"STRIPPER BEACH"
....To get to the other side of the Bay, use Fisherman's Channel. This is just West of the bowling pin. Go under north Ingraham Bridge to find Sail Bay , I hate sailboats, but this is a great part of the Bay. Most of the bay, East of Mission Bay Drive is shallow, about 10 - 15 feet at the most. There are some deep channels in Sail Bay and its coves. Santa Clara Cove, San Juan Cove, Santa Barbara Cove are home to the paddle boats, and most of these coves have moored boats and docks with slipped boats. The paddle boat docks are homeland security and the MB Yacht Club docks are snooty, so play it by ear if you choose to fish this area. The North end of Sail Bay is important to note. Most will tell you it is the Bubbler that draws people there. It is a pipe that constantly flows with treated sewage, I think. I'm not sure, but it is always flowing something into the bay. More importantly, we have affectionately dubbed the beach here Stripper Beach . It is a quiet, secluded sandy beach that attracts girls who don't want tan lines. Now you know where SaltyBalls will be fishing.
The Barefoot Bar located on Vacation island is a cool place to hang out after a long day of fishing the bay.
THE BAREFOOT BAR
.....By this time, you have almost circled the Bay. If you head South, back toward Dan Landing, there is a courtesy dock/ and the Vacation Island rental dock. This is an absolute can't miss place if you come here. My Brother got married there, and it is a very cool place to check out. From the dock, walk up to the Bare Foot Bar and enjoy a cold beverage and some restaurant food. It has a saltwater pond that has some big Spotties, Calicos, Sand Bass, Yellowtail, and WSB, all in a shallow pond. They feed them live fish and it's on. We've had many great times there, and it is a must see. The SWBA should have an after party there sometime.
BAITS
You know the baits: cranks, blades, plastic grubs, jigs and swim baits.
....As for fishing, it is a typical Spottie heaven. There's lots of eel grass, some rock jetties, moored boats, and docks. Some people go light with 6 - 8lb. test for the clearer areas. I use 10-12 lb. because I don't like to lose fish. There are definite seasonal patterns to find the fish. I like to use the different plant types to judge the changes in the bay. This time of the year is pretty transitional, and I will have to find them too. 
I hope everyone enjoys Mission Bay as much as I do.
Good Luck!
Tom Buckalew............
