Fighting Butt This is an extension of the fly rod that gives the angler a little extra leverage while fighting a fish
Final Pre-Trip Checklist Rods and reels for bait, iron, and bottom Braid, fluoro leaders, top shots Hooks, sinkers, jigs, and swivels Soft plastics and surface irons Cooler, knife, pliers, gloves Sun gear, hydration, and snacks Valid saltwater fishing license & local regs printed Southern California marine fisheries offer endless opportunity, but it's the prepared saltwater angler who cashes in
Where to find vintage fishing law booklets: eBay is a great resource for pamphlets at all price points
One of my absolute favorite uses for balsa is when the water is extremely cold
When fishing these spots on an incoming tide, after the sun has had some time to bake and warm them, the surrounding water temperature will riseif even only by a degree or twoand often this is just enough to turn on the bite