Established in 1986, OKUMA FISHING is a fishing tackle manufacturer based in Taiwan. OKUMA FISHING strives to deliver the ultimate fishing experience to everyone, as well as create the best fishing reels and rods for our fellow anglers, which are lightweight and precise, including surf rods. QUICK LOOK: My Top 3 Recommended Okuma Surf Rods: … Read more
Shimano is a highly recognized and respected name in the fishing tackle industry. They have a stellar reputation for quality, strength and durability. Every fisherman who has owned and enjoyed using Shimano Surf tackle can thank Japanese visionary Shozaburo Shimano, who in 1921 declared “I aim to make Shimano’s products the best in Kansai, then … Read more
Surf fishing requires some specialized fishing gear. Tsunami surf rods were designed with this im mind. The saltwater environment is one of the most harsh on the planet and it takes its toll on your equipment, rods included. I have used many different makes and models of rods for fishing the surf over my many … Read more
In case, you can’t guess by the name: The Beach Angler, I love surf fishing. Now, maybe you are new to surf fishing or not even sure what it is. In that case, check out my article: What is Surf Fishing, and that should get you a good overview on the subject. I’ve recently come … Read more
Well, another Colorado Elk Hunt is in the books. In my last article, I discussed the gearing up and outfitting for the trip. We had a great and successful trip this year. The weather worked out perfect with snow pushing the elk out of the high country and having several years experience hunting the area, … Read more
It’s that time of year. The days are getting shorter and the air temperature is much milder. Bait fish by the millions are beginning their fall migration along the Texas beach front. Huge bait balls of Dusky anchovies, and the annual finger mullet migration are in full swing. Predators of all kinds are in a … Read more
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 rods. One fishing company, Penn, has been around since 1932 and still going strong. Not only … Read more
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
