[HELP] fishing Santa Cruz Pier

The wife asked if I wanted to visit Santa Cruz tomorrow and try to fish off the Pier. I said sure but we do not have any clue on what to do or where to go. A coworker told her about how they dropped 2 crab rings and had 4 keepers and landed 1 steelhead and 5 perch two weeks ago from the Wharf.

So now the wife wants to go

We are going to be fishing from the pier or beach any tips, tricks and rigging ideas would be great.

We plan on visiting from Saturday - Sunday evening

Thanks for the help    

On the road any advice or tips?

Haven't fished that pier since the 70's

We just put down pcs of squid, shrimp etc. on a double dropper with about 1oz on the bottom with our cruddy little bass type rods. Lots of fun catching and releasing usually undersized RF's.

You'll learn a lot checking out all the pier rats, what with all of their carts and pole holders and such.

Love that place, good luck!

Thanks I'm dropping 2 crab pods

We had fun

Crabbing was slow & the fishing was fun. Caught 4 Star Fish all released.

Had some great food, sightseeing and even a nature hike.