I would recommend catching some sand dab/flounder on your way to the lingcod areas. Live bait(sand dab) are the best bait to use for lings, they can't seem to resist them. I have been out 7 times so far this season and have got one every trip. Remember to only keep if between 26 inches and 36 inches. Jigs work but I feel you spend more time catching and releasing rock fish rather then catching lings. Live bait helps cut down on the number of rock fish hooked, but you still catch the huge ones. Another reason I prefer live bait over jigs is that when fishing for lings, you want to fish structure and that means your going to lose gear....I would rather lose a couple 5/0 hooks then an expensive jig. Good luck hope you catch some.