Author: Sears Bro's

The Sears Brothers hail from the Northeast and have been fishermen for generations running Mass Bay Guides out of Scituate, Massachusetts. After a long winter of regrouping tackle and the boats protected from deep freezing temps, the Springtime comes and they begin to de-winterize the tools of their trade so that they will be season-ready when warmth finally comes and the fishing frenzy begins. There is always so much to do to get ready for a day of fishing, not to mention an entire season. Tackle has to be maintained, reels serviced, line changed out, hooks sharpened, etc. Then there’s…

The Northeast and New England specifically are home to one of the oldest and most diverse fisheries in the world. Not only is it one of the areas of the United States where commercial fishing was born, but it is also currently the home of many skilled charter captains and recreational fishermen alike. Speaking from a charter fishing perspective, we are very fortunate to have a wide variety of fisheries and locations within close proximity to land to choose from during the height of our fishing season (April – November). This is mainly due to the convergence of the Labrador…

Kite Fishing For Tuna It is no secret that kite fishing for tuna has proven to be one of the most successful offshore fishing methods all around the world. The best captains and crews on both the East and West Coast of the U.S. use similar kite fishing methods for everything from sailfish to yellowfin tuna. The idea is simple really; present a struggling baitfish, on the surface of the water, in a way that keeps 90% of your terminal tackle and leader out of site from fish lurking below. For our fleet in the Northeast though, we have a…

Many people don’t think of Massachusetts as a hot spot for white marlin, blue marlin, yellowfin tuna, wahoo, and many other warm water species. Our state’s fishery is often thought of as a cold, green-water fishery, home to fish such as cod, haddock, striped bass, and bluefin tuna. Though it requires excellent logistical skills, safety awareness, dedication, and a capable vessel, Massachusetts, and several other New England states, have access to one of the best blue water fisheries in the world. The Northeast Canyons are located approximately 70-100+ miles off the New England coast. They are made up of various…