History: Fish-N-Fool & My Brush with Death
“The Fish-N-Fool sunk!” exclaimed my brother as I was awakened early on a Friday morning. “Turn on Good Morning America. They’re doing a story on […]
Fishing Weather Blog Posts
Destination: Punta Colonet
From Winter and Springtime Yellowtail Fishery to Mega-Port Dream? Punta Colonet is located on Baja California’s Pacific coast approximately 65 miles south of Ensenada and […]
Where have all the Albies Gone?
Albacore! Prior to 2009/2010, it used to be San Diego’s summertime sportfishing setup. Word would quickly spread, sending excited anglers scurrying to the San Diego sportfishing […]
Pacific Bluefin Tuna
Learn about the Pacific bluefin tuna’s amazing journey from their spawning grounds across the Pacific to Southern California waters.
Honoring Capt. Mike Keating
On July 3, 2024 the sportfishing community…and the world…lost a good man. I was just as shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of […]
The Seaway Legacy
Bob Stapp, the Craftsman and his Boats California’s love affair with the water extends to a rich history of boatbuilding. Bob Stapp was a key […]
Dittmar & Donaldson: SoCal’s Legendary Boat Builders
California’s rich boating history boasts many legendary names. Dittmar & Donaldson are two that deserve recognition. The legacy they built lives on in the exceptional […]
The Story of King Harbor
King Harbor, nestled in the heart of sunny Redondo Beach, California, is a bustling marina buzzing with boats, restaurants, and the salty scent of […]
The Sculpin Sting: Separating Myths from Reality
The California scorpionfish, more commonly know as sculpin, is a sight to behold at the end of your line. But catching this ugly beauty comes […]
Mid-Winter El Nino 2023-24 Update
El Niño Lingers, But Transition Approaches El Niño has been the reigning climate force for the past few months, influencing weather patterns around the globe. […]
The fish that flips the script on sex
The California Sheephead Forget mermaids and magic, the real shape-shifting stars of the sea are the California sheephead. These colorful fish, known for their prominent […]
Potentially Significant El Nino in 2023
It’s looking more and more likely that El Nino will develop in 2023. We take a look at what it is and what it means for Southern California weather and fishing.
History: H&M Landing 1982
H&M Landing in San Diego, CA wrote an annual newsletter in the early 1980s. This is from 1982.
History: Point Loma Sportfishing 1984
Sportfishing History: Here is a look at the Point Loma Sportfishing fleet, the way it was in 1984.
History: A New San Diego Deckhand in 1985
Recounting my first experience working on a San Diego boat for the first time in 1985.
History: Fisherman’s Landing
Sportfishing History: Here is a look at Fisherman’s Landing in San Diego, California. The way it was in 1984.
History: Ports O’Call Sportfishing
Sportfishing History: Here is a look at the Ports O’Call Sportfishing fleet in San Pedro, CA from 1984.
Author and Angler Zane Grey
Zane Grey was a prolific American author and is best known for his popular novels about the American West. While he was a prolific writer […]
How Dana Point Got Its Name
Picturesque Dana Point harbor is nestled along the Orange County coast in a beautiful location. It is one of the few harbors on the coast […]
Destination: Coronado Islands
The Coronado Islands are located just south of the Mexican border and can offer up some fantastic sportfishing for the San Diego fleet.
Destination: San Clemente Island
San Clemente Island is the southernmost of California’s Channel Islands, located about 50 miles south of Long Beach and 60 miles west of San Diego. […]
Destination: Cedros Island
Cedros Island is located halfway down Mexico’s Baja peninsula in the Pacific Ocean.
Destination: Guadalupe Island
Guadalupe Island, Mexico is a remote location that offers spectacular scenery and a variety of fishing options.
Catalina Eddy
Catalina Eddy. It’s not an old fishing buddy of mine who like to hit the island every weekend. It’s a weather phenomenon that […]