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I'm surprised that you haven't gotten a reply to your question, yet. Anyway, maybe I can help steer you in the right direction. I'm no grizzled veteran, but I've put some time in on the sand (and the rocks). The drop-shot fluke set-up that you're using has been working up and down the coast...you ...

Good job on the halibut! Your time and effort paid off for you. I hope that you get your first legal real soon. Hey, I thought that reply by Bendo was great. Good read and nice pics! Regarding the months and season, I've always heard and read that spring through fall is best. Also, keep in mind that ...

So, Fall is when the sand crabs start to hibernate. There are great alternatives, though. Berkley Gulp! sandworms are very good. You can, either, drag them in using a Carolina rig, or still-fish them with a hi-low rig like I do. Maybe add a little scent to them for added attraction. Guys in the ...

Thanks for this report and all of your other reports. Since, your leader is getting tangled with your braid, you might wanted to consider shortening it up, a bit. That might help. I'm relatively new to braid, as well, and I have had some "beginner" issues for sure. Tight lines to you!

I use uni knots all the time. For surf fishing, they're strong, and they're quick and easy to tie, especially when you're in the middle of a bite. I haven't had one of those knots fail me, yet. Go get some more!

Up here in the South Bay, I was catching mostly "aquariam-size" perch over the fall. I tried different beaches, but it was always the same result. We should have some pretty good fishing when summer rolls around. Hopefully, the same will hold true for your neck of the woods, Jwacky. In the meantime ...

Thanks for the report and the pics, Kastmaster. Question for you - do you use kastmasters for perch year-round, or do you switch to other baits during certain times of the year? FWIW, I caught my pb perch on a Livetarget Erratic Shiner last February...a pregnant female. Anyway, go get some more!

Wow, kastmasters are some kind of lure. Thanks for the reply. If you decide to try the YFC/corbina thing, feel free to contact me for any tips.

That's a pretty large jacksmelt! No skunk is a good thing; especially when salad is on the menu. Thanks for the photo!

Bean.pdf Great pics and a good report, DaDTaughtMe... Regarding your question, here is what I was taught. It has worked for me no matter what time of day it is... Since you're retired, you have the advantage of going to one of your favorite spots during low tides. Maybe bring your pole, or maybe ...

Thanks for the post, Perch Killer. I was wondering how everybody was/wasn't doing... Up here in the South Bay, with the exception of the kelp and the eel grass, my post would would mirror yours for these past 2-3 months. A "good" session is maybe four BSPs these days. Otherwise, I'm looking at 1 or ...