Finding Demo Surf Fishing

Nick of Island X lures came on the show and explained how to fish topwater lures in the surf.  Even with waves, the Island X lures are designed for success.  If you've been following the series on lures, this should help you in another realm as we talk about top-water fishing.  Nick says numerous times how it is his go-to for fishing in his area, and he is extremely comfortable with it.  If you go...

Shawn Mey of Go Fish Tours. Com in South Africa came on the show and talked about his adventures from a child until today.  One of the most incredible things he said he remembers is watching the emotions of his clients catch that fish of their dreams!  Covering all of South Africa (Angola, Nambia, South Africa, and Mozambique), he has set up connections with local lodges to run charters for all ty...

David Huges has been listening to the show for a while, and we set up a time to talk.  He opened my eyes to how they fish down there on their coast.  One particular point that stood out was how he dropped his baits with his drones.  In doing so, he catches big reds, sharks, and several other species.  With over 300 miles of coastline at his disposal, he has been fishing in numerous areas and bring...

I've known JC for about a year, and he has supported the show from the beginning.  He has always said I need to throw lures and jigs in the surf, and after this episode, I understand why.  HE CATCHES A TON OF FISH ON THEM! Using lures has been around for more years than I have been alive, and I still have a hard time getting out there and throwing them, well, until recently, that is.  Thanks to Be...

Blake & Rob of the Hillbillies Fishing Crew came on the show and gave an in-depth view of land-based shark fishing off the North Carolina coast.  A 100% catch, tag (when/if able), and release team ready to put you in the harness for the fight of a lifetime!  What little I know if this side of fishing, they helped fill in.  Yet again, an LBSF team is out there explaining what they do, how they...

Sean Townsend of Stripers of the Strait came and talked about surf fishing in the Nova Scotia area.  He consistently catches Striped Bass and gives you tips on how to do it.  The fishers in Nova Scotia offers a wild diversity and can fit into any angler's style.  While we were recording this episode, he told me that he had been out fishing for Atlantic Salmon with his fly rod, and it is possible t...

I just completed two-weekend tournaments, and I am wiped out!  The good news is that I came home with some new knowledge and a couple of stories to share.  I want to thank the entire Lewis family, the Kids Can Fish Foundation team, the sponsors, and the volunteers who made the SSI Running of the bulls tournament so successful.  It was a great time, and I look forward to next year.  Fishing in the...

Shasta "Rio" Sirju started his fishing adventures in Trinidad & Tobago and has been in Florida for years, continuing his enjoyment.  Now, he is running a successful surf fishing charter and brings the knowledge to you on how to catch more fish in this episode!  Throughout the show, he is dropping numerous tips and tricks that will add a new nugget to your toolbox to use on your next time out. ...

Jim Morrison lives in Cleveland, Ohio, and has been fishing his whole life.  He came on the show to talk about his fishing lessons learned at the OBX of North Carolina and his account of what went down at the now world-famous stuffing fish with weights when he was there.  But the entire show, he was dropping nuggets of knowledge to follow along with for fishing in the North & South Carolina ar...

I cannot believe it has already been a full year since I started this show!  It has not only been fun but eye-opening with the amount of knowledge it has brought me for fishing.  Each guest has given a nugget or two that has been helpful for me, and I can only hope it was helpful for you too!  This week is a short episode going over the last few that we did with some "lessons learned" from each on...

John Shytle of Myrtle Beach Surf Fishing Adventures, LLC came on the show and shared his secret to surf fishing the Myrtle Beach, SC area.  The episode was so full with information I should have dropped it into two episodes but the flow was too good to do that.  If you're heading to the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina area and looking to go fishing with on a beach/surf fishing charter, definitely che...

Tom from Kids Can Fish Foundation comes on the show and tells us all about how it began and the journey it has been on to this day!  A perfect throw with a cast net and a comment of "girls can fish" started a chain reaction that sparked the birth of Kids Can Fish.  Tom tells us about how he started fishing and how he does it in his area of Georgia.  With the upcoming SSI Running of the Bulls Chari...

