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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 9 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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Best Lure Color for Halibut Fishing: Should You Switch Colors?

By Nick Heid November 19, 2023 Articles, Halibut, Lures 2 Comments
halibut caught on a white lure
You probably know of a handful of anglers who seem to always catch. Summer, spring, fall, winter, it doesn’t matter, they catch. When they post a catch, a natural first question is, “What lure color?” Do halibut prefer a certain color?...
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8 Easy Tips for Beach Fishing with Kids

By Nick Heid October 22, 2023 Articles 0 Comments
surf fishing with kids
Are you trying to get a little more time on the sand but your little ones are keeping you tied up at home? Maybe you’re more fortunate and you have a kid who wants to start fishing but you don’t know...
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Shark Fishing From The Beach: Surf Fishing For Sharks How-To

By Nick Heid September 17, 2023 Articles 0 Comments
shark fishing from the beach
Ever thought about trying to catch a shark in the same waters that beachgoers swim in? Well, that’s exactly what we’ll be talking about today. Shark fishing from the beach is one of the most underrated and under-participated in forms of...
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8 Best Fishing Bait and Tackle Shops in San Diego

By Nick Heid September 3, 2023 Articles 0 Comments
Best Tackle Shops in San Diego
Whatever type of fishing you’re into, it’s good to know where the where your best bait and tackle shops are. If surf fishing is your style, I would encourage you to refer to my recommended gear and tackle for surf fishing...
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Best Beaches for Surf Fishing San Diego: Tides and More

By Nick Heid August 27, 2023 Articles, Best Beaches and Spots 17 Comments
Surf Fishing Blacks Beach
What are the best beaches for surf fishing? After fishing every beach in San Diego and many north of San Diego, I figured it’d be helpful to provide an overview of where you can fish the beach in San Diego. There...
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