Captain Mike’s Blog

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!

Want more tackle tip videos? Here’s our channel “Searcher Sportfishing on YouTube”

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

Want more tackle tip videos? Here’s our channel “Searcher Sportfishing on YouTube”

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.

Want more tackle tip videos? Here’s our channel “Searcher Sportfishing on YouTube”

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.

Want more tackle tip videos? Here’s our channel “Searcher Sportfishing on YouTube”

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!

Want more tackle tip videos? Here’s our channel “Searcher Sportfishing on YouTube”

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!

Want more tackle tip videos? Here’s our channel “Searcher Sportfishing on YouTube”