Being confident in what you are using is the most important thing because it allows you to focus on other aspects of technique that are more important for triggering a bite than the type of lure tied on to the end of your line.
Sandy lagoon, harbors, inlets, piers and breakwater-sheltered areas are also prime habitat, but the more open beaches in SoCal tend to produce the better runs of fish versus occasional stragglers overwintering in a harbor
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This guide covers everything you need to know about hook patterns, sizes, and mechanics to ensure your next session is a success
Others are very compact in shape so they sink as quickly as possible, yet can be made to dance on the retrieve