Carlos of Weird Bait Club joins Daniel, Charly, and Luke to talk RX Slug rigging options, dead-sticking a slug like a dark sleeper, and the difference between a swing head and a wobble head.
Marcus Fain of CDFW on SoCal fishery health, what warm water and kelp loss mean for local bass, and how to set up for yellowtail on an overnight trip.
Verne Sweeney of Toronado Sportfishing on rod and leader selection for the June SoCal offshore window, why watching the fish count before you book is the wrong move, and how soft plastics fit when the live bait situation is thin.
Marc Higashi of Performance Tackle on rod and reel as a system, getting beginners started without overwhelming them, and why 28 years behind the counter still starts with asking questions.