Tackle for San Diego Kelp Beds
Kelp fishing gear for calico bass, yellowtail, and white seabass
4
Tackle Items
4
Target Species
May – Oct
Best Season
Tackle for San Diego Kelp Beds
4 items hand-picked and tested at this specific location — click any to check the current price on Amazon
Tady 45 Surface Iron Jig — Blue/White
The go-to iron jig for yellowtail patrolling the outer kelp edges
PowerPro Spectra 30 lb Braided Line — 300 yd
Zero stretch for instant hooksets in the kelp — essential for calico bass
Seaguar Blue Label 25 lb Fluorocarbon Leader — 25 yd
Abrasion-resistant leader for kelp fishing — the kelp will test it
Penn Battle III 4000 Spinning Reel
Handles yellowtail runs and the power of white seabass in the kelp
Why These Items for San Diego Kelp Beds
Each pick is tailored to the specific conditions, species, and techniques at this spot
Tady 45 Surface Iron Jig — Blue/White
The go-to iron jig for yellowtail patrolling the outer kelp edges
PowerPro Spectra 30 lb Braided Line
Zero stretch for instant hooksets in the kelp — essential for calico bass
Seaguar Blue Label 25 lb Fluorocarbon Leader
Abrasion-resistant leader for kelp fishing — the kelp will test it
Penn Battle III 4000 Spinning Reel
Handles yellowtail runs and the power of white seabass in the kelp
Why Fish San Diego Kelp Beds?
Kelp forest ecosystem
Yellowtail runs
Year-round calico bass
Stunning coastline views
Launch Access
La Jolla Shores, Mission Bay, and Point Loma launches
Species & Season
May – Oct
San Diego's nearshore kelp beds are a SUP fishing hotspot. Paddle over kelp forests to target calico bass and yellowtail, with the stunning Southern California coastline as your backdrop.
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