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...
An article on fishing Mission Bay: Written by Kevin Taylor (aka: DJ Thrillz) in response to a request for “someone to write an article on fishing Mission Bay…” Fishing Mission Bay: By DJ Thrillz This will take a while to read…. ...
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...
Have you ever seen a halibut jump out of the water. A little more than three years ago, I saw a halibut go airborne for the first time. I was fishing for surfperch in early April of 2019 and the water...
Spot Burning The topic of sharing spots with other anglers or posting photos of quality catches/outings while exposing the background and therefore location of your catch has been one of much controversy. As social media has evolved and begun to play...
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...
A grunion run is a phenomenon that is exclusive to Southern California. They occur when “small fish make their way onto our sandy shores during the high tides of full and new moons. They do so for what is predicted to...
The best bait for surf fishing isn’t the same everywhere you go… but there is a “formula” that remains steadfast no matter where you’re fishing. The best surf fishing bait is the prey that your target species naturally feeds on. In...
I’ve been on a mission since September of 2021. I’ve been after the ever-elusive white seabass. Along the way, I’ve committed to fishing swimbaits in the surf. Before you hop on board and follow me in my pursuits, I warn you...