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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.

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BOOKING STURGEON TRIPS

This Saturday and Sunday we have availability for Sturgeon Fishing 🎣 for the first 8 days (this saturday to next sunday) we will be running discounted "Scouting Trips". Call 📞 myself 925-812-4047 or Capt Shawn Taylor if youd like to get on board and go catching! Call Captain Shawn 510-815-4886 for more information on those. Can pay cash and he will put you on the calendar now! Book Online for dates after the first week

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Reel Addiction Kicks Off Sturgeon Scouting Trips

If you've ever spent a day chasing sturgeon, you know the deal. It's a massive grind that can leave you staring at a motionless rod tip for hours while you question your life choices. Honestly, the quickest way to skip the learning curve is to hop on a boat with guys who actually live this stuff. Be...

24 Feb 2026
Reel Addiction Kicks Off Sturgeon Scouting Trips