Comments on: San Clemente Pier http://kenjonesfishing.com Mon, 29 Sep 2025 15:24:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Joe http://kenjonesfishing.com/articles/san-clemente-pier/#comment-468124 Joe Wed, 04 Apr 2018 21:59:50 +0000 http://kenjonesfishing.com/#comment-468124 Thanks for the info Ken. Look forward to reading your book Thanks for the info Ken. Look forward to reading your book

]]> By: kenjones http://kenjonesfishing.com/articles/san-clemente-pier/#comment-468119 kenjones Wed, 04 Apr 2018 19:21:58 +0000 http://kenjonesfishing.com/#comment-468119 Joe, Two lines are allowed with an unlimited amount of hooks. I usually use a hi/low set up with two hooks but if you were using a bait rig such as a Sabiki they usually have six hooks. As for the artificial lure, yes treble hooks are allowed. Ken Joe, Two lines are allowed with an unlimited amount of hooks. I usually use a hi/low set up with two hooks but if you were using a bait rig such as a Sabiki they usually have six hooks. As for the artificial lure, yes treble hooks are allowed. Ken

]]> By: Joe http://kenjonesfishing.com/articles/san-clemente-pier/#comment-468100 Joe Wed, 04 Apr 2018 04:24:25 +0000 http://kenjonesfishing.com/#comment-468100 Hi again my question is when fishing from a pier I’m allowed 2 lines. But how many hooks on each line. When using lures can they have treble hooks on them. Thanks again Hi again my question is when fishing from a pier I’m allowed 2 lines. But how many hooks on each line. When using lures can they have treble hooks on them. Thanks again

]]> By: Joe http://kenjonesfishing.com/articles/san-clemente-pier/#comment-468084 Joe Tue, 03 Apr 2018 22:27:15 +0000 http://kenjonesfishing.com/#comment-468084 Thanks for the info. Thanks for the info.

]]> By: kenjones http://kenjonesfishing.com/articles/san-clemente-pier/#comment-468074 kenjones Tue, 03 Apr 2018 18:15:41 +0000 http://kenjonesfishing.com/#comment-468074 Unfortunately the fishing is a little slow currently due, I assume, to the recent weather that’s seen both cold temperatures and rain. But, it can change almost day to day. As for tackle, keep it simple. If you’re not seeking out the sharks and rays all you need is fairly light tackle since you primarily will be seeking out perch and croakers (on the bottom) and mackerel (on the top). The rod should be heavy enough to cast a 1-2 ounce sinker; use 8-12 pound test line and hooks size 6-2. As for bait, it’s hard to beat live bait—sea worms, ghost shrimp and fresh mussels. There’s a good bait and tackle shop in Dana Point, just a few miles away from San Clemente, and I would recommend giving it a visit both for bait and information: Hogan's Bait And Tackle — 34320 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA — (949) 493-3528 — ask for Stephanie, Hector, Mike or Ivan. All are knowledgeable and will give you good guidance. BTW, here’s an additional article you might find interesting: http://kenjonesfishing.com/2017/08/a-short-trip-to-the-san-clemente-pier-and-dana-point-harbor-pier/ Good luck on your trip, Ken Unfortunately the fishing is a little slow currently due, I assume, to the recent weather that’s seen both cold temperatures and rain. But, it can change almost day to day.

As for tackle, keep it simple. If you’re not seeking out the sharks and rays all you need is fairly light tackle since you primarily will be seeking out perch and croakers (on the bottom) and mackerel (on the top). The rod should be heavy enough to cast a 1-2 ounce sinker; use 8-12 pound test line and hooks size 6-2. As for bait, it’s hard to beat live bait—sea worms, ghost shrimp and fresh mussels.

There’s a good bait and tackle shop in Dana Point, just a few miles away from San Clemente, and I would recommend giving it a visit both for bait and information:

Hogan’s Bait And Tackle — 34320 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA —
(949) 493-3528 — ask for Stephanie, Hector, Mike or Ivan. All are knowledgeable and will give you good guidance.

BTW, here’s an additional article you might find interesting:

http://kenjonesfishing.com/2017/08/a-short-trip-to-the-san-clemente-pier-and-dana-point-harbor-pier/

Good luck on your trip, Ken

]]> By: Joe http://kenjonesfishing.com/articles/san-clemente-pier/#comment-468072 Joe Tue, 03 Apr 2018 17:12:13 +0000 http://kenjonesfishing.com/#comment-468072 I’ll be traveling to the pier from Florida next week what kind for rod setup do you suggest and what kind of additional tackle should I bring not looking for any sharks or rays (have plenty in florida) just some mid pier smaller croker type stuff. Do I need a hoop net to bring the fish up to the pier and to release them safely what weight sinkers and size hooks do you suggest I’ll be traveling to the pier from Florida next week what kind for rod setup do you suggest and what kind of additional tackle should I bring not looking for any sharks or rays (have plenty in florida) just some mid pier smaller croker type stuff. Do I need a hoop net to bring the fish up to the pier and to release them safely what weight sinkers and size hooks do you suggest

]]> By: Chuck http://kenjonesfishing.com/articles/san-clemente-pier/#comment-453871 Chuck Mon, 08 May 2017 16:07:58 +0000 http://kenjonesfishing.com/#comment-453871 I fish there quite a bit now. Please let me know if any one would like some more current information. Me and some of the guys have a club now and we are polite to the tourists, too! I fish there quite a bit now. Please let me know if any one would like some more current information. Me and some of the guys have a club now and we are polite to the tourists, too!

]]> By: Charles http://kenjonesfishing.com/articles/san-clemente-pier/#comment-437025 Charles Thu, 19 May 2016 22:22:00 +0000 http://kenjonesfishing.com/#comment-437025 Hey, thanks for the positive outlook on fishing here. I'm a newbie and the 4-5 times I've been out here mid Pier I haven't got a single thing, or gotten a single bite. But, based on your enthusiasm I'm going to keep trying! Hey, thanks for the positive outlook on fishing here. I’m a newbie and the 4-5 times I’ve been out here mid Pier I haven’t got a single thing, or gotten a single bite. But, based on your enthusiasm I’m going to keep trying!

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