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Surf Fishing

briantroy - 8-21-2010 at 03:49 AM

I have made 2 recent trips to the Ensenada/Punta Banda area with a girl I started seeing a few months ago. She was VERY nervous about the Mexico camping thing at first, but I have never seen someone fall in love with all tha Baja has to offer so quickly; she can't stop talking about going back. Lucky me! Anyway, she really enjoys deep sea fishing but, since I don't have a boat or the first clue about fishing, we decided to both learn about surf fishing. It seems a perfect fit that our mutual appreciation for Baja camping and desire to learn a new hobby together should coincide. I'm looking for any suggested reading/resources/friends that could point me in the right direction. Any suggestions are appreciated!

Russ - 8-21-2010 at 05:35 AM

I have the perfect site for you to learn what you need to know about surf fishing and to share your tales. Southern Calif. Surf Fishing
http://www.scsurffishing.com/forums/index.php?sid=5163adefb5...
I check this forum out daily. The "Surf Fishing" reports & the "Non-Surf Fishing" reports are really informative. Have fun!

woody with a view - 8-21-2010 at 06:21 AM

check back after you two figger it out and we'll proceed to the next level - deepest, darkest baja where the fish are blind. and large!:light:

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Russ - 8-21-2010 at 06:33 AM

I'm glad some one has it figured out. How about sharing some of that wisdom? I haven't met anyone that has it figured out but we're trying.......
Well maybe Pescador:?:

woody with a view - 8-21-2010 at 06:39 AM

ok, okaaaay! first clue is wear something that blends in your the surroundings.:o

shari - 8-21-2010 at 06:55 AM

great news for you Brian...baja is a super place to "explore" your new relationships....novia & shore fishing!!

I watched as Nomad Boe4fun tried to get his esposa to like the wilds of baja by turning her on to shore fishing...he started by bringing a comfy chair to the waters edge, with a cooler of margaritas and snacks beside it...then he cast way out and handed her the rod. The rest is history...she is an avid shore fisher now...loves remote baja, bought a lot and soon will be a fixture on our beach....she ROCKS now!!!

good luck on your new ventures.

Russ - 8-21-2010 at 07:01 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by woody with a view
ok, okaaaay! first clue is wear something that blends in your the surroundings.:o

Very important! And that's still one of my favorite pics.

wilderone - 8-21-2010 at 07:25 AM

"first clue is wear something that blends in your the surroundings"
LOL!!! Those are some beauts.
briantroy - you've got a good ceviche recipe, right?

mcfez - 8-21-2010 at 07:34 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by woody with a view
check back after you two figger it out and we'll proceed to the next level - deepest, darkest baja where the fish are blind. and large!:light:


I bet if I asked you what beach this picture was taken at.....youi'll tell :lol:

woody with a view - 8-21-2010 at 07:37 AM

:lol:

but they're there.....

[Edited on 8-21-2010 by woody with a view]

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TMW - 8-21-2010 at 08:54 AM

Brian one of the best books on Baja surf fishing is "The Baja Catch" by Neil Kelly and Gene Kira. The third edition is the latest c 1997. Another that I like is "Saltwater Fishing in California" by Ron Kovach. Mine is c 1989 so I don't know if there is a newer version or not. Both are easy to read with lots of illustrations.

David K - 8-21-2010 at 09:04 AM

Tom Miller's 'Angler's Guide to Baja' is a good book for where to fish around the Baja coast, and what's there to catch.

The fish Woody has in his photos are world record (or close) spotfin croakers... amazing!



[Edited on 8-21-2010 by David K]

mcfez - 8-21-2010 at 09:04 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by woody with a view
:lol:

but they're there.....

[Edited on 8-21-2010 by woody with a view]


Woody......if you dont mind me asking...what sort of bait(s) are you using there to catch these fishies?
I am a great fan of surf fishing, learning it many years ago at Pt Mugu Ca.

My favorite bait is still cut pieces of spanish mackerel packed in salt for a week or better. Fish thinks they are eating at the Holiday Inn!

woody with a view - 8-21-2010 at 09:07 AM

i love Pt Mugu. while building the housing on base we used to fish where the guys surf for all the surf perch and corbvina you wanted.

we ONLY catch them with fresh pismo clam. NOTHING else works for these guys.

