Captain Mike’s Blog

Tackle Talk Live Recap (5/5/2020)

May 8th, 2020|Captain Mike's Blog, Did You Know?|

Our 4th Tackle Talk Live was a hit. We talked all things Wahoo! We talked all about the must-have for your tackle box and all you will need for wahoo.  We had a lot of fun and even better questions. We have tons more tackle tips. Here is the full video and you can hook all the fun in case you missed it. Thank you to Accurate,  Seeker and Fisherman’s Landing Tackle Shop for letting us us your products. Want more tackle tips, hook them here!

Congratulations Ryan!

May 2nd, 2020|Captain Mike's Blog|

🎉Congratulations🎉 to our crewman Ryan Lindahn is now Captain Ryan!

Ryan received his 100-ton US Coast Guard Merchant Mariner’s License recently and we are super proud. ⚓He worked hard and achieved his goal of pursuing his career on the ocean.🌊

Captain Ryan will be joining our other captains: Art, Kenny, Mike and Armando in all the same great customer service on deck, but stepping up to more captain duties as well!

🎉Congratulations🎉 Captain Ryan!

Tackle Talk Live Recap(4/21/20)

April 22nd, 2020|Captain Mike's Blog, Did You Know?|

Our 3rd Tackle Talk Live was a success. We talked rod and reel combos! (Killer set-ups) We talked all about the must-have set-ups you will need for a multi-day trip. We had a lot of fun and even better questions. We have tons more tackle tips. Here is the full video and you can hook all the fun in case you missed it. Thank you to Accurate, Penn, Seeker and Fisherman’s Landing Tackle Shop for letting us us your products.

Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 96 (John Collin’s Knot)

April 22nd, 2020|Captain Mike's Blog, Tackle Tip Thursday|

Today is Tackle Tip Thursday! Today we have Captain Art giving us a great Tackle Tip. Did you miss our Tackle Talk Live? We have the full video posted on our channel. Here is one knot Captain Art went over in our Tackle Talk, and it’s an important knot to know. He walks us through how to tie a John Collin’s Knot. (A spectra to monofilament “mono” or fluorocarbon “fluoro” connection knot.) Thank you so much Captain Art for the great Tackle Tip and all the information.

🎣Reel in more Tackle Tips here!

Tackle Talk Live from the Boat (4/7/20)

April 8th, 2020|Captain Mike's Blog|

Tackle Talk live was a hit. We tackled tackle. We got your tackle box ready for fishing season! We know times are tough, and maybe buying more gear isn’t an option. Let’s focus on using what you’ve got and getting it organized for the fishing season. We focused on 1.5 to 4 day trips.⁠ We gave you all the must haves for your tackle box from 1.5 to 4 day trips. Thank you to Fisherman’s Landing Tackle Shop for the tackle box and all the goodies.

Tackle Talk Live (on the boat 3/24)

March 25th, 2020|Captain Mike's Blog|

Are you in quarantine, sheltering in place, at home with the kids?

We were talking tackle and answering questions. Bluefin are showing so let’s review gear (rods, reels and lures) and practice the best knots to use. Let us help you get your fishing gear ready and practice your knots for fishing season! We know times are tough, and maybe buying more gear isn’t an option. Let’s focus on using what you’ve got. And practice, practice, practice! ⁠

 

“Improved Clinch” Knot

March 16th, 2020|Captain Mike's Blog|

If you are stuck at home, or feeling bored and need something to do. We say knot tying. No better time to work on your knot tying skills. 👆👆👆👆Click the video to learn the “Improved Clinch” Knot.

Plus we have tons of other Tackle tips to keep you busy. Tackle Tip Thursday 👈 click here to hook more videos. We have seen some videos of some anglers practicing with the kiddos or grandkids or even hooking a dog or cat toy. They are the best test of how strong your knot is. (Or so we have heard.) Test it out and send us videos.

Happy Monday! Let’s stay focused on the fishing season that is fast approaching. 👆👆Click the video.👆👆You know you want to. It’s been sanitized for your protection. It is safe to click. Captain Art shows us the “Improved Clinch” Knot. Perfect for hooking monofilament aka “mono” to your circle hook. Great for #bluefin or any tuna! Strong won’t break and easy to do.

Bluefin in March!

March 9th, 2020|Captain Mike's Blog|

Hello anglers!

Looks like 2020 fishing season is off to an early start offshore San Diego. Local boats are reporting catches of bluefin tuna already, and Captain Art reports here on news from spotters in the sky.

Anglers are booking our June and July trips, in hopes of connecting with this early showing. Check here for any available spots: Searcher Sportfishing 2020 trips

Captain Art will be at The Captain’s Summit

February 29th, 2020|Captain Mike's Blog, Did You Know?|

Want more tackle tips from Captain Art, or 5 other captains? Come to the Captain’s Summit on March 5th 11am-1pm at the Fred Hall show in Long Beach. ⁠

Tickets are ONLY $35 for adults and $10 for children (that comes with admission into the show as well.) 

Penn fishing and Steve Carson will be hosting this seminar. Captain Art and other sportboat Captains will be featured in this special seminar. This Seminar is focusing on tackle for all situations with sportfishing. This is an incredible opportunity to hear from a panel of Captains with countless hours of sea time. Not to mention get all of your questions answered. It is a Tackle Tip Thursday after all. ;)⁠

Click here to hook your spot! Limited space and you don’t want to miss out!

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