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Coach · Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 8:17 am Post subject: PINS this weekend

Going Surf fishing for the first time with a neighbor - can I catch anything on my regular fishing gear (LM stuff, 20# test) in the surf or will I have to get all decked out with big reels ans 50lb test?
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Tyler · Site Admin Joined: 06 Mar 2006 Posts: 12865

Sure you just need the big stuff if you are going to chunk bigger baits to catch Sharks and Bull Reds.
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topdog15 · Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 9:11 am Post subject:

bay rods are great for the surf if you plan on targeting trout, whiting, spanish, or any other smaller surf fish, but, like tyler said, you'll need bigger gear if going for sharks or bull reds.
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Coach · Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 7:20 am Post subject:

Anybody got advice?
Do's/ Don't's (don't pet the alligators,,etc.)
Reports??
Bait??
Don't know what I'm doing, just going to buy my first surf rod/reel today, going to Big Shell with my Neighbor and fishing friday night- stop by, we are in a green Toy - should be a good laugh.

Oh, what # test is good? I can't seem to tie the 50# very well.
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Troy · Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 7:43 am Post subject: PIns This Weekend

You're coming off a full moon with big tide swings, 4 foot seas, and NE winds. Get back near the dunes at night and watch the tides.....sometimes the water comes way up in those conditions.
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Coach · Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 7:53 am Post subject:

Great - sounds like a wreck is fix'n to happen - should we fish the LM instead from the oppositte side of the land cut?
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Coach · Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 8:36 am Post subject:

Tyler,
Is there a way to do the above?
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larry meinert · Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 3:09 pm Post subject:

I got a sea spinning combo at Academy on sale $35, 1 year fishing license $45, throw net $19, assorted tackle; hooks, sinkers, wire leaders, wire jigs, line, minnow bucket, etc. to target reds, trout, and spanish macs. Along with them come the big jacks. I got 25 lb line on a medium action 10’ rod. Every second jack, discard leaders and jigs and sharpen hooks. Have to use wire leaders now. Smacks are hitting the top of the jigs and cutting them off. Don’t buy a big box of hooks. They will rust. I use regular 4/0 eagle claw because they look the strongest. These fish will often bend the hook. Keep fresh bait on the hook. Bait is everywhere. You can catch 3 dozen at a time right now. Only keep the best 6 or 8 in the bucket. There’s weed in the surf. You can’t use a rod holder except to hold the bait. You have to get out in the surf to dodge the weed. Go out until right before a wave knocks off your hat and sunglasses or over the sand bar and let her rip. If you have bait in the water before sun up, you will catch fish. Smacks come in around 2 or 3 o;clock. Keep the line tight and may your minnow bucket never hit you on the shin.

topdog15 · Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 6:26 pm Post subject: