I know I'm a few days late with the post but here goes anyway.
July 4th, El Segundo bch, 6:15 - 9:30. Clear skies. 2-3 foot waves. The peak low tide was at 7:30 at a -0.1.

When we first arrived as I was getting sand crabs I watched as a nice size Corbina swam up in less than 6 inches of water within 10ft of me. I rigged up and threw my line out and within minutes I had a fish on. No Corb though, small 8" BSP. The next 1/2 hour produced two more BSF. At about 7:00am the sun was already out shining really good on the water. The bite was done. The next 2 1/2 hours I got only one more BSP. Heres the kicker. All morning I watched as Corbinas swam up into 4-6 inches of water hunting sand crabs. I threw softshells, grubs, and even a few mussells (which I hardly use, due to the fact that I can never get them to stay on my hook). NADA. No luck. Lots of fish visible, but couldn't hook up.

Anyways, I've concluded that A) The minus tide did not make a difference as far as fish being there. I think with good water movement to stir things up the fish will come. Even on a minus tide. B) Even if the fish come, it doesn't mean they'll bite. I think someones signature says it best.."its called fishing, NOT catching" something like that.

As usual, fish released. Had a good time fishing with my brother. He got a few perch and posibly a Corb but his line snapped off at the leader.

Kman