Seabass Noob going out on Seabiscuit

[Mojave River Angler]

I'm going out on Seabiscuit from Channel IH. They say we will target seabass and also wrangle up some rock fish. Can someone give me a clue as to what I should be taking, common rigging, bla...bla...bla. I've never fished for w/seabass before.

I have appropriate poles/reels with 25-40lb. line.

Thanks for any help.

Mojave River Anlger

[Ricky-Ray]

20-40 pound line. Dropper loop, reverse dropper loop rig will work. Other option fish a heavy iron with a squid or two hooked onto it. Fresh dead squid with a 1/2-1oz leadhead depending on conditions will work also. Seabass love squid so live or fresh dead works best.

[DockRat]

Don't rip too hard on them they have soft mouths and can pull hooks.
DR

[Mojave River Angler]

Ok, thanks for the hints. I'll keep those things in mind and it looks like I have all the appropriate gear in the box.

I'll report back on the trip early next week.

MRA