Beach Fishing Question

[AceArcher]

Originally Posted by Kenner18

Not being sarcastic when I say this ,but I would like to see a 100 yd cast . That's a long distance to throw a bait . I need a setup like that if its legit .

150+ yards is very do-able for the average joe with a 12 foot surf rod, With perfect technique its quite possible to do it even with an 8 or 9 foot surf rod.

You have to get the technique down right so that you properly "load" the rod when casting it. There are many youtube video's on the subject, I prefer to use what i call the "easy cast" which assist's greatly in loading the rod, a second option that works pretty well is the pendulum cast.

I may not always agree with Mathgeek on everything but he's not blowing smoke up you rear end... (hmmmm wonder what kind of smoke he would be blowing if he was.. )

[MikeinSlagle]

I use a 12 footer and would love to learn how to cast baits 100 yards. Using 2 or 4 ounces, I am good to get it 50 foot. I can cast 1/4 oz jig heads nearly as far with my 7 ft shimano.

I am not doubting it in anyway I would just like to see it. That would help keep my feet dry.

[AceArcher]

Originally Posted by MikeinSlagle

I use a 12 footer and would love to learn how to cast baits 100 yards. Using 2 or 4 ounces, I am good to get it 50 foot. I can cast 1/4 oz jig heads nearly as far with my 7 ft shimano.

I am not doubting it in anyway I would just like to see it. That would help keep my feet dry.

I am assuming your using a spinning outfit (since most of the surf rods of that length are spinners)

You absolutely want to spool your reel with a good quality braid, Using mono of a sufficient size to deal with big reds and black drum is going to affect the castability a lot.... either 30lb or 50lb power pro would be good lines to use.

you want 4-6 ounces with a 12 foot rod (start with 4), you want to leave about 4-5 foot of line hanging from the tip of your rod down to the weight... the lay it down like in this video and graphic... and then cast it like in the second video..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VRCTVm-LxY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f12rBB-mgDU

[MikeinSlagle]

Thanks. I'll check em out.

Yah I am using a spinning reel with... 50lb braid. Was slinging 5 oz today plus a blue crab and maybe got 60 foot. I don't get much practice though.

[tayljakh]

I plan on going this sunday and using my kayak to put my bait out. Where is the best spot in Holly Beach to fish for the bulls?

[BuckingFastard]

Originally Posted by MikeinSlagle

Thanks. I'll check em out.

Yah I am using a spinning reel with... 50lb braid. Was slinging 5 oz today plus a blue crab and maybe got 60 foot. I don't get much practice though.

you need some practice.. its easily doable, even with an open face reel. keep on keeping on and youll get it. just remember its all about centrifugal force so keep everything smooth! youll do just fine!

[MathGeek]

Originally Posted by tayljakh

I plan on going this sunday and using my kayak to put my bait out. Where is the best spot in Holly Beach to fish for the bulls?

We usually fish on the part between Holly Beach proper and the ship channel where the beach was recently extended outward 200-250 ft. We've done well there, as it seems the water gets deep quickly and we also feel proximity to the jetties puts more bait in the area.

[tayljakh]

Thanks mathgeek, I hope the weather will let me go on Sunday

[Vermillionaire]

Originally Posted by tayljakh

I plan on going this sunday and using my kayak to put my bait out. Where is the best spot in Holly Beach to fish for the bulls?

Make sure to bring some cane poles to jam in the jetties so you can hang your yoyos

[tayljakh]

Originally Posted by Vermillionaire

Make sure to bring some cane poles to jam in the jetties so you can hang your yoyos

I dropped some new gears and some 50lb braid on my yoyos @ Vermillionaire

[Vermillionaire]

Lulz! Yoyoing never looked this good

[duckman1911]

Good videos Ace. Thanks. I think Tammy is gona have to sit a little farther back . A 9/0 hook will not make for a happy wife.lol

[tayljakh]

Went to the beach today, wind was too bad. Sat on the beach all day, didn't even wet a line

[Ratdog]

Originally Posted by MathGeek

We can cast about 75 yards with our 8 ft spinning rods and we catch a few bull reds. We can cast over 100 yards with our 12 ft spinning rods, and we catch most of our bull reds on these. It seems more of an even split in calmer conditions, and further is better when there's a bit of wave action. Cracked crab is our favorite bait for bull reds, but we catch a lot on cut mullet also. I will go out of my way to try and have crab for bait.

Availability of other stuff depends on season and condition. The bulls are always there.

Shad and shrimp. Fresher better. They seem to work best for me.