Surf casting

cahas

May 05, 2012 17:41

I have been one time, years ago for a few hours. Did not know what I was doing. Trying to fix my schedule to go in a few weeks for blues on the Outer banks. Hopefully will be a bit better prepared this time.
Any advice most appreciated, thanks.

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  redfishbob

  May 08, 2012 08:55

  We have been up a couple of times.Ask at some of the local tackle shops. The folks up there are very friendly.Be sure to use sand spikes and set your drag. It's easy to lose a rod.They have stripers and bull reds that will take you rod if it's just propped on thr tailgate or beach chair.Good luck.

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  edgecam

  May 09, 2012 15:18

  Be careful if you are driving on the beach. it is expensive to get towed out and AAA won't cover it.

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  cahas

  May 09, 2012 18:39

  quote:Originally posted by redfishbob
  We have been up a couple of times.Ask at some of the local tackle shops. The folks up there are very friendly.Be sure to use sand spikes and set your drag. It's easy to lose a rod.They have stripers and bull reds that will take you rod if it's just propped on thr tailgate or beach chair.Good luck.
  Thank's Bob!

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  cahas

  May 09, 2012 18:46

  quote:Originally posted by edgecam
  Be careful if you are driving on the beach. it is expensive to get towed out and AAA won't cover it.
  Ya, I been stuck! Air them down to 20 lbs, wish I had known that on the first trip out. A local with a Land Rover bailed me out on that one!

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  wpage

  May 10, 2012 08:03

  Use the triangle sinkers for a better stay in the tides and currents.
  
  Best to make a stop in a local shop for tips and best bait for the period. Squid and clams usually best bets.

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  jednorris

  November 29, 2012 03:57

  I recently fished Oregon Inlet with massive waves and a # 8oz. pyramid sinker would not hold. I discovered everyone else was using a #4 oz. "Storm Sinker". It has four folding wires that dig into the sand and reverse when you pull on it for easy retrieval. They run about $3.50 - 4.00 ea. but we do not lose many rigs in the Surf.
  Jed

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  MMOMEQ-55

  November 29, 2012 12:59

  I fish the SC/NC coast frequent and I use 30# spectra for line. It is about the size of 8# and is not effected by the waves as much as mono. I use custom made 12' rods with Penn Squidders, yes I am old school, and the spectra. I rarely use more than 4oz sinkers.

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  bigoutside

  January 23, 2013 14:35

  Blues = wire leaders.

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