In many parts of the country, surf anglers are always looking for the biggest and baddest players. Striped bass are a great example on both U.S. coasts. But in the West, surf perch offer year-round ...

As a native Californian, the song "Surfin' USA" by the Beach Boys practically runs on repeat in my brain. Okay, maybe not, but I did grow up going to a high school that had Surf P.E. as an elective.

Many anglers believe that using a fly rod offers a practical advantage while fishing trout streams and lakes. It’s true that trout will often take a fly while the lure slingers and bait soakers can’t ...