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 ...

Surf fishing can be daunting. Standing on the beach looking at the crashing waves and vastness of the ocean makes you feel small. It’s not like a pond or river that you can more easily break down.

Getting a new surfboard for Christmas? This will not be the week to hit the waves to learn to surf – and even experienced surfers should use extreme caution in the water. Big waves are slamming the ...