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On this episode we had the pleasure of chatting with two very experienced bluefin tuna harpooners, Captain Joe Dion and Mike "Hackah" Miller.

We have known Joe and Mike since our dock rat phase as kids. Mike has been chasing giant bluefin tuna since the hand-line fishing days in the 1970s and 1980s. Joe has been tuna fishing since he was a child, and his first ever trip harpooning was with Mike back in the 90s. Both of these guys were recently featured on the new Discovery Channel show "Harpoon Hunters." If you haven't watched the show yet, you absolutely should. Some of the aerial shots they captured are incredible.

In this conversation Joe and Mike talk in detail about the harpoon fishery. They discuss everything from flying and spotting fish from the airplane, the type of water and conditions they look for from the tower, and the different behavior fish exhibit during their migration into New England waters in the early summer. Some of the stories that these guys share are amazing. They talk about what they have found in fish's stomachs, sticking big fish right off the beach in shallow water, and much more.

This podcast was truly awesome. Joe and Mike are hilarious and shared a lot of information with us. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did!

Stay Tight,
The Sears Brothers

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On this episode we had the pleasure of sitting down with Justin Braun, owner of Chatter Lures. We have known Justin for several years now, and have put his products to the test aboard our boats. Justin and his crew build a wide variety of offshore fishing tackle, with spreader bars and trolling lures being their core products. The innovation and rigging consistency in every product that Chatter offers is what separates them from many others on the market.

In this conversation we talk about the origins of Chatter Lures and what inspired Justin to start a tackle company. We discuss the new age of side tracker bars, trolling spreads, and how to build bars that can withstand the bite from some of the most powerful fish on the planet, giant bluefin tuna.

Justin is an awesome guy. He's very passionate about what he does and takes pride in the products that he creates for fishermen all over the world. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did!

Thank you for listening!

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The Sears Brothers

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This episode of the podcast was filmed and recorded live at the 2025 Castafari Offshore Fishing Seminar. We are joined by Captain Damon Sacco and Captain Mark DeCabia in an open forum discussion about tricks, experiences, and theories that we have to get stubborn tuna to bite.

This conversation was a lot of fun, and it was great to be able to field questions from the audience throughout the conversation.

We all share stories about finicky fish, and talk about everything from bait presentation, leader size, fish behavior, and just plain old luck.

If you want to checkout the video version of this podcast, please make sure you check it out on our YouTube channel (SeaBrosFishing).

Thank you for listening!

Stay Tight,
The Sears Brothers

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Captain Damon Sacco: @castafari

Captain Mark DeCabia: @captainmarkdecabia

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MBG Fishing Charters: @massbayguides
Bryan: @mbgbryan
Taylor: @mbgtaylor

Donate to The Dion Children Foundation

Watch this Podcast on YouTube
MBG & SeaBros Vimeo Videos
SeaBros Fishing Website
SeaBros Swag (Tuna Mark Patch Hats)

Monahan's Marine
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MBG24 for 10% Off in Store

Mass Bay Guides
Ultimate Fishing Adventures
@massbayguides

Black Oak LED
Premium Marine Lighting
Giantbluefin 20% Off

Afuera Coffee Company
massbayguides 15% Off First Coffee Order

SatFish "The Science of Being Lucky"
The all-in-one map resource to put you right in the zone to catch offshore fish species like tuna, marlin, and wahoo.
Use SEABROS for $20 OFF 1st Year Subscription

L.T. Marine Products
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