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Catching Massive Fish From the Shore: Is it Possible?

By Nick Heid October 3, 2021 Articles, Reports 35 Comments
halibut fishing from the beach
I’ve been fishing the surf for a while now and I mean it when I say, “no other style of fishing comes close, nor compares”. Just recently, my eyes have been opened and now locked on a new target/style of fishing...
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Why Fishing Rods Get Expensive: Carbon Modulus, Tonnage, Strain Rate

By Nick Heid September 26, 2021 Articles, Gear Reviews 0 Comments
In this article, we’ll be breaking down the factors that differentiate high-end rods from cheaper rods. We’ll talk about carbon modulus, strain rate, tonnage, IM rating, and how all these go into determining the quality of a rod. In the end,...
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Does Wave Height Affect Surf Fishing at the Beach?

By Nick Heid September 19, 2021 Intro to Surf Fishing 4 Comments
Does wave height affect surf fishing
A surprisingly common question that I receive from many new anglers is the following: “Does wave height affect fishing in the surf?”. I think there’s a very simple way of thinking through this question, but to credit those anglers who have...
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A Fresh Perspective: My Mission to Rediscover Surf Fishing

By Nick Heid September 12, 2021 Articles 13 Comments
Looking back, learning how to go surf fishing provided some of the fondest memories I have to this day. Choosing to pick it up as a hobby has proven to be one of my most fulfilling decisions I’ve made. Seven years...
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Tough Week of Surf Fishing… What Lies Ahead?

By Nick Heid September 5, 2021 Reports 16 Comments
The bite can’t be fantastic all the time guys. If that were the case, would a good bite even be “good”? The same goes for happiness. Anyways, today, I want to talk about the productivity in the overall bite as September...
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I’ll Never Know What I Hooked That Day

By Nick Heid August 29, 2021 Articles, Reports 11 Comments
“Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after.” – Henry David Thoreau It was June 5th, 2018 and I remember the entire day like it was yesterday. I woke up around...
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FAQ About Surf Fishing with Answers!

By Nick Heid August 22, 2021 Articles, Reports 8 Comments
Alright, guys! Today, we’ll be covering some of the most popular questions and topics about surf fishing. Increasingly often, anglers reach out with great questions regarding surf fishing whether it’s about tactics, species, gear, or something totally different. This website has...
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Should You Use Braid for Surf Fishing?

By Nick Heid August 15, 2021 Articles, Reports 15 Comments
A question for the ages, “should you use braid for surf fishing?”. Given the multitude of different styles of surf fishing, there really isn’t any definitive yes or no for the all-encompassing term, “surf fishing”. Rather, there are certain instances and...
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The #1 Mistake New Anglers Make with a Spinning Reel

By Nick Heid August 8, 2021 Articles, Reports 4 Comments
#1 mistake new anglers make with a spinning reel
Recently, we went over some of the most common mistakes new anglers make in the surf. This week, I’ll touch on the #1 mistake new anglers make with a spinning reel. I, personally, have seen some 85% of my clients (typically...
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Cold Water, Hot Bite, and Some Help Finding Sand Crabs

By Nick Heid August 4, 2021 Articles, Reports 8 Comments
I know it’s not Sunday, but the relevant events occurring in the surf right now warrant a post. I’ll keep this short and to the point. We’ll be covering the drop in water temperature, the “lack” of sand crabs, what’s biting,...
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