White Seabass 101 | Tips to Catch SoCal's Most Elusive Inshore Gamefish

White seabass are one of Southern California’s most elusive inshore gamefish, but there’s more than one way to get a bite!

In White Seabass 101, BD team member Nate Winicki shares tips, rigs, and tactics to help you connect with these prized fish. Follow along for some epic white seabass fishing aboard the Vagabond, then head into the studio as Nate breaks down the rigs he used and explains how to fish them.

From there, we head to the Channel Islands to catch more seabass on flukes and other soft plastic baits, showing just how many ways there are to target these fish. Whether you’re chasing your first white seabass or looking to try a different approach, this video will give you some new options for your next trip.

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0:00-1:20 Intro
1:21-7:21 Dropper Loop
7:22-9:48 Sliding Sinker Rig
9:49-13:54 Flukes
13:55-15:20 Hamburger Rig