09-22-2007, 03:13 AM
Alright! You set up a good foundation to build off of.
On your surf rod, you could use that as your heavier set up or a med set up.
I can imagine that you are familiar with the dropper loop. If not, just let me know and I can give you instructions on how to tie one.
Since you fish Bass you may know the Dropshot rig.
On the Medium set up, tie a dropper loop leaving at least a 12 inch loop for the hook to tie to. Tie a 4oz pyramid sinker to the other end of the line. Add a #2 Mustad 9174 hook, on the loop, with a piece of squid or Mackeral and set the pole in a surf rod holder while waiting for a bite. This set up will be best for sharks and some of the Sand Bass.
On the Bass rod setup, tie a double drop shot rig. First hook at 18 inches from the bottom and the second one at 24 to 30inches from the bottom. Tie on a 1oz pyramid sinker to the bottom and use a couple of #8 mustad 21450 hooks on the drop shot. Tip the hooks with some local sand crab or small pieces of pismo clam. This set up is better for the Perch. Another alternative bait would be pieces of mussel or smaller pieces of squid.
Let me know if you need any more info. Like fishing license and stuff like that.[cool] (Yes. You will need a license to fish off of the beach. No license needed to fish from a Pier)
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On your surf rod, you could use that as your heavier set up or a med set up.
I can imagine that you are familiar with the dropper loop. If not, just let me know and I can give you instructions on how to tie one.
Since you fish Bass you may know the Dropshot rig.
On the Medium set up, tie a dropper loop leaving at least a 12 inch loop for the hook to tie to. Tie a 4oz pyramid sinker to the other end of the line. Add a #2 Mustad 9174 hook, on the loop, with a piece of squid or Mackeral and set the pole in a surf rod holder while waiting for a bite. This set up will be best for sharks and some of the Sand Bass.
On the Bass rod setup, tie a double drop shot rig. First hook at 18 inches from the bottom and the second one at 24 to 30inches from the bottom. Tie on a 1oz pyramid sinker to the bottom and use a couple of #8 mustad 21450 hooks on the drop shot. Tip the hooks with some local sand crab or small pieces of pismo clam. This set up is better for the Perch. Another alternative bait would be pieces of mussel or smaller pieces of squid.
Let me know if you need any more info. Like fishing license and stuff like that.[cool] (Yes. You will need a license to fish off of the beach. No license needed to fish from a Pier)
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