Thread: Fishing from shore!

Originally Posted by CarlF

Get some cheap thin wall pvc pipe big enough in diameter to hold the butt of your rod, cut it into 2-3' length, with an angle at one end and use them for rod holders to keep you reels out of the sand.

And yep, most people over-size tackle and hooks for surf fishing. 8# line on medium spinning tackle with #4 or #2 hooks is all you really need for slot reds, pompano & whiting.

Whiting will usually be at your feet, in the active surf. So you don't a lot of weight, I use 1/4 to 1/2 oz.

Thanks Guys! I actually bought a saltwater reel but the only problem is it is huggggge! Like it could be used for reeling in tunas lol. But, at least it should hold up better. I appreciate all the feedback, I definitely will be buying smaller hooks, getting the pvc pipe, and also doing some early morning fishing.

Leave the huge reel at the house unless you are fishing for kings, sharks, bull reds or cobia.