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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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Fall Surf Fishing: The Best Two Species to Target

By Nick Heid October 29, 2023 Articles 5 Comments
fall surf fishing
Let’s talk fall surf fishing. You might have noticed the summertime bite has slowed dramatically. Corbina are disappearing, croaker are being caught in smaller numbers, and the productivity of your surf fishing sessions might be dropping. It’s true that the normal...
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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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Surf Fishing Gear and Tackle: A Complete Guide

By Nick Heid August 20, 2023 Articles, Gear Reviews 42 Comments
Surf Fishing Gear and Tackle
In this article, I’ll be showing you and explaining to you the gear and tackle that I use for surf fishing. This includes my rod and reel, as well as the rig I use with all of the terminal tackle. When...
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Gulp Sandworms for Surf Fishing: Best Rigs, Rods and How-To

By Nick Heid August 13, 2023 Articles 0 Comments
surf fishing with gulp sandworms
Surf fishing is one of the most exciting and underrated styles of fishing. When it comes to picking the right bait, there are a number of options. Today, we’ll be talking about surf fishing with Gulp sandworms. Gulp sandworms are a...
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Choosing The Best Rod For Surf Fishing: Specs and Length?

By Nick Heid July 30, 2023 Articles 0 Comments
choosing the best surf fishing rod with the right length
It’s time to talk surf fishing rods! No matter your skill level, it’s important to figure out how long a surf fishing rod should be. Understanding what the best length for a surf fishing rod is and matching up all the...
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California Corbina Fishing: Best Rigs, Rods, Bait and Tackle

By Nick Heid July 23, 2023 Articles 27 Comments
Corbina is one of the most popular species of surf fish targeted by surf anglers across So Cal. Typically caught by a method called surf fishing, anglers prefer to use an 8’6″ rod like the Okuma SST paired with a 3000...
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