This surf fishing test compares live bait and fish gum, showing the catches, cleaning process, and a simple cook to see which bait truly performs better.

Live bait isn’t just a technique for beginners. A fluttering minnow or chunk of nightcrawler at the end of the line can be one of the most effective means of fishing at this time of year.

Surf fishing and be a bit intimidating to the uninitiated. It’s you against a vast ocean, and even though some lakes are huge, you still feel like the fish are confined enough that you have a shot.

Fathead minnows, leeches and worms are mainstays in bait-shop refrigerators across the country. These old standards have pro­duced stringers of game fish for decades, and they’ll continue to produce ...

Surf fishing for pompano can be tough, but the right bait changes everything. In this video, we test what really gets them biting and the results speak for themselves. From setup to strike, the action ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Anglers baiting their hooks are the last line of defense stopping the spread ...

Redfish BayGOOD. 60 degrees. Fishing conditions are exceptional with the very low tides in knee deep water. Redfish are great ...

When nearshore water temperatures reach their summertime peaks, species such as striped bass, big bluefish, and red drum leave the surf until the fall. What many surf anglers don’t realize, however, ...

Chilly start to 2026 lacks cooling power for hot surf fishing - Read this weeks Fishing News from Anna Maria Island, Florida ...