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# [FISH]rx

Handcrafted soft plastic fishing baits from Los Angeles. Obsessively tested for SoCal's breakwalls, back bays, and grass flats. Built to perform cast after cast.

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## Posts

- [Field Notes](https://fish-rx.com/field-notes/) - Explore Expert Fishing Insights Dive into articles crafted to enhance skills and share stories from every fishing environment. Dockside Tips Master practical techniques for successful fishing right at the docks. Read More Offshore Adventures Discover strategies for deep-sea fishing and tackling challenging waters. Read More Gear & Tackle Learn about essential equipment choices and maintenance
- [How to Match the Hatch for SoCal Inshore Bass](https://fish-rx.com/match-the-hatch-socal-inshore-bass/) - You don't need to match the hatch down to species. Here's how to read bait activity and pick size, color, and profile for SoCal bass.
- [Ep. 97: Steave Heath on TackleMeet Origins & Blacktail Hooks](https://fish-rx.com/ep-97-steve-heath-blacktail-hooks/) - TackleMeet founder Steve Heath joins TOTW to talk vendor roots and why Blacktail hooks show up in more tackle bags than anything else.
- [Ep. 137: Weird Bait Club on RX Slug Rigging Options for SoCal Bass](https://fish-rx.com/ep-137-rx-slug-rigging-options/) - Carlos of Weird Bait Club joins Time On The Water to break down RX Slug rigging options: swing heads, drop shot, dredging, and dead-sticking for SoCal bass.
- [Ep. 136: Team RePOWER on SoCal Bass Tournaments, Spotty Cycles & Crankbait Rods](https://fish-rx.com/ep-136-socal-bass-tournament-repower/) - Reggie and Dave Day of Team RePOWER on why the SBS rewards consistency over hero fishing, the crankbait rod specs that improve your landing rate on spotties, and what the current size cycle looks like from eight years inside it.
- [Corbina Fishing in Southern California](https://fish-rx.com/corbina-fishing-southern-california/) - Drew Navarro breaks down corbina fishing in Southern California: how to read the beach, find the surge window, and get them on artificials.
- [How to Fish the A-Rig and C-Rig for SoCal Inshore Bass](https://fish-rx.com/a-rig-and-c-rig-socal-bass/) - The A-rig and C-rig show SoCal bass more bait at once than a single soft plastic. Here's when to throw each one, how to rig it, and what it actually costs you.
- [Ep. 85: Alex Manibusan on Glide Baits, One-Rod Philosophy & SoCal Salt and Fresh](https://fish-rx.com/ep-85-alex-manibusan-glide-baits/) - Alex Manibusan on glide bait for spotted bay bass, the one-rod one-reel philosophy for fishing on foot, and crossover between SoCal inshore and freshwater bass.
- [Ep. 84: Adam Papai of OC Fishing Slayer on Slow Pitch Jigs, Float Tube Fishing & iRod](https://fish-rx.com/ep-84-adam-papai-oc-fishing-slayer/) - Adam Papai on why slow pitch jigs get bit when nothing else works, float tube fishing in OC harbors, and the iRod 753 prototype he's building toward.
- [Ep. 96: Jon Kay of JK Baits on Custom Crankbaits, Painting Baits & Mexico Charter Life](https://fish-rx.com/ep-96-jon-kay-jk-baits-crankbaits/) - Jon Kay of JK Baits on crankbait setup and technique, Mexico charters, how he got into custom bait painting, and why crankbaits need to hit structure to work.
- [Ep. 95: Bass Lake Trout Fishing, Sea Lion Problems & Freshwater Setups](https://fish-rx.com/ep-95-bass-lake-trout-fishing/) - Daniel, Charly, and Luke on Bass Lake spotted bass and trout fishing, sea lion interference, and freshwater jerkbait and power bait setups for lake trout.
- [Ep. 94: Luke Dean of Artemis Charters on Night Fishing the Long Beach Breakwall](https://fish-rx.com/ep-94-luke-dean-artemis-charters/) - Luke Dean of Artemis Charters on night fishing the Long Beach breakwall — inside vs. outside wall, bait patterns shifting mid-session, rod setup, and when to move.
- [Ep. 89: Nick Trujillo of VikingHeads on Swim Jig Design & the CastNCrank Pivot](https://fish-rx.com/ep-89-nick-trujillo-viking-heads/) - Nick Trujillo of VikingHeads on the weed guard swim jig head he designed for calico fishing, why he left the CastNCrank podcast, and how he thinks about bait design.
- [Ep. 86: Grant Beck of Waterman’s Collective on Rod Building & Two Waters Tournament](https://fish-rx.com/ep-86-grant-beck-watermans-collective/) - Waterman’s Collective on custom rod building, the Two Waters mixed-species tournament, and why the rod that caught Grant's big halibut is a tournament prize.
- [Ep. 99: Wall Fishing Setup, Beast Hook Rigs & [FISH]rx Cabrillo Killer Rod](https://fish-rx.com/ep-99-wall-fishing-beast-hooks/) - Daniel, Charly, and Luke on wall fishing setups — Beast hook jig rigs, 5-inch paddle tail system, the Cabrillo Killer rod, and fishing small bait conditions.
