Monterey Surf fishing

Headed down to Monterey for a small vacation. Only brought a surf rod. looking for a beach to throw at , chasing surf stripers . Anyone got any intel ? Appreciate it ...

Hey Slacked, you have a good chance at getting something pretty much anywhere between Moss Landing and Monterey's Wharf 2 right now. Bite hasn't been quite as hot as the weeks prior, but guys have been steadily picking them off throughout the stretch of coast this week. The issue lately has been the wind, which has brought in the kelp and grass. Areas can be totally unfishable due to the amount of kelp in the water. You can usually see it in the surf line but not always. If it looks "dirty", it is. If you do find clear water, spend some time working those holes. Hope you get em!

+1 for Seascum's comments. I will be out and about tomorrow on the hunt. Last few outings have been slow but steady. Lot of undersized fish but still beats being at work any day.
Good luck out there. 

I’m gonna try the tides hotel casting in the AM...  throwing spoons and slug go

Any preference on the tides? Bottom of the tide incoming?

Started 7am Fished 1 hr before low tide and 2 hrs after , got plenty of sand fleas didn’t bring any starch or fryer... they look tasty tho.  Threw 1.5-2oz kastmasters spoons, and 7 inch hogy’s... plenty of boats beyond the breakers , with one kayaker... usually I’ll look for birds dive bombing the breakers  but they were just chilling watching me ...nice day nonetheless.

Hopefully you might be able to get out on the high tide and try your luck as well. Thanks for the report and pics.

Show me the way Alex...