Surf perch season is well upon us now. Once conditions clear up from these latest and much appreciated rainstorms, we’ll be looking at brand new winter-style beach topography. These are the beach ...

Alberto Knie with a surf-caught cow striper. Alberto Knie “Crazy” Alberto Knie is nothing short of a fishing legend. The founder and president of Tactical Anglers, Inc. (Creative Innovative Fishing ...

Surf fishing is incredibly hard on all gear and tackle, but the best surf fishing reels are up for the challenge. The reason so many reels struggle in the surf is due to the corrosive and destructive ...

Bill Varney, through his books and clinics, has been leading the light-tackle charge in California; no longer do surf anglers need a 14-foot surf pole and a five-ounce sinker. Surf Fishing: The ...

A seasoned surf fisher shares tips on successfully fishing the surf zone. This week on the Journal, a seasoned surf fisher shares a few tips on successfully fishing the surf zone. In “Gear Time,” he ...

A winning combination of breathability, extreme durability, and moderate price make the Freestone an easy pick for best overall surf fishing waders. If you’re just getting started surf fishing or only ...