What exactly is the SandBlaster Bait Caster? Well, If you have spent anytime fishing from the bank, you have probably on occasion, wanted to be able to cast your bait jussssst a bit further. Maybe you’re fishing where wading would be too hazardous or impractical and the fish seem to be just out of your … Read more
If you are new to surf fishing, or like me a veteran of the beach front, you know that hauling all the gear you need for a surf fishing trip can be a real challenge. Particularly when it comes to your expensive rods and reels. Bouncing around in the back of your vehicle can result … Read more
If you are familiar with surf fishing or beach fishing, you know that you can’t always drive to your fishing hole. Some beaches are restricted to pedestrians or “non-motorized” vehicles. The problem then becomes, how to get all of your fishing gear, and supplies to your desired fishing destination? Well, there is a solution, and … Read more
The exciting sport of surf fishing is becoming ever more popular and, in many cases, camping on the beach is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and maximize your fishing time. Camping on the beach will take some preparation and planning, not to mention some precautions. The saltwater environment can be extremely harsh on … Read more
Have you seen the new fishing tackle bags? The longer we fish, the more tackle we seem to accumulate. There is always something new, the latest greatest, and we just have to have it. Then it becomes how to store it all, and how to haul it when we head out fishing. If you’re are … Read more
It’s official, spring has arrived, the Texas Surf is warming and so is the fishing. While here in south Texas we had a very unusually freeze event in February 2021, that caused a large fish kill in our bay systems, the beach front is still very much alive and well. This past weekend, March 20-21, … Read more
Sometimes we find ourselves in a fishing situation where either the water is too cold, or we simply don’t want to get wet. A good pair of waders can go along way to keeping you warm, dry and fishing. I’ve tried them all over the yeas. The original boot footed rubber coated canvas waders, the … Read more
Whether you wade the bays, lakes, rivers or the beach front, a good pair of wading shoes is an essential gear item. You never know what lurks on the bottom. Rock, broken glass, nails, shells, and yes even the dreaded sting ray. I have had a personal encounter with a sting ray and it is … Read more
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. Okuma Fishing Tackle Corp2310 E. Locust Court,Ontario, CA 91761 … Read more
This past Saturday, February 27th 2021 marked the 26th Annual Billy Sandifer Big Shell Beach Clean up on the Padre Island National Seashore in Texas. Hundreds of volunteers donated their time, vehicles, trailers and fuel to help carry on Captain Billy’s Legacy. COVID protocols made things a little different, but we carried on. The Big … Read more
