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The Hotline Every Angler Didn’t Know They Needed

AFTCO’s “Anglers Anonymous” campaign hits a little too close to home. By Katherine “Reel Reporter” Clements There are plenty of hotlines in the world for life’s biggest problems. Now, thanks

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Proper Tuna Handling Matters After the Fish Hits the Deck

As recreational anglers prepare for another season of tuna fishing, discussions often focus on regulations, retention limits, and finding fish. But according to experienced fishermen, what happens after a tuna

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South Coast Fish Report

Provided by Dana Wharf Sportfishing We had a good week of local fishing by June standards. Water temperatures ranged from 65° to 69°. There were some dirty zones for sure,

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The Summer Bites Are Yellow

Teachers hand out homework. Sportfishing landings hand out fish counts. And lately, no matter which landing is turning in the assignment, the answer seems to be the same: Yellowtail. If

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Catching California Calico Bass in the Kelp

For many Southern California anglers, few summer fisheries are as accessible — or as addictive — as calico bass fishing in the kelp. As water temperatures climb and kelp forests

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South Coast Fish Report

Provided by Dana Wharf Sportfishing Water temperatures pushed up a bit this week, and 69-70 degrees appears to be pretty steady along the coast here. Bass fishing was a bit