Winter Spotted Bay Bass can be the hardest to catch

[@petervanzutphen5831]

Another great video Thank you

[@TheRealWolfgang]

It been super rough this season, still at it though!

[@TheKillshot94]

I love the slx dc

[@WARBAITS]

I’d like to get another!

[@yepyep340]

Shimano Yep! I just use 6 pound mono on Calcutta 50 and 100b. cheap Rapala rods because there always in the truck. In the winter I find more biters with the Hot Sauce fish attractant I get at the Longfin. The boy grabs them by the motor. SO COOL. thanks.

[@johnsanchez9642]

Irod coastal series specifically the 733, 764 and 794 all designed for spottie and calico fishing! Really solid rods been having a blast on them all year!

[@WARBAITS]

I’ll check it out!

[@Hulk7385]

Started fishing the new shimano Zodias spinning rod the past month. If you want something for your finesse application, try that Zodias. It’s perfect.

[@WARBAITS]

I’ll check it out!

[@tjhumphrey4210]

Phenix Rods are really nice the feather or recon elite

[@WARBAITS]

I'll check it out, that's what I'm thinking

[@vinnyr9713]

The 3/8 Barrett roach + rage tail is quickly becoming my favorite spotty bait

[@WARBAITS]

IT's a great combo!

[@Jhboy2021]

Nice job brother

[@ror_sal]

Glad you found them around Paradise. That area usually produces for me but has been slow the last few times. I saw you in North Cove that day, I was wondering if you got into them. Thanks for the video!

[@polluuxx]

Keep up the good content

[@TheSdchippy]

Just bought a few lures. Thanks for the quick shipping

[@WARBAITS]

Thanks for the support!

[@09Jordan1111]

Great advice on the fish. I'd suggest a Evergreen Combat Stick Casting Rod 7'3" Heavy Glass for all you bladed baits. I use it for jerkbaits/spinnerbaits in the surf and Kayak. You can just wind into the bite and the hookup ratio is great. Perfect glass rod.

[@WARBAITS]

I'll look into this!

[@TheMALIA9]

Phenix feather is a solid rod

[@hogsquadfishing]

Amazing video as always!

[@johnteque23]

Oh man every time I see you catch bay bass I want to go fishing

[@WARBAITS]

🙌

[@Static_MK3Focus]

Looks like a ton of fun Afran. I find that here also. Around in Long Beach, those breakwater calicos go and hide for winter, but those big ones bite... that is if you can find them. I catch a lot during the summer, barely legal, some legal, regardless, I turn em loose. Hope to one day go fish SD And mission bay again

[@MilfDestroyer-xl7nu]

Ive been fishing downtown for quite a while and ive had decent luck this month

[@WARBAITS]

Excellent

[@danieltuando4966]

Fishing the bay I match my shimano SLX DC with the Phoenix nanotube M1. Super lite and sensitive can feel the smallest tick the ML and MH.

[@WARBAITS]

I’ll look into it!

[@mcdermottnick75]

Check out the Fishing Syndicate bass rods.

[@MrRea5on]

Daiwa 8’6 north coast Mh Fs

[@joestarr2812]

Okuma Guide select 15-30 is👌for swim baits

[@WARBAITS]

Thanks for the info

[@alexannis4740]

Not in San Diego Bay, Though you'll have to fish in the deeper holes or channels. I've fish in the winter and they bit pretty good.

[@jjarevalo7944]

Have you ever tried any of the irod costal series rods. They have some made for bay bass fishing.

[@josha.6544]

Stfu jj

[@spencertreadwell2056]

@@josha.6544 chill

[@jackdalton9259]

The costals are really good

[@WARBAITS]

I'll look into this

[@josha.6544]

Phenix rods are alpha

[@notfounder285]

went out under Coronado bridge and caught 2 legals and then 2 average size ones near the navy docks a few weeks ago. But a bad day on the water beats a day of it

[@WARBAITS]

Great to hear you got some legals!

[@MyJrod16]

Would you try a irod coastal Kaiamana? Maybe a 794 Poe’s mag stick?

[@WARBAITS]

I’ll check it

[@devinkilby9291]

Looks like fun, do you know of any good freshwater spots in the Imperial Beach area? Fenton and Hollister pond are dead, literally, there was some treatment they added to the water that killed everything but the shad. Also, do you think a warblade could have a trailer on it somehow? I just got one and I really like it, but I'm curious about its applications. Oh, and I use the ugly stik gx2 baitcaster combo, it's worked well so far. I really only use spinning reels for light fishing, so I use a kastking lancelot in 2000 size on a pretty light rod. Thanks.