[Edited on 8-21-2010 by woody with a view]

woody with a view - 8-21-2010 at 09:09 AM

BTW, those are fish from different trips, duriing different seasons of the year.

Did I invent the fish taco?

mcfez - 8-21-2010 at 10:18 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by woody with a view
i love Pt Mugu. while building the housing on base we used to fish where the guys surf for all the surf perch and corbvina you wanted.

we ONLY catch them with fresh pismo clam. NOTHING else works for these guys.

[Edited on 8-21-2010 by woody with a view]


Yeah....we used to park at "The Point" (by the big rock) for days on end. Catch some real nice stuff.....and then head over to the Avocado orchards near the base. Fried fish, Avocado , cabbage, hot sauce on a Corn tortilla (homemade in Oxnard). Miss those ol days. The point is now off limits to overnight camping, and ruined by the "State of California" management skills.
Thanks for the U2. Will comply.

David K - 8-21-2010 at 10:38 AM

Mussel and grunion have been our primary bait of choice when surf fishing. The grunion was a more recent discovery... I caught a bunch during a grunion run, froze them, and took them to Laguna Manuela's north beach and the calico bass, corbina, croacker, and halibut went crazy for them.

absinvestor - 8-21-2010 at 11:47 AM

I used to live in Punta Banda. We rented a beach house on the road to the now out of business Baja Beach Club. (First road North before entering Punta Banda.) I caught a lot of large Corvina and Croaker in front of the house. (Not as large as those shown here but in the 5-10lb range. For bait I used clams ie almeja. If you stop in Ensenada and ask around for almeja you'll find the bait. Also, the fish market in Ensenada should have some. I had a neighbor that brought worms from San Diego. I can't remember what they were called but he caught a lot of the smaller corvina with them. Good luck. Ron

briantroy - 8-21-2010 at 02:46 PM

Wow. Thanks for all the great replies! Looks like I have some reading and learning to get busy with. I am a serious beginner and don't understand any of the "lingo" yet, but I learn fast and my friend can catch me up on some things. I will be looking at rods and reels tomorrow but don't plan on buying anything until I am better informed. Any suggestions for a $150 to $250 budget? Will that get me anything decent? I am interested in fishing that requires alot of activity at times as well as the type of fishing that requires a cast followed by relaxing in a chair with a beer; I assume the different types can be done with the same type of pole, right?

sancho - 8-21-2010 at 03:22 PM

At first glance I thaught those were
White Sea Bass. Which apparently frequent
the beaches from G Negro north during
the Spring. Tackle, I'm a spinning reel user,
some serious offfshore fisherman scoff at
spinning gear. For smallish fish from the beach,
I use 6- 8 lb. test. Probably 17 lb. for anything
else. I generally fish from a kayak,
opens up a lot of water

Russ - 8-21-2010 at 03:31 PM

Way to many choices but here are a couple starter rigs. You can get two for cheap then you can get out there and catch some fish and get a feel for how you want to upgrade. The important thing is you get a line in the water. Good luck!
light
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_101...
get the combo with the 7' rod.
heavy
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_101...
also 7' rod and the 20 pound line reel

absinvestor - 8-21-2010 at 04:31 PM

It depends on what kind of fishing you are doing. If you are really "surf" fishing you will be happier with a real surf rod and reel. I use a 15ft pole with a salt water spinning reel. (The pole is very flexible and the "eyes" are much larger than a normal spinning outfit.) I purchased the pole for $90 (used) at a fishing tackle place about 1-2 way between Maneadero and Punta Banda. (You can get a new salt water spinning reel for under $100.) Not sure if it is still there. You can probably find one on Amazon or Ebay etc. I put 20 lb test on the reel. The surf pole is too long for regular fishing but it is built for casting. It takes a little practice but you get the pole "whipping" and with 3 or 4 ounces of weight seems like you can cast from Denver to Topeka Kansas!! My pole comes in 3 pieces so not hard to carry. (You will need about 20 lb test to keep from snapping the line when you are whipping the pole.) Also, I caught several 25-30lb sand sharks and a couple of 50 lb skates that will break lighter line. Seems like when you are trying to beach your catch the surf heads out and allows the fish to get a second wind. I can't figure out how to attach pictures on this site but if you want to send me your email I'll take a couple of pics of the pole and forward them to you. Good luck. Ron

