Biting
Just Say Yes
In the summer of 2021 I met a friend named Bob Daly. Mr. Daly is a world traveler and an absolute fishing fanatic. I spoke of my struggles to find friends with serious interest in…
Lights Out
I love being outside in the cold, looking up at distant stars and planets and feeling infinitely small, getting swarmed by bats chasing bugs, hearing the “hoo-hoo-hoo” of owls, and ultimately catching big…
Change of Pace
The Greek philosopher Heraclitus once said “No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it’s not the same river and he’s not the same man”. I am not one for philosophy…
Flashy Things
Raccoons and packrats are not the only creatures known to have an affinity for flashy items. There’s just something about shiny objects that cannot be ignored. Think about it, you are outside and in…
No One Cares
One phrase I often say is “fish are weird”. I use this phrase to describe fish when the bite is tough, when people display strange lures they get bit on, and just the sheer volume…
Baja Treasure
I had the pleasure of fishing with Justin Reynolds from Radio Silence Fishing, Skyler and Jeff Khachadoorian, and Scott Summersgill last week on Cedros Island. We planned the trip with Jeff Mariani from Cedros Kayak…
Unplugged in Mexico
People’s affinity for their mobile devices is something that has my mind in a bit of a tangle. I understand how much stuff is accessible on phones these days, but I struggle to understand…
Big North
Traveling north in search of big black bass has been on my mind for several years now. Last winter I contacted Ryan McGaffick, Skyler Khachadoorian, and Jeff Khachadoorian to gauge their interest to invest in…
Voyage to Cortez
More than three years ago was the first time Justin Reynolds told me of a species living in Baja named cabrilla. My reaction to his words was one of complete horror due to the aggression…
Elevation 0′
Last March I received a text from my friend Afran Abutin, from Warbaits, asking if I would be interested in a kayak fishing trip to Cedros Island, Mexico. Without even thinking about it I replied…
Rodge Garage Baits x Radio Silence Fishing x Warbaits
I recently traveled from Washington State to southern California to meet up with my friends Justin Reynolds, from Radio Silence Fishing, and Afran Abutin, from Warbaits. The goal was to fish San Clemente Island, Santa…
Rodge Garage Goes Coastal
The smell of the saltwater and all of its inhabitants is always a smell I look forward to. It brings me back to that feeling of being a young child and exploring the tide pools…