Species #20 — Calico/Kelp Bass

Luke Ovgard Bottom Fishing, Saltwater Fishing, SpeciesQuest

Species: Calico/Kelp Bass (Paralabrax clathratus) Location: Huntington Beach Coastline, CA Date: June 12, 2008 I wrote a detailed account on how and when I caught my first Calico/Kelp Bass as part of my How I Got Hooked series. From How I Got Hooked — The Third Lesson (Part 2/2): Determination. “The Charter One day of the trip included…

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Hook #4: Determination

Luke Ovgard How I Got Hooked, Pier Fishing, Saltwater Fishing

Seal Beach Pier, Seal Beach, CA Trip Date: June 9-13, 2008 The Pier The piers of Central and Southern California have a unique subculture. By day, they teem with tourists of all different races and backgrounds, all living completely separate lives. By night, the multi-ethnic tapestry remains, but the occupants of the pier share a…

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