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 reach for each one and how to set it up right.
Pilings, breakwalls, channel edges — SoCal harbor structure holds fish year-round. Here’s how to read each type and which presentation fits.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Connor Doyle of Reaper Slow Pitch Jigs on why the fall is where slow pitch bites happen, his first solo PCS booth after years supporting other shops, and what it looks like to build a brand while your family runs the booth.
Matt Newman of iRod breaks down the Coastal Series for SoCal inshore fishing, the Dragon Tail gets its first on-show reveal, and the crew pays tribute to Tom Troop — True Punks — a beloved member of the community.