I’ve been surf fishing San Diego since 2014, and I’ve tried just about every kind of fishing backpack along the way: compact shoulder slings, “pocket for everything” tackle packs, packs with rod holders, and even a 50L hiking pack I rigged...
Here’s something most fishing websites won’t tell you: the best surf fishing rod and reel combo is usually not sold as a combo. And if you purchase “the best budget surf fishing rod and reel combo”… you might end up spending...
Knowing how to fish the surf is only half the battle. Learning where to fish is just as important! This is where learning how to read the beach for surf fishing or “how to read the surf” comes in. If you...
When are the king tides for the rest of 2026 and all of 2027? What are king tides? Are king tides good for fishing? We’re going to break it all down and explain the what’s, the when’s, and all the benefits...
It’s one of the most common questions in surf fishing, and the answer is almost never what people expect: is warm water good for surf fishing? The short answer is that it depends entirely on where you fish and what species...
Surf fishing is one of the most exciting and accessible ways to fish in Southern California, but even experienced anglers make avoidable mistakes that cost them fish (and reels). Over years of fishing and guiding, I’ve seen the same errors repeated...
There are bad surf fishing seasons and then there is El Niño surf fishing in 2026. In 13 years of fishing the San Diego coast I have never experienced anything close to what this year has put us through. It’d have...
Ever thought about trying to catch a shark from the beach? Well, that’s exactly what we’ll be talking about today. Shark fishing from the beach is one of the most underrated and under-appreciated forms of sportfishing in the world (especially in...
July is behind us and it wasn’t pretty, so what does the August surf fishing report hold for us? The rough surf that plagued us through May and June carried straight through July with barely a break, making this the most...
If you spend serious time on the water or on the sand, a quality UPF fishing shirt is one of the most important pieces of gear you own. A good UPF 50+ fishing shirt blocks 98% of UV radiation all day...
