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jeremias
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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.
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Russ
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| 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).
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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]
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jeremias
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| 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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Russ
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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.
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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.
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| 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
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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.
dyslexia is never having to say you\'re yrros.
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Black Sea Bass taken off Torrey Pines Beach
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/aug/23/huge-black-se...
[Edited on 8-25-2010 by Russ]
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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.
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Can you eat the fish you catch surf fishing?
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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. |
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