you catch fish safely. Never once does safety take a back seat.

-Lance Leavitt
I recommend Searcher! I was on board for a 3-day and have done a 7-day limited load with lots of elbow space. The crew are helpful and synchronized – watching two gaffs and a y-pole in action was proof.

-Bernard Chen