Penn 8-day

by SHOGUN OFFICE STAFF
Penn 8-day was one for the books. Great fishing on nice quality yt, yft and some wahoo as well. Thanks to Steve Carson, the captain and crew and a great group of passengers for making this trip so successful
(More...) (Saturday, June 20, 2026)

Fresh start

by TIM EKSTROM
Prospects to the west being a little shaky we opt for a southerly route in search once again of that elusive mega body of bluefin tuna. And if yellowfin are in the way so be it. We're happy to accommodate
(More...) (Friday, June 19, 2026)

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)


Fisherman's Landing Fish Reports
Date
Report
Author
Audio
7-9-2011
The Shogun and Eric Thomas deck a 105 lb. Bluefin
"Today we went looking for some biting fish," wrote Shogun skipper Bruce Smith July 8. "We covered a lot... more »
Bill Roecker
Shogun
7-8-2011
Report on Yesterday's Bluefin Trip
"The bit was a little lighter than the last trip we took" Drew said, "but it wasn't for a lack... more »
Drew Card
Pacific Queen
7-8-2011
What A Bite!
"It might sound like a broken record," said the report from Royal Polaris July 6, "but it continues with flat... more »
Bill Roecker
Royal Polaris
7-8-2011
Royal Star Fish Report
Aside from a brief afternoon spate successfully targeting a few kelp bass for the larder the day passed uneventful and... more »
Royal Star
Royal Star
7-8-2011
Searcher Fishes Close
"Today we are fishing for bluefin tuna at about 80 miles from San Diego," said owner-operator Art Taylor July 6.... more »
Bill Roecker
Searcher
7-8-2011
More Bluefin Encouragement
"Today was better in fish numbers landed than the previous 1.5 day trip," wrote Shogun skipper Bruce Smith July 6,... more »
Bill Roecker
Shogun
7-7-2011
Yellows on the beach
Hello Anglers! We enjoyed a fantastic day of yellowtail fishing along the beach to start off our trip. The... more »
Justin Fleck
Excel
7-7-2011
Upcoming Bluefin Trips
With the quantity of Blue Fin Tuna in the area we have decided to be a definite go starting tomorrow... more »
Drew Card
Pacific Queen
7-7-2011
When the Anglers are "Dead Tired" You Know It Was a Good Day Fishing
"Fishing today would be described with using every superlative you might wish to use," wrote Frank LoPreste aboard his Royal... more »
Bill Roecker
Royal Polaris
7-7-2011
Royal Polaris Sportfishing Trip Update (070611)
WHAT A BITE (070611)!!! Hi folks; It might sound like a broken record, but it continues with flat calm weather,... more »
Royal Polaris Crew
Royal Polaris
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