Gafftop Catfish are not usually at the top of anyone’s list when it comes to fish to pursue. Most view them as trash fish, slimy and with some sharp fins, but once you get past that they are actually very good to eat. With more and more people fishing for the “glamour” species, combined with … Read more
How to catch Ladyfish, the poor man’s tarpon, not normally the target species but they are a blast on light to medium tackle. They readily take natural and artificial baits, put up a great fight often jumping out of the water ( hence the name poor man’s tarpon) in an attempt to throw the hook. … Read more
You’re probably wondering: What is the Beach Angler doing on Black Bear Pass Trail and Black Bear Pass in Colorado? Well, there’s two reasons. One, It’s almost that time, the weather is getting cooler and our annual Colorado hunt is fast approaching and we were already headed to Colorado to do some preseason scouting for … Read more
You have acquired a Penn Battle II 6000 spinning reel and now you need a rod for it. You have this awesome Penn saltwater reel but now you have a decision to make: what is the best size rod for a Penn Battle II 6000? There are so many choices from length, to action, material, … Read more
Summer is winding down, fall is in the air and the air and water temperatures will soon begin to cool. It’s about time to look into a good pair of surf fishing waders to keep you warm, dry and comfortable fishing the cool seasons. Some of the best fishing of the year is in the … Read more
One of the most often overlooked, and one of the most important, items of fishing tackle is your fishing hooks. And, its no different when it comes to surf fishing. So, what are the best hooks for surf fishing, and how do you decide which hooks to use? Most of the time we get caught … Read more
If you spend anytime in saltwater, whether it’s the surf, bay, or offshore, you have probably, at the very least, thought about sharks. Sharkbanz 2 is a wearable shark repellent device that can be worn on the wrist or ankle and is intended to reduce your chances of becoming the next shark attack victim. The … Read more
If you’re going to try your hand at surf fishing, or any other type of fishing for that matter, you will need a few things. One of the most important is bait. But what is the best surf fishing bait? There are so many options and opinions, so what makes a good surf fishing bait … Read more
Drones and drone technology continue to advance and we are seeing drones used for everything from photography and mapping, to industrial and military uses, and yes even for fishing. The SwellPro Fisherman FD1 Fishing Drone is one of several drone models designed and built from the ground up, by the folks at SwellPro, to be … Read more
If you’re considering trying your luck at surf fishing, you’ll notice all the specialized gear and tackle. Take fishing line, for example, there are so many options when it comes to fishing line in general, and surf fishing presents some unique challenges. So, what is the best fishing line for surf fishing? I mean there … Read more
