Spotty Fishing - Bass and Beer Part 2

Happy 2022 all!
Fresh out of Covid Jail and headed to the bay for some spotties and fresh air. Hit Mission Bay at first light and was able to find the spotties pretty soon after launch. I was fishing near the Mission Bay Yacht Club using some 2 inch curly tail grubs (orangish color) on 6lb test from the Robotube. I ended up fishing a 4” Gulp Minnow (smelt color) also and switched back and forth throughout the trip. Both were on 1/8oz chartreuse jig head. I threw other baits as well with no success.

The bites were pretty subtle except for the very first one that nailed the bait. I worked an outgoing tide with a pretty slow retrieve and a jig and twitch presentation. The baits were worked about a foot off of the eel grass in about 10ft of water. I managed several in the 13-14” range which was nice on the light rig. I was on the water about 3 hours and managed to land 20 fish so all around it was a great day.

If you want more details as well as the beer tasting for the day check out the video in the link.

I am excited for the new year of fishing. Cheers and tight lines to all.
Chris

 

Thanks man. I figured a special apparatus for easy waste removal. But I agree for sure the big fish love the small baits.

 

A float tube that I created a robotic thruster system for.

 

I did a video about it here if you want more information about what I made and how it works.

 

There is no issue. Already resolved!

 

Totally correct on the size thing. It’s always fun to get a legal halibut on 6lb test and a tiny bait.

 

Thanks and yup! Always trying stuff. It’s always in my mind when I’m on a good bite to try a different lure retrieve or technique to see what’s what. It has gotten me to lose the bite in the past but always has the possibility of gaining confidence in something new.

 

Shimano Stradic C14 1000 and a Gloomis TSR 792 6’7” fast action panfish rod

love it love it love it! Great all around combo