- [Ep. 100: Time on the Water’s 100th Episode Live at Tackle Meet](https://fish-rx.com/ep-100-tackle-meet-milestone/) - Time on the Water celebrates episode 100 live at Tackle Meet with Daniel, Luke, and Nick Trujillo on three years of fishing, community, and what comes next.
- [Ep. 116: Daniel Dahlin of [FISH]rx on Bladed Jigs, Spotty Bowl Recap & What's Coming to PCS](https://fish-rx.com/ep-116-bladed-jigs-spotty-bowl-pcs/) - Daniel breaks down bladed jig presentation for SoCal spotted bay bass — slow retrieve, kill-and-drop, crankbait bottom contact, and a Spotty Bowl recap.
- [Ep. 114: Trevor Otwell of Peak Baits on Building Resin Baits in Connecticut](https://fish-rx.com/ep-114-trevor-otwell-peak-baits/) - Trevor Otwell of Peak Baits breaks down resin bait building, his Summit crankbait, and the crossover between fresh and saltwater fishing.
- [Ep. 122: Kyle Lysdale of GoonieWolfe on Big Bait Fishing, Art & Staying Stealthy](https://fish-rx.com/ep-122-kyle-lysdale-gooniewolfe/) - Kyle Lysdale of GoonieWolfe talks glide bait fishing for SoCal spotted bay bass, why shadow and stealth matter more than most anglers think, and fishing as art.
- [Ep. 121: Paul Smith of Pizz Swimbaits on Swimbait Design & the SoCal Bait Scene](https://fish-rx.com/ep-121-paul-smith-pizz-swimbaits/) - Paul Smith of Pizz Swimbaits breaks down his swimbait design process, how he runs subscriber-first drops, and what trout patterns have to do with SoCal bass.
- [Ep. 120: Connor Doyle of Reaper Slow Pitch Jigs on Technique, PCS & Community](https://fish-rx.com/ep-120-connor-doyle-reaper-slow-pitch-jigs/) - Connor Doyle of Reaper Slow Pitch Jigs breaks down slow pitch technique for SoCal saltwater bass, PCS booth setup, and how the fishing community has changed.
- [Ep. 119: Matt Newman of iRod on the Coastal Series, PCS Preview & In Memory of Tom Troop](https://fish-rx.com/ep-119-matt-newman-irod-coastal-series/) - Matt Newman of iRod breaks down the Coastal rod lineup for SoCal inshore fishing — plus PCS show preview, the Dragon Tail reveal, and remembering Tom Troop.
- [Ep. 118: Aki Yamamoto of Bad News Bass on Building Community & the Bay Area Fishing Scene](https://fish-rx.com/ep-118-aki-yamamoto-bad-news-bass/) - Aki Yamamoto of Bad News Bass talks building community around fishing, live merch drops, and what the Bay Area bass scene looks like from the inside.
- [Ep. 117: Mike Stembridge of Pearl Swimbaits on Bladed Jigs & the SoCal Swimbait Scene](https://fish-rx.com/ep-117-mike-stembridge-pearl-swimbaits/) - Mike Stembridge of Pearl Swimbaits breaks down 1oz bladed jig tactics for SoCal harbor bass, Spotty Bowl week, and three new Southern California colorways.
- [Ep. 115: Caesar Chavez of Toxic Baits on Hook Sets, Knots & SoCal Bait Fish](https://fish-rx.com/ep-115-caesar-chavez-toxic-baits/) - Caesar of Toxic Baits breaks down wind-in hook sets for saltwater bass, why your RP knot slips on dissimilar line sizes, and what actually lives at the wall.
- [Ep. 113: Matt Florentino on Spinners, Kayak Tactics & Fishing Your Lunch Break](https://fish-rx.com/ep-113-matt-florentino-spinner-baits-socal/) - Matt Florentino breaks down spinner baits, kayak fishing tactics for SoCal harbors, and why blades have been on fire for spotted bay bass.
- [Spotted Bay Bass in Southern California: The Back Bay Field Guide](https://fish-rx.com/spotted-bay-bass-fishing-socal/) - How to catch spotted bay bass in SoCal's back bays. Drop shot setups, dock angles, color selection, and structure tips tested in Marina del Rey.
- [Kayak Fishing for Inshore Bass in Southern California](https://fish-rx.com/kayak-fishing-socal-inshore/) - Kayak fishing SoCal inshore: how to work MDR and similar harbors, troll crankbaits along rocky walls, and fish float tubes on an incoming tide.
- [How to Fish a Crankbait for SoCal Inshore Bass](https://fish-rx.com/crankbait-socal-inshore/) - Crankbait SoCal inshore fishing — bottom contact technique, tuning for rocky walls, rod and line setup, and how to troll the breakwall from a kayak.
- [How to Fish a Bladed Jig for SoCal Inshore Bass](https://fish-rx.com/bladed-jig-inshore-bass-socal/) - Bladed jig inshore bass fishing for SoCal: straight retrieve, fling-and-fall on structure, trailer selection, and when to throw it vs. finesse.
- [Ep. 134: Daniel, Charly & Luke on Wide-Open Calico Bite & the San Clemente Overnight](https://fish-rx.com/ep-134-calico-bass-san-clemente/) - Daniel, Charly, and Luke break down a wide-open calico bass San Clemente bite, an overnight Toronado run, and how to read a live bait strike.
- [Beginner's Guide to SoCal Inshore Saltwater Bass Fishing](https://fish-rx.com/socal-inshore-bass-beginner-guide/) - New to SoCal inshore bass? This beginner guide covers the species, first setup, reading the water, and where to start — no license required at some spots.
