FISHING THE PACIFIC 



blue cod. The cabezon, a close relative of the Atlantic sea 

 robin, running up to 20 pounds in weight, is also a very ugly 

 fish. 



Surf anglers will get the most fun from fishing for these 

 species if they minimize the size tackle they employ. The 

 very lightest surf rod, a line no heavier than 9-thread (6- 

 thread if you are fishing from a boat) , is best. 



SAN DIEGO 



As a result of the summers when anglers fishing out of 

 San Diego, California, brought in over 150 striped marlin 

 every year, not to mention fine catches of dolphin, albacore 

 and one broadbill swordfish caught on rod and reel, San 

 Diego definitely has been put on the big game fishing 

 map. 



The city has always enjoyed some of the finest angling for 

 the smaller varieties of any place on the West Coast. Small 

 bluefin tuna, the famous yellowtail, mackerel, barracuda, 

 white and black sea bass and many other varieties have been 

 caught by one of the finest fleets of live-bait fishing craft and 

 bottom-fishing boats that can be found on the California 

 coast. 



The angler after big game will discover that the fish are 

 only a short run oif Point Loma which guards the northern 

 entrance to one of the most interesting harbors I have ever 

 fished. The sail out of the harbor from the charter boat docks 

 takes you directly alongside of the light cruiser and destroyer 

 divisions of the Pacific battle fleet. One of the great aircraft 

 carriers is usually somewhere in the vicinity, and planes from 



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