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Despite some recent winds, Erik Landesfeind’s SoCal Scene fishing report is still chocked full of local fishing opportunities for anglers to pick from as the wind settles for the weekend.

AFTCO’s products are created by real fishermen who understand how brutal the elements can be on anglers. That’s why AFTCO created the Hydronaut Heavy-Duty Jacket, and Bibs for wet, cold-weather fishing!

We catch our fair share of cobia, so I’ve come up with several different recipes for this tasty fish. Here’s a great wintertime chowder I make with fresh fillets.

BD is excited to introduce Astrid DeGruchy as our next BD Fishing Chick.  Check out her journey in the fishing world and where she plans to take it!

Joe Sarmiento summarizes the SoCal sportfleet and their fish counts and winter fishing plans. As for his own adventures, PNW is soon to be behind him and SoCal, here he comes! Fishing all the way.

Furuno sounders have been a staple of commercial and recreational fishermen for generations and that tradition continues with modern-day sonar and sounders on the cutting edge of technologies developed by Furuno.

Hook & Tackle introduces their most powerful new shirt known as the Phenom.  This hi-performance fishing shirt wicks moisture while keeping you cool.

Joe Sarmiento is still chasing salmon and offers some thoughts on how to approach learning a new fishery. Soon he will be back to SoCal and familiar fishing, but we’ve enjoyed the chase of another flavor of fish!

Erik Landesfeind is thankful for good fishing continuing around SoCal this week and the weather looks good for the holiday week so make your plans and go fish!

We are excited to introduce you to Peter Agardy, a well-rounded outdoorsman and incredible artist who shares his story with us on BD.

The new Freedom Series sunglasses feature many of the most popular Costa frame styles in patriotic-inspired colorways while supporting Freedom Fighters Outdoors’ initiative to help get veterans out on the water and participating in recreational outdoor activities.

Joe Sarmiento continues to climb his own personal salmon ladder as he pushes his quest to find his bucket list salmon.

The annual No Sancocho Sailfish Shootout at Casa Vieja Lodge was full of non-stop fun, excellent camaraderie, outfit changes galore,…

We all know that so much of fishing takes place before and after the sun.  We also know how much change takes place in your situational awareness while boating in the dark or low-visibility conditions.  Furuno radar systems are tried and true for safe navigation and watch-keeping in the dark.

Erik Landesfeind rounds up the latest fishing action from around the SoCal Scene. A variety of options are available when the wind lays down. Check the weather and get out there!

Coastal Conservation Association California and Bill Varney announced this week that the 2021 CCA CAL Sportfishing Tide Calendar is now…

This short film explores the value, wonder, and threats to these bucket list fisheries through the eyes of fishing guide, Captain John Landry.

As fishermen, it seems we can never have too many rods. Manufacturers make a fishing rod for just about every…

Joe Sarmiento is traveling to salmon country again and he’s in pursuit of river-bound salmon. Kings were the fish of the day, but the hunt for a transformed chum salmon continues.

Jumbo bluefin reports are flooding in and Erik Landesfeind rounds them up and breaks down the bite in his latest SoCal Scene fishing report.

Okuma has become a leader in the saltwater market over the past decade starting with the Makaira lineup reels. Since that time, Okuma has established itself as a major player on the offshore scene.  The Cavalla continues that tradition of performance and excellence.

Joe Sarmiento is making one last cast in the PNW and trying to check the box on a specific stage of the chum salmon. He shares his theories on setting fishing goals and chasing “the right fish”.

The three Bisbee family tournaments wrapped up another record-breaking year as all three 2020 events offered from $1 million to over $4 million while conforming with Government-dictated COVID-19 protocols in Cabo San Lucas.

Erik Landesfeind has great news for the weather forecast for SoCal waters and the fishing scene is really good too. Bluefin are setting records, but fishing in general is really good.