Calico Bass Lures

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Target Southern California's most popular inshore gamefish with a curated selection of calico bass lures proven in kelp beds, rocky structure, and nearshore reefs. Calico bass — also known as kelp bass — are aggressive predators that respond to a wide range of presentations, from slow-rolled swimbaits to fast-moving surface lures. What You'll Find Swimbaits — Paddle tails and boot tails in sardine, mackerel, and anchovy profiles rigged on jig heads Soft Plastics — Grubs, shads, and creature baits for finesse and power fishing around structure Jigs — Iron and lead head jigs for working the water column and bottom structure Surface Lures — Poppers and stickbaits for explosive topwater action on feeding calico Hard Baits — Crankbaits and jerkbaits that trigger reaction strikes in and around kelp Use the filters to find lures by type, brand, or technique. Trusted by SoCal inshore anglers from Santa Barbara to San Diego.