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San Diego Surf Fishing Report June 23rd 2024

By Nick Heid June 23, 2024 Intro to Surf Fishing 6 Comments
striped bass surf fishing
Well it’s been only a week since my last local surf fishing report and we are clearly due for another. What’s been biting? Everything! The best time of year for surf fishing is now for both quality and quantity. Big corbina...
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San Diego Surf Fishing Report: June 2024

By Nick Heid June 16, 2024 Intro to Surf Fishing 6 Comments
man holding shark at the beach
The summertime bite has begun in San Diego! Today, I’ll be giving a surf fishing report and summarizing what’s been happening in the San Diego surf fishing scene. We’ll talk about the overall conditions, what’s been biting, and what we should...
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Sea Foam and the Red Tide

By Nick Heid June 9, 2024 Articles, Reports 5 Comments
sea foam from a red tide
Ever heard the term, “sea foam”? Sea foam, or, “spume” is yet another ocean phenomenon that occurs naturally and regularly. If you’ve ever been walking down the beach or even out for a swim, you might have noticed some thick, bubbly,...
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Surf Fishing In Strong Current: How To Have Success

By Nick Heid June 2, 2024 Articles 1 Comment
surf fishing in strong current
There are a few things you can’t predict when it comes to checking the conditions for surf fishing. Current is one of those, and it’s a big one. Have you ever showed up to your favorite fishing spot and the current...
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Surf Fishing at Night: How to Plan and Tips for Success

By Nick Heid May 26, 2024 Articles 0 Comments
Surf Fishing at Night
Can You Surf Fish at Night? Surf fishing at night can be quite productive and a lot of fun if you know what you’re doing. There are a few things you’ll want to check on before you head out, but yes,...
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Best Budget Surf Fishing Rod and Reel Combos

By Nick Heid May 19, 2024 Articles, Gear Reviews 4 Comments
best budget surf fishing rod and reel combo
Looking for a surf fishing rod and reel combo that’ll get the job done but won’t break the bank? You’re in luck. But first, you might want to consider not purchasing a rod and reel combo. I know that sounds counterintuitive,...
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Red Tide Arrives In So Cal: What? Where? How Bad?

By Nick Heid May 5, 2024 Articles, Reports 50 Comments
red tide glowing waves in san diego
Red Tide Tracker Article Table of Contents Most Recent Red Tide In San Diego The most recent red tide in Southern California began by mostly affecting San Diego County, but now is affecting Orange County and certain parts of LA County....
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Spring Surf Fishing 2024: Halibut, Sharks Off To Hot Start

By Nick Heid April 28, 2024 Articles, Reports 0 Comments
halibut surf fishing
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...
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Surf Fishing Bait Showdown: Sand Crabs vs Gulp Sandworms

By Nick Heid April 21, 2024 Articles 4 Comments
barred surfperch fish
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...
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Sight Fishing For Corbina: Sight Casting In The Shallows

By Nick Heid April 14, 2024 Articles, Corbina, Spotfin 2 Comments
sight casting for corbina
Southern California’s sandy beaches come alive in the warmer months with corbina, spotfin croaker, guitarfish, and other prized surf species prowling the skinny water for sand crabs. These fish cruise just feet from shore, often in water so shallow their backs...
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