Spot Open on Limited Load!
Trip #5: May 30-June 2–only 18 anglers
May 9
2023
Apr 27
2023
Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 219 (Yo-Yo Methods and Tackle for Yellowtail)
How can you get those big “mean” Baja yellowtail to bite? Steve Carson from PennFishing shares the preferred lures, rod/reel outfits, and even technique for targeting all sizes of yellowtail this season.
You can check out the rods/reels at PennFishing and the Tady Lures at your local tackle shop!
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Apr 25
2023
Apr 13
2023
Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 218 (Trolling Tips)
What’s the deal with trolling? Why do we do it and what tackle is needed to get the job done? Captain Art covers his favorite trolling lures and some trolling basics in this tackle; tip video.
Let’s get ready for the season and some successful trolling!
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Mar 30
2023
Captain Clicker on Let’s Talk Hook-Up!
Captain Art will guest on the Saturday, April 8 broadcast of Let’s Talk Hook-Up. Tune in from 7-9am!
Listen to the live show on The Mightier 1090 AM or download the Let’s Talk Hook-Up app. Call in and ask your questions by dialing 213-432-1090. There’s prizes to win!
Mar 30
2023
Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 217 (Daytime Tuna Lures and Outfits)
What lure should anglers select for a daytime bluefin bite? How about when the tuna are biting in the dark?
Penn Fishing pro-staffer, Steve Carson, answers those questions with his proven selections of lures and techniques for the differing conditions of day vs. night. And then matching those lures with the rods and reels to target biting tuna is key.
Steve covers it all in this full tackle seminar on daytime bluefin gear, including a reminder about nighttime lures as well.
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Mar 16
2023
Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 216 (Connection Series: Albright Knot)
Watch this video from Rick Maxa at Fisherman’s Landing Tackle Shop to learn (and practice) a good connection knot for two lines, especially those of different sizes.
See Rick and the other experts at Fisherman’s Landing Tackle Shop located at Fishermans Landing, where Searcher departs. Visiting the shop and reviewing current tackle options with the team is your key to fishing success as you depart on your trip!
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A great question from YouTube subscriber, and the full answer from Rick Maxa!
QUESTON: “If we are using hollow core, what’s the max difference in size would you recommend. Example 80lb hollow core, what’s the max flouro that should be used when splicing?”
ANSWER: “An excellent question, and one without a black and white answer. The first school of thought would be to never exceed your backing strength. Meaning if we have 80# hollow core backing, we shouldn’t use more than 80# fluoro.
However, there are some times when we are using the topshot purely for abrasion resistance. We’ll use knife jigging at night as our example. We are using an “80#” 2-speed outfit. It’s backed with 80# hollow spectra and it’s our dedicated night time jig outfit. Even though the rod is still ment for 80, our drags are set for 80, etc. we may put 130# into the backing and eliminate the need for a leader on your knife jig. You won’t be fishing any more drag, but you might be better off if the fish swallows your jig, or you find yourself in a tangle.
Those are the 2 schools of thought. As long as you can fit your fluorocarbon into the hollow spectra, there is no limit to the size of line from a connection strength stand point.”
Mar 2
2023
Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 215 (Landing Large Tuna on 30# Outfit)
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.
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Feb 28
2023
TACKLE TALK LIVE! at the PCS Show March 2-5, 2023
Mark your calendars and don’t miss a thing! Experts Captain Art and Steve Carson of PENN Fishing will give the following seminars at the Pacific Coast Sportfishing Festival this week.
“3-day Trips: Tackle and Tactics” at the OC Promenade Seminar Stage
- Thursday, March 2 at 3 p.m.
- Sunday, March 5 at 2 p.m.
Feb 22
2023
2022 SONAR Winner!
Congrats to David Fujimoto as our 2022 SONAR Grand Prize of a free 3-day trip and a sweet Penn rod/reel combo!
How can you qualify for 2023? Click here: S.O.N.A.R. (Searcher Offers New Angler Rewards)