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How bad are Shakespeare Rod and Reels? Updated: B&T question in OP.
Posted on 6/5/15 at 3:13 pm
Posted on 6/5/15 at 3:13 pm
At Wal Marks, and they have a spinning reel/pole combo with 12lb test for $20. My youth group is headed to Panama city next weekend. Thinking $20 per rig wouldn't be bad for just knocking around for three days on the beach. Is it a total waste?
Edit: I have been reading some of the threads around here regarding beach/pier/jetti fishing. Want to make sure I have the right stuff, and ideas, to at least get enough fish for a meal.
From Beach: Bait with Shrimp, Squid, or Mullet. Then walk it out past the surf and throw it in by hand. Do I need any kind of weight/buoyancy? Should I put a sleeve on the end of the line so the fish doesn't cut through it? Bury the end of the pole in the sand while throwing the bait? Or do I need to buy some pvc, and shove it into the beach to use as a rod holder?
From Pier/Jetti: Use spider/sputnik weights, and bait with Shrimp, Squid, or Mullet. Maybe even a gold spoon? Let line sink to bottom, reel a few times then bounce the line up and down like im crappie fishing under a bridge???
How are off am I? Did I even come close to understanding what everyone was saying correctly? I gleaned all of these tidbits from a myriad of threads. Want to make sure I compiled everything right.
Thanks guys.
Edit: I have been reading some of the threads around here regarding beach/pier/jetti fishing. Want to make sure I have the right stuff, and ideas, to at least get enough fish for a meal.
From Beach: Bait with Shrimp, Squid, or Mullet. Then walk it out past the surf and throw it in by hand. Do I need any kind of weight/buoyancy? Should I put a sleeve on the end of the line so the fish doesn't cut through it? Bury the end of the pole in the sand while throwing the bait? Or do I need to buy some pvc, and shove it into the beach to use as a rod holder?
From Pier/Jetti: Use spider/sputnik weights, and bait with Shrimp, Squid, or Mullet. Maybe even a gold spoon? Let line sink to bottom, reel a few times then bounce the line up and down like im crappie fishing under a bridge???
How are off am I? Did I even come close to understanding what everyone was saying correctly? I gleaned all of these tidbits from a myriad of threads. Want to make sure I compiled everything right.
Thanks guys.
This post was edited on 6/8/15 at 3:48 am
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Posted on 6/5/15 at 3:14 pm to VaBamaMan
More fish been caught on a ugly stick probably than any other rod
Posted on 6/5/15 at 3:18 pm to VaBamaMan
Sounds like a good deal for what you're doing. Prolly have to throw it out the window on the way back, but if it catches a fish or two it's worth 20.
Posted on 6/5/15 at 3:25 pm to VaBamaMan
I always buy throw away gear when I go to Gulf Shores.
$20 Wal Mart rig all day
$20 Wal Mart rig all day
Posted on 6/5/15 at 3:27 pm to SCwTiger
Posted on 6/5/15 at 3:45 pm to VaBamaMan
If you can find a Zebco right for the same price, they're quality seems to be slightly better.
Posted on 6/5/15 at 3:49 pm to Shexter
quote:
Zebco
Just reading that word brings back childhood memories. The good memories.
Posted on 6/5/15 at 4:00 pm to Shexter
If I were buying it to fish on a lake/river/creek I would have done the Zebco, and it was only $12. But this will be from the beach or jetti, and maybe the pier. It's a larger, 2 handed rod, and bigger reel. Didn't have a Zebco that size for less than $50.
Posted on 6/5/15 at 4:02 pm to Polar Pop
quote:
Polar Pop
What was that on the line?
Posted on 6/5/15 at 4:07 pm to VaBamaMan
What kind of leader/terminal tackle are y'all rigging for surf fishing?
Posted on 6/5/15 at 4:11 pm to VaBamaMan
quote:
What was that on the line?
Posted on 6/5/15 at 4:19 pm to Polar Pop
Nice.... Moustache you have there
Posted on 6/5/15 at 4:34 pm to CadesCove
I was gonna follow what I've read in here the past few days. Never fished from the beach. Really haven't fished that much at all.
Ive always hated it, but went to Lake Guntersville last week and really enjoyed it.
Caught this in the first 10 minutes with a surface swim bait, in open water.
7lb Channel Cat.
Ive always hated it, but went to Lake Guntersville last week and really enjoyed it.
Caught this in the first 10 minutes with a surface swim bait, in open water.
7lb Channel Cat.
This post was edited on 6/5/15 at 4:38 pm
Posted on 6/5/15 at 9:03 pm to VaBamaMan
I actually had a Shakespeare rod and reel from WalMart that lasted for about 15 years, which is when it burned up in a fire. For the money, they are great little rigs.
Posted on 6/5/15 at 9:09 pm to VaBamaMan
That's what a bunch of my rods are. I'll snap one every now and then but ain't lost much.
Posted on 6/5/15 at 9:11 pm to VaBamaMan
quote:
At Wal Marks, and they have a spinning reel/pole combo with 12lb test for $20
I would absolutely buy that for what you are going to be doing...
just remember, everything in salt water has teeth, so no picking the fish up by the lower lip, like you would a bass...
Posted on 6/8/15 at 3:48 am to Spankum
Bump, new question in OP.
Posted on 6/8/15 at 6:49 am to VaBamaMan
quote:dont forget cracked crab. Them Bulls love them some cracked crab
ait with Shrimp, Squid, or Mullet
Posted on 6/8/15 at 7:38 am to VaBamaMan
My 2 cents: don't overthink surf or pier fishing. Depending on tide movement and waves pick your weight. I'd go 3/4 oz or 1oz if it's ripping. Throw your bait (mullet, shrimp, etc...) out and let it sit. Reel in from time to time so there isn't a ton of slack. That's about it. Relax till you get bit and if you do happen to hook a nice fish, consider it icing on the cake.
Posted on 6/8/15 at 1:06 pm to stoms
how and where are yall weighting the line? and also do I need to use a leader if im surf fishing for bull reds/trout?
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