The San Diego Anglers
Are Proud to Present…
Chad Gierlich

Portugese Hall
Wednesday, August 13th, 2025
2818 Avenida De Portugal
San Diego, CA 92106

2818, Avenida de Portugal, Fleetridge, Point Loma, San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92106

On the corner of Shelter Island Dr. & Shafter St.
Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Meeting starts at 7:00 p.m.

Special Guest: Chad Gierlich
“Saltwater Fishing Isn’t all about having a boat”

Chad has owned boats for many years and proud owner of the Hookup Baits boat today. However, since he has been saltwater and freshwater kayak fishing, he has a new perspective of how much fun it can be to fish in a kayak. Come listen to how the Team CA did at Nationals in FL, the success Chad has had kayak fishing and much more! This is a seminar you will not want to miss.

Hookup Baits will have product available to give away during the Q & A session.

Join us and take home a wealth of knowledge from this great fisherman!
Experience and Accomplishments:
• Design and Co-Owner of Hookup Baits, Inc.
• Team member of the USA Angling Saltwater Kayak Pan Am Team 2025
• Team member of the USA Angling Saltwater Kayak World Team 2025
• 1st place and Team Captain of the San Diego USA Angling team qualifier for National Championship 2025
• 5x Saltwater Bass Series Champion
• Saltwater Bass Series multiple times Angler of the Year
• 3x Spotty Bowl Grand Champion
• Spotty Bowl North (1x) and South (2x) Champion-Masters Division
• Spotty Bowl North (1x) and South Angler (2x) of the Year
• San Diego Anglers multiple times Angler of the Year
Passion and Mission: Chad Gierlich’s love for fishing and his passion for sharing the effectiveness of the baits he has designed drives both him and the great success of Hookup Baits. His dedication to fishing and his innovative designs have made a significant impact on the fishing community.
Current Role: Chad has been selected as the Team Captain for Team CA, which is heading to FL for the National Championship.