- [Ep. 133: Chasing Fish across Southern California with Marcus Fain](https://fish-rx.com/ep-133-marcus-fain-socal-fishery/) - Marcus Fain of CDFW on SoCal fishery health, El Niño's effect on kelp and sand bass, and offshore tactics for yellowtail and tuna.
- [Ep. 20: Lane Kilian on Local Water, Spinner Baits & Hunting Halibut](https://fish-rx.com/ep-20-lane-kilian-local-water-spinner-baits/) - Lane Kilian talks spinner baits tactics for SoCal harbors, the bladed bait bite that’s been firing, halibut on spinner baits, and local water breakdowns.
- [Ep. 72: Joseph Leduff on Ned Rigs, Dragon Tail & the Sand Bass Closure Petition](https://fish-rx.com/ep-72-joseph-leduff-so-los-angeles-angler/) - Joseph Leduff on EWG-style Ned rig heads, fishing the Dragon Tail weedless in current, the sand bass closure petition, and calico behavior in winter conditions.
- [How to Fish a Ned Rig for SoCal Inshore Bass](https://fish-rx.com/ned-rig-socal-inshore-bass/) - The Ned rig catches SoCal inshore bass when swimming presentations stop working. Here’s how to fish it, rig it, and know when to reach for it.
- [Ep. 132: Offshore Overnight Talk with Verne Sweeney of Toronado Sportfishing](https://fish-rx.com/ep-132-toronado-sportfishing-overnight/) - Verne Sweeney of Toronado Sportfishing on what to bring on an overnight trip — gear range, seasickness, the June SoCal offshore window, and fishing soft plastics offshore. (161 chars — 1 over. Trimmed:) Verne Sweeney of Toronado on overnight trip gear, seasickness prep, the June SoCal offshore window, and fishing soft plastics offshore.
- [Halibut Fishing in SoCal Harbors](https://fish-rx.com/california-halibut-socal-harbors/) - California halibut hold near sandy structure in SoCal harbors year-round. Here's how to find them, rig for them, and actually land one.
- [Ep. 123: Daniel, Charly & Luke on Glizzies at the Ramp, Spotty Bowl & Costa Rica](https://fish-rx.com/ep-123-glizzies-at-the-ramp/) - Daniel, Charly, and Luke plan Glizzies at the Ramp for May 23rd, recap Spotty Bowl season, and talk bladed jig down pylons before Daniel heads to Costa Rica.
- [Ep. 125: Robert Kane on Bass Fishing, Art and Tattoos](https://fish-rx.com/ep-125-robert-kane-bass-fishing-art-tattoos/) - Robert Kane on swimbait fishing, glide baits, and fishing art — Working Class Zero, Pizz Swimbaits collabs, and why AI fishing logos all look the same.
- [Ep. 126: Chase Collins of CMC Fishing on Kayak Tournaments, Glide Baits & Freshwater Bass](https://fish-rx.com/ep-126-chase-collins-kayak-fishing-ohio/) - Chase Collins of CMC Fishing on kayak tournament fishing — bladed jig trailers, frog setups, glide baits, and multi-species bass fishing in Ohio.
- [Ep. 127: Oliver Ngy & Dejon Wells on Big Baits, Exposed Hooks & Fishing Culture](https://fish-rx.com/ep-127-oliver-ngy-dejon-wells-big-bait-fishing/) - Big Bass Dreams' Oliver Ngy and Dejon Wells (CaliProduk) on big bait tactics, exposed hooks, scent application, and IGFA length records for SoCal calico bass.
- [Ep. 128: Andrew Navarro of Top Notch Leadheads on Custom Jigs, Surf Fishing & Freshwater Bass](https://fish-rx.com/ep-128-andrew-navarro-top-notch-leadheads/) - Andrew Navarro of Top Notch Leadheads on corbina surf tactics, the trapper head design, shad spawn strategy, and freshwater bass in SoCal parks.
- [Ep. 129: Derek Wurtz of Deek's Jigs on Custom Jigs, Bladed Jig Design & the Cheapskate](https://fish-rx.com/ep-129-derek-wurtz-deeks-jigs/) - Derek Wurtz of Deek's Jigs on bladed jig design, hook selection, and the Cheapskate collab for SoCal spotted bay bass and calico in harbors and back bays.
- [Ep. 130: Fred Klinshaw on Freshwater Bass Guiding & the Salt-to-Fresh Crossover](https://fish-rx.com/ep-130-fred-klinshaw-freshwater-bass-guide/) - Fred Klinshaw on 11 years of freshwater bass guiding: coastal spawn lag, post-spawn shad patterns, and the salt-to-fresh crossover.
- [Ep. 131: May Drop Recap, Slow Pitch Jig Rigging & the SoCal Fishing Scene](https://fish-rx.com/ep-131-socal-fishing-scene/) - Daniel, Charly, and Luke break down the May drop sellout, slow pitch jig rigging, a jetty calico on a bladed jig full burn, and what's coming this summer.
- [Ep. 124: Gary Reyes & Mike Stembridge on Calico Bass — Weedless Swimbaits, Moon & Tungsten](https://fish-rx.com/ep-124-gary-reyes-mike-stembridge-calico-bass/) - Gary Reyes and Mike Stembridge on calico bass tactics — weedless swimbaits, bladed jig trailers, full moon fishing windows, and tungsten vs. lead.
- [Ep. 43: Fred Klinshaw of Fred Klinshaw Fishing on Lake Casitas, the Refill Effect & 200-Fish Days](https://fish-rx.com/ep-43-fred-klinshaw-lake-casitas/) - Fred Klinshaw on Lake Casitas bass fishing after the lake hit 100% full — spawn depth, the new-lake food chain, and 30-fish days.
