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On the sand this morning at 6:20, about 1/4 mi south of the pier. Incoming tide was already about 3', little to moderate grass but strong surge from southerly swell. Cast 45 to the left and start slow walk to north & if not bit in 3-4 min pull in 45 to right. Check bait and repeat. That's the way it ...

At least you got out and found some action.

The only good thing about weeds is finding out how hard you can pull without breaking your line.

I found out real quick when spool started dragging and wasn't making any headway reeling in, broke off my 13# test; lost about 20 yards of line. 2nd one ...

Those bigger perch will go for hard baits. Been awhile but remember getting a few 12"+ slabs hitting the LC while targeting halibut

Got out at first light for couple hours. Great conditions this morning, water temp felt around 65, little surge if any & no kelp/grass whatsoever. Not a skunk but not an all out bite either. Mostly bait stealing nibblers but managed 4 perchies, largest 8". Alternated between mussel meat & dried lugs ...

Thanks for the report Joe. Gulp worms seem to have been the hot bait past week or so.

Nice late season bean there bud. Crabs pretty much history on our SD beaches. No beds and blind digging might get a few hard shells but no roe. Alternative baits . . . mussel, clam, worms & ghosties bait de jour now. Gulp camo & sand worms are getting good action, lot of perch being taken on them.

My high tide limit is 5 - 5.5 ft. I'll fish an incoming up to say that range but not over, end of session. Never had anything good come out of fishing 6 - 7' tides.

Got out this morning for couple hours just before the high tide. Usual bait stealing critters hard at work, just nibblers for almost 2 hours without a single good hit. Finally one committed, an 8" bsp on mussel meat. Fish seemed to like the dried lugworms better but just tail biters, even tipped a ...

At least you got out & gave it a go . . . those bigger hi tides can be a challenge. Thanks for the report

You could always fish in the afternoon when the tide is lower
https://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/Mission-Beach/tides/latest


Yes, I think that’s what I’ve settled on doing. Not sure why this didn’t occur to me, haha. Day off, breakfast, and then hitting the beach for some later morning ...

Today & tomorrow likely your best windows for half way decent conditions. So Cal Forecast, mainly directed to surfers, has put out a Hazardous Conditions Warning for Thursday & Friday, surf 2-4' OH by afternoon & 2-3' OH Friday, tapering off over weekend. Good luck, stay safe.

Sounds like a good session to me Joe. Thanks for the report.

Thanks for the weekend reports Joe. You fishing south near LG station or north by BP ? Some slab size (12"+) perch have been taken recently at BP, T 12 - T14 area.

I haven't tried one in the surf nor have I seen any being used on open beaches. That being said, you might give it a shot if you're fishing from or near a jetty or in the bay/lagoons. Good luck & report if you do & hook up !

Hey Joe, I was at Mission as well this morning, by BP where T 13 is usually located. First time out for me in almost a month - - back & knee issues so haven't been walking the beach much. Were you the guy with the wide brimmed hat just past the LG station & then moved north ? I sure didn't have the ...