History: Fish-N-Fool & My Brush with Death

3 years ago
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"The Fish-N-Fool sunk!" exclaimed my brother as I was awakened early on a Friday morning. "Turn on Good Morning America.…

Destination: Punta Colonet

7 months ago

From Winter and Springtime Yellowtail Fishery to Mega-Port Dream? Punta Colonet is located on Baja California's Pacific coast approximately 65…

Where have all the Albies Gone?

1 year ago

Albacore!  Prior to 2009/2010, it used to be San Diego’s summertime sportfishing setup. Word would quickly spread, sending excited anglers scurrying…

Pacific Bluefin Tuna

1 year ago

Learn about the Pacific bluefin tuna's amazing journey from their spawning grounds across the Pacific to Southern California waters.

Honoring Capt. Mike Keating

1 year ago

On July 3, 2024 the sportfishing community...and the world...lost a good man. I was just as shocked and saddened to…

The Seaway Legacy

1 year ago

Bob Stapp, the Craftsman and his Boats California's love affair with the water extends to a rich history of boatbuilding.…

Dittmar & Donaldson: SoCal’s Legendary Boat Builders

1 year ago

California's rich boating history boasts many legendary names.  Dittmar & Donaldson are two that deserve recognition.  The legacy they built…

The Story of King Harbor

2 years ago

     King Harbor, nestled in the heart of sunny Redondo Beach, California, is a bustling marina buzzing with boats, restaurants,…

The Sculpin Sting: Separating Myths from Reality

2 years ago

The California scorpionfish, more commonly know as sculpin, is a sight to behold at the end of your line.  But…

Mid-Winter El Nino 2023-24 Update

2 years ago

El Niño Lingers, But Transition Approaches El Niño has been the reigning climate force for the past few months, influencing…

The fish that flips the script on sex

2 years ago

The California Sheephead Forget mermaids and magic, the real shape-shifting stars of the sea are the California sheephead. These colorful…

Potentially Significant El Nino in 2023

2 years ago

It's looking more and more likely that El Nino will develop in 2023. We take a look at what it…

History: H&M Landing 1982

3 years ago

H&M Landing in San Diego, CA wrote an annual newsletter in the early 1980s. This is from 1982.

History: Point Loma Sportfishing 1984

3 years ago

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

3 years ago

Recounting my first experience working on a San Diego boat for the first time in 1985.

History: Fisherman’s Landing

3 years ago

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

3 years ago

Sportfishing History: Here is a look at the Ports O'Call Sportfishing fleet in San Pedro, CA from 1984.

Author and Angler Zane Grey

3 years ago

Zane Grey was a prolific American author and is best known for his popular novels about the American West. While…

How Dana Point Got Its Name

3 years ago

Picturesque Dana Point harbor is nestled along the Orange County coast in a beautiful location.  It is one of the…

Destination: Coronado Islands

3 years ago

The Coronado Islands are located just south of the Mexican border and can offer up some fantastic sportfishing for the…

Destination: San Clemente Island

4 years ago

San Clemente Island is the southernmost of California's Channel Islands, located about 50 miles south of Long Beach and 60…

Destination: Cedros Island

4 years ago

Cedros Island is located halfway down Mexico's Baja peninsula in the Pacific Ocean.

Destination: Guadalupe Island

4 years ago

Guadalupe Island, Mexico is a remote location that offers spectacular scenery and a variety of fishing options.

Catalina Eddy

4 years ago

     Catalina Eddy.  It's not an old fishing buddy of mine who like to hit the island every weekend. …