If you’ve been fishing for as long as I have, you have no doubt witnessed the tremendous advancements in technology and innovation in fishing tackle over the years. Nowhere are those advancements more apparent than in the latest fishing reels. One fishing reel company, Penn, has been around since 1932 and still going strong. Not … Read more
Copano Bay wasn’t our plan A but it turned out to be the wise choice. It’s that time of year. The weather is warm, the water is warm and the fish are biting. So, of course, I want to go fishing. As you can tell by the name of this site, I like to fish … Read more
On many occasions when planning a surf fishing trip, you may want to explore the possibility of an overnight trip. There are many beaches around the world that you can camp on and fish, combining a camping trip with a fishing trip. When fishing more remote beaches, this allows you more time to fish and … Read more
Fishing the beach front surf zone presents some unique opportunities as well as challenges. Often you will be fishing miles from the nearest bait shop or store so you will need to ” bring it if you think you’ll need it”. Bait is one of those items that you will need. While you can, at … Read more
Live bait is great for fishing, but the problem with using live bait is how to keep it alive for a full day of fishing. Live bait wells with aeration and or oxygen systems will keep your bait healthy and lively longer. One system that has been around for years and is well tested is … Read more
Surf Fishing can be both exciting and rewarding, and you’re on the beach, nothing wrong with that 😉 There is a variety of techniques for fishing the surf. Natural Baits, Live Bait, or artificial baits/lures. They all work and have their applications, but fishing with lures in the surf will allow you to cover a … Read more
My Recommeded Sand Spikes Surf Sand Spikes Fish-N-Mate 266 Sand Spike Sand Spike Surf Spike Sand Flea Surf Fishing Rod Holder Key Features: Corrosion Resistance very good – All Aluminum Very good – all aluminum Great – PVC construction Strength and Durability Strong built to last High Strength Aluminum Good but plastic Price Good Value … Read more
If you are looking to give surf fishing a try, or maybe considering adding another rod/reel to your gear, there are some good rod and reel combos matched just for surf fishing. If you’re on a budget, or new to the sport, this can be a great way to get your feet wet, so to … Read more
Surf Fishing, like most other types of fishing, has some specialized gear. One of the most important pieces of gear for Surf Fishing, is the reel. Surf fishing reels are exposed to saltwater and need to be constructed with corrosion resistant materials. They also need to have a larger line capacity for casting long distances … Read more
Fishing the surf zone along the beach requires some specialized tackle. More often than not, there will be wave action and currents to deal with. And many times, things like rocks, seaweed, sandbars and sharp shells to foul or cut you line. In places, there will be various fish species that have some rather sharp … Read more
