My first time fishing this area of the island. Arrived just after the low tide turn, was a bit of a hike to find a decent looking spot. Found a nice looking high trough, started fishing while it filled in. At first nothing but baby Sharks…ALOT of them and small Whiting. As the trough started to fill in, dropped baits close. The baby Shark bite slowed, the Whiting got bigger and a nice Red showed up. Was a pretty good first trip.
Very nice! All the whiting that big?
I’ve been busy and haven’t been able to get out to the surf yet. Did go to 35 IOP with friends though and was surprised how great the water felt. I think it’s time for me to wet drown some bait!
First, Most, Biggest
The last 10 or so Whiting were all chunks.
What type of rod holders are those? Mine tip over as soon as water hits them.
BH
Nice work in the new spot Mr. Parker. Your walk paid off:smiley:
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Originally posted by bhandsWhat type of rod holders are those? Mine tip over as soon as water hits them.
BH
Some I fabbed up. All aluminum, welded. The spikes are 2’ long, when buried I’ve had water half way up the tubes. There are several companies that make similar ones, usually the spikes are a bit thin and bend easily. The main thing with spikes is to get them as deep as you can.
Lesson1; 3’ spike in the sand 12"…the fish/surf/waves has a 2:1 advantage at the rod holder. Now add the length of your rod, that’s a HUGE advantage for the fish. Keep the spikes deep and the drag pretty loose.
Or just keep them out of the water?
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Some I fabbed up. All aluminum, welded. The spikes are 2’ long, when buried I’ve had water half way up the tubes. There are several companies that make similar ones, usually the spikes are a bit thin and bend easily. The main thing with spikes is to get them as deep as you can.
Lesson1; 3’ spike in the sand 12"…the fish/surf/waves has a 2:1 advantage at the rod holder. Now add the length of your rod, that’s a HUGE advantage for the fish. Keep the spikes deep and the drag pretty loose.
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As soon as my rods are in the holder and before bait touches my hook I always grab the line and walk into the surf a bit and yank and pull on the line enough to get the drag moving. I don’t have the luxury to lose a rod and it’s nice to see the rod bend a bit in case nothing bites.
I do the same. If after spiked and you pull on the line and it doesn’t give, the drag is too tight. Nothing to stop a big fish from taking off with your pole. Them things ain’t cheep.
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Originally posted by bhandsWhat type of rod holders are those? Mine tip over as soon as water hits them.
BH
Some I fabbed up. All aluminum, welded. The spikes are 2’ long, when buried I’ve had water half way up the tubes. There are several companies that make similar ones, usually the spikes are a bit thin and bend easily. The main thing with spikes is to get them as deep as you can.
Lesson1; 3’ spike in the sand 12"…the fish/surf/waves has a 2:1 advantage at the rod holder. Now add the length of your rod, that’s a HUGE advantage for the fish. Keep the spikes deep and the drag pretty loose.
I use similar ones, mine are store bought though because I have no talent in anything. I have had large-ish sharks hit these things and not budge. Your rod will break before these can get pulled loose. I bought mine from Haddrells.
Give a man a fish and feed him for a day. Don’t teach a man to fish… and feed yourself. He’s a grown man. And fishing’s not that hard.
-Ron Swanson