Erik Landesfeind, Author at BD Outdoors

Erik Landesfeind

Erik Landesfeind is BD's Southern California Editor and has over 30 years of experience saltwater fishing for a range of species in both California an...

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Fishing Line How to Fish

Rockfish Bottom Rigs

There are three basic gangion designs that will cover every circumstance you’ll encounter while targeting rockfish. It doesn’t matter if you’re on a private boat or fishing on a sport boat, using the right gangion will make a huge difference in the amount of fish …

Maximize Rockfish Results

Maximize Rockfish Results

Utilizing Technology To Maximize Rockfish Results

Rockfish Trip “It’s so easy, it feels like cheating” is the comment a friend recently made as we discussed using today’s technology to target rockfish and after giving it some thought I couldn’t help but agree. The conversation was centered around a recent rockfish trip …

Fishing Videos How to Fish

How To Use Relief Shading To Find Rockfish Spots

I recently took a trip to a stretch of coast I'd never fished and just hopscotched from one piece of structure to the next, catching limits of reds and wasting zero time looking around. It's so easy that it feels like cheating.

Fishing Reports

Unstable Weather Leads Up To Rockfish Opener

Erik Landesfeind has great news for the fishing and not as great news for the weather. The rockfish opener is one to watch, but new rockfish regulations and good fishing will make it worth the trip.

Fishing Reports

More Wind in SoCal’s Weekend Forecast

Erik Landesfeind keeps his finger on the pulse of SoCal fishing using first-hand fishing experience and his network of fishy friends.

Fishing Reports

Windy Weekend Limits Fishing Options

Despite some upcoming wind in the forecast, Erik Landesfeind offers up the latest fishing reports from SoCal and ventures some predictions on options with the weather.

Fishing Reports

Good Weather & Steady Winter Fishing In SoCal

The weather is improving and so is Erik Landesfeind's fishing report and predictions for the upcoming stretch of fishing weather. Check out the latest reports.

Fishing Videos How to Fish

Replacing & Upgrading Treble Hooks On Lures

Considering that the majority of hardbaits we fish in saltwater were originally designed to be used in freshwater, it's no surprise that their hardware just doesn't last. Erik talks about how to swap them out.

Fishing Reports

Improved Weather in SoCal Weekend Forecast

With the passing of stormy weather, Erik Landesfeind offers his experience and predictions of what fishing conditions to expect as a better weekend approaches.

How To Fish A Gulp! Jerk Shad For Saltwater Bass

Erik Landesfeind is a master of the saltwater bass game in SoCal. He and his fishing buddies demonstrate how to effectively rig a Gulp! Jerk Bait in a weedless presentation for getting reluctant bass to bite.

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