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Surf Fishing in Grand Isle...what should I get
Posted on 6/4/13 at 12:30 pm
Posted on 6/4/13 at 12:30 pm
So I haven't been surf fishing since I was a kid. Just wondering what all I should get. Please not that I do nothing but freshwater fishing normally, so have nothing for saltwater and am clueless when it comes to bait, gear, etc.. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
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Posted on 6/4/13 at 12:40 pm to ssgtiger
Purple/chartreuse plastic cocahoe
Top Dog topwater baits
Any H&H plastics
Top Dog topwater baits
Any H&H plastics
Posted on 6/4/13 at 12:43 pm to ssgtiger
You need something to put the fish in when you catch them (a floating basket is nice) and you need to put a marker on your rod so you can check the size of trout to make sure they are over 12"...
Posted on 6/4/13 at 12:45 pm to ssgtiger
bait bucket
floating fish basket
kahle hooks
live shrimp
adjustable popping cork
floating fish basket
kahle hooks
live shrimp
adjustable popping cork
Posted on 6/4/13 at 12:46 pm to geaux_fish
Thanks fellas. Any recommendations for a cheap rod and reel combo to use?
Posted on 6/4/13 at 12:54 pm to ssgtiger
hand net
stringer or floating fish basket
hat
something to hold extra lures
stainless pliers
Chaco sandals
wading belts are nice. real issue is bringing fish under control to put on stringer or in basket. trout flip off easily. also, need extra lures in case you break off on fish or rocks. Alx and i watched dude on rock breakwaters walk all the way back to shore when he got hung on rocks. brought one lure back, got hung again, then totally raped by jellyfish as he waded out to try to save lure to avoid walking all the way back in. I once had to give Danny Wray an extra lure one morning after he broke off his topwater near me. You'd think a pro would know: Bring extra lures brah!
stringer or floating fish basket
hat
something to hold extra lures
stainless pliers
Chaco sandals
wading belts are nice. real issue is bringing fish under control to put on stringer or in basket. trout flip off easily. also, need extra lures in case you break off on fish or rocks. Alx and i watched dude on rock breakwaters walk all the way back to shore when he got hung on rocks. brought one lure back, got hung again, then totally raped by jellyfish as he waded out to try to save lure to avoid walking all the way back in. I once had to give Danny Wray an extra lure one morning after he broke off his topwater near me. You'd think a pro would know: Bring extra lures brah!
Posted on 6/4/13 at 12:57 pm to Mung
anything like pliers, make sure they have a lanyard. You will lose anything not tied down...
Posted on 6/4/13 at 12:57 pm to ssgtiger
Add:
1/4 ounce egg sinkers
Croakers
bait bucket
floating bait basket
to the above suggestions
For rod n reel, use whatever you use for freshwater (assuming we're not talking about 5' perch poles). You can always get a cheap combo at Academy, etc. In fact, I won a Southbend combo at a rodeo a couple years back. I'd probably never buy it, pretty sure it is a Kmart or Wal-mart brand, but it does just fine. It's maybe $25 in a store.
Hi-jack - can you guys tell me what a southwest wind does to the beach out there? Seems like it would be good because it would push clean gulf water up to the beaches, right?
1/4 ounce egg sinkers
Croakers
bait bucket
floating bait basket
to the above suggestions
For rod n reel, use whatever you use for freshwater (assuming we're not talking about 5' perch poles). You can always get a cheap combo at Academy, etc. In fact, I won a Southbend combo at a rodeo a couple years back. I'd probably never buy it, pretty sure it is a Kmart or Wal-mart brand, but it does just fine. It's maybe $25 in a store.
Hi-jack - can you guys tell me what a southwest wind does to the beach out there? Seems like it would be good because it would push clean gulf water up to the beaches, right?
Posted on 6/4/13 at 1:03 pm to BrotherEsau
Thanks Guys
Posted on 6/4/13 at 1:09 pm to ssgtiger
For carrying fish in I use a laundry bag with a styrofoam float inside.
One word of caution, be very careful around the rocks. If you walk near them to fish the other side be aware that there is usually a drop right in front of them. A couple of years ago I was walking to the rocks since the tide was fairly low to fish the other side, and I stepped in one of the holes and just lightly hit my knee on the rocks. I bring my knee out of the water just to check to see if it looks I will bruise, and noticed two pretty decent sized cuts on my knee. I was a trooper though, I went back to the truck, got the bleeding stopped with a beach towel.
I still have two nice reminders on my knee of that day.
One word of caution, be very careful around the rocks. If you walk near them to fish the other side be aware that there is usually a drop right in front of them. A couple of years ago I was walking to the rocks since the tide was fairly low to fish the other side, and I stepped in one of the holes and just lightly hit my knee on the rocks. I bring my knee out of the water just to check to see if it looks I will bruise, and noticed two pretty decent sized cuts on my knee. I was a trooper though, I went back to the truck, got the bleeding stopped with a beach towel.
I still have two nice reminders on my knee of that day.
Posted on 6/4/13 at 1:39 pm to ssgtiger
For artificials
Skip the soft plastics and get a pink/chartreuse mirrodine.
For holding additional lures. I took one of the large insert bait boxes and drilled a hole on either side. Tied a cord to it to rig as a shoulder sling. The box also has a ruler on the lid. If not I would put a maker on my rod so you can measure the trout.
Skip the soft plastics and get a pink/chartreuse mirrodine.
For holding additional lures. I took one of the large insert bait boxes and drilled a hole on either side. Tied a cord to it to rig as a shoulder sling. The box also has a ruler on the lid. If not I would put a maker on my rod so you can measure the trout.
Posted on 6/4/13 at 1:44 pm to Who Me
some floating baskets will have a rod holder and a small tackle box attached, add a small landing net and maybe a pair of pliars and you are set. Here is my setup:
Posted on 6/4/13 at 1:52 pm to ssgtiger
Prepare your anus, dolphin rape is no joke
Posted on 6/4/13 at 1:53 pm to geaux_fish
Damn nice catch 
what time if the year was that?
what time if the year was that?Posted on 6/4/13 at 2:05 pm to sloopy
What do you guys use to keep your bait in?
Posted on 6/4/13 at 2:05 pm to ssgtiger
Shark repellant
Posted on 6/4/13 at 2:08 pm to ssgtiger
I haven't been in years myself, but I will be there next Thrs, Fri Sat and Sun. I hope the weather is good and the trout are there.
It is my favorite fishing when they are biting well! Let us know how you do.
It is my favorite fishing when they are biting well! Let us know how you do.
Posted on 6/4/13 at 2:10 pm to eng08
You can get a floating bait carrier with locking door. A fishing belt is pretty handy for tying the net, bait box, tools, extra tackle. I have to get in the attic to find my stuff.
Posted on 6/4/13 at 2:21 pm to sloopy
That was early May, usually catch my biggest fish of the year at that time.
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