It's funny...
Back in Alabama I used to be able take a fly rod and just decimate a population of Crappy, Bluegill, and Bass a few hours before a fish fry and feed everyone.
Now, here in California, All I seem to be able to catch is my right ear and some tree limbs....
Are CA bluegills snobbs?
But I have discovered surf fishing at the local beach. Surf Perch are yum.