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
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
Bait shrimp are a huge part of saltwater fishing. The choice between locally caught and imported bait shrimp does more than impact your odds of catching fish—it also affects the overall health of your local waterways. I often see anglers argue about local versus imported shrimp, so I want to help clear up why this … Read more
Finding trophy speckled trout often comes down to how convincingly I can present bait in the right spot, for the right amount of time. Suspending baits have become my go-to choice, especially when the biggest fish in the water are wary or sluggish. QUICK LOOK: Tips for Using Suspending Baits for Trophy Speckled Trout Using … Read more
Traveling with fishing gear brings its own set of challenges and rewards. Preparation makes a big difference if you want your gear to arrive safely and your time at the water to go smoothly. Packing for a fishing trip can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re using air travel. QUICK LOOK: Tips for Traveling by Air … Read more
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 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
Inshore saltwater fly fishing blends skill, patience, and careful planning. Whether I’m chasing redfish along grassy shorelines or searching for snook beneath the mangroves, every outing throws new challenges my way, yet the rewards make all the effort worthwhile. QUICK LOOK: Guide to Inshore Saltwater Fly Fishing For anglers just getting started, building a solid … Read more
Sight fishing for snook gives me a special kind of excitement that not many other fishing styles can match. Watching these fish follow a lure, seeing their silver sides flash, and triggering a strike with the right presentation is something every angler should experience at least once. If you’re new to this, figuring out where … Read more
The Coastal Conservation Association, known as CCA, has played an important role in preserving and restoring America’s coastal ecosystems since its founding in 1977. By focusing on activities such as habitat restoration, scientific research, public education, and policy work, CCA supports healthy marine environments while looking out for the interests of recreational anglers. My experience … Read more
