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Tuna Twins: Another Successful Day on the Water
Tuna Twins - success again. The true value of a masters in taxation from USC. artificial lures, beginner fishing gear, casual angling, casual fishing, coastal fishing, expert fishing, family fishing, fishing accessories, fishing adventure, fishing advice, fishing blog, fishing charters, fishing community, fishing experience, fishing for beginners, fishing gear reviews, fishing guide, fishing hooks, fishing industry, fishing knots, fishing lifestyle, fishing reel, fishing revi
Van Daniel Manalo
9 hours ago3 min read


Sea Bass Keep the San Diego Bite Alive
Sea bass in the spotlight—powerful fish and an exciting fight from start to finish. Chris at Newport Beach Pier after the giant storm—back on the water and coming up with a world-class fishing moment. artificial lures, beginner fishing gear, casual angling, casual fishing, coastal fishing, expert fishing, family fishing, fishing accessories, fishing adventure, fishing advice, fishing blog, fishing charters, fishing community, fishing experience, fishing for beginners, fishing
Van Daniel Manalo
5 days ago2 min read


After the Storm: A World-Class Fishing Day at Newport Beach Pier
Chris at Newport Beach Pier after the giant storm—back on the water and coming up with a world-class fishing moment. artificial lures, beginner fishing gear, casual angling, casual fishing, coastal fishing, expert fishing, family fishing, fishing accessories, fishing adventure, fishing advice, fishing blog, fishing charters, fishing community, fishing experience, fishing for beginners, fishing gear reviews, fishing guide, fishing hooks, fishing industry, fishing knots, fishin
Van Daniel Manalo
Oct 12 min read


A Memorable Yellowtail Catch in Australia
Austin catches a record yellowtail in Australia. A great catch and an even better fishing memory! artificial lures, beginner fishing gear, casual angling, casual fishing, coastal fishing, expert fishing, family fishing, fishing accessories, fishing adventure, fishing advice, fishing blog, fishing charters, fishing community, fishing experience, fishing for beginners, fishing gear reviews, fishing guide, fishing hooks, fishing industry, fishing knots, fishing lifestyle, fishin
Van Daniel Manalo
Sep 281 min read


A Swordfish to Remember
Jim Cunningham catches a nice swordfish off Newport Beach - Sept 2026 artificial lures, beginner fishing gear, casual angling, casual fishing, coastal fishing, expert fishing, family fishing, fishing accessories, fishing adventure, fishing advice, fishing blog, fishing charters, fishing community, fishing experience, fishing for beginners, fishing gear reviews, fishing guide, fishing hooks, fishing industry, fishing knots, fishing lifestyle, fishing reel, fishing reviews, fis
Van Daniel Manalo
Sep 221 min read


A Day on the Water: An Unforgettable Fishing Adventure in Cabo
This Cabo fishing adventure is a perfect reminder that the best fishing memories are made on the water. From the thrill of the catch to the stories shared along the way, every trip has a moment worth remembering. artificial lures, beginner fishing gear, casual angling, casual fishing, coastal fishing, expert fishing, family fishing, fishing accessories, fishing adventure, fishing advice, fishing blog, fishing charters, fishing community, fishing experience, fishing for beginn
Van Daniel Manalo
Sep 93 min read


Good Friends, Good Times, and Life on the Water
Friends, boating, and good times on the waterfront! Women members of the Navy Yacht Club of Long Beach enjoying a beautiful day together. Some of the best memories on the water come from the people you share them with. artificial lures, beginner fishing gear, casual angling, casual fishing, coastal fishing, expert fishing, family fishing, fishing accessories, fishing adventure, fishing advice, fishing blog, fishing charters, fishing community, fishing experience, fishing for
Van Daniel Manalo
Sep 22 min read


A Monster Lingcod: One Cold-Water Fishing Trip to Remember
An incredible lingcod caught on a cold day offshore. Big fish, tough conditions, and a fishing story worth sharing! artificial lures, beginner fishing gear, casual angling, casual fishing, coastal fishing, expert fishing, family fishing, fishing accessories, fishing adventure, fishing advice, fishing blog, fishing charters, fishing community, fishing experience, fishing for beginners, fishing gear reviews, fishing guide, fishing hooks, fishing industry, fishing knots, fishing
Van Daniel Manalo
Aug 253 min read


California Halibut - A Memorable Catch on the California Coast
A successful day on the water is captured in this photo as an angler proudly displays a California halibut. This popular Pacific Coast game fish is recognized by its flat body, unique eye placement, and ability to put up an exciting fight once hooked. artificial lures, beginner fishing gear, casual angling, casual fishing, coastal fishing, expert fishing, family fishing, fishing accessories, fishing adventure, fishing advice, fishing blog, fishing charters, fishing community,
Van Daniel Manalo
Aug 193 min read


Brown Trout vs. Rainbow Trout: How to Tell the Difference and Where to Catch Them
Two trout, two very different looks! artificial lures, beginner fishing gear, casual angling, casual fishing, coastal fishing, expert fishing, family fishing, fishing accessories, fishing adventure, fishing advice, fishing blog, fishing charters, fishing community, fishing experience, fishing for beginners, fishing gear reviews, fishing guide, fishing hooks, fishing industry, fishing knots, fishing lifestyle, fishing reel, fishing reviews, fishing rod, fishing safety, fishing
Van Daniel Manalo
Aug 62 min read


