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Where To Go Fishing In San Diego For Free

By Nick Heid April 7, 2024 Articles 4 Comments
fishing in San Diego
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...
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Tides for Surf Fishing Explained: A Simple Overview

By Nick Heid March 31, 2024 Articles 4 Comments
surf fishermen fishing at the beach
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...
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8 Crazy Things Surf Anglers See Every Year

By Nick Heid March 24, 2024 Articles 6 Comments
huge school of fish at the beach
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...
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7 Best Surf Fishing Rigs: When to Use Which

By Nick Heid March 16, 2024 Articles, Gear Reviews 6 Comments
Carolina Rig for Surf Fishing
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...
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Surf Fishing For Big Halibut In Just Inches of Water!

By Nick Heid March 10, 2024 Articles, Halibut, Reports 10 Comments
surf fisherman holding a halibut
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...
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7 Tips For Finding The Best Surf Fishing Spots

By Nick Heid January 21, 2024 Articles 2 Comments
fishing buddies at sunset finding the best surf fishing spots
Finding the best surf fishing spots is one of the most exciting parts about fishing the shoreline. It might seem easiest to just ask someone where you can catch fish, and sometimes that works. But, it’s so much more rewarding and...
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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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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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