Captain Mike’s Blog

Looking for ways to outwit those finicky tuna?

For this Tackle Tip Thursday, Steve Carson from PENN Reels has tips for gear that will maximize your chance when tuna don’t want to bite your other set-ups. Check out this helpful video from Steve and get ready for tuna time!

Look for Steve at the PENN booth at upcoming sportfishing shows, such as the Pacific Coast Sportfishing Festival at the OC Fairgrounds March 2-5, 2023.

Steve showcases the following PENN gear: Reels: PENN Fathom FTHII15LD2 [on the rod], and the slightly larger PENN Fathom FTHII15XNLD2 in his hand. Rod: PENN Carnage III “West Coast” CARWCIII1540C80, and 8 foot conventional rod rated for 15-40 pound line.

Welcome to another knot in our Connection Series. Today you’ll watch Searcher’s Captain Art demonstrate the sturdy and faithful John Collins knot, also known as the RP knot. Now is the time to brush up on those knot skills, anglers! Stay tuned for more knot demonstrations in the near future.

Welcome back, anglers! Some of you may already be familiar with plunker fishing and all the other deep-sea fishing jargon, but for those of you who may be newer to the sport, we have a little lesson in terminology!! Carl, from world-famous Fisherman’s landing describes what this means when you hear it and what to expect in regards to how you’re fishing that day! Anglers, if you’re familiar with this term, what are your thoughts about plunker fishing? Have you had success or have you been left out at the rail?