Black sea bass fishing combines rocky structure, wrecks, bottom rigs, bait, wet boat decks, hooks, sinkers, and long periods of standing. These popular bottom fish are commonly targeted around: A typical trip may involve repeated drops, bait handling, fish slime, saltwater spray, cooler drainage, rain, and deck washdowns. For much of the day, anglers may…
Dungeness crab fishing creates one of the wettest and messiest working environments found on recreational coastal boats. Unlike many fishing trips where most of the deck stays relatively dry, crabbing often involves repeated contact with: Each pot that comes over the rail can bring gallons of water onto the working deck. Rope may also carry:…
Albacore tuna fishing combines long offshore runs, trolling, live bait, jigging, fast-moving fish, wet decks, and some of the most physically demanding light-to-medium tackle fishing on the Pacific Coast. These highly mobile tuna may be targeted far offshore where anglers spend hours traveling before fishing begins. A typical albacore trip may involve: For much of…
Cabezon fishing puts anglers into some of the rockiest and messiest saltwater environments on the West Coast. These heavy-bodied bottom fish are closely associated with structure such as: A typical boat trip may involve natural bait, bottom rigs, wet fiberglass, cold Pacific spray, fish slime, hooks, sinkers, and long periods of standing while working close…
Puget Sound salmon fishing combines cold saltwater, trolling, downriggers, bait, rain, spray, and long days on wet boats. For anglers in Washington, this creates a very different footwear environment from warm-weather fishing in Florida or Southern California. A typical salmon trip may begin in darkness or low morning light. The air can be cool. The…
California rockfish fishing puts anglers in one of the most classic West Coast bottom-fishing environments. Depending on the area and season, anglers may target a variety of rockfish species around: A typical trip may involve long boat runs, heavy sinkers, squid or other natural bait, vertical jigging, cool Pacific spray, fish slime, wet fiberglass, and…
Pacific bonito fishing combines speed, repeated casting, trolling, live bait, wet boat decks, and some of the fastest light-tackle action available in Southern California. These aggressive schooling fish may be found around: A typical bonito trip can change quickly. For part of the day, anglers may be cruising while watching for birds, bait, or surface…
California yellowtail fishing combines fast-moving fish, live bait, surface iron casting, kelp paddies, offshore islands, long boat runs, and wet sportfishing decks. These powerful gamefish may be targeted around: A typical yellowtail trip can shift quickly between long periods of searching and sudden bursts of intense action. One moment, anglers may be watching the horizon…
Sand bass fishing is a classic part of Southern California saltwater angling. Barred sand bass are commonly targeted around: Depending on the season and location, anglers may fish with live bait, artificial lures, or bottom-oriented presentations. A typical trip may include: The fishing may range from relaxed bait soaking to fast action when a productive…
California sheephead fishing puts anglers in a classic Southern California reef-fishing environment. These distinctive reef fish are commonly associated with: A typical sheephead trip may involve natural bait, relatively heavy bottom tackle, wet decks, cool Pacific spray, hooks, sinkers, fish slime, and hours spent standing along the rail. That makes footwear more important than many…
