California Corbina
Menticirrhus undulatus
Corbina feed in the wash zone right at your feet, tailing through shallow water for sand crabs as waves pull back. Stealth and light leaders matter more than distance here.
Typical size: 12-28in · Peak season: summer, fall. Always check current CDFW regulations for size and bag limits before keeping fish.
High-Low Rig
beginnersurf & pier & jetty
Two hooks sit above a bottom weight so bait hovers just off the sand. Simple to tie and easy to re-rig on the beach, which makes it the standard starting point for surf and pier fishing.
- Main line12-15 lb monofilament
- Leader15 lb fluorocarbon
- Leader length8in from main line to each hook
- Hooks#4 - #2 baitholder
- WeightPyramid sinker, 2-4oz
- Line to sinker4-6in from bottom swivel to sinker
- BaitSand crab, ghost shrimp, mussel
Bait That Works