Russ - 8-21-2010 at 04:51 PM

Sorry Ron but I have to take issue with your statement, "If you are really "surf" fishing you will be happier with a real surf rod and reel." With your outfit you're definitely targeting the past the surf fish. I've done that and I got tired of the heavy gear. I consider myself a surf fisherman and I fish inside the break with light gear. I look for the areas that look calm. They can be right at your feet but it's a little hole that holds lots of fish from small perch to leopard sharks and 10# gear will beach them using the waves to help. That's why I recommended the two outfits. briantroy can definitely get a longer rod to go with the heavier spinning reel to set in a sand spike while he enjoys a cold one or digs up a few sand crabs for surf fishing with the lighter gear.
This is not an argument just my preferences. Thight lines.

David K - 8-21-2010 at 11:53 PM

About the name confusions..

CORBINA (corBina) has a mouth on the BOTTOM along with a BARB below the mouth, it is caught using BAIT. Found all along the Pacific and in the upper gulf.

See photo closeup of the California Corbina... excellnt eating!

The Corvina (V) has a mouth in front, hits on lures near the surface, and is primarily found in the gulf, but is caught along the Pacific.

In Spanish, a V sounds like alot like a B, and so the confusion is normal. Just remember B for the fish the eats Bait, on the Bottom, with a Bottom facing mouth that has a Barb, Below! :light:

[Edited on 8-22-2010 by David K]

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vandy - 8-22-2010 at 02:43 AM

You can find used equipment on craigslist and at yard sales easy enough.
Be sure the drag runs line out smoothly.
For bait, use circle hooks. They may look weird, but you'll always
hook the fish in the corner of the mouth.
Bring an extra rod tip.

Then take the time to come down to Baja Sur....

woody with a view - 8-22-2010 at 06:45 AM

go to big 5 sporting goods and get a spinning combo setup with reel for <$50. use it until you feel like you need better gear. then get some better stuff. and ALWAYS spray the entire reel with wd-40 after using it in the ocean. soak it down. it main ingredient is "fish oil". those cheap reels rust real fast if you don't.

Russ - 8-22-2010 at 07:12 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by fishabductor
X2 I am with Russ on this one. I sold my long surf sticks...
I use 9' steelhead/salmon rods these days with 10-12lb test.

Now we're talking "surf fishing". I still have my heavy long rods though. I keep thinking I'm going to go after the white sea bass some day.
Originally posted by woody with a view
"go to big 5 sporting goods and get a spinning combo setup with reel for <$50. use it until you feel like you need better gear. then get some better stuff. and ALWAYS spray the entire reel with wd-40 after using it in the ocean. soak it down. it main ingredient is "fish oil". those cheap reels rust real fast if you don't."
Yes! That's what I'm talking about:!:
"A barrista you mean!!!! being that you bring a coffee grinder to the beach!!:lol::lol::lol:"
I take both but the Curado 300 reel on a 9' noodle rod is a real kick. But so is the 9' noodle spinning outfit. I'm so confused and I have way too much gear!:?:

mcfez - 8-22-2010 at 07:31 AM

I use these for the larger surf game.

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TMW - 8-22-2010 at 10:28 AM

I agree with many here and keep the cost down until you get more into it and have a better understanding of what you want. Big 5 will do good. Being in San Diego stop by Squidco. They use to be the place to go for fishing gear, but I haven't been there in several years. For bait most sea food will work. I usually use squid and lately I been using artificial crabs called Berkley Gulp. Purchased on line at www.fishusa.com. A word of advice in case you don't know stay away from puffer fish, they're poison. I only take fish with scales with the exception of sharks.

absinvestor - 8-22-2010 at 10:44 AM

To Russ- you are correct. Guess I got carried away when looking at Woody's catch!! Also, on the original question, he was talking about his girlfriend liking to deep sea fish but not having a boat etc. When I first fished Punta Banda I had a regular small spinning outfit and had loads of fun catching Corvina and Croaker. Most were in the 1-3lb range. In thinking back, I had a great time whether catching a 1 lb Corvina on my small spinning outfit or a 50lb sand shark with the surf pole!! Ron

Russ - 8-22-2010 at 11:55 AM

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Noodle rods??? I left mine up in the NW. I have a 12' 2-6lb that has caught up to 16lb silvers in AK!!! what fun!! How are they in the surf? I bet tiny little lures like dick nights would be deadly on croakers!


