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Gigantic 4 Foot White Seabass Caught from Shore!

By Nick Heid June 11, 2023 Articles, White Seabass 4 Comments
Biggest 4 foot white seabass caught from shore
White seabass are a prized target for many offshore anglers in So Cal. But, from the surf, it’s a different game. There’s so much more work, time, effort, and finesse involved in surf fishing for white seabass. It’s incredibly impressive to...
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Grunion Galore and a Last Cast Ghost

By Nick Heid June 4, 2023 Articles, Reports 0 Comments
grunion run
In the world of a fisherman, what does the term “last cast” really mean? Is it actually your literal last cast of the day? Is it your last cast into a certain zone before moving down the beach? Maybe it’s what...
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Best Polarized Sunglasses for Surf Fishing: Cheap and Waterproof

By Nick Heid May 28, 2023 Articles, Gear Reviews 0 Comments
Best polarized sunglasses for surf fishing
A quality pair of sunglasses is essential for any style of fishing. Every angler has different characteristics they look for in their sunglasses. Are they polarized, waterproof, durable, affordable? The one characteristic that simply isn’t debatable is polarization. Polarized sunglasses are...
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Braid vs Mono: When Should You Use Which Line?

By Nick Heid May 21, 2023 Articles 4 Comments
braid vs mono
In this article, we’ll compare the features of braided fishing line vs monofilament fishing line. In doing so, we’ll talk about the pros and cons of braid vs mono and give you insight to help you determine when to use braid...
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4 Best Lures For Halibut Fishing

By Nick Heid May 14, 2023 Articles, Gear Reviews, Halibut 9 Comments
halibut lures
Trying to figure out what the best lure for halibut fishing is? Maybe you want to know what the best bait for halibut fishing is in general. Luckily, I’ve already written an article on halibut as a species and the best...
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Best Surf Fishing Rods: Tested and Reviewed

By Nick Heid April 30, 2023 Articles, Gear Reviews 9 Comments
best surf fishing rods
When it comes to choosing the best surf fishing rod, there’s a lot to consider. In this article, we’ll talk about the best rods for surf fishing as well as which rods and specs you should use depending on the type...
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5 Tips for Surf Fishing Through Seaweed

By Nick Heid April 16, 2023 Articles 0 Comments
surf fishing through seaweed
In surf fishing, you can plan all you want, but one factor that remains is seaweed. There’s no real “forecast” for where seaweed will be and when. The best predictor we have is the weather and current, but even then, there’s...
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California 30×30 Fishing Initiative: More No Fishing Zones to Come

By Nick Heid April 2, 2023 Articles 0 Comments
30x30 California fishing initiative
What is 30 by 30? Timeline and Info The term, “30×30” has been thrown around a lot as of late and if you don’t know what it’s referring to, it’s time you found out. 30 by 30 (or 30×30) is a worldwide initiative...
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Best Online Tackle Shops for Surf Fishing Gear

By Nick Heid March 26, 2023 Intro to Surf Fishing 0 Comments
Best online tackle shops for surf fishing
I get this question quite a bit. “Where’s the best tackle shop for surf fishing?” It’s a tough question; mainly because there aren’t really any tackle shops that are specifically for surf fishing. Don’t get me wrong, I’ll go to tackle...
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Sand Crabs and Surf Fishing: How To Find Them

By Nick Heid March 19, 2023 Articles 21 Comments
sand crabs
In this article, we’ll be covering the topic of sand crabs and how to use them for surf fishing bait. We’ll go over how to find sand crabs (including some tips on finding them in the spring and fall). We’ll cover...
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