Yes, fish are slimy. If you’ve ever handled a fish, it shouldn’t be news to you that fish do indeed have a coat of slime covering their bodies at all times. But why are fish slimy and what is fish slime?...
So it’s fall. The mornings and nights are chilly, the water temps are beginning to dip, and the fish… well, they aren’t biting like they did in the summertime. While summer is king, fall and winter surf fishing really isn’t as...
California offers so much opportunity when it comes to surf fishing. Within the broad category of “surf fishing”, you can fish from the beach (beach fishing), you can fish from a pier, from a reef and all sorts of other structures...
It’s finally here! Beginning November 15, 2022, California anglers will be able to purchase a 365 day California fishing license with the first effective date being January 1, 2023. All licenses purchased on or after January 1, 2023 will be effective...
Best Surf Fishing Pliers: Review and Buying Guide Fishing pliers are high up on the list of essential gear for fishing, so it’s important to choose a quality pair. When I started surf fishing, I would typically pick up the cheapest...
“Waves of consequence give me the ultimate adrenaline high. Chasing that high is what keeps me chasing waves. Feeling the raw energy of a powerful day in the ocean is unlike any other sensory experience for me.” says one local surfer...
A massive school of corbina was cruising through the surf at a local San Diego beach seemingly unphased by the surfers and swimmers nearby. As I filmed this experience from my DJI Mini SE above, a couple of swimmers and surfers...
Back in 2020, I was lucky enough to play a role in a catch of a lifetime. I was guiding a father/son duo in San Diego county and we were targeting leopard sharks. We were not fishing for yellowtail from shore,...
Determining what type of fishing license and which enhancements or report cards you need when fishing in the state of California can be tricky. The last thing you want is to get ticketed for not having the required license when you’re...
Sixteen year-old, Ryan Khalil had read up about surf fishing with swimbaits on this website just a little while back and decided to give it a shot. After having reached out to me with a few questions before buying the necessary...