Haven't tried dick nights, too light to cast. But with #6 on the spinning setup I can really kick the Krocs out there.
absinvestor. I totally understand. Those croakers are unreal! I think Woody photo Shopped them:tumble:

woody with a view - 8-22-2010 at 12:12 PM

27" and at LEAST 12 pounds for the biggie. the others are 25"........:yawn:

CorVina ? or CorBina ??

David K - 8-22-2010 at 12:23 PM

The following from Gene Kira's MexFish.com...




The Orangemouth Corvina has pointed caudal fins. The Orangemouth Corvina has not been studied extensively and thus little is known about its life history. However it is known that it is a schooling, open-water fish that moves in shore to feed. It is believed to spawn in the spring and summer near river inlets. It is a vicious predator of small fish. The Orangemouth Corvina is generally found in the first 75 feet of the water column and is reported to reach just under 4 feet in length and 50 pounds in weight. It is viewed as excellent table fare and sought by both commercial and recreational anglers.

In Mexican waters the Orangemouth Corvina is found north of Acapulco along the coast of the mainland and throughout the Sea of Cortez. Note: The Orangemouth Corvina was successfully introduced into the Salton Sea in the early 1950’s where it has thrived.





In Mexican waters, the Shortfin Covina is found along the Pacific side of the Baja California Sur peninsula and throughout the Gulf of California. However, it is absent south of Mazatlan along the mainland coast. The Shortfin Corvina is found in the first 150 feet of the water column, normally in shallow coastal waters over sandy or mud bottoms. The Shortfin Covina is reported to reach 24 inches in length. This species is caught primarily on cut bait (clams, squid, mullet, etc.) with small hooks and bottom rigs. It is viewed by locals to be excellent table fare.

Note: The Shortfin Corvina was unsuccessfully transplanted into the Salton Sea in 1952.




The Striped Corvina reaches a maximum length of 90 cm and is found in shallow coastal waters, including estuaries, up to 300 feet deep in the water column.

The Striped Corvina is a difficult species to identify as it is quite similar to several other of the croakers, but none of them have straight tail and striping present. The Striped Corvina is only found in waters of the Pacific Ocean and ranges in Mexico from Magdalena Bay south along the coast of the Baja peninsual, throughout the Sea of Cortez, and along the coast of the Mexican mainland south to Guatemala.

There are other varieties of Corvina...

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The California Corbina... a totally different fish than the Corvina:











California Corbina, Menticirrhus undulatus: The California Corbina is characterized by its elongated, slightly compressed body that is gray with incandescent reflections. The California Corbina has a long head, a small mouth with an identifying single barbell, a characteristic wavy diagonal line on its sides, and large scales.


The California Corbina has only one, weak anal spine, and its pectoral fins are black. The other fins vary in color from pale to dark. The caudal fin is S-shaped. The California Corbina might be confused with a series of other croakers, including the Highfin King Croaker, the King Croaker, the Paita King Croaker, and the Panama King Croaker, all of which are of the Genus Menticirrhus and found in Mexican waters, and the Yellowfin Croaker, Umbrina roncador.

However, only the Yellowfin Croaker (concave caudal fin, yellow fins, and oblique brown lines on its sides) also has a barbell.

The California Corbina is a member of the Sciaenidae or Croaker and Drum Family that are accessible and can be caught out of the surf. In Mexican waters, the California Corbina is found all along the Pacific side of the Baja California peninsula, and throughout the Sea of Cortez.

However, it is absent south of Acapulco on the mainland coast. The California Corbina is found in the first 50 feet of the water column, normally in shallow coastal waters over sandy or mud bottoms. It is reported to reach 28 inches in length and 8.5 pounds.

The California Corbina is a targeted game species of Southern California surf fishermen. Its primary food is sand crabs, and it is caught on bottom rigs baited with soft shelled sand crabs. It is viewed by locals to be excellent table fare.

