by John Shelton | Aug 19, 2015 | Fishing, Methods, Saltwater Fishing
An East coast classic gaining traction on the West coast. Chunking is a form of chumming. Chunking is where bait is cubed up, not ground, and is dropped into the water. This form of chumming is to attract the target species and is becoming a go to strategy for our...
by Renee Shelton | Feb 24, 2015 | Boating, Fish and Seafood, Fishing, Fishing Info, Freshwater Fishing, Freshwater Shellfish, Methods, Mussels, Seafood, Univalves, Bivalves
The zebra and quagga mussels are both considered an invasive or nuisance species, and pose an economic and ecological threat to many areas. They hurt native species by pushing them out of their native habitats. If you were in a boat that was fishing in infested...
by Dana Point Fish Company | Feb 1, 2015 | DPFishCo, Fishing, Fishing Info, Freshwater Fishing, Methods, Saltwater Fishing, Tackle Basics
In fishing, you need something to tempt the fish enough to bite a lure, and something to haul it once you’ve caught it. A rod and reel set up can mean anything from a simple line tied to a stick to high-tech multi geared reels strapped to modern...
by Chris Nietzel | Jun 10, 2014 | Fishing, Methods
Fishing for spotted sand bass, Paralabrax maculatofasciatus, throughout Southern California harbors and bays can be one of the most enjoyable types of fishing available to California anglers. Better known as the spotted bay bass, “spotties” are one of the most...
by Chris Nietzel | Jun 10, 2014 | Fishing, Methods
There are countless ways to catch bass, and countless lures you can use to catch them. One bait that produces both quality and quantity of fish all year long is the spider jig, also known as the Hula Grub (poured by Yamamoto). This bait can be fished many ways in all...
