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Gulp Sandworms for Surf Fishing: Best Rigs, Rods and How-To

By Nick Heid August 13, 2023 Articles 0 Comments
surf fishing with gulp sandworms
Surf fishing is one of the most exciting and underrated styles of fishing. When it comes to picking the right bait, there are a number of options. Today, we’ll be talking about surf fishing with Gulp sandworms. Gulp sandworms are a...
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Choosing The Best Rod For Surf Fishing: Specs and Length?

By Nick Heid July 30, 2023 Articles 0 Comments
choosing the best surf fishing rod with the right length
It’s time to talk surf fishing rods! No matter your skill level, it’s important to figure out how long a surf fishing rod should be. Understanding what the best length for a surf fishing rod is and matching up all the...
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California Corbina Fishing: Best Rigs, Rods, Bait and Tackle

By Nick Heid July 23, 2023 Articles 27 Comments
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...
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Surf Fishing with Cut Bait: How To and What You Can Catch

By Nick Heid July 9, 2023 Articles 0 Comments
surf fishing with cut bait
Surf fishing with cut bait is a popular method of surf fishing across the coast of the United States. In this article, we’ll be talking about how to go surf fishing with cut bait and what you can catch on cut...
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Halibut Madness! “It’s Massive Body Cruised Towards My Lure”

By Nick Heid June 18, 2023 Articles, Halibut 0 Comments
Halibut surf fishing
So two weeks ago, we talked about the magic of the last cast. Well, it was on display again during a recent solo session. It had been a while since I was able to get out for a morning session so...
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Gigantic 4 Foot White Seabass Caught from Shore!

By Nick Heid June 11, 2023 Articles, White Seabass 4 Comments
Biggest 4 foot white seabass caught from shore
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...
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Grunion Galore and a Last Cast Ghost

By Nick Heid June 4, 2023 Articles, Reports 0 Comments
grunion run
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...
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Best Polarized Sunglasses for Surf Fishing: Cheap and Waterproof

By Nick Heid May 28, 2023 Articles, Gear Reviews 0 Comments
Best polarized sunglasses for surf fishing
A quality pair of sunglasses is essential for any style of fishing. Every angler has different characteristics they look for in their sunglasses. Are they polarized, waterproof, durable, affordable? The one characteristic that simply isn’t debatable is polarization. Polarized sunglasses are...
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Braid vs Mono: When Should You Use Which Line?

By Nick Heid May 21, 2023 Articles 4 Comments
braid vs mono
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...
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Best Surf Fishing Rods: Tested and Reviewed

By Nick Heid April 30, 2023 Articles, Gear Reviews 9 Comments
best surf fishing rods
When it comes to choosing the best surf fishing rod, there’s a lot to consider. In this article, we’ll talk about the best rods for surf fishing as well as which rods and specs you should use depending on the type...
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