goldenarrow Posted January 22, 2005 Report Share Posted January 22, 2005 I dont know if anyone on here pours soft plastics for rockfishing on the west coast but if you do have some killer rockfish baits would you mind giving me some tips. I have made a cupple of scampi and grub molds and have a cupple of good colors for it but I would like to make some more custom baits. I would also like to make some halibit baits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigZ Posted January 22, 2005 Report Share Posted January 22, 2005 I fish out of Santa Cruz, we use motor oil or rootbeer mostly, but black baits as well as white work well here. I like big zipper style grubs and U-Tail type worms. Those toothy fish tear up the baits quick. Since the regulations got all messed up here, we mostly fish halibut now. White baits seem to get the most hits. Bigger is better for these guys. I use 25lb test and a 3/0 offset hook for saltwater stuff, carolina rig with a 2oz weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenarrow Posted January 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2005 yeah I fish santa cruz too. I fish off of a kayak so I like to launch out of davenport landing. if its too bumpy there I go to santa cruz harbor. My favrotes are green cartroce grubs for rockfish/lingcod and i have yet to catch a halibit thow I have fished for them alot I mostly use live bait or squid for that thow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigZ Posted January 23, 2005 Report Share Posted January 23, 2005 Try launching from the Santa Cruz Wharf and fishing the edge of the kelp beds toward the lighthouse. You can launch from a platform right out on the wharf. You will catch a ton of fish on the edge of the beds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sj_bill Posted January 23, 2005 Report Share Posted January 23, 2005 Hey goldenarrow! Glad I bumped into you here! I have made a number of scampi and my own secret combo fishtrap/curly tail. I mostly make rootbeer colors but I have a few reds that I can't wait to try out once the season opens. If you need any help just let me know. I am not the artist that most of the guys here are but hopefully the rockfish don't mind :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenarrow Posted January 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2005 good seeing you here bill. I to have a secret prodotype in the works kind of a fishtrap and a scampy in one. maby we can trade some baits hookup and fish and trade baits when the season opens up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siebler_custom_baits Posted January 24, 2005 Report Share Posted January 24, 2005 dude another yakker! nice. What kinda boat you got? I fished La Jolla today slow here. Furthest north i will probly yak this year is newport bass tournament. Dana point and newport then i stay in san diego. Anyways baits. I have made like a creature bait but big size with large scampie type body so i can put on a 2 z or 3 oz lead head if i need. Just mix up baits, its fun and they work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenarrow Posted January 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2005 malibu extreme for me. I think bill has a prowler? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siebler_custom_baits Posted January 24, 2005 Report Share Posted January 24, 2005 i envy you. Im movin up to an extreme within a few months. I got a brand new pro explorer but its still too small. Nice boat though, justy i like yours more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sj_bill Posted January 24, 2005 Report Share Posted January 24, 2005 Yep Green OK Prowler here. Lets get together as soon as the season opens, promethean_spark from my board poars lead for jig heads and diamond jigs. He is an avid groundfisher as well. If I am not mistaken the season opens south of Big Sur in 120'+ pretty soon, I might have to make a run down there to test out my baits. Siebler, I would stay south if I was in your shoes as well. I went Sturgeon fishing yesterday, it was about 40 degrees and the wind was howling between 10-15 mph. Check it I get jealous when I see you guys catching all those yellow tail in shorts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siebler_custom_baits Posted January 24, 2005 Report Share Posted January 24, 2005 water in lj today was only 58 or so and wind kicked up bad. couldnt keep a 3 oz lead head on the bottom. Had to fish the irons. I cant believe a buck for a scampie! i bought 2 and am making a mold. Now ill have the big ones for those halis that have been goin off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
