Fishing Techniques For Whiteseabass And Tackle For Whiteseabass fishing

WHITESEABASS {atractoscion nobilis}

Author aboard the Tracer at San Clemente island whiteseabass fishing for whitebass Carl Dodd, Steve Thompson and Andy Pulido

The whiteseabass is the largest member of the croaker family living in California waters with the all tackle record standing at 83# 10 ounces. Though not a strong fighter whiteseabass is much sought after because it is excellent eating and a challenge to catch. Found from Juneau Alaska To Magdalena bay in Baja California the diet of the whiteseabass includes a number of fishes but for bait nothing beats squid. The typical rig for fishing squid is a 61/2 to 8 foot rod with a reel filled with 15# to 30# test. The bait is fished by fly lining or with a sliding sinker. Whiteseabass will at times bite very softly so don’t overreact and give them time to eat the bait. Whiteseabass have soft mouths so its best to fish with a lighter drag than n normal. Other techniques for whiteseabass include jigs, jig heads or dropper loops. The jigs are normally white or white with a florescent back either fished bare or tipped with one or more squid. Jig heads are either white or yellow with white the most often used either one is tipped with one or more squid. Make sure your bait or jig is always moving. Probably the most important tool for whiteseabass is patience You may have to put in many hours for each whiteseabass caught. Make sure to check your line and retie your hooks every so often. Natural wear and tear of fishing can weaken your line and knots.