So it’s fall. The mornings and nights are chilly, the water temps are beginning to dip, and the fish… well, they aren’t biting like they did in the summertime. While summer is king, fall and winter surf fishing really isn’t as...
California offers so much opportunity when it comes to surf fishing. Within the broad category of “surf fishing”, you can fish from the beach (beach fishing), you can fish from a pier, from a reef and all sorts of other structures...
It’s finally here! Beginning November 15, 2022, California anglers will be able to purchase a 365 day California fishing license with the first effective date being January 1, 2023. All licenses purchased on or after January 1, 2023 will be effective...
Best Surf Fishing Pliers: Review and Buying Guide Fishing pliers are high up on the list of essential gear for fishing, so it’s important to choose a quality pair. When I started surf fishing, I would typically pick up the cheapest...
“Waves of consequence give me the ultimate adrenaline high. Chasing that high is what keeps me chasing waves. Feeling the raw energy of a powerful day in the ocean is unlike any other sensory experience for me.” says one local surfer...
A massive school of corbina was cruising through the surf at a local San Diego beach seemingly unphased by the surfers and swimmers nearby. As I filmed this experience from my DJI Mini SE above, a couple of swimmers and surfers...
Choosing the best surf fishing reel can be a challenge, and with all the options out there, it’s good to know a few things and ask around. You’ll want to match your reel to the class of fish you’re up against...
Back in 2020, I was lucky enough to play a role in a catch of a lifetime. I was guiding a father/son duo in San Diego county and we were targeting leopard sharks. We were not fishing for yellowtail from shore,...
Can You Surf Fish at Night? Yes, You can go surf fishing at night. There are a few things you’ll want to check on before you head out, but you absolutely can surf fish at night. You’ll want to make sure...
Looking for the best surf fishing lures? Shore fishing is one of those styles that challenges even the most sophisticated of anglers. The surf isn’t the friendliest of waters for lure fishing. With waves and currents, winds and weeds, fishing with...