Surf Fishing Guiding
Why choose us:
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For years, we've been catching the following fish from shore: halibut, calico bass, rockfish, cabezon, white seabass, California Sheephead, perch, croakers, and corbina. It’s been a joy figuring out how these fish behave, resulting in some nice catches. We’re ready to take you to the beach and show you exactly how we do it. All skill levels and ages are welcome!
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When you book a guided session with us, please choose which fishing method you're interested in: bait & wait or lure. Of the two, bait & wait is more consistent and beginner friendly. We recommend it to anglers of all skill levels. No matter your choice, we guide you step-by-step. Our main goal, in addition to catching fish, is to give you a solid basis for targeting these fish on your own. We feel confident guiding anywhere from San Diego to Santa Barbara. We provide all gear, snacks, and water. Let’s have some fun!
Why Bait & Wait:
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Bait & wait is comfortable. Once we get to the spot, we set up on flat sand and cast from the same spot the whole session. Bite is good year round.
We simultaneously fish with two rods to catch a variety of surf species. One light rod is cast close to catch sandy surf species (perch, croakers, corbina). The light rod can be easily managed by children and those new to fishing. One heavy rod is cast far to catch bigger reef fish (calico bass, rockfish, cabezon, California Sheephead).
Why Lures:
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With lure fishing, you target two of the most prized fish in all of Southern California: halibut and white seabass. Calico bass also actively attack lures. This form of fishing is significantly more finesse than bait & wait. Gear is lighter. The learning curve is steeper. Often times you will cast from rocks to find the fish. Lure fishing is best suited to the fisherman that wants to actively explore the beach, casting into pockets where halibut and white seabass corner bait. Bite is best in Summer and Fall.
Pricing:
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Price includes up to two people per session (all ages welcome!).
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The rate for Bait & Wait is $380 for a 4 hour session. The rate for Lure Fishing is $550 for a 4 hour session. Shorter sessions available upon request. Let us know what days you’re free, what you want to catch, and we’ll pick the best times to find the fish. Please fill out the form below; we’ll get right back to you. Tight lines!
Clients with nice sheephead from shore
Clients with quality halibut, cabezon, and calico bass from shore
Client with 34" white seabass from shore
Back to back calico bass with client
Clients with perch from shore
Let's have some fun!
Our Background
We are twin brothers with Master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering. Our decision to guide came when we received interest after sharing our catches on Instagram. Feel free to browse our latest catches or reach out to us at calisurffishing@gmail.com if you have any questions at all.