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Field Notes
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Calico bass are the hardest-fighting inshore species on the California coast and they’re available year-round. Luke Dean of Artemis Charters breaks down kelp lanes, breakwall approach, size selection, and the colors that have been producing at the wall.
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Pilings, breakwalls, channel edges — SoCal harbor structure holds fish year-round. Here’s how to read each type and which presentation fits.
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The bladed jig covers water, triggers reaction bites, and works across species. Here’s how to fish it for SoCal inshore bass and which trailer to reach for.
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The drop shot is the most versatile rig in the SoCal inshore toolkit. Here’s how to set it up, fish it, and adjust when conditions change.
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Spotted bay bass are one of the most accessible inshore targets in SoCal. Here’s how to find them, read the water, and get bit in back bays and urban harbors.
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Color selection isn’t guesswork. Here’s a framework for choosing soft plastic colors SoCal conditions reward — clear water, stained water, and everything in between.
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Hook length, weight, and head style all affect how a paddle tail moves. Here’s how to rig it for SoCal inshore conditions and why each choice matters.