Yellowfin Croaker
Umbrina roncador
Croaker feed by scent along the bottom in the same wash zone as corbina and perch, often mixed in with them on summer evenings.
Typical size: 10-18in · Peak season: summer. 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
- BaitBloodworm or ghost shrimp
Fireball Rig
A high-low rig with a bright float threaded above the hook, lifting bait slightly off the bottom and adding visibility in murky surf.