South Mission 8/16

[Perch killer]

No perch biters this morning at SMB, just nibblers. Very slow for first hour then got 2 solid hits. Lost one but got this one up on the sand . . 18".
Bite want dead after 7:30, swell & wind came up from SW.

[Midnightpass]

That’s a fatty SFC… I knew you would get your target species…. WTG…
Butch

[Perch killer]

Thanks Butch. Got it on mussel. CP&R of course, all my fish unless there bleeding out.
Bill

[Midnightpass]

Years ago i used mussel quit a bit, but haven't used it in years... I'll have to give it a try again.. I know it works, just a little messy and difficult to keep on the hook...
Butch

[Perch killer]

Butch, the mussel I use is mussel meat. It's de-shelled & cooked. Sounds odd, I know but it works. You can get it fresh at some of the Asian seafood markets or frozen. I get mine in a 2 lb box frozen & break off a bunch into 10-12 or so, into small freezer bags. The fresh works well if you salt them before using but not as economical. You get maybe 16-18 in a tray package for about $6. The 2 lb frozen box is around $10. Beats paying $20 for bloodworms !

Nick Heid of socal surfishing got me onto the mussel. He's a professional surf fishing guide and has a website you might want to check out. All kinds of info on gear, baits, etc.

P.S. My largest corbina last year, 24", was on mussel meat.

[Midnightpass]

Thanks Bill... The mussel meat sounds like a great Idea... I wonder if clams (Cooked or fresh) from the Asian markets would work as well.. Have you tried them?.. I believe I've run across Nick's website before.. I'll tag it (My old computer died and I lost all of my saved sites)
Thanks again for the suggestion...
Butch

[Perch killer]

Butch, have not tried cooked clams yet. Might get a small batch to see if worthwhile. I've frozen a few raw clams & they work well while still semi frozen. Thawed out, difficult to keep on the hook, like raw mussel, unless tie on or use a small treble.
Bill

[Midnightpass]

Thanks Bill..
Butch