Our Mission
To be the most trusted, comprehensive, and accessible educational resource for stand-up paddleboard fishing in the United States. We believe that with the right knowledge, equipment, and respect for the water, anyone can experience the unique joy of fishing from a paddleboard.
250+
In-Depth Articles
40+
Boards Tested
12
Years of Experience
500K+
Annual Readers
Meet Our Team
Every article, review, and guide is created or reviewed by someone with real-world experience on the water.
Founder & Editor-in-Chief
Marcus has been fishing from stand-up paddleboards along the California coast for over 12 years. A former competitive surfer turned angler, he founded SurfboardFishing.com in 2018 to share honest, practical knowledge with the growing SUP fishing community. He holds a USCG Captain's License and is a certified PaddleFit Level 2 instructor. His work has been referenced by multiple SUP manufacturers and featured in Paddler Magazine.
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Gear Review Specialist
Sarah brings 8 years of product testing experience from the outdoor industry, including stints at REI and Patagonia. She has personally tested over 40 fishing SUP boards and 200+ pieces of fishing gear. Her reviews are known for their thoroughness and zero-tolerance policy for manufacturer bias. She is a Leave No Trace Master Educator and Wilderness First Responder.
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Safety & Technique Lead
Javier is a former Coast Guard rescue swimmer with 15 years of maritime safety experience. He specializes in water safety protocols, self-rescue techniques, and environmental risk assessment for paddleboard anglers. His safety guides have been referenced by multiple SUP manufacturers and fishing clubs nationwide. He is an EMT-B and Swift Water Rescue Technician.
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Content Editor & Fact-Checker
Emily holds a Master's in Marine Biology from UC San Diego and ensures every article meets scientific accuracy standards. She cross-references all species data, tide information, and environmental claims against peer-reviewed sources and NOAA databases. She is an AAUS Scientific Diver and has conducted field research on nearshore fish populations.
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Our Editorial Standards
These six principles guide every piece of content we publish. They are non-negotiable.
Independence First
We do not accept payment for favorable reviews. All board and gear reviews are based on hands-on testing. Affiliate links are clearly disclosed, and they never influence our editorial opinions.
Evidence-Based Content
Every claim about fish behavior, safety protocols, or equipment performance is backed by firsthand experience, manufacturer specifications, or peer-reviewed research. We cite our sources.
Regular Updates
Fishing conditions, gear availability, and safety standards change. We review and update our core guides at least annually. Last-updated dates are visible on every article.
Community Input
We actively solicit feedback from our readers and incorporate real-world experiences into our content. Reader corrections are acknowledged and addressed within 48 hours.
Safety Over Everything
When there is any conflict between entertainment value and safety, safety wins. We will never recommend a technique, location, or piece of gear that we believe poses an unreasonable risk.
Environmental Responsibility
We promote catch-and-release practices where appropriate, respect marine protected areas, and encourage sustainable fishing. Our content reflects Leave No Trace principles.
How We Create Content
Research & Planning
Every article starts with a question from our community or a gap we have identified. We research existing content, consult scientific literature, and outline a comprehensive approach.
Hands-On Testing
For gear reviews, we test products in real fishing conditions over multiple sessions. For technique guides, we practice and refine methods on the water before writing.
Expert Review
Content is reviewed by at least one team member with relevant expertise. Safety content is always reviewed by our Safety & Technique Lead. Scientific claims are fact-checked against peer-reviewed sources.
Community Feedback
Before final publication, we share drafts with a small group of experienced readers for feedback. Their real-world perspectives often reveal insights we missed.
Publication & Monitoring
After publication, we monitor comments, emails, and analytics for accuracy issues. Articles are updated when new information becomes available or when reader corrections are submitted.
Affiliate Disclosure
SurfboardFishing.com participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn a small commission when you purchase products through links on our site — at no additional cost to you. These commissions help fund our independent testing and content creation.
Our commitment: Affiliate relationships never influence our editorial opinions. We only recommend products we have personally tested and genuinely believe in. If a product does not meet our standards, we say so — regardless of affiliate potential.
All affiliate links are clearly marked with a disclosure notice. For our full affiliate policy, see our Terms of Service.
Corrections & Updates Policy
We are human, and mistakes happen. When we discover an error — whether from our own review, reader feedback, or new information — we correct it promptly and transparently.
Minor Corrections
< 24 hoursTypos, broken links, or small factual errors are fixed within 24 hours. No formal notice is posted.
Substantive Corrections
< 48 hoursErrors affecting safety advice, species identification, or gear recommendations are corrected within 48 hours with an inline update note.
Major Retractions
< 72 hoursIf an entire article is found to be fundamentally flawed, we will update it with a clear correction notice or remove it.
Want to Get in Touch?
Whether you have a question, a correction, a partnership idea, or just want to share your latest catch — we would love to hear from you.