6 southbend spinning rod and reel combo South Bend Worm Gear 5'6" Medium - Tackle Shack Outdoors South Bends Ready2Fish features simplified Ultralight 2-piece 5-ft 6-in Split

Those who live in the shallows and those who live in the deep

I do my best to replace the hooks on all my Teeny Wee Craws

To sum up, the go-to baits for soupfin shark fishing in California are: Medium to large-size fresh mackerel Fresh bonito head section Yellowfin croaker head section or cut bait Surf perch head section or cut bait Yellowtail cut bait or sections Salmon belly or heads Best way to rig a Bait for Soupfin Shark Fishing (must-have item!) The way you rig and attach the bait is really important, especially when using circle hooks

Crankbaits require more energy for bass to chase down and eat

We always have at least a couple of them out

Needle Cover: This technique is a bit more difficult but can be useful for awkwardly placed hooks that cannot be advanced or are buried deep