6 Tips to Using Slider Rigs For Surf Fishing

Slider Rigs for Surf Fishing featured image showing a shark fisherman battling a fish from an elevated fishing platform at the beach.

Surf fishing introduces a whole new level of excitement when you start using slider rigs. These rigs give me a handy way to send big or lively bait into deeper water without needing to be a pro at long casting. Slider rigs can really come in handy on days when the fish are holding far … Read more

9 Winter Surf Fishing Tips For Stripers

Winter Surf Fishing for Stripers featured image showing a surf angler in waders and heavy coat fishing from the beach in winter.

Winter surf fishing for striped bass, or stripers, has become one of my favorite ways to get outdoors when it’s cold. In the colder months, chasing stripers along the beach brings unique challenges compared to the summer runs, but it also offers a quieter shoreline and some surprisingly good action. QUICK LOOK: Winter Surf Fishing … Read more

Bulls And Pomps From The Winter Surf

Bull Reds and Pompano from the Winter Surf, featuring the author with a large bull red drum and a nice Florida pompano.

Bull redfish and pompano are two of my top picks when it comes to winter surf fishing. Both offer exciting action if I use the right approach, and I never get tired of that first strong pull on the line when the cold air bites my fingers, and the surf is crashing. Whether I’m out … Read more

Lamiglas Insane Surf Rod

Lamiglas Insane Surf Rod featured image showing a lady angler kneeling behind a large Hammerhead Shark on the beach.

I spent time using the Lamiglas Insane Surf Rod and learned a great deal about what it has to offer and who it best suits. If you enjoy surf fishing or are looking for an affordable way to get out on the beach, a surf rod that fits your style and skill level can make … Read more

15 Weather And Surf Apps For Fishing

Weather and Surf Apps for Fishing Featured Image showing an angler casting from the beach and a pickup stuck in the surf.

Fishing often depends as much on timing and conditions as it does on skill. Getting accurate, up-to-date information about weather, tides, and surf can really help whether I’m an inshore angler, casting from a pier, or heading offshore. QUICK LOOK: Tips for Using Weather and Surf Apps for Fishing These days, there’s a whole world … Read more

Timing And Weather Windows For Winter Surf Fishing

Timing and Weather for Winter Surf Fishing

If you ask me, winter surf fishing is a challenge that rewards you for being prepared and paying close attention to your timing. Chilly air and cold water can make fishing feel less predictable, but it’s definitely possible to find success if you understand when and how weather windows play a part. I want to … Read more

Shimano Ultegra XR XSD Surf Spinning Reels

Shimano Ultegra XR XSD Surf Spinning Reel Featured image showing the author standing on the beach holding an oversized red drum.

The Shimano Ultegra XR XSD surf spinning reel truly stands out when I want dependable performance for surf fishing. Made for those long days along saltwater beaches, this reel delivers strong casting, smooth retrievals, and rugged durability. If you’re considering upgrading your surf fishing gear, here’s why the Ultegra XR XSD is a genuinely practical … 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

Portable Showers For Beach Camping

Portable Showers for Beach Camping featured images showing two different portable showers.

Getting clean at the end of a long, sandy day makes all the difference. That’s where portable showers come in handy. Beach camping brings together fresh air, saltwater, and incredible views, but it also means sand everywhere and few modern comforts. QUICK LOOK: Factors to Consider when Choosing a Portable Shower I’ve spent many weekends … Read more