Tom Miller's 'Angler's Guide to Baja' has ID drawings of both Corvinas and the Corbina (and the related Croakers) here:

briantroy - 8-22-2010 at 11:15 PM

Awesome posts guys. Your help is amazing and very appreciated. I'm thinking I will start off with inexpensive euipment and go from there. From what I gather, I should probably go with a 7-8 foot pole and spinning reel; I assumed I would need a 10-12 foot pole in order to cast way out beyond the breakers but it sounds like I don't necessarily have to cast that far in order to catch fish.
Russ says "..longer rod to go with the heavier spinning reel to set in a sand spike while he enjoys a cold one or digs up a few sand crabs for surf fishing with the lighter gear". I am wondering if I can do that with a 7-8 foot pole. It seems like I would need to cast out past the breakers in order to do that and I don't know if that is possible with a shorter pole.
On a side note, I recently had my van painted and had to remove my "Got Baja?" sticker. I think David K. was kind enough to send me one and I wonder if they are still around.

woody with a view - 8-23-2010 at 02:27 AM

you really only need to cast out about twenty feet. remember, the sand crabs are at your feet and the fish want the sand crabs.

Russ - 8-23-2010 at 06:14 AM

briantroy ,Here's Dan Hernandez explaining what's needed.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9DFiYXVj3E
Hes got a few You Tube videos to help you

Skipjack Joe - 8-23-2010 at 07:30 AM

It's important to keep moving until you start getting hookups. They move in schools in that white water. You catch far less fish if you're stationary.

Look for a very gently sloping beach where the surf breaks way out there. Those are the prime beaches.

Learn to read the water. On some beaches that really pays off.

The Carolina rig with the gulp sandworm works well for me. Short 40' casts.

wessongroup - 8-23-2010 at 09:17 AM

Thanks for all.... a really fun sport... surf fishing...

Had kinda stopped... but, found San Ofreno State Park Beach..

All one used to have to do... just go down the cliffs... and then turn right or left.. and it was like you were down in Baja..

The cliffs provided a block to all the "world" topside.. and most people did not walk more than 50 yards from the trail head.. sometimes we would stay over night on the beach.. nothing fancy...

But, most always used blood worms.. they just stay on... and we would pick them up in Dana Point on the way down.. opened early, or the guy used too...
Bait shop behind the AM/PM across from Doheny State Park.. been years don't know if it still there.. and the guy.. retired and bought the place.. he hated it, cuz he did not get to fish anymore...

I'm a lazy fisherman.. toss it out and wait... plus I catch and release.. don't really like fish all that much, unless it's been smoked... yeah I know it's hard to roll... :lol::lol:

David K - 8-23-2010 at 09:52 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by briantroy
...
On a side note, I recently had my van painted and had to remove my "Got Baja?" sticker. I think David K. was kind enough to send me one and I wonder if they are still around.


I have a few of the small ones, big ones are long gone...

Here Ken Cooke places one on the front of his Jeep, last month on Shell Island:

TMW - 8-23-2010 at 02:39 PM

I just found a VivaBaja sticker in the garage.

jeremias - 8-23-2010 at 06:30 PM

What would be the right technique and choice of tackle and bait, for surfing off of a rocky point such as San Miguel? There's tons of kelp and rocks, and it seems like I just cast out and just get caught up on one or the other.

Russ - 8-23-2010 at 07:43 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by jeremias
What would be the right technique and choice of tackle and bait, for surfing off of a rocky point such as San Miguel? There's tons of kelp and rocks, and it seems like I just cast out and just get caught up on one or the other.


Buy a bunch of cheap hooks & line. Go around the mechanics and get used spark plugs for weights. On a more serious side many folks that fish the rocks use a really light leader for the sinker so it'll break off (spark plug).

briantroy - 8-23-2010 at 08:03 PM

After all the great responses I am thinking about this:

Heavy:

Reel:
http://www.histackleboxshop.com/Daiwa-Fishing-Regal-Plus-Bit...

Rod:
http://www.quantumfishing.com/products/1938/MOCEAN-SURF.aspx

Light:
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_101...

Am I in the ballpark? Could I use the heavier set up off a boat?

[Edited on 8-24-2010 by briantroy]

jeremias - 8-23-2010 at 08:25 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Russ
Quote:
Originally posted by jeremias
What would be the right technique and choice of tackle and bait, for surfing off of a rocky point such as San Miguel? There's tons of kelp and rocks, and it seems like I just cast out and just get caught up on one or the other.


Buy a bunch of cheap hooks & line. Go around the mechanics and get used spark plugs for weights. On a more serious side many folks that fish the rocks use a really light leader for the sinker so it'll break off (spark plug).


