Surf fishing with swimbaits can be one of the most challenging styles to learn. Like jerkbaits, these lures are designed to mimic the natural movement of baitfish. But, what makes them a favorite among anglers (specifically those targeting species like halibut,...
Like everything, surf fishing in So Cal, involves cycles. Broadly speaking, spring is when things start picking up, summer is peak, and fall and winter are slow. In this article, we’ll be specifically analyzing the cyclicality of surfperch fishing (in So...
There’s nothing worse than fishing in the cold and not being adequately prepared for the conditions. Waterproof jackets are an essential item when it comes to fishing, whether your surf fishing, offshore fishing, flyfishing, lake fishing, or whatever else, a good...
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Surf fishing in the rain is a topic that sparks debate among anglers every year. Some swear by it, sharing stories of their best catches happening in the middle of a storm, while others struggle to get a single bite when...
Let’s talk fall surf fishing. You might have noticed the summertime bite has slowed dramatically. Corbina are disappearing, croaker are being caught in smaller numbers, and the productivity of your surf fishing sessions might be dropping. It’s true that the normal...
Most people assume that long casts equal more fish and bigger fish, but that’s not usually true. When surf fishing in Southern California, the best bite often happens right in front of you, sometimes in just a few inches of water....
Summer has come, summer has gone, and it’s fall once more. What’s biting this time of year? What works for fall surf fishing? We’ll talk this and much more today so stay tuned. October is a transitional month for surf fishing...
October is here, and along with it comes crisp coastal air, quieter beaches, and those wild schools of striped mullet putting on a show. If you’ve been out lately from Imperial Beach to Huntington, you’ve probably seen them – silver torpedoes...
September brought better overall action compared to August, especially for corbina, croaker, surfperch, and even halibut on lures. Water temperatures that peaked in August have now cooled into the 65–67° range, and the mild surf has kept conditions friendly for fishing....
