Choosing the right fishing rod, reel, and tackle, is imperative for your success and enjoyment on the water. With the proper gear, you can fish more effectively and maximize your opportunities to catch fish. When it comes to fishing rods, spinning and casting rods are easily the most frequently utilized rods by anglers across the country. Both have their pros and cons, and knowing which one suits you best will go a long way in helping build your fishing gear arsenal.
It seems like over the past decade or two, surf fishing has exploded in popularity. Not only is it cheaper and more convenient than many other styles of fishing, but it can be extremely productive as well! For someone who is just getting into surf fishing however, picking out the right rod, reel, and tackle can certainly be a daunting task.
The Lobster season opening in California is a highly anticipated day for anglers, foodies, and outdoor enthusiasts. This opener is an excellent opportunity for experts and novice anglers to participate in trapping/fishing lobster for consumption at home in Southern California.
If you’ve been involved in the fishing community on any level, whether as an avid fisherman or hardcore enthusiast, it’s almost a guarantee that you know the Shimano brand name. Likely you’ve owned Shimano Rods, Shimano Reels, or Shimano Lures and know about the quality craftsmanship and effectiveness of their gear. Shimano has long been a respected name within the fishing industry, having launched their Fishing Tackle Division in 1970. They’re known for their high quality, innovative products which continue to develop and improve seemingly every season. With decades of experience, Shimano has built a reputation for providing anglers around the world with reliable and efficient fishing gear and tackle. Shimano’s baitcasting reels, in particular, are celebrated for their precision, durability, and advanced technology.
These days, braided fishing line has become an extremely popular choice among anglers, in both fresh and saltwater fisheries, due to its high strength, thin diameter, and low stretch. These are just a few of the factors that make fishing braided lines effective across a wide variety of fisheries. Knowing how to select the best braided fishing line for your specific fishery is crucial as it can significantly influence your fishing success, increase your hookup ratio, and help you land more of the fish that you hook.
Gyroscopic stabilized binoculars should be an integral piece of equipment for every serious offshore fisherman around the country. They allow you to see far beyond what you might be able to pick up with the naked eye, and with the help of stabilization technology, gyro binoculars deliver the user a clear image of what’s on the horizon.
Well, it's that time of the year again... long nights, no sleep, and biting fish. Nighttime fishing for Bluefin Tuna is proving yet again to be one of the most consistent and productive ways to target these fish in our local waters. Over the past few seasons, it always seems like the first big hits of the year have come from boats searching down South during the late Spring months and finding schools of biting fish after the sun has set.
Our local Southern California bluefin fishery, specifically with the emergence of the "cow" tuna, has seen drastic changes in the way we pursue and target these big fish over the past decade. Bar none, the most thrilling methods used to target big bluefin have to be those which allow anglers to witness a visual topwater bite. Whether that be casting into foaming fish, kite fishing, trolling through a breezing school, or drifting a flying fish (flyer) with a balloon rig through the big fish zone, I would challenge you to find an angler who would disagree.
As fishing techniques continue to evolve and become ever more effective, have you honed in your craft on the latest styles of fighting and landing big fish from a small boat? Over the past decade, Southern California has become the mecca for targeting trophy Pacific Bluefin Tuna. For both seasoned anglers and weekend warriors alike, catching that once-in-a-lifetime cow Bluefin Tuna has likely become a reality in recent years.
The Holidays are just around the corner, which for many means sending loved ones into hysteria as they try to figure out what to get for their beloved angler for the Holidays. We're a tough group to shop for, whether you're a novice angler just getting into fishing or a proven, hardcore angler with decades under your belt. If the endeavor isn't challenging enough to shop for, you must consider the kinds of fishing, price points, species, and more.
