you want to look for rockfish in deeper water, 140' +
Canyon edges are a perfect place for that. Drift over the canyon walls. Make sure you have your bait or lure tight to the bottom. I find it the easiest to fish for rockfish with a strip of squid pinned on. Shiny metal heavier jigs or plastics work too.
Use your fishfinder to look for the bottom drop-offs, look for the marks on the bottom.
Learn about La Jolla and Scrips Canyons
http://escholarship.org/uc/item/5079n1d7#page-1
http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ead.php?t=4513
If you notice the guys in shallower watter getting towed around,
maybe consider targetting rockfish some other day
