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Dec 292022

Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 211 (Seasickness Prevention)

December 29th, 2022|Categories: Captain Mike's Blog, Tackle Tip Thursday|

Let’s face it–seasickness happens! And when it does, it can cut into valued time at the rail. In order to protect yourself from seasickness, there are over-the-counter and prescribed medications you can get ahead of time to prevent the onset of nausea. Team Searcher also recommends that in addition to looking into the brand name makers of seasickness prevention medications, you should also know about a generic option: Meclizine, which can ease the symptoms that cause the discomfort of seasickness. If you are new to saltwater fishing, it is an extremely good idea to research these products so you can get the best experience on the water possible. Thank you to Carl from Fishermans Landing for sharing a few ideas in this video.

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Dec 222022

Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 210 (Non-Tackle Essentials)

December 22nd, 2022|Categories: Captain Mike's Blog, Tackle Tip Thursday|

Happy holidays, anglers! And welcome back to this week’s episode of Tackle Tip Thursday hosted by the knowledgable Lori Sachau, one of Turner’s Outdoorsman’s finest! In order to make your fish hunt as comfortable as possible, there are a few things you can purchase for yourself beforehand. They can also be some great stocking stuffer ideas for the anglers in your life!

If you are looking for more holiday gift ideas, check out our apparel page on our website– shirts, hoodies, Searcher bucks and more!

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Dec 152022

Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 209 (Protect Your Fishing Rods)

December 15th, 2022|Categories: Captain Mike's Blog, Tackle Tip Thursday|

Welcome back to Tackle Tip Thursday! Happy holiday season to you all! Looking for gift ideas? Our website offers Searcher merchandise and gift certificates that could make your loved one a very happy angler! Visit: searchersportfishing.com/apparel/ It’s really the little things that improve the quality and longevity of your tackle, in this case, your rods. By protecting your rods from the elements and everything else they encounter when you’re fishing, you can increase the life of your rods. If you don’t already have rod sleeves in your arsenal, they are a worthy purchase!

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Dec 82022

Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 208 (How To Hold Your Rod)

December 8th, 2022|Categories: Captain Mike's Blog, Tackle Tip Thursday|

Welcome back to Tackle Tip Thursday, anglers!

Welcome to another week of Tackle Tip Thursday, anglers! This week we will getting some more tips from one of our beloved pro staffers from Seeker Fishing Rods, Fred Brandt! The proper way to handle your rod is demonstrated and Fred suggests how to correct some “bad habits” he notices anglers practicing. Big thanks to Fred Brandt and Seeker Fishing Rods for their amazing support of Tackle Tip Thursday!

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Dec 12022

Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 207 (How To Set Your Drag, part 2)

December 1st, 2022|Categories: Captain Mike's Blog, Tackle Tip Thursday|

Welcome back to Tackle Tip Thursday, anglers!

Thank you for joining us for the second half of our instruction for drag settings on your reel. Captain Art explains in detail the importance of having the right drag setting so you have the best opportunity to win the battle at the rail.

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Nov 242022

Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 206 (Bait Making)

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

Welcome to another episode of Tackle Tip Thursday! Logan, a longtime Searcher angler, is here this week stressing the importance of being prepared for the important task of bait making on your long range adventures. Thank you, Logan!

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Nov 212022

Nov 21 (November 15-23) Ridge Special

November 21st, 2022|Categories: Captain Mike's Blog, Trip Reports|

Good evening,

We started on The Ridge this morning where we caught tuna our first day down here.  We saw almost not sign at all, but we stuck it out until 11 a.m. But it became obvious that it was a bust–the water had rolled over.

We took off looking for a kelp and after about 4 hours, Captain Ryan spotted a 30-ft kelp from a few miles away with dorado jumping on it.  We scored on this one. All you want yellowfin tuna, all you want dorado and a few lucky guys got a wahoo.

We’re headed up for yellowtail on the beach tomorrow.

Captain Mike and the boys

Good evening,

We got up to the area around Isla Natividad around 9am and started seeing fish right away.  We’ve been picking and scratching all day. We have been seeing fish all day. They are not that eager but we’re putting a nice day together.  Yo-yo was the best, but we are catching some on the dropper loops as well. Beautiful grade at 17-20#and a few 25-30# fish mixed in. 

We’re rolling up. Going to do a few cod drifts for our last day of the season tomorrow.  Looking forward to seeing everyone out next year

Happy holidays,

Captain Mike and the boys

Nov 202022

Nov 19 (November 15-23) Ridge Special

November 20th, 2022|Categories: Captain Mike's Blog, Trip Reports|

Good morning,

We slid further down The Ridge last night to try for some yellowtail and see if there was any wahoo around.  We haven’t seen any wahoo yet but we had a pretty good shot at some big yellowtail that are 20-45lbs, mostly 30lbs and up.  There was a one hour bite window and then we just caught them one at a time until lunch. Big bruisers on the mackeral we caught the other day and on the yo yo jigs.  We’re moving up to  see if we can find some ‘hoos now.

Captain Mike and the boys

Good evening,

Minimal sign of wahoo this afternoon but we did hook one and lost it at gaff.  We had a drift on mixed-grade tuna as well in our search. They were 10-25lbs.  We ended the day here grouper fishing.  We managed a handful of these beasts.  We’re going to try a little tonight them move up to where we were yesterday for our last day on The Ridge.

Captain Mike and the boys

Grouper caught on 80# with a dropper loop and large Spanish mackerel

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