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Tag: SoCal inshore
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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 colors that have been producing at the wall.
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Gary Reyes and Mike Stembridge on why paddle tails kill bladed jig action, how switching from lead to tungsten flipped a catch rate from 1:4 to 4:1, and the full moon feeding window that makes evening-into-dark the calico move.
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Pilings, breakwalls, channel edges — SoCal harbor structure holds fish year-round. Here’s how to read each type and which presentation fits.
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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.
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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.
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Kyle Lysdale of GoonieWolfe on why your shadow announces you before the bait lands, what bank fishing stealth actually looks like in clear harbor water, and why glide baits draw spotted bass that won’t eat conventional swimbaits.
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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.
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Paul Smith of Pizz Swimbaits on why trout patterns dominated SoCal in the 2010s, how he runs subscriber-first drops for 300+ followers, and what it means to build a full-time swimbait operation from scratch.
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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.
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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.