Has the summertime surf fishing slowed for you? Every year, there’s a week in August when the hot summer bite cools down considerably, almost overnight. This lull typically lasts for a week or two before the action picks up again for...
Ever heard the term, “sea foam”? Sea foam, or, “spume” is yet another ocean phenomenon that occurs naturally and regularly. If you’ve ever been walking down the beach or even out for a swim, you might have noticed some thick, bubbly,...
Red Tide Tracker Article Table of Contents Most Recent Red Tide In San Diego The most recent red tide in Southern California began by mostly affecting San Diego County, but now is affecting Orange County and certain parts of LA County....
The 2024 season is upon us and a couple species are off to a really strong start. With overall air and water temperatures being much nicer (warmer) than the last two years, I’m expecting a more “normal” spring and summer than...
Over the years, I’ve been fortunate enough to experience some really cool moments fishing the surf. I’ve also been lucky enough to meet and fish with some really knowledgeable anglers. I believe it’s a common misconception that bigger fish and specifically...
In the world of a fisherman, what does the term “last cast” really mean? Is it actually your literal last cast of the day? Is it your last cast into a certain zone before moving down the beach? Maybe it’s what...
Sixteen year-old, Ryan Khalil had read up about surf fishing with swimbaits on this website just a little while back and decided to give it a shot. After having reached out to me with a few questions before buying the necessary...
A local angler by the name of Michael Majors recently landed the fish of a lifetime! At 26 inches in length, this is one of the largest spotfin croaker ever documented. This catch got us pondering whether it was a record....
Have you ever seen a halibut jump out of the water. A little more than three years ago, I saw a halibut go airborne for the first time. I was fishing for surfperch in early April of 2019 and the water...
Catching Massive Fish From the Surf… Continued Nine years ago, I began learning how to fish the surf. Nine months ago, I started that process all over again. The big difference? Surf fishing with swimbaits and all that came along with...
