It’s February 14th, 2021. So first off, Happy Valentine’s Day to all of you! Now, let’s talk about things that matter… like surf fishing and halibut! The perch bite is just about on fire right now and local shoreline water temps...
Early winter, I published an article on “Surfperch Fishing to Heat Up in the Month Ahead”. What was my reasoning for this? Well, other than the fact that winter/spring is effectively surfperch season in So Cal, I referenced my reports from...
“Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after.” – Henry David Thoreau What is a fish worth? There are some things that just don’t and won’t make sense to certain people....
Ever used mussel meat as bait for surf fishing? I know I’ve touched upon this a lot lately, but it’s led to many questions from subscribers and readers in general. So, I wanted to take the time to give a detailed...
Any time a storm of any capacity is headed our way, it’s worth planning for all the new factors that arise. Before we get into how storms and barometric pressure affect fishing the surf, here’s this week’s forecast. Barometric Pressure and...
This year has been an interesting one to say the least. But today, rather than only recognizing the tough times this year has brought, we’re going to reflect on the good. Please feel free to share your highlights of the 2020...
Well, amongst So Cal’s cold season, the hot topic has been surf perch fishing. Last week, we talked about the perch bite and how it’s likely to heat up in the next month or so. Additionally, I’m predicting mussel meat to...
While many local anglers have packed up for the winter and put their rods in storage, the surfperch bite is just getting started. Southern California surf fishing is known for its summers and that’s fair. The fishing is undeniably best in...
I know I might get some flack for this, but this is something I’ve wanted to talk about for a while now. “Are fish line shy?”. I mean, this is pretty much the question that sparked the invention of fluorocarbon fishing...
Over the years, fluorocarbon fishing line has gained popularity among anglers of all types. But why? Is fluoro better than mono? Even more so, what’s the difference when it comes to fluorocarbon vs monofilament fishing lines? Instead of deciding which is...
