The 2024 season is upon us and a couple species are off to a really strong start. With overall air and water temperatures being much nicer (warmer) than the last two years, I’m expecting a more “normal” spring and summer than...
I grew up surf fishing almost exclusively with sand crabs. For nearly an entire year, that’s what I did. I learned the method and tried to master it. As time went on, I began branching out and trying new baits to...
The California corbina is one of the Southern California’s most coveted fish to catch from the shoreline. One of the reasons for this is because many anglers partake in what’s called sight fishing for corbina (or sight casting). If you’ve heard...
If you’ve found yourself in San Diego and you’re hoping to go fishing for free, this article is for you. There’s plenty of fishing to do in San Diego, but the offshore scene overshadows what I believe to be the best...
With all things fishing, anglers tend to overcomplicate things with the goal of deciphering the mysteries of fish behaviors and tendencies. Choosing the best tides for surf fishing certainly falls into that category. While it might sound like a nice idea...
If you fish the surf long enough, you’re bound to see some crazy things. Today, I want to talk about some of the crazy things that you might not expect to see in the surf, but that you might just happen...
As an angler, your goal is to mimic some sort of food source and fool your target species into attacking your bait. For this reason, we need to pick the best surf fishing rig for your needs. There’s no “one size...
Over the years, I’ve been fortunate enough to experience some really cool moments fishing the surf. I’ve also been lucky enough to meet and fish with some really knowledgeable anglers. I believe it’s a common misconception that bigger fish and specifically...
What is a Grunion Run A grunion run is a phenomenon unique to Southern California in which small sardine-like fish wash [rather swim] ashore to spawn in the middle of the night. Grunion runs occur for a 4-night window coinciding with...
Surf fishing with jerkbaits is much more complex than the more traditional Carolina rig style. If you’ve struggled with the transition of fishing with lures in the surf and consistently catching fish, this article is for you. These 8 tips have...
