Spent the day surf fishing at a private beach near Naples and did pretty well. The waves were small and the tide was outgoing. I started with mussels and quickly switched to grubs which proved to be more effective. carolina rigged, nose hooked of course. i ended up with 10-12 perch in the span of a couple of hours. i lost count somewhere around the time i stepped on the bee. the perch spanned from the miniscule to the hefty. my first one went a couple pounds easy. i would imagine they are biting in all of the usual places right now.

Hello,

I just purchased a rod and reel for some surf-fishing. I was reading your post and have come to the conclusion that, well it sounds like you know what your doing !! I live in Santa Barbara and was wondering if you can give me some advise on where I should cast out and what I ahould be using for bait? I am focusing on catching some perch or halibut? Any advise you have to offer would be great!

Thanks

Alex

PISH16

Hey Pish!! I work a 12 hour shift and when I get off at 6pm I hit the beaches. I do very well in the surf along East beach and Butterfly beach. Give either of them a shot, you wont be disappointed. And dont forget to try Gulp too, it works!! Try the "Bloody" (RED) sandworm cut into 1.5 inch lengths. And by the way, theres sandcrabs there and they almost hit the real sandcrabs as soon as they hit the bottom. Good luck and I'll see you out there. I usually wear bright colored swimming trunks, stop and say hi if you see me. Cali Bear

It is hard to find a beach in Santa Barbara where you can't catch perch at one time or another. Hendry's is another great beach for perch (just watch out for all the dogs) and if you don't mind a little drive it is fun down at Santa Claus Lane and La Conchita.

I prefer to use a Carolina rigged, nose hooked 1.5 inch Big Hammer motor oil colored grub for bait. (basically a sliding weight behind a small swivel or bead; attached to a 12-18 inch leader to a hook that penetrates the grub at the seam of the second segment)

One problem you will run across is that at certain times the water is thick with grass. I have got in the habit of checking the surf report online before going out and find that the lower the surf, the less weeds are a problem.

As far as the halibut go, look back through bowlboy's posts. he seems to have it all figured out.

THANKS!!!!!!!!!

PISH16

THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!

PISH16