Kayak record white seabass roped at Dana Point
Unofficially scaled at 80 pounds!
BY PAUL LEBOWITZ
DANA POINT – Kayak angler Brian Beam of Mission Viejo is having the time of his life. On Saturday, Beam cashed in on his first legal white seabass, a fish of a lifetime...
PENN announces new Fathom saltwater baitcaster
Squall baitcaster, Squall II conventional and Battle III spinning reels also debuting for 2021
PENN is adding an all-new and, dare we say it, unexpected category of saltwater reel to its popular and effective Fathom family. The Fathom baitcaster will be...
The scoop on San Diego County’s launch ramps (updated)
Story updated Friday, May 8 at 1:30 p.m.
SAN DIEGO -- We ran around San Diego County checking for open saltwater launch ramps so you wouldn't have to. Some but not all reopened on May 1, 2020, for recreational boating.
Here's what...
WON Big Fish Challenge presented by Mercury: (Final!) Grand Prize Leaderboard
Updated September 2, 2020
Yellowtail: 42.25 pounds, Christopher Diaz (Week 7)
White seabass: 52.2 pounds, Zack Scott, Purist (Week 8)
Halibut: 41.2 pounds, James Choi, kayak (Week 9)
Tuna: 251.8 pounds, Neil Barbour, Easy Access. (Week 5)
Bonito/Barracuda: 11.1 pounds (bonito), Bennett Salvay, Profishent...
Remembering Jack Nilsen: The lessons of fishing long range
Very sad news on Christmas Day, 2020... Accurate Fishing announced the passing of patriarch Jack Nilsen. He will be long remembered for his good natured camaraderie at the rail, as well as his place in sportfishing tackle history. He...
Lessons learned fishing for big bluefin
BY RICH HOLLAND
SAN DIEGO – By now it’s apparent there is a perennial crop of quality bluefin tuna off the Southern California and Northern Baja coast. The reason or reasons matter not for this story. This is about how...
WON On the Spot: Black Pearl trip smashes the lingcod, rockfish
BY DYLAN DEPRES
I joined an open party trip aboard the Black Pearl for 12-hour 5am-5pm trip out of Virg's Landing in Morro Bay, venturing up the coast with our sights set on quality rockfish and lingcod. Upon departure, Captain...
Choosing a halibut presentation
Habitat and conditions dictate lure and bait choices
BY GUNDY GUNDERSON
One of the most targeted species for Southern California bay, harbor and beach anglers is the halibut. It is a challenging gamefish that can be found in the shallows all...
Long range fleet shuts down
By Gundy Gunderson
SAN DIEGO — The long range fleet shut down this week with the mounting concerns and threats of the Covid-19 virus. Fortunately, much of the fleet is in the boatyard and few trips are scheduled for April....
Center console super cow
The intersection of preparation and opportunity yields a stunning success for a San Diego area bluefin angler and his friend.
AS TOLD TO PAUL LEBOWITZ
SAN DIEGO – On Sunday, Robert Jones of Poway and his good friend Ken White of...
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Yamaha introduces updated V6 offshore outboards for 2021
Yamaha Marine kicks off 2021 with brand new product offerings including updated V6 Offshore outboards that combine new benefits with a reliable performance legacy.
The new F250 and F300 V6 Offshore Digital Electronic Control (DEC) models boast built-in Digital Electric...
Federal announces new handgun ammunition for 2021
ANOKA, Minnesota - Federal Ammunition’s product teams are expanding handgun cartridge options in multiple product categories in 2021. Several new product line extensions in Hydra-Shok Deep, Punch, Syntech Range and more will be manufactured and delivered to dealers throughout...
Waterfowl hunting reports plus DFW duck counts for Jan. 13-17
SoCal Ducks are still largely missing in action
BY JIM NIEMIEC
RIVERSIDE – It has not been very ducky weather in this portion of the Pacific flyway the last couple weeks. Winds have not blown on shoot days and temps have...