
When the Bait Is Too Big
Sometimes the hardest part of catching fish isn’t finding them — it’s figuring out what to do when the bait barge is loaded with giant sardines. In honor of

Sometimes the hardest part of catching fish isn’t finding them — it’s figuring out what to do when the bait barge is loaded with giant sardines. In honor of

Featuring professional advice on bait health and live bait systems from Damon Melcho, owner of X-Treme Bait Tanks. For any angler worth their salt, the success of a day

LONG BEACH — Scientists, conservation leaders and marine wildlife experts gathered at the Aquarium of the Pacific on June 11, 2026, to discuss two major developments expected to influence Southern

In Southern California sportfishing, there are certain names anglers come to know before they ever cast a line. Boats earn reputations. Captains build loyal followings. Harbors become traditions. And for

Family-run tackle shop brings surf, freshwater, and offshore gear back to one of North County’s busiest fishing communities. For anglers in North County San Diego, finding tackle has often

From Point Loma to Mission Bay, generations of sailors built a culture where competition, tradition, and community still define life on the water. Long before San Diego became known

Tucked along the north end of San Diego Bay near Point Loma, Shelter Island continues to serve as one of the region’s most active centers for recreational boating, marine services,