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First Halibut For This Angler

First Halibut For This Angler

Whether you're new or a long time angler, it's always a great idea to get on the water with the guys from Reel Addiction Sportfishing. Captains Ben and Shawn are some the California's best. They recently helped Anna get her first fish ever. Yes, a halibut as a first catch!

Ben Mechling

Ben Mechling

Reel Addiction Sportfishing

Ben Mechling owns and captains Reel Addiction Sportfishing, running charters out of the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. A third-generation Bay Area native, he has fished these waters his entire life and knows them inside out. He holds a USCG OUPV 25-ton Master's license, along with First Aid and CPR certification, and focuses on getting clients hooked up, whether chasing delta sturgeon, coastal rockfish, or offshore tuna. With top-quality gear, deep local expertise, and a real feel for where the fish are biting, he delivers reliable, productive trips that serious anglers count on.

Volume 45 Issue 4 Out Now!

Volume 45 Issue 4 Out Now!