g loomis casting rod G-Loomis IMX-PRO Rods combined with a beefed G. Loomis IMX-PRO Bass Crankbait

Before fishing rods are formed into their long, tubular shape, they start off as a flat sheet of material, whether its graphite, fiberglass, composite, etc

While subscription boxes are fun and can open up new angling worlds, they shouldnt always be relied upon to build a comprehensive tackle assortment

For bait and wait (static) surf perch fishing in California, Oregon, West Coast, the best setup and rig we've arrived at over several years guiding experience is as follows: Single Dropper Loop or Double Dropper Loop Rig 2oz, 3oz, 3.5oz, 4oz or 5oz Sputnik Surf Sinker Rig top swivel tied to main line with a Palomar or Uni Knot 50 inches of 20 to 30-pound mono or fluorocarbon top shot / abrasion leader Crazy Alberto or FG mono to braid main line knot 20 to 30-pound braid main line 10 - 12' Medium to Medium Heavy-rated spinning rod rated to cast 1 to 5oz 3500 to 5000-size spinning reel Setup 5: Best Reel, Pole / Rod Combo for Bait and Wait Surf Perch Fishing in California, Oregon, Bay Area, West Coast Longer bait and wait rods that aren't ridiculously thick and heavy aren't too common, but we've used and can recommend a couple of good brands and models for bait and wait fishing for surf perch

Crossed lines are what will cause most of your knot wear and breaks

In the real world, if saltwater corrosion is a fishermens first enemy, post-trip weariness is his second