ERIK LANDESFEIND
BD Pro Staffer Erik Landesfeind has more than 25 years experience saltwater fishing for a range of species in both California and Mexico waters. Erik is an active freelance writer and is the author of the weekly column So Cal Scene, where he keeps all of the BD readers up to date on what's biting in Southern California.
Erik has divided his fishing time on local boats, long-range trips and Mexico excursions. For the past three years, Erik has been competing in the Salt Water Bass Anglers tournament series with his tournament partner Matt Kotch as team “Snook Hunter.” He now spends 95 percent of his time targeting saltwater bass and has several tournament victories to his credit. He finished the 2010 SWBA season in fifth place overall. His sponsors include Blazer Bay Boats, Humminbird, Minn-Kota, Batson Enterprises / Rainshadow Rods, MC Swimbaits, Uni-Butter Fishing Scent and Bladerunner Tackle.
WHITE SEA BASS JOIN THE PARTY
Fishing continues to improve in Southern California — white sea bass show up and yellows continue to bite.
CALICO BASS, YELLOWTAIL AND ROCKFISH | TAKE YOUR PICK
The bass are keeping the private boaters busy while yellows and cod are showing for sport boats. Plus, live bait tips!
SO CAL FISHING HEATS UP
The water temps are rising and the fish are biting all along the Southern California coast.
STOCKING UP ON SURFACE IRON
The barracuda bite is just around the corner, so get your tackle box stocked with the jigs you will need.
SPOTTED BAY BASS TECHNIQUES
The basic tackle and techniques that you need to become a better spotted bay bass fisherman.
TARGETING SPOTTED BAY BASS
A look at what caught spotted bay bass during the Salt Water Bass Anglers Border Town Brawl tournament in San Diego Bay.
SAN DIEGO SPOTTED BAY BASS
How to learn a new area, in this case San Diego Bay, and find fish — especially when you're about to fish in a bass tournament.
NEW SEEKER RODS
Seeker Fishing Rods added several new rods to its lineup that offer great value and the quality you\'d expect from this company.
2012 FRED HALL SHOW WRAP UP
The 2012 Fred Hall Show in Long Beach, California, attracted good crowds of people to chek out the latest gear, including new reels from Shimano and AVET.
FRED HALL SHOW | MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK
The Fred Hall Show is the largest fishing show in Southern California. It's a great event for the entire family, with discounts on gear, seminars and much more.
