Thanks to all for their posts

[DanaPT]

"But giving the general area you fish, what you use, the time of day, tides, etc. really help someone like me who is just getting into the fun of hanging out fishing in the ocean."

I don't pay attention to tides, time of day, day of week, or moon. I fish when I can (usually on Weds). Just fish, you never know what you'll catch in the ocean, you just need a line in the water.

I've not had such good luck with with frozen anchovie or sardine. I do like fresh dead market squid. For calico, I also like the dark colors. Skirted war baits with 4 & 5 inch hammers.

Try tipping your sibiki with cut squid to catch the live bait. I've taken ground up sardines to help "juice" the waters around me to attract life. I heard a can of cat food (with a few holes on the top/bottom) will do the trick too.

All the places posted on this site hold fish (not in equal size or quantity), it just takes time on the water and a little luck. Your research on this site will open many doors and eliminate "trial and error". As for spots, I'm betting you'll find your favorites. It's really about exploration and finding places where you've had luck and where naturally you'll like to fish.

Good luck