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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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Surfperch Fishing to Heat Up in the Month Ahead

By Nick Heid December 20, 2020 Articles, Reports 17 Comments
common species
While many local anglers have packed up for the winter and put their rods in storage, the surfperch bite is just getting started. Southern California surf fishing is known for its summers and that’s fair. The fishing is undeniably best in...
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Are Fish Line Shy? The Surprising Truth

By Nick Heid November 29, 2020 Articles 10 Comments
Are fish line shy?
I know I might get some flack for this, but this is something I’ve wanted to talk about for a while now. “Are fish line shy?”. I mean, this is pretty much the question that sparked the invention of fluorocarbon fishing...
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Having a November Slump? See what’s Biting in the Surf

By Nick Heid November 22, 2020 Reports 17 Comments
Barred Surfperch November surf fishing
November Surf Fishing Report 2020 In the last couple months, the surf fishing in So Cal has dipped in productivity. It’s no secret, November is a pretty tough month for surf fishing. But, that’s not to say it can’t offer some...
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Fluorocarbon vs Monofilament and the Surprising Truth

By Nick Heid November 8, 2020 Articles 9 Comments
Fluorocarbon vs monofilament
Over the years, fluorocarbon fishing line has gained popularity among anglers of all types. But why? Is fluoro better than mono? Even more so, what’s the difference when it comes to fluorocarbon vs monofilament fishing lines? Instead of deciding which is...
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Is Seaweed Predictable? New Strategy for Predicting Seaweed

By Nick Heid November 1, 2020 Articles, Reports 6 Comments
Surf Fishing Silver Strand Beach
There’s so much that goes into planning for a surf fishing session. We’ve got tides, water temp, surf height and many other factors. Many factors have some means of predicting and forecasting already available. Whether they’re always accurate or not, it’s...
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Waders for Surf Fishing: HISEA Quality Reviewed

By Nick Heid October 18, 2020 Articles 15 Comments
waders for surf fishing
We’re approaching winter and it might be time to start looking for some waders. In the next couple of months, you’ll notice the water temperature will drop from 70 degrees Fahrenheit to about 60. The air temp will begin to drop...
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Surf Fishing: What to Know

By Nick Heid October 4, 2020 Intro to Surf Fishing 4 Comments
Surf Fishing In So Cal
I want to use this post for a couple things that I’ve been meaning to get to. First, I want to thank all of you. To all of my loyal weekly readers, you have made this website/blog what it is today....
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