- [How to Set the Hook on SoCal Inshore Bass](https://fish-rx.com/hook-set-mechanics-socal-inshore/) - Hook set mechanics for SoCal inshore bass — why the wind-in beats the big swing on braid and the mistake that costs most anglers fish.
- [Calico Bass in Southern California: A Swimbait Fishing Guide](https://fish-rx.com/calico-bass-fishing-socal/) - Calico bass fishing SoCal — kelp lanes, breakwalls, hard structure, setup, and colors from Artemis Charters captain Luke Dean.
- [How to Fish a Slow Pitch Jig for SoCal Harbor Bass](https://fish-rx.com/slow-pitch-jig-socal-harbor-bass/) - Slow pitch jig SoCal inshore fishing — how to work pylons vertically, weight selection for back bay current, and why it produces when finesse baits don't.
- [How to Rig a Slug for SoCal Inshore Bass](https://fish-rx.com/how-to-rig-a-slug/) - How to rig a slug for SoCal inshore bass — Texas rig, roll head, underspin, MDR C-rig, with hook sizes and when to reach for each.
- [How to Fish SoCal Urban Structure: Marinas, Jetties, and Breakwalls](https://fish-rx.com/socal-inshore-structure-fishing/) - SoCal inshore structure fishing: how to read marinas, jetties, and breakwalls, which baits work where, and how current changes everything.
- [How to Fish a Drop Shot for SoCal Inshore Bass](https://fish-rx.com/drop-shot-inshore-bass-socal/) - Drop shot inshore bass fishing for SoCal: rig setup, leader length, weight by current, and how to read the subtle bites that spotties give.
- [Best Soft Plastic Colors for SoCal Saltwater Bass](https://fish-rx.com/soft-plastic-colors-socal-bass/) - Soft plastic colors SoCal conditions actually reward — clear water, stained water, seasonal shifts, and what keeps working when the naturals don't.
- [How to Rig a Paddle Tail for SoCal Inshore Bass](https://fish-rx.com/how-to-rig-a-paddle-tail/) - Here's how to rig a paddle tail for SoCal inshore bass — hook size, jig head weight, color, and retrieve for calico, sand bass, and spotted bay bass.
- [SoCal Inshore Fishing Spots: Types of Structure Worth Targeting](https://fish-rx.com/socal-inshore-structure/) - SoCal inshore structure — the six types that hold spotted bay, calico, and sand bass, why fish use each one, and how to fish them.
- [Ep. 63: Connor Doyle of Reaper Slow Pitch Jigs on Jigging Technique & [FISH]rx Rebrand](https://fish-rx.com/ep-63-connor-doyle-reaper-slow-pitch/) - Connor Doyle of Reaper Slow Pitch Jigs on the running undulation action, fishing parallel to docks, and why throwing big baits gets you bigger fish.
- [Ep. 1: Shannon of Sudden Impact on the Winter Bite & Cold Water Bass](https://fish-rx.com/ep-1-shannon-sudden-impact-winter-bite/) - Shannon of Sudden Impact on the winter bite in SoCal — cold water transitions, eelgrass patterns, jerkbaits, and how bass move when temperatures drop.
- [Ep. 2: Cody Smith on Chasing the State Record Spotted Bay Bass](https://fish-rx.com/ep-2-cody-smith-state-record-spotted-bay-bass/) - Cody Smith on chasing the state record spotted bay bass, the winter bite in SoCal, shore pounding vs. boat, and creature baits for calico at the wall.
- [Ep. 7: Scott Wyss of Bows & Arrows on Finding Calico in the Kelp](https://fish-rx.com/ep-7-scott-bows-arrows-calico-kelp/) - Scott of Bows & Arrows on kelp calico bass tactics — cast angle, current logic, glide vs. crankbait by season, and where 90% of bites come in the retrieve.
- [Ep. 9: Marc Higashi of Performance Tackle on Rods, Gear & the Local Fishing Community](https://fish-rx.com/ep-9-marc-higashi-performance-tackle/) - Marc Higashi of Performance Tackle on rod setup as a system, beginner gear advice, and what 28 years in the tackle industry looks like from the inside.
- [Ep. 8: Gary Reyes of Reyes Swimbaits on Custom Baits & Big Calico](https://fish-rx.com/ep-8-gary-reyes-custom-baits-big-calico/) - Gary Reyes on custom swimbait pouring, fast-wind technique for big calico, color theory for SoCal inshore, and weedless single hook fishing at the kelp.
- [Ep. 23: Matt Florentino on California Calico, Jerkbaits & Bladed Tackle](https://fish-rx.com/ep-23-matt-florentino-california-calico/) - Matt Florentino breaks down California calico bass tactics, jerkbait applications for SoCal harbor bass, and why the bladed jig has been producing.
- [Ep. 11: Bill & Shannon of Sudden Impact on Burn-Pause and Sierra Trout](https://fish-rx.com/ep-11-bill-shannon-sudden-impact/) - Bill and Shannon of Sudden Impact on the burn-pause retrieve working in SoCal harbors, plus Shannon’s Sierra trout water reading and post-flood structure tips.
- [Ep. 12: Nate Stilinovich on Local Water Breakdown & Depth by Species](https://fish-rx.com/ep-12-nate-stilinovich-local-water-breakdown/) - Nate Stilinovich on depth ranges by species for SoCal inshore bass, his rod setup for salt and fresh, and why his PB calico came from shallow rocky structure.
