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Captain Jimmy Decker

Quick Stats

Location: Costa Mesa, CA

Expertise: Line and bait

Favorite Bait:
Berkley® 7" Gulp!® Saltwater Jerk Shad

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Hobbies:
Lead singer in punk rock band The Crowd
Field testing & sales California Everglade Boats
Specialties:
IGFA world record fishing - Ultra Light Tackle
Swim baits in shallow water
Jerk Shads in heavy structure
 
Career Accomplishments:
3 time IGFA World Record Holder
Top 20 SWBA Tour
2007 WON Calico Tournament 4th place finish
   
Tips:
 
100% of the time I use Stren Tinted Fluorocarbon leader when fishing for calicos, sea bass, or yellowtail.  I use a surgeon’s knot to connect the fluorocarbon to the main line – depending on species is either Spider Wire Ultracast, Trilene XT, or Fireline Crystal. When targeting IGFA world records- I spool up with Berkley’s IGFA line. This past season, our best success for calicos was using the new Gulp! 7” Jerk Shad on a weedless hook- literally ‘floating’ the bait in and around holes in the kelp.  Furthermore, in cold clear water conditions, slow down your presentation and drop down in leader size for more bites.



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