Thanks Russ, i actually noticed somebody using a spark plug. I was trying some gulp worms but didnt get a bite. Wondering what the right bait would be as well.

b1 - 8-23-2010 at 08:43 PM

These weighted swimbaits have worked well for me on both shortfin corvina and croaker. I like them because they are readily available in different sizes and colors.





Skipjack Joe - 8-23-2010 at 11:41 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by briantroy
After all the great responses I am thinking about this:

Heavy:

Reel:
http://www.histackleboxshop.com/Daiwa-Fishing-Regal-Plus-Bit...

Rod:
http://www.quantumfishing.com/products/1938/MOCEAN-SURF.aspx

Light:
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_101...

Am I in the ballpark? Could I use the heavier set up off a boat?

[Edited on 8-24-2010 by briantroy]


The rods in the 2nd link are 10#-25#. That's too heavy for these fish. You want a rod rated 6-12# of 8-12#. These are 12 inch fish.

Follow the link Russ initially posted. There are numerous budget suggestions that are geared to surf fishing.

The BassPro combo appears to be for freshwater usage. Make sure you get a reel that will hold up in salt water.

briantroy - 8-24-2010 at 12:26 AM

Skipjack Joe,

Guess I am little confused. I would use heavy setup for big fish beyond the breakers and the lighter setup to fish the smaller fish in the surf. Am I wrong or are there two approaches requiring two different types of equipment?

Please Correct Me,

-Briantroy

Russ - 8-24-2010 at 05:16 AM

You are right! .... except... some of those smaller inshore fish can be the same ones you'll catch beyond the breakers and that's when you really get to test your fishing skills/luck.

Skipjack Joe - 8-24-2010 at 08:39 AM

You can fish the long rod if you want. It's far less common than in the past. Mostly for rays and sharks. To me it's meat fishing as most fish barely put a bend in the rod. Plus you're not mobile - sitting next to the sand spike. It depends on what you like.

BTW, if you read the reviews on that rod/reel combo you'll see that many complain about rod breakage. That's not necessarily due to a bad rod. The light carbon rods (IM6 blanks) have great action but can't handle much abuse. A lot of people fish with ugly sticks because you can have 'accidents' (stepping on one) and they will hold up. You might consider that when buying a rod for baja because it's a long journey and things happen.

Martyman - 8-24-2010 at 09:31 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by jeremias
What would be the right technique and choice of tackle and bait, for surfing off of a rocky point such as San Miguel? There's tons of kelp and rocks, and it seems like I just cast out and just get caught up on one or the other.


Try using sandbags about half full of sand. They'll re-form to allow you to get them out of tight places (sometimes). Get a bunch-you still lose them

mulegemichael - 8-24-2010 at 07:27 PM

actually, when fishing kelp and rock, simple weedless bass lures work great...weedless jig heads and plastic bodies are not limited to targeting freshwater species..ALL fish love em.

Black Sea Bass taken off Torrey Pines Beach

Russ - 8-25-2010 at 06:36 AM

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/aug/23/huge-black-se...

[Edited on 8-25-2010 by Russ]

b1 - 8-25-2010 at 07:22 AM

I agree with Skipjack Joe's comments on the Ugly Stik. I have found a suitable rod for the type of surf fishing I do to be the Ugly Stik Lite Salmon/Steelhead rod.

There are three models, the SPS 1186-2M (1/8 oz to 5/8 oz); SPS 1186-2MH (1/8 oz to 3/4 oz); and the SPS 1186-2H (1/4 oz to 1 oz). They are a two piece rod, 8'6" in length, and cost $59.99. Very durable and cast well.

MitchMan - 8-25-2010 at 01:32 PM

Can you eat the fish you catch surf fishing?

Russ - 8-25-2010 at 01:37 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by MitchMan
Can you eat the fish you catch surf fishing?

Of course... It ain't all fun and games. Some times you need food and surf fish eat well and taste fantastic. Corbina & Halibut are two of my favorite eating fish.

woody with a view - 8-25-2010 at 03:20 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by MitchMan
Can you eat the fish you catch surf fishing?


as long as you throw the brown trout back that you catch in the TJ river. everything else is legal to consume.

David K - 8-25-2010 at 03:22 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Russ
Quote:
Originally posted by MitchMan
Can you eat the fish you catch surf fishing?

Of course... It ain't all fun and games. Some times you need food and surf fish eat well and taste fantastic. Corbina & Halibut are two of my favorite eating fish.


That's a big 10-4!