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It is less likely they will be snatched off your arm
Our go-to California halibut and striper surf fishing rig and setup is as follows, from bottom of the rig to the reel: Small swimbait rigged weedless-style or on a 3/4 to 1-ounce underspin jig head, small jerkbait, spinnerbait or dropshot-rigged shad / fluke 20-pound fluorocarbon leader / top shot (3 to 4-feet) for all styles with 1 to 3-ounce weight for dropshot 8 to 11-foot medium+, medium or medium-light surf spinning rod rated for 1 to 4-ounce sinkers 3000 to 5000-size spinning reel loaded with 20 or 30-pound braid (try 20 for a good all round option) The best livebait rig for California halibut is called a Stinger Rig and consists of a similar set-up to the dropper loop, but the branch of line with the hook on has a small J hook to pin through the livebait's nose, and then a treble hook that hooks into the bait's flank about half-way down
Soft, water-resistant fabrics protect your belongings without adding unnecessary heft, while materials that resist chafing against skin make all-day wear comfortable rather than irritating
Comfortable and casual, the Fiesta has a step-through frame for easy on-and-off, relaxed upright seating, and big, flat platform pedals
You want to match the natural prey of the striped bass, so they don't suspect a thing
