White seabass are a prized target for many offshore anglers in So Cal. But, from the surf, it’s a different game. There’s so much more work, time, effort, and finesse involved in surf fishing for white seabass. It’s incredibly impressive to...
The 2022 season has been one heck of a year for myself, but for local surf fisherman Jason Hill, it finished on another level. Jason is no stranger to catching big fish from the shore as he’s notched some pretty nice...
Have you ever thought about using live bait for surf fishing? No bait or lure catches more fish than live bait. When you present a natural meal to your target species, it’s extremely tough for a fish to pass that up....
Surf fishing with a Texas rig is a method many surf anglers use when fishing with artificials. The main benefit in using this rig is that it offers arguably the most “weedless” option for surf fishermen who like to fish with...
Can you catch white seabass from the beach? Believe it or not, you can. In this article, I’ll provide a species profile along with some information on the white seabass fishery. Common Names White seabass, seabass, ghost, grey ghost, Legal Limit...
Looking for some of the best swimbait hooks for surf fishing? With so many options, choosing the best swimbait hook or jighead for surf fishing (or any other style of fishing) can be intimidating and challenging. I’ve been trialing countless swimbaits...
One of the toughest parts about learning how to fish with lures is figuring out if you’re wasting your time in terms of your lure choice. The endless selection of options doesn’t help much either. There are a million things to...
Trying to find the right hook for your swimbait can be intimidating. In the end, if it’s a sturdy hook and your swimbait is presented well, you should be good. But, like many anglers, you might want to eliminate the guessing...
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...
