Exciting Weekend at the International Sportsmen's Expo with Reel Addiction Sportfishing | The Fish Sniffer

Exciting Weekend at the International Sportsmen's Expo with Reel Addiction Sportfishing

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Exciting Weekend at the International Sportsmen's Expo with Reel Addiction Sportfishing

The Fish Sniffer team had a great time at the International Sportsmen's Expo this weekend. We enjoyed meeting up with our friends from Reel Addiction Sportfishing and talking with lots of anglers who were booking their trips early.

Captains Ben and Shawn, along with Deckhand Dillon, really know how to get fish out of San Francisco Bay. They run two thirty-foot boats that can accommodate up to six people: Reel Addiction 1, a 2023 30XL Offshore Duckworth (one of the newest and biggest in the 6-pack fleet, equipped with a bathroom, refrigerator, table with bench seating, and two co-captain passenger seats), and Reel Addiction 2, a 2024 290 Sea Raider with twin Suzuki 250's (also one of the newest and biggest, featuring a bathroom and big deck space for a very comfortable fishing experience).

Whether you want rock cod, lingcod, halibut, or a crabbing adventure, these guys consistently find the right spots for a memorable day on the water. If you are ready to lock in an epic trip, check out Reel Addiction Sportfishing and get on the books soon. We are already looking forward to hitting the water with them!

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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.

Book a trip with Ben, call 925-812-4047

Volume 45 Issue 2 Out Now!

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