Newbie to surf fishing here. Been doing lots of reading and studying over past few months and have gone out three times so far. No luck at any of the spots Ive tried.
Tried Newport Beach by the entrance. Tried Santa Ana Rkver mouth and saw a lot of mullet and smelt but the only halibut I saw was in the Protected Marsh on the other side of the fence. Then today I fished Crystal Cove for a bit. Saw some fish and even saw fish jumping out of the water but every cast all I was bringing in was kelp. Tried fishing for perch and anything else in the surf but nothing. Idk if I should be trying the LA beaches or if I just suck so bad the fish dont even want to bite my lures
Anyone have any advice or good areas in OC or Long Beach/Seal beach they would like to share would be appreciated.
Thanks!