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REVIEW: Battlestar 115 Jerkbait

The Battlestar 115 has quickly become my favorite hardbait in the surf. I’ve caught fish at high tide, low tide, and in between. It’s so versatile that it can be fished pretty much anywhere, anytime. Plus it’s priced right … about 1/3 less than the LC. While there is no magic bait that will work every time, the BS has proven it does what it was designed to do – catch a wide variety of fish in the surf on a regular basis. Which is why we are giving it our highest rating. Continue reading

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REVIEW: Fenwick Eagle Salmon/Steelhead Spinning Rod

Needed a Salmon/Steelhead spinning rod for throwing Carolina-rigs in the So Cal surf. That’s right, SST rods make excellent light tackle surf rods! This one (model EAG86M-MFS-2) has exceeded all my wildest expectations! While many anglers will opt for these … Continue reading

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Busting Bubbas

Been WAY too long since my last post here. Unfortunately, coaching high school softball, and just life in general, has kept me from my usual time on the water and from keeping this cyber-rag up to date. Hopefully, this will … Continue reading

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Casitas Nights

Had an opportunity to fish a rare legal night session on Lake Casitas on Saturday with my good friend and fellow fishing fanatic, Rick “R2” Raives. We were allowed to check-in at 4pm and launched by 4:30, with an off-the-lake … Continue reading

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First Beast of 2017

Got out for an hour Thursday and couldn’t buy a bite. Since that didn’t sit well, and I had a 2.5 hour window, I went out again Friday. Scored four using a “finesse vibe” technique with the Yo-Zuri America. Inc. … Continue reading

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