California Trip Suggestions

[MichaelAngelo]

Thanks for the advice guys!

This trip I'll be trying to catch fish species that aren't available here. Bass and carp haven't even crossed my mind LOL there're enough of them here .

I've learned a lot about saltwater species that I can go for, but I really have no idea what I can get in the freshwater. What sorts of trout are available there? I've read reports of bull (protected), golden (palomino), rainbows, brown, and cutthroats. The whole shabang!

I wonder what other fish I've never caught before I could find in the freshwater...

Unfortunately, seems we'll be passing the Hoover on a Tuesday, so the stripers probably won't be there(?)

MikeH, how long a rod do you use for fishing on the beach? What line strength do you use? Shock leader? I like your idea of buying something at BPS once I'm there... actually I might stock up on gear since everything is well cheaper LOL ... and buy a lot of PVC

Surf fishing is new to me and I'm trying to learn as much as I can in the days I have left . I'll try to fish as much as possible in the surf because I've never caught anything out of the ocean before!