fishing the canal with bait

[striprman]

GO FOR IT.

[eelskimmer]

Although I don't use as heavy a line or leader and use one rod
which I am always holding. Good instructions particularly when
reeling in as fast as you can without pumping which allows lead
to drop and can catch on reef ledge. Lightweight PVC sand spike is good to hold rod while baiting or lighting up but not to hold against
a strike-- best place for rod is in your hand. Have found 50 lb Ande
leader will hold a pretty big blue. With a big bass from Canal I now
need a ten lb blue for combined weight prize at my fishing club.

[striprman]

A 2' long piece of 2"-3" schedule 40 PVC will protect the handle of the rod from scratches when you jam it in the rocks.

[ProfessorM]

I am not a big fan of putting bait on the bottom, although I have done it , especially at slack tide. I much prefer to drift chunks like Dave explained. It takes a while to get used to the technique but once mastered and done in the right places it is very productive. P.

[CANAL RAT]

Originally Posted by Professor Moriarty

I am not a big fan of putting bait on the bottom, although I have done it , especially at slack tide. I much prefer to drift chunks like Dave explained. It takes a while to get used to the technique but once mastered and done in the right places it is very productive. P.

hmmm... dead stcking bait and drfting bait is kinda like dead sticking soft plastics in the ditch