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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
