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Riptide · Joined: 31 May 2012 Posts: 1

Hello all. I will soon be a familiar face to all who fish PINS. My family is in the process of relocating to Corpus from the Philadelphia suburbs. The northeast is crippling industry and shows no hope for refinery work.

I fish the Jersey shore year round, several times a week. Spring and fall we target striped bass migrating the coast. Summer is flounder time with a mix of bluefish and sharks.

I know the gulf is a whole new world Shocked

. I need some advice on some equipment and a truck. Right now I throw a 12' Ocean Master (6-12oz) with a Penn Sargus 6k and a 9' St Croix w/ Penn Battle 5k for plugs/artificials. The style for bass is heave heave heave with big bait and heavy weight, will that still be the case for the reds?

As far as a truck goes I'm looking for something 'good' on gas. Doesn't have to be amazing. If I can get away w/ a V6 that would be ideal. I'll be driving the beach frequently so traction and balls will be first priority.

Really hoping to get to know you guys and get some feedback before I make the journey. I'll be settled in January!

WORK ALL DAY - FISH ALL NIGHT - SLEEP WHEN YOU ARE DEAD

ironmanstan · Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2012 3:12 am Post subject:

Welcome... a/c is a must.
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Capt Mike Singleterry · Full Grown Flour Bluffian Joined: 07 Mar 2006 Posts: 2728

Where is Philadelphia?

Mike

FishLady · Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2012 6:22 am Post subject:

Philadelphia is in Pennsylvania where it's always been!??
Welcome to the forum, Riptide !
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CopanoCruisin · Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2012 6:35 am Post subject:

Is that somewhere north of the SanAntoio river? Just kidding. Welcome to our little part of paradise. IMHO, get a V8. Not a sustsansial difference in mpg and a large difference in performance...........

Capt Mike Singleterry · Full Grown Flour Bluffian Joined: 07 Mar 2006 Posts: 2728

Jellyfish · Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2012 7:02 am Post subject:

The Liberty Bell used to be there, but I think Obama sold it to the Chinese.
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Bighead · Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2012 7:05 am Post subject:

My house in Rockport is for sale if you're interested.

Bighead
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ironmanstan · Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2012 7:16 am Post subject:

Johninaustin · Full Grown Flour Bluffian Joined: 03 Jun 2007 Posts: 1118

Any striper setup will work fine in the surf for just about anything if you are tossing bait.

Start throwing some heavy plugs or spoons and you'll get a few more interesting things.

Once you hook your first Jack Crevalle you will forget all about striper. Wink

Oil Field Trash II · Full Grown Flour Bluffian Joined: 25 Mar 2008 Posts: 1560

oil field trash from the north east? Welcome to corpus! Very Happy

Chef Lefty · Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2012 2:09 pm Post subject:

Welcome Riptide. Listen to these knuckleheads. They know what they are talking about (usually). Very Happy

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CopanoCruisin · Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2012 2:28 pm Post subject:

Do you already have refinery work here? Operations, maint, construction or what?

cckayaker · Horse Mullet Joined: 07 Mar 2006 Posts: 192

tough crowd, might be hot here but you'll need to bring thick skin for shore. :lol: :lol:

Welcome