Brian, I used to think that all you float tubers made these stories up about catching halibut and WSB from the Harbor, or Goleta Beach. Believe me, I no longer think that! But, it just amazes me that you guys can catch what you guys catch.

Have any of you ever seen anybody catch a WSB from the rock jetty close to the bait dock (near Sea Landing)? I have tried that spot from shore several times. Even though I can reach the bait dock with my casts, using fishtraps, I have had no luck whatsoever. I do catch a lot of seaweed, however.

Unfortunately, I have no means to realistically store or transport a float tube or kayak... at least for the time being. So, in the meantime, I'm stuck with shore and party boat fishing. The latter being quite costly!

One last thing, I've noticed you guys are quite successful using something called a 5" sardine fishtrap. I have yet to see anything called a "sardine" pattern fishtrap on the package. Could this be the "ki lime" or "green flash" pattern of fishtraps that you are referring to? Of course, I could be checking out stores with limited tackle supplies.

Thanks for your advice, my man!