SoCal Has Purple Fever
This newly unlocked fishery for Pacific broadbill swordfish has anglers fired up to get their shot at a fish that was once considered a unicorn in our waters.
Pacific Sailfish – The Ultimate “Fun Fish”
With a top speed of nearly 70 miles per hour, the sailfish is widely considered to be the fastest fish in the ocean. These fish tend to run in packs and are happy to eat a variety of angler’s offerings including live bait, dead bait, …
PENN International Reels – Ol’ Faithful
A couple years back, PENN gave us the opportunity to field test the new International VISX reels. The timing could not have been better considering the unprecedented bluefin tuna bite that SoCal anglers have been blessed with for the past few years. The El Nino …
Barrett Lake Bass Fishing – It’s Going To Be Good
We were once again fortunate to receive the “golden ticket” to do some Barrett Lake bass fishing before it opens to the public on May 2, 2018. This year I brought along our SoCal editor Erik Landesfeind. Erik normally fishes saltwater bass but quickly jumped …
Bait Pens From Beach Marine
While tripping around the 2016 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show last year, I stumbled across a unique product that really piqued my interest. The product was a completely new style of bait pen from a company called Beach Marine Products. They have taken the classic bait …
Barrett Lake Bass Report
I had the opportunity again this year to fish Barrett Lake before it opens to the public. We arrived at the lake at 6 am and planned to fish all day to maximize our opportunities. The first thing that anyone who is familiar with the …
California Yellowtail – A West Coast Trophy
The California yellowtail (aka “Hamachi” for sushi fans) represents a trophy for any West Coast angler. These medium sized jacks are a close relative to the amberjack and qualify as a true game fish by almost any measure. They prowl both near shore and offshore …
Rocking R Ranch Bulls and Bucks
As a relative newbie to big game hunting, I always jump at the chance to try a new type of hunt or check out a new area. After about 5 years of chasing elk and deer, I’m always anxious to hunt with new people and …
Casa Vieja Lodge – Broaden Your Fishing Horizons
Over the last decade, I have spent the majority of my travel fishing in the one spot I fell in love with, Puerto Vallarta. It’s close proximity, easy access and incredible fishery have always left me wanting more. With the launch of our new TV …
African Hunt With Quagga Safaris
Last May I was attending a CCA banquet in Austin and looking over the auction items when one caught my eye. An African hunt with Quagga Safari’s in the Limpopo region of South Africa. The hunt was for two hunters and six animals; gemsbuck, blesbuck, wildebeest, impala …
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