- [Ep. 13: Captain Benny Florentino of Coastal Charters on Big Fish Tactics](https://fish-rx.com/ep-13-benny-florentino-coastal-charters/) - Captain Benny Florentino on spinner baits for big sand bass, weedless swimbaits in kelp, salinity edges, and the casting basics that determine whether you get to the fish at all.
- [Ep. 28: Cody Smith Returns — Fast-Wind Retrieve & Bladed Baits in Winter](https://fish-rx.com/ep-28-cody-smith-fast-wind-retrieve-bladed-baits/) - Cody Smith returns to talk the fast-wind retrieve for spotted bay bass, bladed baits in winter conditions, and high-tide pylon presentations.
- [Ep. 29: Gary Reyes Returns — Fast-Wind in Action & Weedless Big Baits](https://fish-rx.com/ep-29-gary-reyes-fast-wind-weedless/) - Gary Reyes on the fast-wind technique that produced Daniel’s biggest calico session, new 6.25" molds, and belly-weighted hooks for weedless big bait fishing.
- [Ep. 30: PCS Show Preview, El Salvador Trip & New [FISH]rx Colors](https://fish-rx.com/ep-30-pcs-show-preview-el-salvador/) - Daniel, Charly, and Luke preview the upcoming PCS Show, Daniel announces his first El Salvador fishing trip, and new [FISH]rx colors are coming to the booth.
- [Ep. 39: Pek Su of Slay Dirty on Fish as Food & the California Bass Community](https://fish-rx.com/ep-39-pek-su-slay-dirty-fish-as-food/) - Pek Su of Slay Dirty on Cambodian recipes for local California bass, spotted bay bass in the kitchen, and building events around fishing with Slay Dirty.
- [Ep. 40: Glizzies at the Ramp Recap, Calico Season & Hot Dog Merch](https://fish-rx.com/ep-40-glizzies-at-the-ramp-calico-season/) - Daniel, Charly, and Luke recap Glizzies at the Ramp — 140 hot dogs, a 7-pound calico after the event, and calico season updates including wall bite conditions.
- [Ep. 51: Wall Tactics, Spotty Palooza Tournament & [FISH]rx on Tackle Supply](https://fish-rx.com/ep-51-wall-tactics-spotty-palooza/) - Daniel, Charly, and Luke break down wall tactics for spotted bay bass, the Spotty Palooza tournament coming up, and [FISH]rx going live on Tackle Supply.
- [Ep. 54: Harbor Fishing Setups, Fall Season Preview & [FISH]rx Favorite Baits](https://fish-rx.com/ep-54-harbor-fishing-setups-fall-preview/) - Daniel, Charly, and Luke in the shop for a deep dive on harbor fishing setups, favorite baits for spotted bay bass and calico, and the upcoming fall season.
- [Ep. 61: Marshall Smith — Live From the Sierras on Trout Fishing the Eastern Range](https://fish-rx.com/ep-61-marshall-smith-live-sierras-trout/) - Marshall Smith joins from Bishop to break down Sierra trout fishing — lakes vs streams, Crowley Lake, fly fishing, and the best windows for the Eastern Sierras.
- [Ep. 62: Frank Vargas of Frank’s Fly Shack on Surf Fly Fishing & Calico on the Fly](https://fish-rx.com/ep-62-frank-vargas-surf-fly-fishing/) - Frank Vargas of Frank’s Fly Shack in Los Angeles on surf fly fishing for SoCal species, calico bass on the fly, and fly fishing urban parks and coastal waters.
- [Ep. 69: Oliver Ngy of Big Bass Dreams on Big Bait Fishing & Community Tournaments](https://fish-rx.com/ep-69-oliver-ngy-big-bass-dreams/) - Big Bass Dreams on big bait fishing for SoCal bass, building community through online tournaments, and why California still produces the country’s biggest fish.
- [Ep. 67: Nate Stilinovich & Loss Prevention Lures on Blade Baits & the Spotty Bowl](https://fish-rx.com/ep-67-nate-stilo-loss-prevention-lures/) - Nate Stilinovich returns to talk blade bait tactics for winter spotted bay bass, Loss Prevention Lures jig designs, and War Blade tournament setups.
- [Ep. 70: Nick Hernandez of Young's Tackle on Bait Slingers & the 2025 Season](https://fish-rx.com/ep-70-nick-hernandez-youngs-tackle/) - Nick Hernandez of Young's Tackle kicks off 2025 with TOTW on tournament circuit updates, Bait Slingers rebrand, and [FISH]rx rebranding from Dahlin Baits.
- [Ep. 73: Matt Florentino on Sand Bass Closures, Waterman’s Rods & Japan Connections](https://fish-rx.com/ep-73-matt-florentino-sand-bass-closures/) - Matt Florentino on the sand bass spawn closure petition, Waterman’s Collective rods, and what it’s like taking Japanese fishing brand partners out for spotties.
- [Ep. 75: Caesar Chavez of Toxic Baits on Spinner Bait Frames & 2025 Updates](https://fish-rx.com/ep-75-caesar-chavez-toxic-baits-2025/) - Caesar of Toxic Baits on small vs. large spinner bait frames for SoCal inshore bass, belly-weighted hooks, and Toxic Baits’ 2025 lineup and direction.
- [Ep. 35: Joe Gaeta of Performance Tackle on Wall Fishing & Tournament Bass](https://fish-rx.com/ep-35-joe-gaeta-performance-tackle/) - Joe Gaeta of Performance Tackle on wall fishing for calico, A-rig tactics at the breakwall, and the local tournament circuit for SoCal bass.

