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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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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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