06-20-2013, 05:20 AM
Used to work in a tackle shop just across from all the boats in Point Loma during my college years. If you ask a deck hand what to bring they will give you a list. if you look at their gear it will be pretty basic. depending on how many rods you have I would always take at least 3
15 or 20 lb fly lining bait (most boat rods have 25 lb)
30 lb fly lining bait if the bite is getting fast or nicer grade of fish
40 lb Jig stick.
Multiple sticks beat having to waste time tying new tackle on.
the old standbys still work. Tady 45 sardine, blue and white, and mint green. Also the heavy irons work well too salas 6x jr. blue white, green, etc
Hooks, your pick Mustad, Owner, Gama... size 1, 1/0, 2/0, and 3/0 should do you.
Bring some kind of lead. I like the sliding sinkers. various. even a small shot will make a difference.
needle nose pliers. sea sick stuff even ginger works great.
Snacks, water, NO Bananas! and a small towel or cloth.
Look into a jig bucket for a tackle storage solution.
Iron gets tossed off the bow. bait usually fished on the slide from the stern.
Yellows like a fast surface iron tady 45, or yoyo the heavy stuff if the fish are suspended. The little extra shot will help get the bait deep be first down to the fish and prevent you from hooking a kite aka a seagull stealing your bait.
Listen to the deck hands. no angles no tangles follow your fish. the cattle boats have all levels of players on em so you will have to mind your line and make sure you dont get caught up by someone else not paying attention. use fresh lively bait and change often unless the fish like the long soak. extra cash for tips. Those were great days fish multiday for free. Too bad I had to grow up. Stop by Anglers Choice in Point Loma on the way to the docks. They should set you up. If you run into Luc the owner or Frank tell them J says hi. Good Luck
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15 or 20 lb fly lining bait (most boat rods have 25 lb)
30 lb fly lining bait if the bite is getting fast or nicer grade of fish
40 lb Jig stick.
Multiple sticks beat having to waste time tying new tackle on.
the old standbys still work. Tady 45 sardine, blue and white, and mint green. Also the heavy irons work well too salas 6x jr. blue white, green, etc
Hooks, your pick Mustad, Owner, Gama... size 1, 1/0, 2/0, and 3/0 should do you.
Bring some kind of lead. I like the sliding sinkers. various. even a small shot will make a difference.
needle nose pliers. sea sick stuff even ginger works great.
Snacks, water, NO Bananas! and a small towel or cloth.
Look into a jig bucket for a tackle storage solution.
Iron gets tossed off the bow. bait usually fished on the slide from the stern.
Yellows like a fast surface iron tady 45, or yoyo the heavy stuff if the fish are suspended. The little extra shot will help get the bait deep be first down to the fish and prevent you from hooking a kite aka a seagull stealing your bait.
Listen to the deck hands. no angles no tangles follow your fish. the cattle boats have all levels of players on em so you will have to mind your line and make sure you dont get caught up by someone else not paying attention. use fresh lively bait and change often unless the fish like the long soak. extra cash for tips. Those were great days fish multiday for free. Too bad I had to grow up. Stop by Anglers Choice in Point Loma on the way to the docks. They should set you up. If you run into Luc the owner or Frank tell them J says hi. Good Luck
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