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To sum up, the go-to baits for soupfin shark fishing in California are: Medium to large-size fresh mackerel Fresh bonito head section Yellowfin croaker head section or cut bait Surf perch head section or cut bait Yellowtail cut bait or sections Salmon belly or heads Best way to rig a Bait for Soupfin Shark Fishing (must-have item!) The way you rig and attach the bait is really important, especially when using circle hooks
Big king mackerel, nicknamed smokers because they burn line off reels so quickly and are tasty smoked on the grill, are usually targeted using fresh dead or live baits like cigar minnows, menhaden or pilchards