In this article, we’ll be covering the topic of sand crabs and how to use them for surf fishing bait. We’ll go over how to find sand crabs (including some tips on finding them in the spring and fall). We’ll cover...
May has delivered. After a mixed April, things are starting to come together in a big way here in Southern California. If the forecast holds, the best fishing of the season could be right around the corner. Let’s get into our...
Leopard shark fishing from shore is one of the most rewarding experiences surf fishing has to offer, and it’s a lot less complicated than most people think. If you’ve been targeting leopard sharks and coming up empty, the fix is usually...
It’s time for another April surf fishing report here in Southern California. I was hoping to get this out earlier in the month, but things got busy and other topics came up. But, nonetheless, let’s talk about what’s biting and what...
Corbina is one of the most popular species of surf fish targeted by surf anglers across So Cal. Typically caught by a method called surf fishing, anglers prefer to use an 8’6″ rod like the Okuma SST paired with a 3000...
There’s nothing worse than showing up to perfect conditions, wading out, casting out, and having your first cast end in a tangled disaster. You spend twenty minutes picking apart a wind knot the size of a marble, eventually give up, cut...
Looking for the best swimbait hooks for surf fishing? With so many options, choosing the best swimbait hook or jighead for surf fishing can be intimidating and challenging. I’ve been trialing countless swimbaits and swimbait hooks for a while now, and...
If you’ve done any amount of surf fishing in Southern California, chances are you’ve hooked into a ray. And if you’ve hooked into enough of them, you’ve probably noticed that not all rays are the same. The three species of rays...
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...
In this article, we’ll compare the features of braided fishing line vs monofilament fishing line. In doing so, we’ll talk about the pros and cons of braid vs mono and give you insight to help you determine when to use braid...