## Pages

- [The Best Handcrafted Soft Plastic Baits for SoCal Inshore Bass](https://fish-rx.com/) - Handcrafted soft plastic baits for Southern California inshore fishing. Calico bass, sand bass, and spotted bay. Tested on the water. Made in Los Angeles.
- [Time On The Water Productions](https://fish-rx.com/timeonthewater/) - Daniel, Charly, and Luke. Every Tuesday night live. Spotted bay bass, harbor techniques, and the stories that come with fishing SoCal waters.
- [Shop](https://fish-rx.com/shop/) - Handcrafted soft plastic baits built for SoCal inshore bass. RX Slugs, Paddle Tails, Skeleton Craws, bladed tackle, and lead — made in LA, tested at MDR.
- [[FISH]rx Collabs & Stockists](https://fish-rx.com/collabs/) - Custom color collabs and local shops stocking [FISH]rx handcrafted soft plastic baits. Find us in Los Alamitos, Sunset Beach, Gardena, Granada Hills, and Vista.
- [Made in Los Angeles. Built to Get Bit.](https://fish-rx.com/about/) - [FISH]rx — handcrafted soft plastic baits built in LA by Daniel Dahlin. Small batch, tested in SoCal's back bays. Built to fish.

## Products

- [Chovie Death RX Paddle Tail](https://fish-rx.com/product/chovie-death-rx-paddle-tail/) - Handcrafted paddle tail swimbait for SoCal inshore bass in three limited Chovie Death colorways. Dr. Chovie, Bluechovie Buzzsaw, Chovie Reaper. Los Angeles.
- [Chovie Death RX Skeleton Craw](https://fish-rx.com/product/chovie-death-rx-skeleton-craw/) - Handcrafted soft plastic craw bait for SoCal inshore bass in three limited Chovie Death colorways. Dr. Chovie, Bluechovie Buzzsaw, Chovie Reaper. Made in LA.
- [RX Slug](https://fish-rx.com/product/rx-slug/) - Handcrafted soft plastic swimbait for SoCal spotted bay bass, calico, and sand bass. Drop shot, weightless, belly weight rig. 4", 6", 8". Made in LA.
- [MDR C-Rig](https://fish-rx.com/product/c-rig/) - The [FISH]rx MDR C-Rig is a 3-arm multi swimbait rig for SoCal harbor fishing. Tighter cluster, cleaner sink than a full A-rig. Spotted bay and sand bass.
- [RX Belly Weight](https://fish-rx.com/product/rx-belly-weights/) - RX Belly Weights keep your soft plastic tracking true without killing the action. Press in, clip on a Colorado blade, slow-roll SoCal inshore bass. Made in LA.
- [Blacktail Swimbait EWG Hook with Spring](https://fish-rx.com/product/blacktail-swimbait-ewg-hook/) - The Blacktail swimbait EWG hook uses a built-in spring keeper for weedless soft plastic rigging. Forged strength in sizes 1/0 to 7/0.
- [RX Paddle Tail](https://fish-rx.com/product/rx-paddle-tail/) - Handcrafted paddle tail swimbait for SoCal inshore bass. Real tail thump, 3 sizes. Calico, sand bass, and spotted bay bass. Made in Los Angeles.
- [RX Roll Head](https://fish-rx.com/product/rx-roll-head/) - The RX Roll Head is a jig head built for side-to-side roll on the pause. Tournament-tested at MDR for spotted bay, calico, and sand bass. Made in LA.
- [[FISH]rx Corduroy Hat](https://fish-rx.com/product/fishrx-corduroy-hat/) - The [FISH]rx fishing corduroy hat features puff embroidery and a fish hook hat pin. Five-panel, mid-profile, 100% cotton. One size fits most.
- [RX Spike](https://fish-rx.com/product/rx-spike/) - The RX Spike is a finesse ned bait in 2.5" and 3". Flat face, subtle tail kick, fishes drop shot, Texas rig, roll head, and more. Made in LA.
- [RX Skeleton Craw](https://fish-rx.com/product/rx-skeleton-craw/) - Handcrafted 5.25" soft plastic craw bait for SoCal inshore bass. Big profile, real action on the fall. Texas rig, jika rig, pylons. Made in Los Angeles.
