Best Lure I've Ever Used for Ocean Whitefish - How I Use It

Now that we're into 2024, our Rockfishing and Sheephead options are no longer in play until April and March. California Rockfish Regulations have been changing each year and 2024 is no different. What we do have is a year round open fishery on Ocean Whitefish. Normally targeted while bottom fishing with cut bait with squid being the most popular option, I've found a different way to catch them consistently. Drop after drop after drop if you're in the right area.

These California Ocean Whitefish are delicious table fare and well known for being great eating. Mild, and flaky they can be cooked so many different ways including sashimi!

For decades we used gear that drowned out the hard fighting and tenacious nature of these under appreciated fish. I've been experimenting with lighter gear to both present the lures more efficiently but also enjoy the fishing and catching experience! Need some fish for the freezer? Book a personal training session with me and I'll show you first hand how much fun this is whether you are new to fishing or a seasoned angler that thought they were boring because we were taught the wrong way to do it! Oliver@Bigbassdreams.com

Tackle Breakdown -

Nomad Squidtrex 95 and 110 Sizes
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BKK Viper 41 Treble Hook Size #4
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Nomad Seacore Spinning Rod
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13 Fishing AL13 4.0 Spinning Reel
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Defiant Fishing 33lb Smooth Casting Braid
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Defiant Fishing 28.9lb SHOCK Leader Fluorocarbon
https://defiantfishing.com/products/defiant-shock-leader-100-flourocarbon

13 Fishing TX2 Saltwater Casting Reel
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Nomad Seacore Slow Pitch Jigging Rod
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Yeti Bucket
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Yeti Loadout Go Box 15
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YETI Hopper Flip 18 Portable Soft Cooler
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YETI Daytrip Lunch Box
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Xtrada IKEJIME KIT
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SeaQualizer Deep Water Release 100-200-300ft, BLACK
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Big Bass Dreams x Mustang Taku Bibs
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Costa Del Mar Antille Untangled Sunglasses
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Big Bass Dreams Beanie
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Big Bass Dreams Mustang Elite 28 PFD
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Quad Lock MAG Cell Phone Case System
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