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Field Notes
Practical guides for SoCal inshore fishing, written from real time on the water. Rigs, techniques, species, and the adjustments that actually make a difference.
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How to Fish a Slow Pitch Jig for SoCal Harbor Bass
The slow pitch jig is the vertical presentation most SoCal inshore anglers overlook. Drop it, stroke it, watch the line — the bite almost always comes on the fall.
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How to Fish a Crankbait for SoCal Inshore Bass
A crankbait grinding along a rocky wall triggers calico and sand bass in a way that finesse presentations can’t match. Bottom contact on every cast, knowing your setup, and letting…
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Kayak Fishing for Inshore Bass in Southern California
A kayak or float tube puts you on water most anglers never reach. Here’s how to fish SoCal inshore from a small craft and make the platform work for you.
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How to Rig a Slug for SoCal Inshore Bass
There’s no single best way to rig a slug — and that’s the point. Texas rig, roll head, underspin, MDR C-rig, scrounger head, jika rig, belly weights. Here’s when to…
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Calico Bass in Southern California: A Swimbait Fishing Guide
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…
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