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RickGon · Guest

I am from san anto and love fishing.... I am trying to pick on what people use and where the spots are... I heard of a guy that was catching tarpon and he was sidelining... if anybody can tell me what that is I would appreciate it!

Big John · Posted: Fri May 06, 2005 8:25 am Post subject:

It requires two poles.

One, you only attach a weight to, and toss out as far as you can.

The other, you attach a clip system to and your bait. You then clip this line to the other, and let the live bait fall to the water on the other line. This lets the live bait swim somewhat freely, but restricts it enough that it stays in the strike zone. It also allows you to get your larger live baits out further, since you are only casting a weight, and not the bait.

When the tarpon, king fish or other large fish grabs your bait, the clip releases it so you can reel in your catch.

Breakaway has a clip that allows you to attach a leader to your line, and does the same type of thing, with only one rods and reel. Stop in and ask Nick-away for a one way clip. They work very well.
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Rickgon · Guest

thanks for the new technique, does that work well?? also what is an aleda rattle?
I see that fish your carrying in your pic and that what i want. just trying to pick your brain a bit

Big John · Posted: Fri May 06, 2005 9:04 am Post subject:

That fish is a Jack Crevalle or jackfish. You don't want to eat them, as the meat is really oily and taste very pungent. But they are fun to catch. That one was caught on a steel double drop with an 8-0 straight shank J-hook in the second gut on a big piece of cut whiting, from the sand.

I haven't tried slidelining yet this year, but already have my one-way clip to be ready. With sargassum in the water, it makes it too difficult. By the end of June, it should mostly clear up and then it is on!

I hear it is a very popular method for catching kingfish off of Bob Hall pier in the summer, using either large piggy perch or bluefish for bait.
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bigjess · Shark Wrangler Joined: 06 Jan 2005 Posts: 13

I MAKE MY OWN SLIDES. I USE 2 OR 3 OZ EGG SINKERS, #10 WIRE, AND A LARGE SNAP-SWIVEL. TAKE A 10" LENGTH OF WIRE, SLIP THE SNAP-SWIVEL TO THE MIDDLE, BEND THE WIRE AND SLIP THE WIRE THROUGH THE SINKER, PLACE A BEAD ON TOP AND FOLD THE WIRE OUT. ON YOUR FISHING ROD, TIE A SWIVEL BETWEEN YOUR MAIN LINE AND YOUR LEADER, CLIP THE SNAP-SWIVEL ON YOUR ANCHOL LINE AND SLIP THE WIRE FROM YOUR SLIDE TO THE SWIVEL ON YOUR FISHING LINE. SLIDE THE WEIGHT DOWN THE ANCHOR LINE TO THE DESIRED FISHING DEPTH. WHEN THE FISH HITS THE BAIT, THE WIRE WILL BE PULLED OUT OF THE SWIVEL, ALLOWING YOU TO FIGHT THE FISH. THE SLIDE WILL GO TO THE BOTTOM OF THE ANCHOR LINE, TO BE RETRIVED LATER. THIS WORKS WELL OFF BOB HALL PIER FOR KING, TROUT, AND SOMETIME A TARPON WILL HIT.

cuda · Pony Mullet Joined: 07 Nov 2004 Posts: 132

thats the same way i make mine with egg sinkers.and i know that from fishing the piers.i would like to try it from the beach and i think you could with a very long rod. from my catches its only good when the surf is clear calm and smooth-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------}<))">cuda

RickGon · Guest

Making your own sounds difficult.... but that is probrably because I am a rookie fisherman. I got lost in the translation there, but i am a little confused on the strike of the fish..... how does one line seperate from the other.... The force of the strike??
Also, i still dont know what a aleda rattle is?? anyone.....

cjlandry · Posted: Fri May 06, 2005 2:28 pm Post subject:

I think you're referring to an Alameda Rattler. It's a popping cork with BB's inside. They're usually green with an orange top. Hard plastic. You'll see them at WalMart with a patent number on top.

RickGon · Guest

Yeah thats it... thanks
I got another question gentlemen:
after reading some of the posted remarks... I hear "PINS" all the time.... which i am assuming stands for padre island north shore??
when you go south of that does the fishing improve... and will a 2WD make it and if so how far??

cjlandry · Posted: Fri May 06, 2005 3:12 pm Post subject:

It's Padre Island National Seashore.

As for how far you have to go and how far you can go with a 2wd, I'm not the man to ask. But there are a lot of PINS anglers on this forum who I'm sure will be glad to help you.

Vern · Posted: Sat May 07, 2005 6:53 pm Post subject:

http://www.corpusfishing.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?t=467

Here is a past thread with a lot of useful info in it.

Guest · Posted: Sat May 07, 2005 10:19 pm Post subject:

Bigjess,

Can you give us a picture?

And John, can ya do the same?

thanks

Bluffer · Posted: Sun May 08, 2005 10:01 am Post subject:

I wouldnt go any farther than the 20mm in a 2wd vehical. You may think you can go farther & you can if the tide is way out. Just remember though on your way back the tide will most likely be way in & force you to the high road & this is where youll be screwed in a 2wd.
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bigjess · Shark Wrangler Joined: 06 Jan 2005 Posts: 13

About two years ago, my son and I were supposed to meet some friends at about the 20. Since I only have a two wheel drive truck, I thought that was as far as I wanted to go in my truck. We got to the 20 and couldn't find them. Finally found them at the 42, as soon as I stopped, my truck sank in the sand, all four tires. Never again, that was the roughest ride, got lucky with low tide on the way back. As for the lines releasing, either the force of the strike or setting the hook will release the line from the slide.