Nick Heid, Author at BD Outdoors

Nick Heid

Nick has been an avid angler in the surf of Southern California since 2014. A hobby that quickly became a passion. In 2019, he created the website: surffishingsocalsd.com centered around surf fishing in Southern California, and he began blogging every week. Since that time his expertise has grown significantly and today he is considered an authority and a thoughtful source of information in the surf. Today, he is a licensed guide to those he want to experience an experts approach to surf fishing in Southern California. He’s fixated on the details and has a habit of documenting all the details of his fishing days, from conditions, techniques, method, species and more. We are proud to have Nick as part of our BD Pro Contributing staff and leading us through the surf.

Fishing

A METHODICAL APPROACH – CONFIDENCE & READINESS

When I arrive at a fishing spot, that first moment is filled with anticipation. Whether I’m walking around a bend, pulling up and looking over a cliff, or just making my way onto the sand to try and get a good view of the water, …

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IDENTIFYING EACH SPECIES BY THEIR UNIQUE BITE AND FIGHT

No bite is identical when it comes to the feel of a fish picking up your bait, but it’s safe to say each species has its own tendencies. Many seasoned anglers can actually identify the type of species they have on their line just by …

Surf Fishing

What’s Biting in So Cal’s Surf?

You’re not alone if you think the bite is off to a slow start this summer. You’re also not alone if you think it’s off to a great start. Why are some people doing well while others are hardly catching? Well, it could be your …

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Looking for the Best Fight from the Beach? Try Shark fishing.

It’s funny. Every angler craves a good fight, but not many target the biggest category of fish in the surf. With all the love that corbina and surfperch get, there’s little room for sharks in the spotlight. Are they worth a try? That’s for you …

Surf Fishing

Think Twice Before Using That Big Sand Crab

It’s May, the waters are warming, and the near-term forecasts are signaling that the surf and wind might finally be mellowing out. What’s all that mean? It means peak season is approaching and we should be seeing big spotfin croaker and California Corbina cruising around, scouring …

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Nick Heid

Nick Heid Articles

A METHODICAL APPROACH – CONFIDENCE & READINESS

IDENTIFYING EACH SPECIES BY THEIR UNIQUE BITE AND FIGHT

What’s Biting in So Cal’s Surf?

Looking for the Best Fight from the Beach? Try Shark fishing.

Think Twice Before Using That Big Sand Crab