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Inshore fishing advice for beginner
Posted on 3/31/20 at 10:29 am
Posted on 3/31/20 at 10:29 am
With the quarantine I have decided to start fishing. I haven't really been since I was a kid. Looking for advice on a decent rod/reel for beginner inshore fishing mainly redfish, trout.
What are some essentials I'll need that maybe I wouldn't think about at first until I need it. Tackle box gear, ancillary items, etc. Any advice appreciated.
What are some essentials I'll need that maybe I wouldn't think about at first until I need it. Tackle box gear, ancillary items, etc. Any advice appreciated.
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Posted on 3/31/20 at 10:44 am to Finn
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Posted on 3/31/20 at 10:47 am to Finn
Bank fishing or inshore? If inshore, I would start with a boat.
Posted on 3/31/20 at 10:57 am to Finn
I’ve owned or fished with nearly every model of Shimano, and own a Stella which is their top shelf spinning reel. For my money though, the Daiwa BG line is the best bang for your buck reel on the market.
I’d recommend at least mid level gear to start.
Daiwa BG3000 reel on a Daiwa 701MHXS rod. (7’, medium heavy, extra fast action)
That’s a $150 setup that will handle anything up to a 40” redfish. Spool with 12-14 pound mono or 20-25 pound braid. Manually open and close your bail. I actually get fewer knots with braided line than mono, but have a few spoiled with mono for finicky fish.
Don’t overthink the bait/lures. Live bait on a circle hook is best. With artificial lures a good rule of thumb is to match the hatch. If they’re eating mullet, throw a mullet imitation. If shrimp, throw a shrimp imitation, etc. Tight lines
I’d recommend at least mid level gear to start.
Daiwa BG3000 reel on a Daiwa 701MHXS rod. (7’, medium heavy, extra fast action)
That’s a $150 setup that will handle anything up to a 40” redfish. Spool with 12-14 pound mono or 20-25 pound braid. Manually open and close your bail. I actually get fewer knots with braided line than mono, but have a few spoiled with mono for finicky fish.
Don’t overthink the bait/lures. Live bait on a circle hook is best. With artificial lures a good rule of thumb is to match the hatch. If they’re eating mullet, throw a mullet imitation. If shrimp, throw a shrimp imitation, etc. Tight lines
This post was edited on 3/31/20 at 11:00 am
Posted on 3/31/20 at 11:08 am to Finn
2000 -3000 size spinning reel. Shimano, Daiwa, Penn, Pfleuger all make nice spinning reels.
7' - 7'6" - Medium Power - Fast Action rod.
You can catch anything that swims inshore on a 1/4 oz. jig head with a chartreuse soft plastic. I recommend picking up a bag of Matrix Shad Lemonhead.
Clip on popping cork. This way you can take it on or off throughout the course of a day.
I prefer a small tackle box with three trays. this way it is easy to carry around and not an obstruction if you happen to get an invite to ride on a friends boat.
stick a can of bug spray and a small tube of sunscreen in your box so you won't forget them.
A good pair of pliers are essential. Buy ones with the cutting edge so you can snip lines when rigging.
7' - 7'6" - Medium Power - Fast Action rod.
You can catch anything that swims inshore on a 1/4 oz. jig head with a chartreuse soft plastic. I recommend picking up a bag of Matrix Shad Lemonhead.
Clip on popping cork. This way you can take it on or off throughout the course of a day.
I prefer a small tackle box with three trays. this way it is easy to carry around and not an obstruction if you happen to get an invite to ride on a friends boat.
stick a can of bug spray and a small tube of sunscreen in your box so you won't forget them.
A good pair of pliers are essential. Buy ones with the cutting edge so you can snip lines when rigging.
Posted on 3/31/20 at 11:08 am to Riseupfromtherubble
quote:
the Daiwa BG line is the best bang for your buck reel on the market.
Posted on 3/31/20 at 11:41 am to Finn
My advice is to stay away if you haven't already got the disease. Inshore fishing with live bait and a $80 spinning rod / reel combo is a gateway drug....within 3 years you'll have a yard full of boats, all of them falling apart because the damned things aren't built to be outdoors and water is as damaging to a boat as it is to cotton candy it just takes a little longer. You'll have a garage or an outbuilding nearly swelling to bursting with tackle. The UPS / FedEx guy will know you by first name and won't even have to check the name on the BPS / Cabela shipping boxes to know they are yours. You'll find yourself looking at far away exotic locations that cost more than 3 divorces and can easily cost at least one and seriously considering the trip...and when it gets REALLY bad you'll find that you have the overwhelming desire to make your goal...catching a few fish....as difficult as possible and will start using fly rods and artificial bait exclusively which opens up an entirely new market to your new found addiction....but if you are bent on self destruction enjoy...its a helluva ride!
Posted on 3/31/20 at 12:01 pm to Finn
Find a mentor at work or in your neighborhood to go with and learn from. Do a drive by or walk by looking for bay boats and go knock on their door. May sound crazy but if they’re good people and you contribute there will be plenty of invites. The only time I fish alone is when I can’t find a ridin buddy.
Posted on 3/31/20 at 12:02 pm to Gtmodawg
Gtmodawg
:lol:
That is spot on assessment.
:lol: That is spot on assessment.
Posted on 3/31/20 at 12:48 pm to Tbooux
The closer we get to summer, the more live bait becomes the bait of choice. Chartreuse and glow/chartreuse plastic baits can also work if the trout are really turned on. You can buy a decent spinning rod combo at many places for a reasonable price. If you do not have a boat, there really aren't many good places to fish off the bank unless you get close to the coast.
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