It's an artificial reef off of the Huntington Cliffs. I think it's officially called the Bolsa Chica reef, but everyone calls it "Izor's" in honor of Russ Izor, the legndaray skipper and fishing products developer, whom I beleive had a lot to do with it being developed.

 

so then, i am assuming if i launch out of Long Beach, it is south right? Good fishing? Would live bait work? I suck at plastics, not that good at live bait either, anyhow, all advice is welcome, how deep? hook size? line #? thanks

 

so then, i am assuming if i launch out of Long Beach, it is south right? Good fishing? Would live bait work? I suck at plastics, not that good at live bait either, anyhow, all advice is welcome, how deep? hook size? line #? thanks

Down and out, I believe. Obviously, you need a chart.
I've only fished it during a turdroller spawn, when anything would work. I'd probably get some squid and put it on a 3/4 or 1 oz leadhead; that ought to do something. Even a squid strip should work.

 

I suggest you heed the advice of many allcoasters. Learn your safety first. Equipment, laws and rules. The Coast Guard has a excellent program or at least read thier website on boaters safety. Talk to your local tackle shops they usually have tons of helpful information. Maybe pick up a few books on our local reefs and gps positions. Visit the Noaa marine weather service website for your weather forecasts. Visit the Dfg website for up to date regulations. Find out about your target species habitat and behavior.
Then the fun stuff begins. Get on the water explore, experiment with different techniques, create a log book write down gps numbers of productive spots, time of day, tide, water temps. Really look at the water it has clues to current direction, coloration, upwellings, bait flipping, birds feeding. Read your fish finder (owners manual does have helpful tidbits) on finding out whats below you. Hard bottoms, structure, bait fish, actively feeding fish. I think that sometimes fishing on a local 1/2 day or 3/4 day cattle boat and observing what other peaple are doing. Really observe the successful techniques and do not be afraid to ask questions. Watch what the professional captains are doing. Though I prefer to find my own spots a handheld gps will get you into the general areas. Learn how your boat handles when on anchor and how it drifts. Position of both drift fishing or on anchor is real important on our local reefs.
I know I am still missing many pieces of this information jig saw puzzle........... but when you put it all togeather and you get into that hot bite. The feeling at the end of the day is incredible. The days it does not happen enjoy being out there, being part of nature.


Good luck in you future endeavors.

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Mark