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G. Loomis Forges All-New Offshore Rod Series for West Coast Anglers

G. Loomis is excited to announce its return to the offshore market with the IMX-PRO OFFSHORE series. This comprehensive lineup of purpose-built 20 to 80-pound class rods features a range of technique-specific actions designed for West Coast offshore anglers. March 1, 2023 – Charleston, SC …

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Local Knowledge How-to | California Flyer Rigging Tutorial

Ali Hussainy offers up a rigging tutorial on the California Flyer. He breaks down his experience using the California Flyer and how to make the most out of your time on the water when targeting Bluefin Tuna with this artificial bait. About The Local Knowledge …

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Dubu Jjigae My Way

It’s March. The freezer is empty, other than a few vac-sealed packs of tuna, so it’s definitely time to get back on the water. Even if it’s just tracking down some sculpin for a new recipe, it’s time. I’d honestly take a bonito bite right …

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Kayak Fish Finders 101

Understanding kayak fish finders for coastal saltwater fishing, plus general installation & maintenance guidelines. Fishfinders continue to evolve at such a rapid pace, it’s nearly impossible to keep tabs on the industry’s latest offerings. Rather than chasing the newest introductions, look at fish finders from …

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How-to Splice Hollow to Hollow Braided Line

Fishing can be overwhelming at times – there’s a lot to it. Just walking into a tackle shop can at times be overwhelming. It really takes a lifetime, some insider knowledge, and familiarity to understand all aspects and applications. Braid is one of those items that can be …

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Winter Spotted Bay Bass Report

As far as Southern California fishing goes, January and February are the months to service gear, re-up on tackle and get ready for the upcoming season. However, for inshore fishing, these colder months can be a great time to explore the bays and find some …

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Sportboat Roundup with Tonie Bangos – March 2, 2023

Tonie catches us up with the latest news in the fishing industry in this week’s segment of Sportboat Roundup. Hoping to see a lot of you this weekend at PCS or Day at the Docks in a few weeks. Until then, here’s to tight lines …

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Tackle and Techniques for Fishing Break Walls and Rip Rap – SoCal Bight Fishing Academy Ep. 10

In episode 10 of the SoCal Bight Fishing Academy, Erik Landesfeind breaks down the tackle and techniques used for targeting spotties, calicos and sand bass along break walls, jetties or inner harbor rip rap. If you’re new to this series you can find the previous …

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Recipe: Classic Pan-Fried Sole

Sole is so underrated. Halibut typically steals the show in our region when it comes to flatfish, but there are a number of species that are next-level delicacies. My first experience was as a little kid and my parents took my sister and me to …

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YETI LoadOut® GoBox Gear Case Product Review

Saltwater anglers are always battling to find an easily transportable, yet durable case to store and haul around their fishing gear and tackle. As we all know, fishing gear certainly isn’t cheap. If you spend a lot of time fishing in saltwater, protecting your gear …

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Local Knowledge: Mahi Foam S7 E11 | Full Episode

Following the Bluefin action of early summer, Ali and Rush head back to San Diego to see what August has to offer. With the tuna settling in and kelp patty fishing in full swing, Ali considers this to be the “peak” time to target bluefin …

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Long Range Fishing: A Guide for Targeting Wahoo

The first wahoo I ever hooked is one I’ll never forget. It’s day five of a 10 day trip and the conditions out at Alijos are terrible. Stacks of swells being kicked up by a wind blowing in the same direction made just being on …

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Chart Transplant: New Digital Charting from NOAA

The NOAA migration from raster to vector electronic charting and the NOAA ENC electronic navigational chart viewer brings substantial change. We all love to hate the gov-mint, but NOAA’s transition from paper to digital charts, raster to vector charts, and the next-gen ENC electronic navigational …

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Wintertime Kayak Fishing for the Trifecta: Yellowtail, White Seabass, and Halibut

In every part of the world within each unique fishery there are several species that standout as prized gamefish to catch. On the east coast they refer to catching tarpon, bonefish, and permit in the same day as a “grand slam”, and in southern California, …

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Understanding Break Walls, Jetties and Rip Rap – SoCal Bight Fishing Academy Ep. 9

In episode 9 of the SoCal Bight Fishing Academy, Erik Landesfeind explains the composition of the different types of rocky structures in our bays and harbors and shows how to break down these pieces of super structure into manageable chunks when targeting spotties, calicos and …

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Safety Item Checklist for Fishermen and Boaters

Safety is the number one priority when it comes to any fishing trip or boating activity on the water. From having the correct safety equipment to checking the weather and marine conditions, there are many aspects to keeping yourself and your passengers safe. While having …

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Local Knowledge: Mahi Foam S7 E11 | Episode Preview

Following the Bluefin action of early summer, Ali and Rush head back to San Diego to see what August has to offer. With the tuna settling in and kelp patty fishing in full swing, Ali considers this to be the “peak” time to target bluefin …

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Kayak Storage and Transportation

Everything you need to know about getting your kayak from the garage to the water and back again with minimal effort. This is your one-stop shop for all kayak storage and transportation information. The best advice I can dish out regarding kayak storage and transportation is …

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Crocodile Bay Fishing Resort: January Fishing Report

Crocodile Bay Resort’s fishing director Diego Camacho comes to us with another monthly fishing recap. The first month of the year provided no shortage of opportunities both offshore and inshore, as the bite was hot and the weather was too. Check out the full report, …

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Surf Fishing Cabo

Some may say he’s the Michael Jordan of surf fishing and even though I wouldn’t go that far, I would say he is in a league of his own. Wesley Brough is a seasoned Baja surf fisherman whose parents moved to Mexico some three decades …

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Rapala® Releases New Big Game X-Rap® Magnum® Stick

If you want to play with the big dogs, you better throw a big stick. That’s the philosophy engineered into every aspect of Rapala’s big new blue-water bait, the X-Rap® Magnum® Stick. When it comes to big, blue-water sport fish and the baits that trigger …

Sportboat Roundup with Tonie Bangos – February 17, 2023

NOTE: We want to point at that during the video, it was mentioned that 3 hooks may be used on a line when targeting rockfish. ONLY TWO (2) hooks may be used on a single line when targeting rockfish in southern California. For species such …

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How to Set Up on Structure Spots for Calico and Sand Bass – SoCal Bight Fishing Academy Ep. 8

In episode 8 of the SoCal Bight Fishing Academy, Erik Landesfeind shows how to approach and set up on submerged structure spots when targeting calicos and sand bass. If you’re new to this series you can find the previous videos here. About Erik Landesfeind Since …

spotted bay bass caught on a swimbait on a flashy swimmer

spotted bay bass caught on a swimbait on a flashy swimmer

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Everything But a Jighead: Every Way to Fish a Swimbait

When it comes to spotted bay bass fishing, fishing a swimbait is one of the most popular ways to target inshore species. However, often people simply fish it on a jighead without realizing the countless other options that are available. This article will cover every …

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