Moving to San Diego need advice

[roadx]

custom tank on my old outback

[Oxbeast1210]

Sweet thanks everyone!

[Vikingj]

Bait tanks are best but a bait tube will hold 5-6 macs and can be made for about $10. Other LJ table fare? T-shark, rockfishes, bonita, and (surprisingly good) barracuda. A buddy swears by leopard shark but I'm not interested!

[Oxbeast1210]

Good point ill probably start with a tube until i get comfortable with the area
I see you all talking about macks what they ? Im familiar with spanish mackerel and king mackerel when I google it those are the ones that seem to come up am I missing something? thank you!

I was wondering if anyone can share some good areas to launch from and some tips on that. REading past posts I can see it gets crowded quick what days are better to fish? Or all they all pretty much busy? I know getting there early will help but any other tips would be greatly appreciated.

Oscar

[roadx]

Originally Posted by Oxbeast1210

Good point ill probably start with a tube until i get comfortable with the area
I see you all talking about macks what they ? Im familiar with spanish mackerel and king mackerel when I google it those are the ones that seem to come up am I missing something? thank you!

I was wondering if anyone can share some good areas to launch from and some tips on that. REading past posts I can see it gets crowded quick what days are better to fish? Or all they all pretty much busy? I know getting there early will help but any other tips would be greatly appreciated.

Oscar

mac's is short for mackerel, we have two varieties we use for bait, jack mac's

and pacific mac's or greenback's, greenies

most people prefer the greenies, they are heartier

there is a public launch at la jolla where you can drive on the beach and unload/load your yak. it's also a prime fishing grounds once you get past the no take zone( MLPA), which is from the beach to about 3/4 mile off the beach. up top is a link to the web cam at LJ
http://www.bigwatersedge.com/index.p...lashoreswebcam

it gets crowded during the summer but it will be slowing down soon

[Oxbeast1210]

Cool thanks ill be sure to go with you so you can teach me what to do and not to .

What reels and rods do you use road x?

[roadx]

i use saber strokers, there cheap and have a parabolic bend like the old school glass rods, i have a 6'6 20-50 and an 8' pro 20-40 that i cut the butt down to 7' that has carbon and glass. you can get them at big 5
i have those matched to sealines and penns. my favorite reel is a shimano 1000 charter special, lever drag, level wind and graphite body, holds up well in the salt and is a great size for a jig stick.
for bass i go with either shimano rods or ugly stiks and baitcaster type reel.

im sure most of the gear you have will work.