Well, I started there. But, the water was all black from the harbor dredging (didn't know about that one). Visibility was about 2", and it stank too. So after about 45min. I headed south in my truck. Ended up at the South end of South Carlsbad State Beach. Stated off really slow, 2 smaller ones the first hour os so. Worked my way up the beach and eventually went from 1/4oz to 1/2oz. This seemed to be the ticket. I then over the next 1.5hrs picked 6 more, 5 of which were over 10". 2 were 12-13" pigs.

Best bait was the Perch Power 1.5" Kalin grub. Other colors and styles got bit, but not like the PP. A bit of Calico Cocktail was very helpfull too. I didn't use a lot, just a dab every once in a while. I tried Fongster's nose hooking technique; my experience was that it did work, but twisting was bad. Funny how everyone else had the opposite experience. I've never had that much of problem with twist, so I'll probably stick to the old fashioned way.

Tide was not too high and not moving much. This was a slight issue because there wasn't enough water inside to bring in the fish. So I had to wade out onto the sandbar, got a little roughed up by the waves and very cold. Wind started around 10:30 or 11 making it very cold. Water was about 60º. I only had my shortjohn, could of used the long one.

Walking back, I met a nice guy (allen?) who was also perchin'. He was stuck working the inside (he didn't bring his wetsuit). He confirmed that there wasn't much inside. Told him to check out Calfishing, and to look at Aztecwin's post for some good info.

It was a fun morning and just what the Doctor ordered.

Amish Ed
You Can't Catch it again if
it's Dead!