[@WARBAITS]

I know there are some spots around but wouldn’t want to post them online 😉

[@thatonebeone]

I caught a spotty with warbait under spinner.. thanks

[@WARBAITS]

Nice work!

[@thatonebeone]

@@WARBAITS was tiny lol.. but at least i caught a spotty with my new jdm shimano conquest 200DC HG, I love this reel its butter smooth you should give it a try. I have a megabass rod coming today 7.2 MH Diablo spec R ..

[@cheethoe]

What's with the switch to all Shimano? You've been packing all Abu Garcia for a while now.

[@WARBAITS]

I didn't resign for 2021 with Pure Fishing. Wanted to freelance, do my own thing

[@jamesbaragan1034]

When does the fishing start picking back up more in the sd bay?

[@WARBAITS]

I hope soon! 🙏

[@PiperFishing]

"Reel" talk, the shimano DC reels are the best. Best piece of fishing gear I've bought in a long time. When you need long casts, like with crankbaits and jerkbaits, its the best option.

[@WARBAITS]

💯

[@alexmiller4090]

Dude the Shimano Curado rod series is pretty nice I have the 7’6” mh mod/fast thing loads up great and can handle blade bates and small 1/4oz swimbait applications

[@WARBAITS]

Thanks for the tips!

[@littleben619]

Caught 16 on Sunday the 17th mid day under a dock! We were very surprised!!

[@WARBAITS]

excellent!

[@gowrestle160]

Sweet!

[@jeffsadon552]

I just found your channel and subscribed I like how you showed the gear and how to use it my question is do you take your boat to fresh water and where would you do that?

[@WARBAITS]

I take it to the lake in my area that allow a 2 stroke engine. But if I hit a lake, I usually take the kayak

[@jeffsadon552]

@@WARBAITS what lake are you going to or how to know if a 2 stroke is allowed?

[@SusanBofSBStitching]

Phoenix M1. Phoenix M1. You'll like em. reasonably priced.

[@WARBAITS]

💯

[@mcarlin15]

Gonna be pretty hard to beat the phenix line for spotty and calico fishing in CA. Local to Southern California and readily available at many different tackle shops with the best warranty around. If you want, I can get you in contact with some people that can get you a pro staff deal perhaps. The M1 inshore, ultra mbx and black diamond line are perfect for you bro. Awesome vid

[@WARBAITS]

Thanks for the info. I'll check it out tonight

[@jorgeclavijo5200]

This winter has been really tough. I’ve had a few days where I’ve been fortunate to get into some really nice bites. I recently got the shimano excense dc hg. The DC reels from shimano definitely seem to cast out at a great distance depending on what you’re throwing. Nice to see you try out some of their products. I hear the New penn fathom low profile reels are for sure worth trying.

[@WARBAITS]

I’m likely the DC right now!

[@MaxGimbel-tq6kd]

Loving the content!!

[@WARBAITS]

Thanks!

[@reginald1106]

Bite has been tough. Only been able to stick 3 in the last 4 trips or so all were legal though so I’ll take it 😎. All on the half oz chartreuse underspin

[@WARBAITS]

Chartreuse gets bit

[@patricksommer4857]

Love the Shimano action! Such a great pair especially with Maxcuatro...only thing that’s missing is that Shimano/G.Loomis setup. Cream of the crop, I think you would like the 843 and 854 rods. 🤙🏼

[@WARBAITS]

Thanks for the info!

[@rolocomurphy]

Phenix, Irod, or Dobyns for rods!

[@WARBAITS]

Thanks!

[@tallyphillips]

They have been SMALL too. Nothing over 12" last 5 times out.

[@thatonebeone]

Yeah ones I been catching is under 7 inches moslty

[@WARBAITS]

Hopefully it turns around soon.

[@georgekvaas7253]

Do you like a particular tide/current for spotted bass or do you find it doesn't matter?

[@WARBAITS]

I like it 1hr before and after the tide swing. Winter has been tough though

[@aidanmckevitt9880]

You should try the Dobyns Sierra series rod I like them and there to expensive there like 160

[@WARBAITS]

Thanks!

