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Mar 32022

Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 171 (Tackle Box Essentials)

March 3rd, 2022|Categories: Captain Mike's Blog, Tackle Tip Thursday|

Welcome back to Tackle Tip Thursday!

Today we have Izorline’s Norm Fujimoto showing us what’s in his own tackle box! His choices reflect years of fishing experience including aboard Searcher. He presents important must-haves (and clever DIYs) that will help you up your fishing game and be prepared when you’re fishing on any length trip. Thank you to Norm and Izorline Fishing Products for their support of Searcher Sportfishing with sponsored trips, expert pro-staffers, and excellent fishing line!

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Norm's sons, JK and Darren, have fished aboard Searcher for most of their lives! It's harder for them to get away with busy careers and families now, but it's tradition we treasure

Feb 242022

Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 170 (Calico Bass Fishing)

February 24th, 2022|Categories: Captain Mike's Blog, Tackle Tip Thursday|

Happy Tackle Tip Thursday!

Doug Kern from Fishermans Landing Tackle Shop shares his pro-tips for using artificial lures for targeting world-class calico bass. This will prepare any angler for some possible calico fishing on a long-range trip or on a trip targeting them. Either way, fun fishing and great information on fishing the artificials!

Stop in to Fishermans Landing Tackle Shop and check in with all the tackle experts, including Doug, before your next trip with us. And the shop is having a BIG sale this weekend: Feb 26 and 27. Great time to stock up before the season!

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Feb 172022

Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 169 (The Rail Is Your Friend)

February 17th, 2022|Categories: Captain Mike's Blog, Tackle Tip Thursday|

Happy Tackle Tip Thursday!

Lori S and Martin F, saltwater tackle experts from Turners Outdoorsman in San Marcos, give us a very useful demonstration of using the boat’s rail to your advantage when fighting those large fish. Save your back and your strength for fighting more fish!

Visit Lori and Martin at the San Marcos store for great saltwater tackle advice and products! 2085 Montiel Rd #104, San Marcos, CA 92069

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Feb 102022

Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 168 (Dropper Loop)

February 10th, 2022|Categories: Captain Mike's Blog, Tackle Tip Thursday|

Happy Tackle Tip Thursday!

Ask and you shall receive! Here is Billy, one of the tackle experts from world-famous Fisherman’s Landing Tackle Shop, showing a demonstration of one way to do a dropper loop, great for fishing yellowtail and sea bass. Tune in on Thursdays for more tips and demonstrations!

And mark your calendars for Feb 26-27 for Fishermans Landing’s “Sale at the Docks,” a terrific tackle sale weekend.

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Feb 32022

Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 167 (All-Around Outfit)

February 3rd, 2022|Categories: Captain Mike's Blog, Tackle Tip Thursday|

Happy Tackle Tip Thursday!

Steve Carson from Penn Fishing is back! This time he introduces us to the perfect outfit for all those stubborn school-sized tuna when they just aren’t cooperating. Let’s face it, it happens sometimes. Thank you to Steve and Penn Fishing for supporting our Tackle Tip Thursdays and sponsored trips aboard Searcher.

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Jan 272022

Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 166 (Beginner’s Outfit)

January 27th, 2022|Categories: Captain Mike's Blog, Tackle Tip Thursday|

Happy Tackle Tip Thursday!

Lori Sachau, Turner’s Outdoorsman Saltwater Tackle Manager at the San Marcos, CA store, offers a way to get started with saltwater fishing without “breaking the bank.” Options include a conventional reel with a level-wind and one of Turner’s own rods, or a saltwater spinning reel with the Turner’s rod. This tip will help any beginner dip a toe in the wonderful world of saltwater fishing for lots of fun targeting yellowtail, rockfish, calico bass on your first half- or full-day trip!

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Jan 202022

Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 165 (Rod/Reel Maintenance)

January 20th, 2022|Categories: Captain Mike's Blog, Tackle Tip Thursday|

Happy Tackle Tip Thursday!

Vince, tackle expert, from Fisherman’s Landing Tackle Shop demonstrates this simple but highly effective way to keep your rods and reels in the best condition for as long as possible. It’s a good task to practice after each fishing trip. Stop in and say hello to Vince and all the friendly experts at the tackle shop before your next trip. You’ll be amazed at what you learn before your trip!

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Jan 132022

Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 164 (Introducing Fisherman’s Processing New Location)

January 13th, 2022|Categories: Tackle Tip Thursday|

Happy Tackle Tip Thursday!

Join us for a virtual tour of Fisherman’s Processing‘s new location in the Old Town area, located at 4004 Taylor Street, San Diego, CA 92110. This tip highlights answers to key fish-processing questions. And make sure to check out the goodies sold at the on-site gourmet market FP Gourmet. Everything is made in-house with care by the FP family. Thank you, Sean, for giving us the detailed tour and for being such an amazing host!

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