Wide Open Calico Bass Fishing

Calico bass are on a tear off the coast of Southern California right now, with wide-open fishing on the reefs, wrecks and kelp beds that dot the coast and offshore offshore islands. Fishing is even better than usual this time of year, thanks to abundance of live squid, the so-called candy bait. As these pictures from Pacific Coast Editor Jim Hendricks illustrate, anglers are enjoying hot action on fish ranging from two to six pounds.