We are coming up to Pismo beach the 1sr week of October and would like to fish out of the landing. What kind of fishing and what kind of tackle should we bring? Thanks, Kimo

You are definitely going to need deep sea fishing gear. If you don't have any you can always rent all the equipment at Patriots Sportfishing. It might be tough for you to find a charter boat in the weekend I usually Reserve ahead of schedule. But they're in the week There's plenty of room. With the rod rental and hook setup with a one-day license you looking around $30. Now here's a tip that might get you the jackpot. The big fish are at the bottom don't let your weight set in the bottom because you will get stuck. When you drop your line let it hit the bottom Crank It Up about three or four turns and then you want 2 tap the bottom every now and then. That's how I caught my Link Card. Now when they bite they bite lightly because they're so far down they can't pull down on your line so they take your line and swim sideways so you won't feel the pool until you're bringing them up. Good luck and I hope you have a great time fishing. Look it up Patriot Sportfishing out of Avila Beach

You will get a better grade of fish with jigs and swimbaits. Weight depends on depth and current. Fish braid if you can.

Blue and olive rockfish mostly, maybe a few reds and possibly a lingcod. Use 2 hook red and yellow ganion with 1 lb weight. That should get you a full limit (10 rockfish).