Traveling With Fishing Gear

Traveling with fishing gear featured image showing two gentlemen walking through the airport with their fishing gear.

Traveling with fishing gear brings its own set of challenges and rewards. Preparation makes a big difference if you want your gear to arrive safely and your time at the water to go smoothly. Packing for a fishing trip can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re using air travel. QUICK LOOK: Tips for Traveling by Air … Read more

9 Tips for Baja Surf Fishing

Baja Surf fishing featured image showing an angler casting into the surf from a beach along the Baja Peninsula.

Baja California is famous for its long coastlines and exciting beach activities, and surf fishing has become one of my top ways to enjoy the outdoors here. Fishing while standing with your feet in the sand brings a unique sense of peace. QUICK LOOK: Tips and Tactics for Surf Fishing the Baja Peninsula Yet, there … Read more

Fall Surf Fishing The Texas Gulf Coast

Fall Surf Fishing on the Texas Gulf Coast featured image showing two anglers on the beach, one holding an oversized black drum, and the other a bull red drum.

Fall offers some of the most thrilling surf fishing opportunities on the Texas Gulf Coast. As water temperatures drop, I notice fish activity ramping up since baitfish travel in huge schools along the shoreline. QUICK LOOK: 8 Great Fall Surf Fishing Spots on the Texas Gulf Coast The Texas coast, which runs from Galveston to … Read more

California Sturgeon Fishing

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Sturgeon fishing in California is a truly unique adventure, drawing in anglers looking for a challenge while soaking in the state’s most beautiful waterways. California’s rivers—especially the Sacramento and San Joaquin River Delta—are well known for thriving sturgeon populations. QUICK LOOK: Tips and Tactics for California Sturgeon These ancient, mysterious fish can grow to eye-catching … Read more

Surf Fishing For Kob In Australia

Surf Fishing for Kob in Australia featured image showing a beach angler kneeling on the sand holding up a very large Kob, or Mulloway.

Surf fishing for kob, also called mulloway or jewfish in Australia, is one of my favorite ways to challenge myself on the beach. Landing a good-sized mulloway from the sand is a real achievement. The whole adventure offers a blend of excitement, patience, and plenty of hands-on learning. QUICK LOOK: Best Times and Conditions for … Read more

Outer Banks Fall Striper Fishing

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The Outer Banks in North Carolina is one of my favorite places to fish, especially when the fall striper season gets into full swing. The seasonal run of striped bass, which many locals call rockfish, offers some of the best fishing action along the entire Atlantic coast. QUICK LOOK: Top Spots for Fall Stripers on … Read more

7 Tips for Fall Surf Fishing In Florida

Fall Surf Fishing in Florida featured image showing two lady anglers on the beach, one casting into the surf and the other standing while holding a small sheepshead.

Fall surf fishing in Florida gives me a great reason to wake up early and head to the coast. Cooler days, lower humidity, and the arrival of migratory baitfish make this season my favorite for casting from the sand. I find big game fish like redfish and snook move closer to shore, surrounded by their … Read more

8 Tips For Fall Saltwater Fishing In Florida

Fall Saltwater Fishing in Florida featured image showing a lady angler holding a Mahi Mahi next to an image of a lady angler holding a nice snook.

Fall Saltwater Fishing in Florida can bring some of the most exciting action of the year. As the weather cools, baitfish migrations begin, and gamefish like redfish, snook, and king mackerel start moving in search of food. I’ve spent many autumns on the water, and I want to share practical tips that make fall fishing … Read more

Fall Saltwater Fishing On The West Coast

Fall Saltwater Fishing on the West Coast featured image showing an angler in his waders and jacket surf fishing from a west coast beach.

Fall saltwater fishing on the West Coast is one of my favorite times to get outside and chase a variety of species. Between salmon runs in the Pacific Northwest and fast offshore action in California, this season delivers plenty of action and a few surprises along the way. With cooling water and shifting fish migrations, … Read more

11 Scents And Artificial Baits For California Surf Fishing

Scents and Artificial Baits for California Surf Fishing featured image with photo of Berkley Gulp sandworms next to a photo of Procure Bait Scents 3-pack.

If you enjoy fishing on California beaches, you might already know that scents and artificial baits can make a big difference when targeting surf perch and similar species. Figuring out which options work and how to use them is something I’ve spent a lot of time experimenting with during my trips up and down the … Read more