07-26-2011, 03:14 PM
Using cut bait, shrimp, or sand fleas for bait is fine with a standard two hook drop rig. If you are using live bait, use a carolina rig and hook the bait through the back.
I'm not sure about the lures you're talking about. My personal opinion is you're going to have the best luck with a heavy spoon. But, it never hurts to try something new.
You really don't need a wire leader quite that long. You want the shorted leader you can get away with. The fish that hit those lures have exceptional eye sight, so keep that in the back of your mind. That again, is a big advantage to using a spoon. The hook is on the bottom of the rig, so thier teeth won't be near the leader when hooked.
If you start catching fish, you won't have time to use all the rods you're talking about. If it were me, I'd have a heavier surf rod with a live bait on one side in spike rod holder, and on the other side, i'd be in a lawn chair holding the rod baited with cut bait, shrimp, or what ever.
Come prepared for anything, and you'll find a system that works best for you. Just consider what i'm telling you, and be ready to change up. You're ability to adjust to the situation, especially being stuck on the bank, will determine if you're going to catch anything or not.
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I'm not sure about the lures you're talking about. My personal opinion is you're going to have the best luck with a heavy spoon. But, it never hurts to try something new.
You really don't need a wire leader quite that long. You want the shorted leader you can get away with. The fish that hit those lures have exceptional eye sight, so keep that in the back of your mind. That again, is a big advantage to using a spoon. The hook is on the bottom of the rig, so thier teeth won't be near the leader when hooked.
If you start catching fish, you won't have time to use all the rods you're talking about. If it were me, I'd have a heavier surf rod with a live bait on one side in spike rod holder, and on the other side, i'd be in a lawn chair holding the rod baited with cut bait, shrimp, or what ever.
Come prepared for anything, and you'll find a system that works best for you. Just consider what i'm telling you, and be ready to change up. You're ability to adjust to the situation, especially being stuck on the bank, will determine if you're going to catch anything or not.
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