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A Slow Bite, A New Trend, and Lagging Water Temps

By Nick Heid February 28, 2021 Reports 16 Comments
barred surfperch
This post will be a pure report but the topic “A New Trend”, if it continues, will be touched upon in a later article. So, let’s kick things off with this past week’s fishing report. Fishing Report February 23rd We began...
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The Unthinkable Just Happened: Huge Halibut Caught From the Beach!

By Nick Heid February 21, 2021 Articles, Reports 19 Comments
halibut fishing from the beach
Winter is always a slow season for surf anglers across the nation. But, the potential for a once in a lifetime fish is always there. This past week, the unthinkable happened as I was out for a causal winter session targeting...
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Best Water Temp For Halibut Fishing

By Nick Heid February 14, 2021 Articles, Reports 20 Comments
water temp for halibut
It’s February 14th, 2021. So first off, Happy Valentine’s Day to all of you! Now, let’s talk about things that matter… like surf fishing and halibut! The perch bite is just about on fire right now and local shoreline water temps...
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Surfperch Breeding and Aggression: Why to Use Lures in the Spring

By Nick Heid February 7, 2021 Articles, Reports 23 Comments
lucky fishing catch
Early winter, I published an article on “Surfperch Fishing to Heat Up in the Month Ahead”. What was my reasoning for this? Well, other than the fact that winter/spring is effectively surfperch season in So Cal, I referenced my reports from...
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A Fish’s Worth: Inside the Mind of a Fisherman

By Nick Heid January 31, 2021 Articles, Reports 12 Comments
“Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after.” – Henry David Thoreau What is a fish worth? There are some things that just don’t and won’t make sense to certain people....
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Surf Fishing With Mussel Meat

By Nick Heid January 24, 2021 Articles, Reports 45 Comments
surf fishing with mussel meat
Ever used mussel meat as bait for surf fishing? I know I’ve touched upon this a lot lately, but it’s led to many questions from subscribers and readers in general. So, I wanted to take the time to give a detailed...
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Storms, Barometric Pressure, and Fishing: Best Times to Fish

By Nick Heid January 17, 2021 Articles, Reports 4 Comments
storms and barometric pressure affect fishing
Any time a storm of any capacity is headed our way, it’s worth planning for all the new factors that arise. Before we get into how storms and barometric pressure affect fishing the surf, here’s this week’s forecast. Barometric Pressure and...
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Rough Surf Ahead: How Long Will It Last?

By Nick Heid January 10, 2021 Reports 8 Comments
Southern California is getting pounded by high surf right now and it has been for the past 7-10 days. When this is the case, the fishing can be tough. Just how long will these conditions last, and how fishable are they...
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Year-End Review: Stats, Highlights, and Best Times of 2020

By Nick Heid January 3, 2021 Articles, Reports 12 Comments
Best time of year for surf fishing
This year has been an interesting one to say the least. But today, rather than only recognizing the tough times this year has brought, we’re going to reflect on the good. Please feel free to share your highlights of the 2020...
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Surf Fishing: Lures or C-Rig Best in the Winter?

By Nick Heid December 27, 2020 Articles, Reports 6 Comments
Well, amongst So Cal’s cold season, the hot topic has been surf perch fishing. Last week, we talked about the perch bite and how it’s likely to heat up in the next month or so. Additionally, I’m predicting mussel meat to...
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