I have been fishing the ika a lot at Perris this past year. I use 10 pound test and a heavy rod. I think the rod has a lot to do with the hook up and land ratio. When you get a bite just drop the rod tip reel up all the slack and give the fish all you got }( . I use 4/0 ewg gammies, and I haven’t lost a fish on the ika yet.

Matt

If you don't release it you can't catch it