Caesar Chavez breaks down why you should never swing hard on a hook set in saltwater, what actually lives at the wall, and how matching the hatch changed his approach to SoCal fishing.
Guest: Matt Florentino (Salty Crew) Hosts: Daniel Dahlin ([FISH]rx), El Charly, Luke Dean (Bait Slingers / Artemis Charters) Season 3 opened with Episode 113, recorded live on January 6, 2026, and focused on spinner baits in SoCal harbors, kayak strategy at the wall, and the lunch break fishing mindset that keeps Matt Florentino sharp year-round.…
Time on the Water hits episode 100 live at Tackle Meet — Daniel and Luke reflect on three years, fishing setups from the floor, and a wall fishing breakdown with VikingHeads’ Nick Trujillo in attendance.
Daniel, Charly, and Luke break down Beast hook jig rigs for the wall, Luke’s 5-inch paddle tail system with small bait in the water, and the Cabrillo Killer — a custom [FISH]rx-branded rod from Waterman’s.
Jon Kay of JK Baits on six years chartering in Rocky Point Mexico, his crankbait setup for SoCal bass, why he always throws weedless on the A-rig, and how an airbrush he took as a tool debt turned into a custom bait painting career.
Hosts: Daniel Dahlin ([FISH]rx), El Charly, Luke Dean (Bait Slingers / Artemis Charters) Episode 95, recorded live on July 29, 2025, is a no-guest wrap on the Spotty Bowl season and what Daniel learned in his first year competing. Second place on the shore pound leaderboard, a stroll head that was landing 15s when nothing…
Grant Beck of Waterman’s Collective on custom rod building for [FISH]rx and Bait Slingers, the Two Waters mixed-species tournament, and the rod that caught his famous halibut — now a tournament prize.
Alex Manibusan on the glide bait as a fun and underrated spotted bay bass presentation, fishing one rod and one reel on foot, and the Kicker Fishing / War Baits setup he’s been running.
Adam Papai on the slow pitch jig breakthrough that turned 20-80 fish days into a regular occurrence, why he fishes 40 lb straight braid on micro jigs, and what getting kicked out of shore pounding spots taught him about float tube fishing. html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlmEXGnMgkU Guest: Adam Papai (OC Fishing Slayer) Hosts: Daniel Dahlin ([FISH]rx), El…
Caesar of Toxic Baits on small vs. large spinner bait frames, belly-weighted hooks for swimbait rigs, and 2025 direction for Toxic — including the bubblegum slug color and new spinner bait development.