- [RX Dragon Tail](https://fish-rx.com/product/rx-dragon-tail/) - Handcrafted soft plastic bladed jig trailer for SoCal inshore bass. Tight tail kick, weedless design, 3 sizes. Made in Los Angeles.
- [Arizona Green Tea](https://fish-rx.com/product/arizona-green-tea/) - Arizona Green Tea is a limited soft plastic swimbait colorway on the RX Paddle Tail and RX Slug. Small-batch handcrafted. Made in Los Angeles.
- [[FISH]rx Snapback](https://fish-rx.com/product/fishrx-snapback/) - he [FISH]rx fishing snapback hat is 100% cotton with a flat bill, puff embroidery, and fish hook hat pin. Snapback closure. One size fits most.
- [Chovie Death RX Slug](https://fish-rx.com/product/chovie-death-rx-slug/) - Handcrafted soft plastic swimbait for SoCal inshore bass. Three limited Chovie Death colorways: Dr. Chovie, Bluechovie Buzzsaw, Chovie Reaper. Los Angeles.
- [[FISH]rx Two Tone Snapback](https://fish-rx.com/product/fishrx-two-tone-snapback/) - The [FISH]rx two tone snapback hat features a cream colorway, flat bill, puff embroidery, and fish hook hat pin. 60/40 cotton-poly. One size fits most.
- [White Monster](https://fish-rx.com/product/white-monster/) - White Monster is a limited soft plastic swimbait colorway on the RX Paddle Tail and RX Slug. Pale white, flash of green, black accents. Made in LA.
- [[FISH]rx Trucker Hat](https://fish-rx.com/product/fishrx-trucker-hat/) - The [FISH]rx fishing trucker hat has a mesh back, flat bill, puff embroidery, and fish hook hat pin. 60/40 cotton-poly. One size fits most.
- [RX Colorado Blade Spinners](https://fish-rx.com/product/rx-colorado-blade-spinners/) - The RX Colorado Blade spinner adds flash and vibration to your soft plastic setup. Built for SoCal inshore calico, sand bass, and spotted bay. Salt and fresh.
- [RX Willow Blade Spinners](https://fish-rx.com/product/rx-willow-blade-spinner/) - The RX willow blade spinner adds flash and vibration to your soft plastic setup. Built for SoCal inshore calico, sand bass, and spotted bay. Salt and fresh.
- [RX Firecracker Ned](https://fish-rx.com/product/rx-firecracker-ned/) - The RX Firecracker Ned is a finesse ned head that stands your bait up off the bottom. Built for pressured spotties in SoCal harbors. Made in Los Angeles.
- [Chovie Death RX Dragon Tail](https://fish-rx.com/product/chovie-death-rx-dragon-tail/) - Handcrafted soft plastic bladed jig trailer for SoCal inshore bass in three limited Chovie Death colorways. Dr. Chovie, Bluechovie Buzzsaw, Chovie Reaper. LA.
- [[FISH]rx Hoodie](https://fish-rx.com/product/fishrx-fishing-hoodie/) - The [FISH]rx fishing hoodie is a 12 oz. heavyweight fleece pullover with an embroidered logo, 2-panel hood, and no drawcord.
- [Chovie Death Crankbait](https://fish-rx.com/product/chovie-death-crankbait/) - Deep diving crankbait for SoCal inshore bass in three exclusive Chovie Death colorways. JKB LC by JK Baits. Dives to 20 feet. [FISH]rx exclusive. Limited run.
- [Chovie Death Slow Pitch Jig](https://fish-rx.com/product/chovie-death-slow-pitch-jig/) - Reaper 20g slow pitch jig in three exclusive Chovie Death colorways. Painted and foiled by Daniel. Built for SoCal back bay pylon fishing. Limited run.
- [Cheapskate [Custom Colors]](https://fish-rx.com/product/cheapskate-custom-colors/) - [FISH]rx x Deek's Jigs Cheapskate bladed jig in SoCal-specific colors. Reaction strikes on calico, sand bass, and spotted bay. Magic Mint and Spottie Special.

