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Tag: swimbait
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Daniel, Charly, and Luke on why the calico bite stayed wide open on the 8-inch Slug during an overnight yellowtail run, how to read a bite by what’s left on your bait, and why a half-spooled 300 reel can cost you a fish offshore.
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California halibut share the same harbor water as inshore bass but hold on sandy bottom instead of structure — here’s how to find them, adjust your hook set, and stop losing the ones you do hook.
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Fred Klinshaw on how coastal proximity staggers spawn timing across three lakes, why post-spawn bass are eating shad on A-rigs in open water right now, and what 11 years of full-time guiding teaches you about decision-making on the water.
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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.
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Robert Kane on why glide bait fishing only clicks after you commit a full session to it, how rat baits require the angler to create the action, and what the Ed Roth confidence principle has to do with catching fish.
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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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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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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.
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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.
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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.