Planning on coming back down to Pawleys this weekend, this time with my dad and wanting to get my hands on some shark bait. Wanting to get some stingray since it worked for me this past weekend and is pretty tough. There wouldnt be anywhere where i could get some besides fishing for em? What other baits do you all recommend? Also what do i need to do to catch other fish besides shark? i had a double hook rig on mono that i was casting beyond the breakers. Was i out too far? Eventually my 4oz pyramid got picked up and brought it into the shallows. I NEED HELP!!!
If your sinker is moving in the current, try using a different sinker. They sell these online and in most local tackle shops. Most surf fishng we’ve done has been just past the breakers.
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You can’t buy ray around here but Haddrells does sell Bonita.
If you want weights that stick - order these, this is what we all use.
http://surecatchtackle.com/t/stainless-steel-spider-weights
I got a few of those sputnik weights. Last time i used them though even they (4oz) were getting dragged in the undertow. I think it was just a really rough day that day. As far as bait goes ill check out Haddrells. Really wanted that ray though…
Just asking. I’m about to buy two new rigs. Is the penn Fathom two speed a good reel for bringing in big ones. If not, how about give me some good suggestions.
Nicer, i honestly do not know much about the Penn Fathom. When I surf fish for sharks i use spinning tackle. I have a couple of okuma conventional reels but i use them for my catfish/surf fish. You may want to check out the website below. I hope it helps.
http://www.tackledirect.com/search.html?query=penn+Fathom&x=15&y=10
Thx SFAL.
Fathom is a nice reel but at that price point you can do much better in terms of a large reel for shark. I have seen avets and decent okuma mak go for same range as a new fathom.
This may help - I’ve since sold the Makaira 10 - for a Sustain 10000fg - but either reel is great.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QC9D-tw_XE