Grew up in VA Beach and fished off the pier there when young. Recently moved to SC and close enough to a Beach now to get back into SaltWater Fishing after living land locked for 30+ years. Question is what would you folks recommend for me to start learning and fishing again. Rent some poles on Folly Beach Pier? Buy a few poles and hit an inlet? Beach/Surf fishing? Just want educate myself and start off on the correct foot again.
Thanks everyone in advance … Also sorry if this is posted in wrong Forum Group.
I’d go buy a moderately priced 9or ten foot surf rod and a 8000 series real, some 50 lb braid , double drop rigs, weights and your in business. All you need is bait
Like Staystrapped said a 9-10 ft. medium heavy rod for the surf. Rated 2-6 ounce for small fish up to big bull reds. If you’re looking to go heavier for sharks its good to have a rod that can throw at least 8 ounces. Some good surf rods are st croix(best warranty), star, tica, tsunami. They all carry different levels/price points on different rods. From budget to very expensive. Review the warranties on different rods they range from a year to some premium brands up to lifetime. St croix does a phenomenal job in honoring their warranties but you will pay a price for that. Some reels to consider are the Diawa BG on the low end. Premium reels can be had for around 200. Shimano Spheros or quantum cabo. The spheros is a sealed proven reel that will help protect against salt corrosian and sand. The cabo has less sealing but is all metal and incredibly powerful. Both are very smooth and have great drags. Take into consideration reels differ in size from manufacturer. A 6000 from one will not be the same size from a different manufacturer. A 6000 shimano spheros is small compared to a 6500 diawa bg which is better suited for chunking for sharks. It’s always a good idea to figure out what you’re looking to catch and to go from there as in picking out your rod and reel. It’s also good to go in a tackle shop and put hands on it and see what it feels like with the reel on the rod. Always tighten up the reels drag before washing with a light mist spray. Loosen the drag before storing. Alan hawk is a great resource to look at various reels in various price points. Good luck, pier equipment I would pm Izzy, he has good knowledge and fishes it all the time. Do your best not to dunk reels in the water or drop in the sand, they don’t like it.
