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Been lure fishing, targeting Stripers and Halibut, early mornings (4am-7am) and late nights (10pm-1am) frequently for the past two months in the SF Bay around the peninsula with 0 luck.

I always check the tide and conditions, so I usually go when the conditions are great. Have not even got a bite. I see a bunch of other fishermen catching fatties in the same areas I fish. They’re almost always using live bait, which of course live bait is king, but it’s my dream to catch a fish with a lure.

I have a ton (more than whats included in picture) of Lucky Craft Minnows (110’s, 115’s, 130’s) and even paddle tails. Have never even got a bite. Is there something I’m doing wrong? I know it’s difficult with lures, but it feels almost impossible whenever I go.

Any tips help! :)

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Hi everyone! Got this beautiful Lucky Craft lure from Japan off a live bid for a great price.

Never seen it before, it’s a Lucky Craft Varid 90mm.

Anyone have a clue on how to fish this from the surf? Is this even a saltwater lure? Or is it too cute to use? Lol, LMK!

Caught this a little while back on a rooster tail. I feel like it’s either a bluegill or red ear.

(This was caught in Antioch, CA btw)

You tell me! Thanks

Hey everyone! Been wanting to catch a Striper and Surf Perch from shore but haven’t found any luck. I’ve been at it for the past 6 months and nothing. I am very productive on the Half Moon Bay Jetty though, but not from the actual shoreline.

I’ve been going 1-2 times a week at Ocean Beach, Maverick’s Beach, Baker Beach, etc. when I can and usually fish around 9am - 2pm.

What I use:

- Carolina Rig with shrimp, squid, or sand fleas

- Jerkbaits (SP Minnows)

-Soft Plastic Swimbaits (Keitechs on jig heads)

- Hi-lo Rig with shrimp, squid, anchovies or sand fleas. (I’ve only ever caught Jack Smelt with this set up)

To add, I use a 7’ and 9.4’ foot spinning rod/reel.

There’s a couple other rigs/lures I wanna try but I feel like the ones I’ve been trying should all hypothetically work. I keep catching leopard sharks and the occasional rock/dungeness crab that holds onto my hooks while I reel them in.

What am I doing wrong?

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