Local fishermen who are really good at catching perch also make Surf Perch baits. One of these skilled fishermen is Toui Keonoi. He became famous for catching a lot of big Barred Surf Perch from the beaches in San Luis Obispo County. He even caught some that were very big, almost breaking world records by being 17 inches long!
Toui suggests using a #4, #3, or #2 straight shank worm hook for these baits. He uses a Carolina Rig with a leader that's 3-4 feet long with line strength of 15lb or 20lb. Rig them on a Carolina Rig with 1oz, 1.5oz, or 2oz.
These baits are available in 2 styles and various colors:
2" Flat Swimbait in one color
2" Phat Paddle Tail in one color
The colors of these baits can be one color or two colors mixed together. All of the colors have some shiny specks in them.
If you decide to buy these baits, you'll get a pack of 20 of them.
As a beginner to surf fishing I had sooo many questions, Eds 's videos are easy to follow really thorough. My first time out was a little ruff. I came home went to the you tube channel and l saw exactly what I did wrong. Great videos, great products. Can't say enough good things. . If your a beginner like me don't make the mistake I made check this guy's stuff out. You'll be glad you did. Thanks Ed and hook2cook !
water here in oceanside has been dirty and I think I have been using too small a hook. number 6. will switch to number 4 and see if that helps. not much in the way of surf perch down here this time of year. jealous of you guys further north. maybe I'll have to make the drive up there to your area.
Fishing in the bay, Thanks to Edward and Vince for teaching me everthing I know about fishing for surf with the 110 calissas, C rig, and 115. Really good pick some up def.
