After some rough seas and dodging storms, finally got some surf fishing in targeting pampanos. Released most but had to keep a few for dinner.
Yea boy! That’s some good eating there.
Catch them on shrimp or fleas?
J Ford
Do you mind sharing some tips with the board?
I’ve caught 1-2 pompano on most of my surf trips, but never got into #s like that.
I make my own double/three drop rigs following the basic guide for pompano rigs, so I’ve got that part down. Using fresh shrimps if available at Crosbys.
Got a feeling that I might be casting a little to far.
TIA
Started with sand fleas, but swiched to fresh shrimp.
Fished ultra light rod/reel with ultra light tackle.
Small hooks, small pieces of shrimp, and fished the “suds”.
Thanks…
I make my own rigs with 40lb mono as the main line and then tie an overhand knot where I place my leaders. I use 15lb mono tide to very small snelled hooks and above the hook is an orange bead. I know the reason behind the orange bead and I still use it even though I’m not fishing sand fleas.
I’ve probably been casting too far out. Thanks for the info!
What beach? I would love to catch some pomps on my Magic Wand.
Yeah please help us out! What beach? Could you specify on your rig? Where the he// do you get sand fleas??
SEAFOX 185DC MERC 125
[MRS KAREN]
14’TARPON 100 paddlepower
[SALTY FLY]
Nice, looks like fun with ultra light gear
epic day with the pompano, best eating out there
wow that is awesome 
“mr keys”
What beach? They have been catching some studs up on Hatteras and Ocracoke this summer. I haven’t been able to find many sand fleas on the beaches here.Beach nourishment isn’t very good for them.