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What Line for Surf Fishing? Type and Strength

By Nick Heid January 14, 2024 Articles 2 Comments
surf fishing with hook and line
Like all styles of fishing, determining what line to use for surf fishing depends on a couple factors. Mainly, you should figure out where you’ll be fishing (rocky/reefy/sandy) and what you’ll be targeting. In this article, I’ll be overviewing what line...
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Bat Ray Fishing: The Strongest Fish in the Surf

By Nick Heid January 7, 2024 Articles 8 Comments
bat ray record size - biggest batray fishing
Not many anglers set out to catch bat ray as an intended target. For most anglers, targeting the biggest fish in the surf means surf fishing for sharks. But, whether bat rays are your target or not, if your fishing for...
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4 Best Fishing Backpacks for Every Type of Angler

By Nick Heid December 24, 2023 Articles, Gear Reviews 6 Comments
sunset fisherman and fishing backpack silhouette
Navigating the realm of fishing backpacks in search of the perfect fit can feel like a daunting task. Whether you’re endlessly scrolling through Amazon, Bass Pro, or various online storefronts, the quest for the best fishing backpack often resembles a bottomless...
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5 Best Weights and Sinkers for Surf Fishing

By Nick Heid December 10, 2023 Articles, Gear Reviews 2 Comments
A question I commonly receive is, “What’s the best surf fishing sinker?”. The answer is completely dependent on what your target is and how active your desired fishing style is. Here’s a breakdown of the best weights and sinkers for surf...
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Savory Halibut Recipe You Need To Try

By Nick Heid December 3, 2023 Articles 0 Comments
savory halibut recipe
Whether you caught it fresh or just came home from the market, halibut is one of the most highly sought after fish meats. When I stumbled across this halibut recipe, I loved it immediately and had to share. If you like...
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Best Lure Color for Halibut Fishing: Should You Switch Colors?

By Nick Heid November 19, 2023 Articles, Halibut, Lures 2 Comments
halibut caught on a white lure
You probably know of a handful of anglers who seem to always catch. Summer, spring, fall, winter, it doesn’t matter, they catch. When they post a catch, a natural first question is, “What lure color?” Do halibut prefer a certain color?...
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Fall Surf Fishing: The Best Two Species to Target

By Nick Heid October 29, 2023 Articles 5 Comments
fall surf fishing
Let’s talk fall surf fishing. You might have noticed the summertime bite has slowed dramatically. Corbina are disappearing, croaker are being caught in smaller numbers, and the productivity of your surf fishing sessions might be dropping. It’s true that the normal...
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8 Easy Tips for Beach Fishing with Kids

By Nick Heid October 22, 2023 Articles 0 Comments
surf fishing with kids
Are you trying to get a little more time on the sand but your little ones are keeping you tied up at home? Maybe you’re more fortunate and you have a kid who wants to start fishing but you don’t know...
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Surf Fishing In October: Best Tactics, Baits and Rigs

By Nick Heid October 15, 2023 Articles 0 Comments
Fall surf fishing in October for halibut
Summer has come, summer has gone, and it’s fall once more. What’s biting this time of year? What works for fall surf fishing? We’ll talk this and much more today so stay tuned. October is a transitional month for surf fishing...
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How To Read The Beach: Easy Surf Fishing Tips

By Nick Heid October 7, 2023 Articles 20 Comments
how to read the beach
Originally Published: 10/20/2021 | Last Updated: 10/13/2023 Knowing how to fish the surf is only half the battle. Learning where to fish is just as important! This is where learning how to read the beach for surf fishing comes in. If...
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