What’s the best bait for surf fishing in Southern California? The short answer: It depends on the species you’re targeting. But no matter what you’re chasing — corbina, surfperch, halibut, croaker, or sharks — choosing the right bait gives you an...
Surf fishing with jerkbaits is much more complex than the more traditional Carolina rig style. If you’ve struggled with the transition of fishing with lures in the surf and consistently catching fish, this article is for you. These 8 tips have...
Grunion run fishing is a strategic approach to targeting predatory fish that feed on grunion during their spawning runs. Exclusive to Southern California, grunion runs occur on sandy beaches during the high tides of full and new moons in spring and...
What is a Grunion Run A grunion run is a phenomenon unique to Southern California in which small sardine-like fish wash [rather swim] ashore to spawn in the middle of the night. Grunion runs occur for a 4-night window coinciding with...
It’s almost spring! Like fall, spring is a transitional season. But fall surf fishing couldn’t be any more different from spring surf fishing. The calendar months weren’t designed with surf fishing in mind, so I tend to label the seasons in...
Have you been trying to figure out how to catch bigger surfperch? There’s two keys to finding big surfperch. The first is location, and the second is your choice of bait. In this article, we’ll be focusing on using the best...
Grunion run 2025 is here, and if you want to witness this incredible natural event, you’ll need to know the grunion run schedule. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know, including what grunion are, what a grunion run...
California halibut are one of the most sought after species to catch while shore fishing. They elude many and require time and knowledge to catch with consistency. This article will explain where to catch halibut from shore, the best baits and...
Surf fishing with jerkbaits is an exciting and effective way to target many species from the surf including halibut, surfperch, white seabass, striped bass, and many others. Jerkbaits imitate baitfish (often in a wounded fashion), triggering aggressive strikes from predators in...
Squid is often one of the first bait choices for surf anglers of all skill levels, and for good reason—it’s a versatile option that’s widely used in saltwater fishing. Offshore, squid is known to attract prized species like yellowtail and white...
