So you want to get into surf fishing in California? Read about the basic gear you will need along with some helpful tips and tricks.
Surf Fishing Basics
• Surf Fishing Must Haves – by: Tom Ito (aka Catfish)
Surf Fishing is one of the easiest things to get into. However, there are a few things that you need in order to get started. Here is a list of… (read more »)
• The Ideal Light Tackle Surf Fishing Outfit – by: Tom Ito (aka Catfish)
That old bass fishing rod is all that you need to get out on the water. Here are some things that I look for in a light tackle surf fishing outfit… (read more »)
• How to Fish a Grub – by: Tom Ito (aka Catfish)
Throwing a MORF (Motoroil w/ Red Flake) grub is easy and is possibly the best artificial lure to use while surf fishing in Southern California… (read more »)
• Common Fish Caught in the Southern California Surf – by: Tom Ito (aka Catfish)
You never know what you’re going to catch when surf fishing in Southern California. Here are some of the most common catches… (read more »)
• Fighting a Fish in the Surf Zone – by: Tom Ito (aka Catfish)
There are some unique variables that you have to deal with when you’re fighting a fish in the surf. Being aware of these will help you… (read more »)
Surf Fishing Tips
• How to Properly Rig a Grub – by: Tom Ito (aka Catfish)
The MORF (Motoroil w/ Red Flake) grub is possibly the best artificial lure to use while surf fishing in Southern California. We’ll talk a little bit about…(read more »)
• Swimbait with Grub Teaser Rig – by: Tom Ito (aka Catfish)
Big baits = big fish. However, sometimes it means that you have to sacrifice quantity for quality. Here’s a rig that I’ve been having a lot of success…(read more »)
• Surf Tackle: The Long and Short of It – by: Mike Burian (aka Reeler)
What’s the best way to assault the suds? Different techniques require different tackle. Here’s a brief rundown on what’s best to use and when to use it…(read more »)
• How to Rig Big – by: Mike Burian (aka Reeler)
A do-it-yourself guide to putting the brakes on the big biters…(read more »)
• One Way to Fish for Leopards in the Surf – by: Brad Baron (aka ZZZZZ)
There are many ways to catch Leopard Sharks from Southern California beaches. This is what has worked for me…(read more »)
• Berkley Gulp! Review and Fishing Tactics – by: Marc Cooper (aka w6iww)
I have been fishing the Santa Monica bay since I was four years old (in 1954) and I can flatly say I have never seen an artificial bait as powerful…(read more »)
• Scents: The Missing Part of the Equation of Fishing Plastics – by: David Yumori (aka DKY)
Why fish with scent? The following article discusses the benefits of using scents on you plastic lures…(read more »)
• Hooking Sandcrabs – by: Jeff Tesoro (aka Charlie)
“How do you hook a sand crab?” is a common question asked in surf fishing forums. There are many ways of hooking sand crabs…(read more »)
• Reel Maintenance Part 1: Spinning Reels – by: John Kim (aka JKim)
The following are some basic maintenance procedures that I perform on my spinning reels. How often you break down your reels will depend on how often you use…(read more »)
• How to Drop Shot – by: John Kim (aka JKim)
The drop shot technique was brought over to the US by freshwater bass anglers from Japan. It is a finesse technique utilizing light line and small plastic lures…(read more »)
• Reel Maintenance Part 2: Spinning Reels Continued – by: John Kim (aka JKim)
In this segment, we will be removing the rotor, cleaning the main shaft, roller bearing and taking a look at the main gear assembly. The sample used for this segment…(read more »)
