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Not only does the swivel add casting weight and keep the lure down, but some anglers believe it represents an even smaller baitfish that the Fluke is chasing

So, from hook to handle, here's what our best setup and rig for Surf Perch fishing in Northern California and Oregon consists of: Small Grub Hook (size 6) with a small artificial curlytail grub or sandworm bait Red attractor bead on the leader 25 inches of 8-10-pound mono leader line Palomar knots for all connections Stainless Steel Micro Swivel (30lb) Clear rigging bead to buffer sinker against swivel knot 1oz to 2oz egg sinker 40 to 50 inches of 10-20-pound mono top shot Crazy Alberto or FG mono to braid knot 10-20-pound braid main line 8'6" - 10' Medium to Medium+ -rated spinning rod 3500 to 4500-size spinning reel Setup 3: Best Reel, Pole / Rod Combo for Northern California and Oregon Surf Perch Fishing When fishing Oregon and Northern California, we use exactly the same combos as we do for the Central Coast and Bay Area: Medium-rated rod in 8'6" to 10' lengths, designed for 8 to 20-pound line, and casting weight up to 2oz

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Step 3: Match Rod to Target Species Different fish species require specific rod characteristics: Bream and Whiting : Light power, fast action rods around 7 feet are ideal for these smaller, cautious feeders