Trip #12 | James Thomas Invitational | June 16 - 19, 2026

by SEARCHER CREW
Checking in with a Searcher Sportfishing Trip Report. James Thomas Invitational. June 16 - 19, 2026.  Friday morning, June 12, 2026, we returned home from a 3-day with James Thomas and friend. It was a great time catching bluefin and
(More...) (Friday, June 19, 2026)

Grind

by DUKE EKSTROM
After another long night of tuna fishing we opted to go kelping. Although most of the kelp has either vanish or been fished out there still has been a few opportunities to be had. Captain Jackson took the honors of
(More...) (Thursday, June 18, 2026)

Staying optimistic see what today brings

by MIKE LOUST
We have 6 bluefin, we saw it during the day and at night, very tough too get on top of, even harder too hook. Staying optimistic see what today brings.
(More...) (Tuesday, June 16, 2026)


Fisherman's Landing Fish Reports
Date
Report
Author
Audio
12-22-2003
Arrived at San Diego
Hello Anglers,

We arrived at the dock at 0600 to a brisk San Diego morning. After off loading our catch we... more »
Mike Pritchard
Excel
12-21-2003
Final day
Hello Anglers,

Well my fellow anglers, I will have to bid you farewell until next time. For the final day of... more »
Mike Pritchard
Excel
12-20-2003
50 to 80 pound fish
Hello Anglers,

Welcome to another day on the Excel. Today we basically stuck to our same routine, and it once again... more »
Mike Pritchard
Excel
12-19-2003
Island de Guadalupe
Hello Anglers,

Today was another fun filled day at Isl. de Guadalupe. With similar fishing as the day before, with the... more »
Mike Pritchard
Excel
12-18-2003
Fantastic day at Guadalupe Island
Hello Anglers,

Today was another fantastic day at Guadalupe Island. With hot fishing first thing in the morning, a lot of... more »
Mike Pritchard
Excel
12-16-2003
Fished Guadalupe
Hello Anglers,

Today we fished Guadalupe for the bigger Yellowfin, and we found bigger Yellowfin. Starting off first thing in the... more »
Mike Pritchard
Excel
12-15-2003
Pre Christmas 7 day trip
Hello Anglers,

Welcome to our pre Christmas 7 day trip. After unloading our incredible catch from last trip, we fueled up,... more »
Mike Pritchard
Excel
12-14-2003
Arrived at Fisherman's Landing
Hello Anglers,

This morning we arrived at Fisherman's Landing at 0915 to a crowded dockside. We off loaded the passengers in... more »
Shawn Steward - Excel
Excel
12-11-2003
Down at 300 feet
Hello Anglers,

Today looked a little different as far as sign of tuna went. We saw good fish but all of... more »
Shawn Steward - Excel
Excel
12-10-2003
150 to 230 pound yellowfin
Hello Anglers,

Today was another memorable day with outstanding fishing on 150 to 230 pound yellowfin. Today any fish under 180... more »
Shawn Steward - Excel
Excel
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