What tackle for So Cal / Warm water

Hi folks, im going on the Peace freediving day trip on friday and will also be bringing my rod and reel because i get winded in a couple of hours while taking my medication . I thought i could jig for bass since i dont plan to spend the whole day in the water. i just get so tired after a couple of hours.

along with my spearfishing gear im going to pack a rod / reel / butterfly jigs and some swimbaits. Can anyone suggest anything else? Im just going to pack a handful of lures and not use bait on this trip to keep it simple.

water is warming up fast as well.

i called the peaceboat and they said they are ok with fishing as well on these trips although its booked as a freediving trip.

thanks!

john

John yo-yoing blue/white,and scrambled egg color irons are a staple socal method. Also bring a sabiki rig to catch some mackies and dropper loop them or flyline.

John yo-yoing blue/white,and scrambled egg color irons are a staple socal method. Also bring a sabiki rig to catch some mackies and dropper loop them or flyline.

Thanks for the tips. i really appreciate it. i am going to go shop for some irons of different sizes and just go with those. that keeps it simple and easy to pack!

thanks!

John

I would still bring the swimbaits and jigging blades. Especially if the sandies and calicos are around. It all works, finding out which thing at which time is the trick.

A mackeral pattern Crocadile spoon is a good choice also. Southern Cal calicos love them over the top of the kelp.

For consistent all around yoyo irons I have had incredible luck over the years with a heavy salas 6x jr. in blue/white...fish love it.

hi folks, thanks for all of the great tips. i'll need to go get some supplies and will report back after friday!

: )

thanks again!

john