There’s something addictive about chasing perch on light lures. That sudden bang on the rod tip, the angry head-shakes, and that spikey dorsal fin breaking the surface never get old. When you’re armed ...

Summertime is high season for surfcasters, though this enjoyable and accessible type of fishing can be practiced year-round in the state of California. Previous columns have looked at the type of ...

One of the most important points to bear in mind is that most bites from perch come when the lure is paused and hovering, or sinking slowly. Traditional soft lures tend to sink, while super-stretchy ...

It’s heating up all around Santa Cruz for dedicated surfcast perch anglers. In Santa Cruz, from Westside to East, and on down ...