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Roosters from the beach?

Alan - 7-31-2011 at 10:14 AM

My latest quest (besides getting my first wahoo) is catching a roosterfish from the beach. My primary hunting grounds have been the sandy beaches of Las Arenas La Ventana or Muertos. What lures or techniques have been most effective for you?

bajajurel - 7-31-2011 at 10:34 AM

In the first part of July I shore fished one day out by the Faro at Las Arenas and had lots of luck with Kastmasters, Krocodiles, and lead-heads. I used colors like blue/ silver that had the most luck.

Diver - 7-31-2011 at 10:45 AM

Yep, silver or blue/silver Krocs caught a few for me off the campground beach in La Ventana.

DENNIS - 7-31-2011 at 10:47 AM

Another Rooster on the beach:

http://images.travelpod.com/users/bakasyonista/6.1218770220....

Diver - 7-31-2011 at 10:54 AM

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Originally posted by DENNIS
Another Rooster on the beach:

http://images.travelpod.com/users/bakasyonista/6.1218770220....


Only your extensive knowledge of all things fishing exceeds your knowledge of local beers and beer-serving establishments. :P

DENNIS - 7-31-2011 at 11:02 AM

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Originally posted by Diver
Only your extensive knowledge of all things fishing exceeds your knowledge of local beers and beer-serving establishments. :P


Why...thank you, Ira. I think that means it's time to head to Sharky's. :light:

Diver - 7-31-2011 at 11:06 AM

Carry on, my friend.
The life you live is your own; wish I could say the same.
And if you manage to catch a rooster at the beach, please post pictures. :biggrin:

classicbajabronco - 7-31-2011 at 12:39 PM

Rangers and top water poppers will outfish underwater lures like krocadiles 95% of the time when fishing for roosters...plus you won't snag up. I have landed up to 75lb roosters from the beach with these lures retreived as fast as possible, you want them to skip along the surface.

Pencil poppers fished using a "walk-the-dog" tech are also very productive. I make my own on a mini lathe. White, white/blue, white/red, white/silver are all good colors.

Go to your hunting grounds and see what the others are using...dollar to a donut it's a ranger. Probably in 3oz, although i prefer 2 1/4 oz.

[Edited on 7-31-2011 by classicbajabronco]

bajabass - 7-31-2011 at 02:05 PM

I was walking the dog with a brand new Yozuri yesterday, and had a large needlefish just nail it and vanish with $15 dollars!:mad:

The visual was almost worth it.:biggrin:

classicbajabronco - 7-31-2011 at 03:46 PM

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Originally posted by bajabass
I was walking the dog with a brand new Yozuri yesterday, and had a large needlefish just nail it and vanish with $15 dollars!:mad:

The visual was almost worth it.:biggrin:


Were you using a leader? I use 5' of 100lb Yozuri pink flouro, and have never lost a lure to a needle yet. i love catching Needles, esp. the giant variety. But a big Rooster off the beach is king.


On a side note last week on a walk I found a brand new cd18 as well as a yozuri swimbait...Score!

Pacifico - 7-31-2011 at 04:38 PM

classicbajabronco,

What size mainline do you fish with....15, 20?

Cardon - 7-31-2011 at 05:06 PM

Here is one my friend caught about 30 years ago.


Alan - 7-31-2011 at 07:36 PM

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Originally posted by classicbajabronco
Rangers and top water poppers will outfish underwater lures like krocadiles 95% of the time when fishing for roosters...plus you won't snag up. I have landed up to 75lb roosters from the beach with these lures retreived as fast as possible, you want them to skip along the surface.

Great news! I had already picked up a few Rangers simply based on advertising but they are such a unique looking lure I wasn't sure of the best way to fish them. Thanks for the advice about ripping them on the surface! Now I can't wait to get back down there and give it a shot.

bajabass - 8-1-2011 at 03:44 AM

Nope, no leader. Just straight 15lb Big Game. Heavy leader seems to kill the lure action. Maybe I'll try some 40lb floro as short leader material.

classicbajabronco - 8-1-2011 at 07:48 AM

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Originally posted by bajabass
Nope, no leader. Just straight 15lb Big Game. Heavy leader seems to kill the lure action. Maybe I'll try some 40lb floro as short leader material.


If you use a large duolock snap(minus swivel) at the lure end and a swivel minus the snap at the main line connection, the leader has little effect the action. I also highstick the rod to keep the leader out of the water as much as possible.

some of you have seen this before.

BigOly - 8-1-2011 at 08:47 AM


I caught this rooster off the beach at Sol Mar/Cabo about 10 years ago. 20lb. main line w/ 2 meters 50lb. leader. 3 1/2 " ranger with a 10" half beak the roosters were chasing onto the beach hooked on to the ranger.

Rooster

Marinero - 8-1-2011 at 03:56 PM

This is a better copy than the one you carry around it your wallet, Big Ole...
Its a monster in either of them.