Pacific Bonito

    The Pacific bonito is a different
    species from the Atlantic bonito,
    but there are many similarities
    between the two.  Pacific bonito
    are smaller with most fish in the 6
to 8 pound range.  They can be found inshore or offshore.  Most anglers
target these fish inshore off of the rocky California shorelines and along
the kelp beds in southern California.  

Catching Pacific Bonito

These fish are known for schooling and they will attack schools of bait
fish such as sardines, anchovies and other small fish.  When schools of
Pacific bonito attack a school of bait fish, you want to be close by.  You
can see hundreds of bonito chasing fish to the surface at once.  

Chumming for bonito is very effective especially along the kelp.  Once
you attract a few bonito, dozens more will come along to see what’s
going on in the area.  Small baits and small lures are a must when
fishing for bonito.  Spoons and jigs are the top lures to use for bonito.  
Some anglers troll for bonito.  When trolling, you should target these fish
closer to the bottom with a trolling sinker.  If you see fish surfacing, most
fishermen prefer anchoring and casting for the active, feeding fish.
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