[@p3teytran]

Damm I been struggling in LB bay too. I was starting to doubt my techniques and fishing abilities. Not trying to be a hater, but glad you had a slow day lol. Thanks for sharing man! Looking forward to try some warbaits sometime

[@WARBAITS]

Haha it happens

[@danielsaldana1208]

So Rad ! Been Fishing Malibu its been Crazy good but Freezing my ass off early mornings

[@WARBAITS]

Great to hear it’s biting!

[@jacobferguson3464]

The struggle is real

[@WARBAITS]

100%

[@stevebugmanduncan4145]

What bait do you recommend for deeper bass fishing Thanks for all you do My friend Fishing with Family is alway a good day of fishing catching or not 👍👍🎣🎣

[@WARBAITS]

I’d say a heavier swimbait head and swimbait. Fish it with a yoyo technique

[@A.Matt7]

Idk but there is like mackeral bigger than 14 inches roaming kelp beds. Possible spring yellowtail?(Caught them on the 1 oz weedless choked)

[@WARBAITS]

Possibly!

[@aaronaguileras8954]

Hey Brother when you guys going to restock on The Camo hat

[@WARBAITS]

Definitely working on it

[@aaronaguileras8954]

Thank you will be checking daily

[@alanfavor8596]

DC reels are legit.

[@WARBAITS]

💯

[@WuFaceProductions]

What boat do you fish off of?

[@WARBAITS]

Key West Bay Reef 196

[@jacobestabrook2757]

You should go off shore with squid and do a rock fish episode

[@7michael7getachew7]

just like lmb fishing

[@cjcj5050]

been trynna catch my first spotty from shore, skunked both times ive been out. any key tips for a beginner?

[@Stickyfingers420]

Use a dropshot with some gulp shrimp or curly tail with a #1 or #2 owner mosquito hook on 15lb fluorocarbon. 😎

[@thatonebeone]

Go by docks and boats .. if you in sd let me know ill show you all the spots lol

[@cjcj5050]

@@thatonebeone you have insta bro?

[@brycenmiddleton8669]

Would you recommend an underspin or swim jig for SD bay this weekend?

[@WARBAITS]

Always the Underspin first

[@brycenmiddleton8669]

What size and should I use double rig

[@angelamicay8748]

Thanks for this video! I’ve been skunking the last month in a half off the shore in Carlsbad. Lost two of my underspins. And the Warblades are growing on me. A lot of fun casting them and you can see it going thru the grass. I’ll be placing another on the 20th for more of the underspins. What size swim baits do you recommend for 3/8-1/2oz? I was using 5” and that seemed a little long. I appreciate all the help!🤙🏽

[@WARBAITS]

Thanks for the support! 4' swimbait will be perfect

[@JBfishing619]

🔥🔥🔥

[@brosephadams4227]

What the situation on the teeth on these guys? I see plenty of people just thumb the fish and others that don't. Is it just a case of man up grab it? Or do you need to try and avoid their teeth?

[@operatorspectre7428]

Up to you. I lip them all the time but i wont lie some of the bigger ones can screw your thumb up

[@WARBAITS]

Lip ⚠️ at your own risk ⛔️

[@williamsantos2234]

Dude you just witnessed Kamala and Biden on that paddle board 🤣

[@WARBAITS]

hahaha top comment

[@joshalberto4900]

Why the change on reel companies Afran? Thanks for the constant content! Love all your videos, especially the explanations at the end!

[@WARBAITS]

I didn't resign for 2021 with Pure Fishing. Wanted to freelance, do my own thing

[@TheMALIA9]

I never thought I’d see the day afran would stop using Abu Garcia

[@WARBAITS]

Time for a change

[@edgarzapata5978]

Awesome video Afran! It’s good to know that even you struggle, it keeps us humbled! You should come up and do a couple of videos in Marina Del Rey. Check iRod for your next rod setup they have awesome lineup for us spottie anglers! Tight lines brotha and get bit!🤘🤙

[@WARBAITS]

I need to get up there!

[@califishing]

People say math tests are hard but when compared to winter spotties think again.

[@jonaslira2979]

freshwater bass are even pickier rn tbh

[@WARBAITS]

True to both!

[@Chingatumadre1058]

Great video Afran, keep the dope content coming. Wonder who the douche is disliking your vid?

[@Kang729]

Rod recommendation: 13 fishing black omen 3, 7'11 heavy/fast 3/8oz-1.5oz Best rod I've ever used. Bomb casts, extremely sensitive, crushes all fish sizes

[@WARBAITS]

I will look into this!