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Is this the same as a jig worm?

I think the deck structure you refer is just to the north of the location I posted. It could be a good spot too.

We all want to see the kid put on fish.

Most surf fishing in SoCal is done close in, often even sight fishing. Described in the book https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/surf-fishing-the-light-line-revolution---the-complete-guide-to-surf-fishing-the-california-coast_bill-varney-jr/39625644/item/23582516/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm ...

The most effective sun protection is SPF50 or above is clothing although I prefer sunscreen for the face myself. But a Buff (face and neck gaiter) is even better. If you find a Buff constricts your breathing, then try a bracket like https://www.amazon.com/Internal-Comfortable-Breathing-Protector-%EF ...

This is a great rod for the money, as good as most rods in the $100 range: https://www.tackledirect.com/daiwa-lag701mfb-laguna-trigger-rod.html

I use it in the bay for 1/4 ounce jig heads with 6 lb mono. I like the split grip too but most of those rods have minimal foregrip so I add my own with ...

Lots of snags so I mostly use weedless. Since I am using weedless, I can usually get away with using 6 pound line. Hooked fish will usually swim out to deeper water.

Can't go wrong with Senkos, drop shot and Ned rigs. If there is a lot of stringy moss around, then a Texas rigged Senko is nice ...

Halibut in San Diego Bay are likely to have high heavy metals contamination from industrial activities. I always release them anyhow.

Have caught lots of them, including legals, while fishing for spotties. Learn how to catch spotties and you will catch halibut.

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