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New Video: Catching California's Toughest Species (Surf Fishing Challenge)
Join me on a SoCal surf fishing mission to land a big predatory fish from the beach — with just two rules: it has to come from an open ocean Southern California beach, and it has to eat an artificial lure.


New Video: March 2026 Southern California Surf Fishing Forecast – Halibut, White Seabass Baits, Tackle & Tides
The new SoCal Surf Fishing Forecast for March 2026 is live! In this month’s report, we cover:
🗓️ Best March tide windows
🌊 Grunion run timing & what it means for surf anglers
🐟 Go-to halibut baits & artificial lures
🎣 Recommended tackle combos for Halibut & White seabass
📈 Seasonal tips + what should produce over the next few weeks


Mastering Tides for Fishing: Use This Easy Rule To Improve Your Surf Fishing Success
Understanding tides for fishing is crucial for any serious surf angler – here's an easy rule to help work out the best times to fish...


Halibut Fishing California – 2025 Surf Setups for Artificial Lures ($250 to $1300+ Budgets)
Here’s a breakdown of the best setups for every budget, from $250 to over $1000...


2025 Surf Perch Setups For Every Budget ($250 – $750 Surf Fishing Combos)
Three surf perch setups – tried-and-tested with our California-based beach fishing guiding service – that offer excellent value for money...
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How to Choose the Best Line for Surf Fishing - A Complete Guide
Easily choose the best fluorocarbon, mono, braid or wire lines and leaders for surf fishing with this complete guide to surf fishing line...


Surf Fishing Hooks - How to Choose the Best Type and Size of Hook
A complete playbook on how to choose the best type and size of Surf Fishing Hook including Circle hooks, J hooks, Trebles, Baitholder hooks…


Surf Fishing Weights - Complete Guide to Choosing Best Beach Fishing Sinkers
Learn how to choose the best Surf Fishing Weight or Sinker size and type - a crucial part of successful Surf Fishing...


Big Corbina Highlights California Croaker Slam - Surf Fishing
The story of a California Surf Fishing Grand Slam of Croaker species. Here's how one memorable guided session went down recently...


How to handle Big Waves, Current and Kelp - Surf Fishing California
Tips and Tactics to handle Big Waves, Strong Currents and Kelp (Weed) and still catch lots of fish Surf Fishing anywhere...


Rigs, Setups, Baits, Tips for Most Popular Species for Surf Fishing in California
Rigs, Setups, Rods and Tackle for every species Surf Fishing in California, Oregon, and Washington State or anywhere on the West Coast...


Surf Fishing California - Six Common Beginner Mistakes Fixed
Everything that Beginners get Wrong – Tides, Structure, Rigs, Baits – when Starting Surf Fishing in California, Oregon & Washington State...


Ultimate Surf Perch Fishing Guide - Rigs, Baits, Tips and Setups
The Ultimate Guide to Surf Perch Fishing Baits, Rigs, Tackle, Sinkers, Tips, Setups, Kits, and Tides for California, Oregon, Washington...


Leopard Shark Fishing - Rigs, Baits, Setups & Tips
Tackle, Baits, Rigs, Tides, Tips, Locations, and Setup information for Leopard Shark Fishing in California and Bay Area...
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