Awesome Shimano Surf Spinning Reels

shimano surf reels

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

Tsunami Surf Rods Review

Tsunami Surf Rods - the beach angler

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

Review – The Surf Fishing Quick Start Guide

Surf Fishing Quick Start Guide

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

Texas Wintertime Surf Fishing Can Be Exciting

Wintertime surf fishing

It’s officially wintertime. Hunting season is winding down. Football season is finishing up and the weather is unpredictable at best. If you’re an outdoorsman like me, this is probably your least favorite time of year. Hunting season is over and, more often than not, the weather makes fishing tough to impossible. If you live along … Read more

Amazing Finger Mullet Migration is ON!! – 09/26/2020

amazing finger mullet migration

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

Penn Rods Review – Quality and Dependability Since 1932

Penn Rods Review

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

Take Your Dad Fishing – Amazing Padre Island National Seashore 06-12-2020

Take your dad fishing

We all have heard the phrase, “take a kid fishing”, and that is a great idea, but as you get older, don’t forget to take dad fishing. As a kid I was fortunate enough to have a family that spent a lot of time being in the outdoors, including fishing. They have pictures of me … Read more

Tropical Storm? – Time to Seriously consider Plan B

tropical storm - time for plan B

It’s officially hurricane season again. Just as the fishing along the beach is heating up, so are the tropics. This past week we saw just how quickly mother nature can alter one’s fishing plans. Tropical Storm Cristobal spun itself right through the middle of the Gulf of Mexico pushing high tides, wind and waves affecting … Read more

Padre Island a Great COVID-19 Escape

Padre Island a great COVID 19 escape

Spring has sprung and the fishing fever is high. Unfortunately, so is the panic over this Corona Virus Pandemic. Our Local government, in their infinite wisdom and fear for public safety, closed the area beaches recently. That, as you can imagine, was not met with enthusiasm by those of us who consider the beach our … Read more

Throwing a Cast Net a Great Way to Catch Bait

throwing a cast net to catch bait

When fishing, acquiring bait can get expensive and at times, or impossible as your local bait shop may be out when you get there. Having the ability to secure your own bait when you need it, is a valuable skill set. There are several methods of catching your own bait, but for this article, we … Read more