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I was wondering what kind of gear do most of the people on this board use? I will be stationed in Corpus Cristi in a few months and would like to start surf fishing. I want to get a rod and reel that is good quality and can withstand a strike from a 4'-6' shark. I saw this picture.

What kind of reel does he have? I would appreciate any help.

Thanks
Aaron

BeachBum · Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2005 11:27 am Post subject:

Not the best view of the reel...almost looks like a jigmaster.

Anyhow, I would suggest a PENN 113HLW. This is a wide 4/0 (common name). it will hold roughly 450 yards of 40# test. This will give the ability to wade out to the first bar and cast or if you have a yak, yak out to the third bar and drop on either side.

A wide 4/0 will handle most fish except the bad boys. The biggest I have caught on one is a 9'6" lemon shark. The one I in my avatar pic.

For the rod, I would go with something in the 10' range. Ocean Master makes some quality commercial rods. The 10' or even the 12'6" model is excellent choice. You can also invest in a custom built rod. Roy's Bait and Tackle would be a good place in Corpus to get input on what it would cost to get one built. $250 would be a good price for a 10' custom rod made from quality materials.
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Coastal Shark Fishing

Guest · Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2005 10:59 pm Post subject:

Coming into Padre Island from Corpus Christi, as soon as you make it over the Kennedy Causeway Bridge, on the right had side there is a small shopping center. If you pass the Shell Gas Staion you have pass it. In that shopping center is a Shop Called "Breakaway". Ask the owner Mr Nick to show you his new 13 foot rod called LDX. Then you might go with a DaiwaSHV-30 reel for it. I believe that is what on the rod on the above picture. Breakaway specializes in long casting activities for the bigger fish.