Big Salmon, Big Smiles: An Unforgettable Fishing Adventure in Alaska
Alan Horne his two sons and his beautiful wife Lauren fishing in Alaska for big salmon artificial lures, beginner fishing gear, casual angling, casual fishing, coastal fishing, expert fishing, family fishing, fishing accessories, fishing adventure, fishing advice, fishing blog, fishing charters, fishing community, fishing experience, fishing for beginners, fishing gear reviews, fishing guide, fishing hooks, fishing industry, fishing knots, fishing lifestyle, fishing reel, fis
Van Daniel Manalo
Jul 92 min read


Chasing Roosterfish on the East Cape: A Battle Worth Remembering
"Got this bruiser of a rooster down on the East Cape a couple weeks ago" artificial lures, beginner fishing gear, casual angling, casual fishing, coastal fishing, expert fishing, family fishing, fishing accessories, fishing adventure, fishing advice, fishing blog, fishing charters, fishing community, fishing experience, fishing for beginners, fishing gear reviews, fishing guide, fishing hooks, fishing industry, fishing knots, fishing lifestyle, fishing reel, fishing reviews,
Van Daniel Manalo
Jun 253 min read


The Moment Before the Cast
This photo captures that beautifully. It’s not a trophy shot. It’s not the moment after the catch. It’s something quieter — and in many ways, more meaningful artificial lures, beginner fishing gear, casual angling, casual fishing, coastal fishing, expert fishing, family fishing, fishing accessories, fishing adventure, fishing advice, fishing blog, fishing charters, fishing community, fishing experience, fishing for beginners, fishing gear reviews, fishing guide, fishing hooks
Van Daniel Manalo
Apr 72 min read


A Good Day to Keep It Casual on the Water
Pictured above: Jeff Potter enjoying a day on the water. artificial lures, beginner fishing gear, casual angling, casual fishing, coastal fishing, expert fishing, family fishing, fishing accessories, fishing adventure, fishing advice, fishing blog, fishing charters, fishing community, fishing experience, fishing for beginners, fishing gear reviews, fishing guide, fishing hooks, fishing industry, fishing knots, fishing lifestyle, fishing reel, fishing reviews, fishing rod, fis
Van Daniel Manalo
Mar 313 min read


Making Fishing a Timeless Family Tradition
artificial lures, beginner fishing gear, casual angling, casual fishing, coastal fishing, expert fishing, family fishing, fishing accessories, fishing adventure, fishing advice, fishing blog, fishing charters, fishing community, fishing experience, fishing for beginners, fishing gear reviews, fishing guide, fishing hooks, fishing industry, fishing knots, fishing lifestyle, fishing reel, fishing reviews, fishing rod, fishing safety, fishing spots, fishing stories, fishing tech
Van Daniel Manalo
Mar 242 min read


A Giant Catch at the Dock
Some fishing days are good. Some are great. And then there are days that remind you exactly why we love being out on the water. artificial lures, beginner fishing gear, casual angling, casual fishing, coastal fishing, expert fishing, family fishing, fishing accessories, fishing adventure, fishing advice, fishing blog, fishing charters, fishing community, fishing experience, fishing for beginners, fishing gear reviews, fishing guide, fishing hooks, fishing industry, fishing kn
Van Daniel Manalo
Mar 142 min read


From Catch to Kitchen: A Perfect Day with a Fresh Red Snapper
Jeff Potter proudly presenting his beautifully cooked 4.3-pound Red Snapper — fresh, perfectly prepared, and ready to serve. From the water to the table, it doesn’t get better than this. artificial lures, beginner fishing gear, casual angling, casual fishing, coastal fishing, expert fishing, family fishing, fishing accessories, fishing adventure, fishing advice, fishing blog, fishing charters, fishing community, fishing experience, fishing for beginners, fishing gear reviews,
Van Daniel Manalo
Mar 32 min read


Chasing Giants Offshore: A Close Encounter with a Marlin
Giant at the rail — unforgettable. artificial lures, beginner fishing gear, casual angling, casual fishing, coastal fishing, expert fishing, family fishing, fishing accessories, fishing adventure, fishing advice, fishing blog, fishing charters, fishing community, fishing experience, fishing for beginners, fishing gear reviews, fishing guide, fishing hooks, fishing industry, fishing knots, fishing lifestyle, fishing reel, fishing reviews, fishing rod, fishing safety, fishing s
Van Daniel Manalo
Feb 202 min read


Offshore Action: Landing Powerful Yellowtail Near the Rocks
The photo above captures exactly that moment — two anglers standing on a center-console boat, deep blue water behind them, and a dramatic rocky outcrop rising straight from the sea. This is classic yellowtail country. artificial lures, beginner fishing gear, casual angling, casual fishing, coastal fishing, expert fishing, family fishing, fishing accessories, fishing adventure, fishing advice, fishing blog, fishing charters, fishing community, fishing experience, fishi
Van Daniel Manalo
Feb 133 min read


Lone Pine Sporting Goods: A Must-Stop for Eastern Sierra Fishing
📍220 S Main St, Lone Pine, CA 93545 — your one-stop shop for fishing, camping, backpacking, and T-shirts in the Eastern Sierra. artificial lures, beginner fishing gear, casual angling, casual fishing, coastal fishing, expert fishing, family fishing, fishing accessories, fishing adventure, fishing advice, fishing blog, fishing charters, fishing community, fishing experience, fishing for beginners, fishing gear reviews, fishing guide, fishing hooks, fishing industry, fishing k
Van Daniel Manalo
Feb 43 min read











