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Ira Waldman

Articles: 12

Ira Waldman Articles

How To FishSurf Fishing

FISHING PHOTOGRAPHY: HOW TO PHOTOGRAPH YOUR CATCH IN THE SURF

  • ira-waldman
  • Posted onAug 15, 2022 at 9:41 AM
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Catch, photograph, and release is a great way to enjoy the beach and bring home memories.  But what may be more important is the information an image captures and how it can help to make you a better surf angler.    Each year, at least one …

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Surf Fishing

LIGHT LINE IN THE SURF AND WHY IT’S SO EFFECTIVE

  • ira-waldman
  • Posted onAug 8, 2022 at 8:17 AM
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Over the last decade light-line surf fishing has become immensely popular.  There are many reasons why this type of fishing has caught fire.  Heavier surf setups have been replaced with light weight trout or steelhead gear.  Matching the size of the equipment to size of …

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Surf Fishing

SURF FISHING BAIT PRESENTATION

  • ira-waldman
  • Posted onJul 25, 2022 at 9:29 AM
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I’ve always said that the most important thing in surf fishing is having a sharp hook.  So, the second most important thing must be bait presentation.  Presenting your bait in the most natural manner so that fish don’t know the difference between a bait with …

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Surf Fishing

BEST SURF FISHING BAITS FOR SUMMER IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

  • ira-waldman
  • Posted onJul 11, 2022 at 12:35 PM
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Long warm days signal that summer is on its way and the biggest fish in the surf are spreading out along the beach.  As summer approaches, surf fish will begin foraging on sand crabs and other food they find at the beach.  With that in …

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Surf Fishing

SURF FISHING & ETIQUETTE

  • ira-waldman
  • Posted onJul 5, 2022 at 9:25 AM
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Surf fishing, as with any outdoor sport, has its dangers.  Every time I go to the beach, I think about what bait, rig and spot I’m going to fish, but I also think about what dangers might be awaiting me and how to prepare for …

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Summer’s Three Top Surf Fish and How to Catch Them

  • ira-waldman
  • Posted onJun 19, 2022 at 9:57 PM
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I try to target specific fish in the surf but when it comes to fishing, I’m honestly happy catching just about anything.  That’s why when summer rolls around I concentrate on three top surf fish: Yellowfin croaker, spotfin croaker and corbina.  These fish only appear …

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Surf Fishing

Time to Hit the Road, two Summer Surf Fishing Road Trips

  • ira-waldman
  • Posted onJun 5, 2022 at 10:11 PM
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When it comes to summer, I like to pack the car and skedaddle out of town on a surf fishing road trip.  The dilemma I’m always presented with is whether to go north or south.  Summer offers great fishing in both directions with a better …

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Surf Fishing

Successful Surf Fishermen Prepare for the Beach

  • ira-waldman
  • Posted onMay 9, 2022 at 3:06 PM
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We are off to a wild surf fishing spring already.  Halibut—and some big ones—have been in the counts for months and fishing on both the beach and bay has been outstanding.  To be ready for the upcoming surf fishing summer, here are a few tips …

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Our TOP 5 Natural Baits for the Surf.

  • ira-waldman
  • Posted onApr 25, 2022 at 11:22 AM
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There’s nothing better than live bait for catching surf fish.  California’s beaches, estuaries and harbors are loaded with bait that you can collect for free.  All it takes is a little time, patience and the right tide to collect what you need for a great …

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The Best Bait and Lure Choices for Halibut in the Surf

  • ira-waldman
  • Posted onApr 18, 2022 at 4:54 PM
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Earlier this week, we covered where to fish for halibut in the surf. If you have yet to read that, I highly recommend that you do. Here is the link. When it comes to halibut rigging, there are a variety of potential baits and lures …

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Where to Catch Halibut in the Surf

  • ira-waldman
  • Posted onApr 14, 2022 at 9:46 PM
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California halibut is one of the most sought-after fish in the surf.  They can be found on open beaches, near harbors, and inside bays almost all year long.  The most productive time for halibut is during their spawning phase, which begins in spring and lasts …

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Surf Fishing

Shorebound: A Weekly Article Series

  • ira-waldman
  • Posted onApr 5, 2022 at 9:53 AM
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The soft sand compresses beneath your feet. Seagulls squawk overhead. And there it is, the elusive Corbina slides up into just inches of water to feed on a bed of sand crabs. For many, this is how an ideal summer in Southern California should be …

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