Derek Sandoval
San Diego, California, USA
Derek writes FishSkillHub's West Coast species coverage — albacore, halibut, and yellowtail — with an emphasis on reading water temperature and current rather than defaulting to last season's spots.
Articles by Derek Sandoval
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Yo-Yo Iron for Yellowtail Is a Retrieve-Speed Problem, Not a Reel-Size Problem
Why gear ratio and retrieve rate, not reel size or line capacity, actually separate a good yo-yo iron setup from a bottom-fishing outfit.
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Halibut Fishing: Anchoring, Drifting, and Trolling Aren't Interchangeable Choices
Why matching technique to current strength, not personal preference, determines halibut fishing success.
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Albacore Tuna: Reading Water Temperature Charts Beats Guessing Every Time
Why locating the sea surface temperature break, not blind trolling, is the real key to finding albacore tuna.