03-15-2007, 07:32 PM
Thanks for the comeback richd.
Be sure to have a light rod set up for bait fish or other smaller species like Perch and Herring. The double drop shot will work well for this and by adding small pieces of Squid, Mussel, or Razor Clams.
# 8 or #10 hooks set at 10 to 12 inches apart with the first hook being at 12 to 18 inches off of the bottom.
The second rig should be Med/Hvy. You can use a reverse dropper loop on this one or just set up a sliding rig with a 2 to 3 foot leader.
If you are planning to go to the Pier for sure, see if you can get a crab net to drop down. You will need to have a license for this but you won't need a license for most of the Piers to fish from. Trinity Pier is an exception. They do require a license because there are Salmon running through there quite often.
The crabs are fun though. There are many of the Dungeness Crabs as well as the California King Crabs. They are very good eating and quite large in size. You will need different bait for the crab nets.
You can catch your bait or purchase it there. I believe that the tackle shop still rents rods and reels over there on the main pier.[cool]
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Be sure to have a light rod set up for bait fish or other smaller species like Perch and Herring. The double drop shot will work well for this and by adding small pieces of Squid, Mussel, or Razor Clams.
# 8 or #10 hooks set at 10 to 12 inches apart with the first hook being at 12 to 18 inches off of the bottom.
The second rig should be Med/Hvy. You can use a reverse dropper loop on this one or just set up a sliding rig with a 2 to 3 foot leader.
If you are planning to go to the Pier for sure, see if you can get a crab net to drop down. You will need to have a license for this but you won't need a license for most of the Piers to fish from. Trinity Pier is an exception. They do require a license because there are Salmon running through there quite often.
The crabs are fun though. There are many of the Dungeness Crabs as well as the California King Crabs. They are very good eating and quite large in size. You will need different bait for the crab nets.
You can catch your bait or purchase it there. I believe that the tackle shop still rents rods and reels over there on the main pier.[cool]
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