01-02-2004, 11:05 PM
[cool][size 1]The local guys might have other opinions, but I think I would suggest going north, rather than south. Come down 10 to MDR area and then follow the coast line. Anytime after Malibu, start looking for clean water with minimum surf, and hip hop your way up the coast. Stop and fish wherever you can park and fish safely, and keep moving until you find action.[/size]
[size 1]There is a long stretch of sandy beach between Malibu and Oxnard that always produced for me, both with spinning tackle and fly rods. If you have the time and want some nice scenery, go on up to Santa Barbara and fish the protected waters either in Carpinteria, near the rocks, or off the beach near famous Stearn's Wharf.[/size]
[size 1]Once you Leave Oxnard and Ventura, the fishing improves and the traffic decreases. This time of year you will find long stretches of beach with nobody besides yourself using them.[/size]
[size 1]Oh yeah, there are several fishing piers along the coast that help the shorebound angler get out into deeper water. The action is not as fast in the winter, but you can usually count on some good perch, often some big jacksmelt and frequently some stray bass or halibut...depending on the bottom and the weather. Plenty of bait shops to help you with info and bait.[/size]
[size 1]If nothing else, go fishing for crabs off the piers. I used to get a big ball of monofilament and tie in a hook and sinker. Stick a piece of bait on it (anchovy or other cut bait) and sail it out away from where the pier fishermen can reach with their drop nets. When your rod tip starts throbbing with a crab working your bait over, just pick up the rod and reel steadily until you can swing the entangled crab up over the rail.[/size]
[size 1]Man...now I wish I was going with ya.[/size]
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[size 1]There is a long stretch of sandy beach between Malibu and Oxnard that always produced for me, both with spinning tackle and fly rods. If you have the time and want some nice scenery, go on up to Santa Barbara and fish the protected waters either in Carpinteria, near the rocks, or off the beach near famous Stearn's Wharf.[/size]
[size 1]Once you Leave Oxnard and Ventura, the fishing improves and the traffic decreases. This time of year you will find long stretches of beach with nobody besides yourself using them.[/size]
[size 1]Oh yeah, there are several fishing piers along the coast that help the shorebound angler get out into deeper water. The action is not as fast in the winter, but you can usually count on some good perch, often some big jacksmelt and frequently some stray bass or halibut...depending on the bottom and the weather. Plenty of bait shops to help you with info and bait.[/size]
[size 1]If nothing else, go fishing for crabs off the piers. I used to get a big ball of monofilament and tie in a hook and sinker. Stick a piece of bait on it (anchovy or other cut bait) and sail it out away from where the pier fishermen can reach with their drop nets. When your rod tip starts throbbing with a crab working your bait over, just pick up the rod and reel steadily until you can swing the entangled crab up over the rail.[/size]
[size 1]Man...now I wish I was going with ya.[/size]
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