So getting ready to do some surf/creek fishing this summer(actually next weekend) and been doing some reading and have got a couple of questions.
Looks like trebble hooks are a no-no, is that right? singles only?
Under the red snapper group of fish is says that non stainless circle hooks are required, so what if I catch a snapper with a steel one?
lastly, has anyone used freshwater herring for saltwater fishing? Legal? Results?
Don’t worry, you won’t catch one. I promise
You can use trebles
Herring is a fine cut bait
Don’t forget you need a license, even if bank/surf fishing
Hoppy is right; snapper is an offshore species in Charleston.
What are you trying to fish for?
If fishing from the surf, I would be using cut shrimp (frozen is fine), mullet, mullet chunks, or quartered blue crab. 20-30lb test leader, Carolina rig with enough lead to keep you in place and not moving with the current. Simple and it works fine.
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You catch grey/mangrove snapper sometimes in the surf by rocks just not big, biggest I’ve got was 11 inches but there usually 6-9 inches and it is a rarity.
Sorry, I meant live herring. It would just be convinient to catch where I am, maybe this weekend, then take it there next weekend.
From what I gather, Red drum and sheepshead is what I will probably catch. still trying to memorize species and size limits but I will probably just have to keep a copy of the book in my back pocket
I am using 30lb braid and 30lb steel leaders, will also need more weights and some of those beads.
You don’t need steel leaders. 20-30lb mono or flouro will work better. I would stick with 20lb at max and get some shrimp. Your best bet would be catching whiting, and they like shrimp best.
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Fish rules is a good app for your phone to keep track of size limits and species. I first used it in Florida after FWC recommended, but it is accurate up here too.
Caught 5 whiting (barely keepable) and one baby sharpnose. cut squid on the first whiting and sharpnose then switched to shrimp. all from the beach at IoP