Beach Fishing Question

[ike84]

Originally Posted by MathGeek

Depending on the study, 84-95% of bull reds survive at least 48-72 hours after being deeply hooked with a J hook. That's good enough for me, given that we release a lot more into the ice box than into the water, and given that we only deep hook about 30% with our fishing methods and J hooks. See:

http://www.dnr.sc.gov/marine/mrri/in...rum/hooks.html

From my experience of using the kahle hook, almost all fish are lip hooked.

[MathGeek]

Compared with more experienced surf fishers, 100 yards is on the modest side. I can't get that distance in a head wind, but in a tail wind or still air, I can do it. There's no way to do it in a boat, too much swinging and shifting momentum, and it's a 12 ft rod that is unweildy in a boat.

Guys actually have contests with surf casting distances and the winners are almost always beyond 200 yards. We're putting together a pneumatic launcher for those distances. I think most grown men can manage 100 yards with a set-up like ours and a little practice from the beach.

We're planning to fish either Holly Beach or Rutherford Beach on tournament day. You're welcome to stop by. If there's room on the pier at Calc. Pt. I could even give a demo there. Find me and remind me. It does take some swinging and motion with a 4 oz sinker, so someone standing in the wrong spot could be injured.

[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?

[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.

[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

[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!

[tayljakh]

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

[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