Go fish Australia’s senior fishing guide, Cody Edwards comes on to tell us about fishing the east coast of Australia and the amazing adventures that Go Fish Australia has available to experience.  This episode really showed how similar fishing is across the globe and Cody really opened up about how he fishes in his country.  Through this episode, you're going to get great tips that might help you...

Tim Still with Beach Bum Lures comes on the show and explains all about his custom built lures/jigs and then takes it a step further by putting on a master class on throwing them for different species!  I've constantly struggled with throwing lures in the surf and always find myself going back to a Rapala or spoon.  That's because I never spent the time to ask the questions that I didn't know I ne...

David Loflin ( SaltSippi Fishing ) and JR Cleghorn ( Mississippi Salt ) came on the show for a dynamic duo attack on surf fishing and kayak fishing in that area!  The results were PERFECTION!  These gentlemen have practiced for hours on the water and shown that they know what they are talking about.  With that, they also stick to the mentality of constantly learning and evolving to become better a...

The show went west this week....to the Pacific Ocean.  That right! We are talking with Vincent Chiofalo of Battlestar Tackle & Vince Goes Fishing out of San Luis Obispo, California where he drops some MAJOR knowledge bombs.  Vince has lived & traveled up and down the west coast while fishing along the way.  A sustenance fisherman, he wants to live within 5 miles of where he gets his food a...

Alex Lines, creator and owner of the fishing line company known as True Braid comes on the show to tell us about his fishing experience while living in Cape Cod & Maryland and all about his braided fishing line known as True Braid.  I learned quite a bit from this episode about braid and how it is manufactured.  I've only used braided line since going to the surf/salt water for its strength an...

International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST) 2022 put on by the American Sportfishing Association is complete and what a show it was!  With so many booths and companies, there could be a years worth of podcast episodes, but we are going to talk about some notables.  First, thank you to Fishbites for bringing me onto the prostaff team and inviting me to ICAST.  I am extremely than...

Over The Bar fishing rods have been growing in popularity and availability in the North East section of Florida.  Mark Burford comes on the show to talk about how he fishes that area and the rods within the Florida Surf Tackle line.  After working for Catapiller Corporation and retiring, Mark had his entrepreneurial spirit and acquired the company.  Before that though, he met lifelong friend Noel...

Barry Croneberger of BS Fishing Charters out of St. Augustine, Florida comes on the show and gives us a rundown of how he fishes from the shores of New England all the way down to his area of St. Augustine.  His whole life, he has been fishing, learning, and honing his craft of fishing when he finally decided he wanted to start a charter to teach surf fishing.  Along the way, he has picked up a pl...

My fishing buddy Justin Reed finally agreed to come on the show and talk to us about how he does surf fishing.  After living in Georgia for years, he moved down to the Panhandle and really focused in on surf fishing.  That knowledge gained is shared through this episode as we talk about how he fished with set rigs and how he does things while walking the beach with lures (specifically top water an...

Brian Sorrell ( Deefield Fabrication ) and Nick Bergman ( Surf Hippie ) came on the show during a live event and talked to us about fishing in North Carolina and their surf carts & surf fishing fabrications.  This episode was littered with good information about how they fish the surf and compared it to their recent fishing here in the Panhandle of Florida during the 2022 Pompano Showdown host...

Yep, this show has been running constantly for 40 weeks and that is thanks to ALL OF YOU!  I never expected to have this kind of experience while recording a podcast let alone, the interaction that is has brought to my life.  That is all because of YOU, the listener and the contributor.  Rest assured, I'm still going to be annoying you every single Friday with a new episode and bringing you new co...

SORD Fishing Products team of Steven, Connor, and Joe come on the show and takes us through their journey of fishing and the current product line.  The team covers all aspects of saltwater fishing and bring their experiences to the episode.  While discussing using cut bait, they drop a nice nugget about bait selection that isn't overly used in the surf that is an outstanding option (I know I'm pic...

Mike Raspante of Alabama Surf Cast Company comes on the show and takes us from New Jersey to Alabama on his fishing adventures. A longtime angler, he takes on his journey of culinary art to running his day to day.  In the episode, you'll find it littered with information that is sure to assist you on your next trip into the Alabama area.  Check out the YouTube Channel and Facebook page where more...