PART 1
For beginners
an approach to the surf
Ok Im not sure how this thread will evolve but it is designed for those of you who are brand spankin
new and rely on your buddies or someone else to rig up for you.
Maybe its a generational thing but Ive seen too many guys show up to fish and say ok now what?
I spent an entire outing rerigging for a group of my brothers friends who decided they wanted to go
fishing with me.
Im old school and i expect you to be self sufficient.
All you need to know and be prepared is all here.
So having said that we will not follow anyone around with wet naps.
Remember to watch and observe others if you want to learn.
See one - do one - teach one.
This will apply to just about every phase of your learning curve.
First. Asssuming you have a sturdy saltwater rod and reel. Med to heavy action rod capable of
holding 17 to 40 pound monofilament test and a reel capable of holding 2 to 300 yards
of 20 lb. monofilament
line.
Now. Terminal tackle.
A few packages of barrel swivels 80 to 130 pound test.
Package of three way swivels
Dozen or so sinker slides aka fishfinders
Hooks. 4/0 to 10/0 sizes Several in various styles and sizes.
Baitholders. Octopus style Live bait and or circle hooks.
The 0 means Ocean
A wheel of monofilament leader material in 30 to 50 pound test.
Flourocarbon is pricey and usually only necessary in super clear water
bank Sinkers. lead in sizes 2 ounce to 8 ounces.
This will cover most of your needs.
You will need extras if your getting hung up around rocks.
The price of lead sinkers has gone up astronomically.
Head lamp
Pliers / wire cutters
Hook extractor
These are essential to your tackle box.
You will soon want to be mobile and need to travel light with a shoulder bag.
next is what lures can you buy with just 50 bucks.
For beginners
an approach to the surf
Ok Im not sure how this thread will evolve but it is designed for those of you who are brand spankin
new and rely on your buddies or someone else to rig up for you.
Maybe its a generational thing but Ive seen too many guys show up to fish and say ok now what?
I spent an entire outing rerigging for a group of my brothers friends who decided they wanted to go
fishing with me.
Im old school and i expect you to be self sufficient.
All you need to know and be prepared is all here.
So having said that we will not follow anyone around with wet naps.
Remember to watch and observe others if you want to learn.
See one - do one - teach one.
This will apply to just about every phase of your learning curve.
First. Asssuming you have a sturdy saltwater rod and reel. Med to heavy action rod capable of
holding 17 to 40 pound monofilament test and a reel capable of holding 2 to 300 yards
of 20 lb. monofilament
line.
Now. Terminal tackle.
A few packages of barrel swivels 80 to 130 pound test.
Package of three way swivels
Dozen or so sinker slides aka fishfinders
Hooks. 4/0 to 10/0 sizes Several in various styles and sizes.
Baitholders. Octopus style Live bait and or circle hooks.
The 0 means Ocean
A wheel of monofilament leader material in 30 to 50 pound test.
Flourocarbon is pricey and usually only necessary in super clear water
bank Sinkers. lead in sizes 2 ounce to 8 ounces.
This will cover most of your needs.
You will need extras if your getting hung up around rocks.
The price of lead sinkers has gone up astronomically.
Head lamp
Pliers / wire cutters
Hook extractor
These are essential to your tackle box.
You will soon want to be mobile and need to travel light with a shoulder bag.
next is what lures can you buy with just 50 bucks.