[Vikingj]

I get out @Dana pt about once a week for the past 10yrs and Dave is right on w/ his recommendation. There is no secret spot or "hali hole". I caught 6 nice ones (27 - 37") last year from 3-4 different spots (Salt Creek, Strands, Pipe, and harbor). The past 3-4 weeks I've been skunked for hali but usually pick up a bass or two. Last week the bass were biting well at about 45-50' on pipe. Making bait (small/med macs) has been relatively easy almost every time if I go out 40-100'depth (not found at harbor mouth recently). No waves at harbor mouth except during storms. Live bait available for $20 24/7 all year. Free parking and launch at baby beach near Ocean institute or pay at boat launch and save paddling an extra mile-ish. Good luck