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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.

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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.

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Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 70 (star drag vs lever drag)

17 Oct 2019
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Tackle Tip Thursday is here! Captain Art gives us a great tackle tip before leaving on our Accurate fishing trip. Captain Art shows us two great Accurate reels and the difference between star drag and lever drag. The Accurate fishing crew will bring tons of reels and set ups to try on the trip. Did you know that we have quality demo gear for you to try? Why spend the extra money when we have quality demo gear for you to try.
 
Huge thank you to Accurate fishing crew for coming along on the trip and bringing gear.

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Trip Report

Trip #27 Accurate 7-day trip (Oct 19-26)

Good morning anglers,

We left yesterday on our Accurate sponsored 7 day trip. We opted to fish local today due to weather and the quality of fishing in our backyard at the moment. We found a school of mixed grade yellowfin right at day light and managed to pick a few mixed grade yellowfin. Here’s Bob B with an 18lb yellowfin he caught on a flylined sardine. Were off in the hunt for more right now. We’ll check back later.Captain Captain Mike and the boys

Good evening anglers,

We slid out to the west this afternoon and were greeted by giant schools of bluefin tuna and yellowfin tuna. Just after lunch we stopped on a flat spot about a half mile across of mixed bluefin and yellowfin. These were mixed grade fish. The majority of what we caught were 25-35lb yellowfin and they wanted to bite a little bit. Here is Beth with a 30lb yellowfin tune she caught on 30lb test.

Captain Mike and the boys

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Searcher Crew Profile


Michael Todter, Captain
Mike joined Team Searcher in 2017, quickly earned his US Coast Guard license in 2018, and has moved up the ranks to become a key member of our crew and trusted captain.

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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 Shawn maneuvered the boat perfectly to get on the bite, especially when there were other boats in the same area .

    -Dan Lalande

  • 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

  • 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