Bob,

I believe he was using 3" baits but I've been experimenting w/ the 4" baits the same way. As long as there is a little slack in the trailer hook line it doesn't seem to affect the action of the bait, using a treble hook does kill the action. The baits Pete has shown from top to bottom are:
#9 Rainbow Trout
#12 Mackerel
#7 Pacific 'Chovy
#63 Bay Smelt

Big Hammer is at the Ventura Fred Hall Show this weekend.

PHISHuntR,
Nice! I haven't heard of a 30 out of Castaic in years, when did he get it?
Good job on the 22 @ Silverwood.

Josh
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