## Categories

- [Field Notes](https://fish-rx.com/category/field-notes/)
- [Time on the Water](https://fish-rx.com/category/timeonthewater/)

## Tags

- [spotted bay bass](https://fish-rx.com/tag/spotted-bay-bass/)
- [kayak fishing](https://fish-rx.com/tag/kayak-fishing/)
- [crankbait](https://fish-rx.com/tag/crankbait/)
- [freshwater bass](https://fish-rx.com/tag/freshwater-bass/)
- [hook set technique](https://fish-rx.com/tag/hook-set-technique/)
- [knots](https://fish-rx.com/tag/knots/)
- [SoCal inshore](https://fish-rx.com/tag/socal-inshore/)
- [bladed jig](https://fish-rx.com/tag/bladed-jig/)
- [swimbait](https://fish-rx.com/tag/swimbait/)
- [fishing community](https://fish-rx.com/tag/fishing-community/)
- [slow pitch jigging](https://fish-rx.com/tag/slow-pitch-jigging/)
- [glide bait](https://fish-rx.com/tag/glide-bait/)
- [stealth fishing](https://fish-rx.com/tag/stealth-fishing/)
- [drop shot](https://fish-rx.com/tag/drop-shot/)
- [inshore bass](https://fish-rx.com/tag/inshore-bass/)
- [urban fishing](https://fish-rx.com/tag/urban-fishing/)
- [structure fishing](https://fish-rx.com/tag/structure-fishing/)
- [match the hatch](https://fish-rx.com/tag/match-the-hatch/)
- [Bay Area](https://fish-rx.com/tag/bay-area/)
- [c-rig](https://fish-rx.com/tag/c-rig/)
- [spinnerbait](https://fish-rx.com/tag/spinnerbait/)
- [Northeast](https://fish-rx.com/tag/northeast/)
- [calico bass](https://fish-rx.com/tag/calico-bass/)
- [night fishing](https://fish-rx.com/tag/night-fishing/)
- [fishing gear](https://fish-rx.com/tag/fishing-gear/)
- [sand bass](https://fish-rx.com/tag/sand-bass/)

## Brands

- [[FISH]rx](https://fish-rx.com/brand/fishrx/)
- [Deek's Jigs](https://fish-rx.com/brand/deeks-jigs/)
- [JK Baits](https://fish-rx.com/brand/jk-baits/)
- [Reaper Slow Pitch](https://fish-rx.com/brand/reaper-slow-pitch/)
- [Blacktail Fishing](https://fish-rx.com/brand/blacktail-fishing/)

## Product categories

- [Merch](https://fish-rx.com/product-category/merch/)
- [Soft Plastics](https://fish-rx.com/product-category/soft-plastics/)
- [Lead](https://fish-rx.com/product-category/lead/)
- [Limited Edition](https://fish-rx.com/product-category/limited-edition/)
- [Tackle](https://fish-rx.com/product-category/tackle/)

## Product tags

- [swimbait](https://fish-rx.com/product-tag/swimbait/)
- [spotted bay bass](https://fish-rx.com/product-tag/spotted-bay-bass/)
- [SoCal inshore](https://fish-rx.com/product-tag/socal-inshore/)
- [bladed jig](https://fish-rx.com/product-tag/bladed-jig/)
- [spinnerbait](https://fish-rx.com/product-tag/spinnerbait/)
- [c-rig](https://fish-rx.com/product-tag/c-rig/)
- [crankbait](https://fish-rx.com/product-tag/crankbait/)
- [slow pitch jigging](https://fish-rx.com/product-tag/slow-pitch-jigging/)
- [calico bass](https://fish-rx.com/product-tag/calico-bass/)
- [terminal tackle](https://fish-rx.com/product-tag/terminal-tackle/)