Slow pitch jig rigging, the Chovie Death drop sellout, and a jetty calico on a full-burn bladed jig at San Pedro — Episode 131 covers what’s moving in SoCal right now.
Derek Wurtz of Deek’s Jigs on the hook decision that shaped the Cheapskate, why SoCal anglers are running bladed jigs at 2 oz along the bottom, and what four months of island calico testing proved about durability.
Chase Collins of CMC Fishing on building a tournament limit before going big bait, why a minnow-taper trailer outperforms a paddle tail on a bladed jig, and the one-session commitment that finally unlocked glide bait fishing for him.
Glizzies at the Ramp stripped back to basics, why the vertical bladed jig down pylons is producing as a secondary presentation, and Daniel’s plan for Costa Rica with lighter surf tackle this time.
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.
Mike Stembridge of Pearl Swimbaits on the 1oz bladed jig setup that’s been working at the wall, Spotty Bowl week, and three new SoCal colorways coming to the [FISH]rx bladed jig lineup.
Daniel breaks down bladed jig presentation for SoCal harbor bass — slow retrieve, kill-and-drop, trailer selection on the fall — plus a Spotty Bowl recap and what’s coming to PCS.
Nate Stilinovich’s second TOTW appearance — blade bait tactics for winter spotted bay bass, War Blade tournament setups, and a deep dive on Loss Prevention Lures’ jig designs and hook swap options.
Guest: Cody Smith Hosts: Daniel Dahlin ([FISH]rx), El Charly, Luke Dean (Bait Slingers / Artemis Charters) Cody Smith returns for Episode 28, recorded live on January 23, 2024, about a year after Episode 2. The fast-wind retrieve is no longer just an idea — it’s been tested and producing. This episode focuses on when it…
Matt Florentino on jerkbait tactics for SoCal calico bass, reading bait in the water column as a trigger cue, and why the bladed jig has been the go-to when fish won’t touch a swim bait.