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Marsh Fishing Essentials
Posted on 11/24/15 at 8:05 pm
Posted on 11/24/15 at 8:05 pm
I grew up in south Louisiana, but not in an immediate family that fished. I'd go with friends from time to time but never frequent enough for me to have my own gear. But I'm ready to get into it as a hobby. I am familiar with some things like using shrimp or minnows for bait and following the birds for specks, but my real questions lie with the appropriate gear.
I plan on fishing off land or pier into the gulf for specks, reds, drum, etc. Can anyone recommend quality reasonably priced rod and reel, with the appropriate hooks, line, sinkers, corks needed for this fishing? If any more info is needed, I'll provide. I appreciate it.
I plan on fishing off land or pier into the gulf for specks, reds, drum, etc. Can anyone recommend quality reasonably priced rod and reel, with the appropriate hooks, line, sinkers, corks needed for this fishing? If any more info is needed, I'll provide. I appreciate it.
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Posted on 11/24/15 at 9:57 pm to facher08
There are 100 "right" answers to your question. This is my personal preference. Figure out what you like and talk to others.
Equipment cost $120.00
Penn Pursuit II reel with 20 lb power pro braid
7' H20 Express Ethos Inshore Rod .
Tackle
3/0 Kahle Hooks
1/4 ounce , 1/2 ounce egg sinkers
Popping Corks
Swivels
40 Lb Berkley Vanish Fluorocarbon Leader
Matrix Shad Shrimp Creole plastics
1/4 Ounce jigheads
Vudu Shrimp
Try fishing the road along route 1 in Fourchon/Grande Isle. There are many other posts about where to fish along the road. LA sportsman has an article this month as well.
If you decide you like fishing buy a kayak.
Equipment cost $120.00
Penn Pursuit II reel with 20 lb power pro braid
7' H20 Express Ethos Inshore Rod .
Tackle
3/0 Kahle Hooks
1/4 ounce , 1/2 ounce egg sinkers
Popping Corks
Swivels
40 Lb Berkley Vanish Fluorocarbon Leader
Matrix Shad Shrimp Creole plastics
1/4 Ounce jigheads
Vudu Shrimp
Try fishing the road along route 1 in Fourchon/Grande Isle. There are many other posts about where to fish along the road. LA sportsman has an article this month as well.
If you decide you like fishing buy a kayak.
Posted on 11/25/15 at 3:55 am to facher08
Voros hit it well but I think a 40lbs leader for the marsh is a bit much. I used 30 lbs for awhile but my knots were bigger than I like. 20 or 25 lbs works for me.
And if you're fishing the marsh, I like a 1/4 oz gold spoon. Redfish love it and it's very versatile with the number of ways you can fish it.
And if you're fishing the marsh, I like a 1/4 oz gold spoon. Redfish love it and it's very versatile with the number of ways you can fish it.
Posted on 11/25/15 at 6:02 am to ClydeFrog
I've never used a leader... ever... except offshore
Posted on 11/25/15 at 6:09 am to maisweh
Carolina rig, baw!
Posted on 11/25/15 at 6:12 am to maisweh
quote:
I've never used a leader... ever... except offshore
Do you use mono or braid for your main line?
I only do use a leader to hide my braid because I hear specks are line shy.
Posted on 11/25/15 at 7:07 am to ClydeFrog
quote:
Do you use mono or braid for your main line? I only do use a leader to hide my braid because I hear specks are line shy.
I use braid. 20 or 30 pound fins or power pro. they definitely aren't line shy. someone must have stock in leader material
Posted on 11/25/15 at 7:08 am to ClydeFrog
double post
This post was edited on 11/25/15 at 7:09 am
Posted on 11/25/15 at 7:11 am to ClydeFrog
I use red power pro. Specks are not line shy.
If this was Florida, okay. But it doesn't bother them here.
If this was Florida, okay. But it doesn't bother them here.
This post was edited on 11/25/15 at 7:59 am
Posted on 11/25/15 at 7:13 am to facher08
Gold spoon
Posted on 11/25/15 at 8:51 am to Redfish2010
quote:
Specks are not line shy.
big trout can be and most definitely more often than not are line shy. Schoolies under popping corks...never seen it. I've seen it more times than I can count with bigger, older trout though. Especially jigging. Not trying to debate it, but I'm just saying for the sake of confidence I would always use a leader if fishing braid.
quote:
Equipment cost $120.00
Penn Pursuit II reel with 20 lb power pro braid
7' H20 Express Ethos Inshore Rod .
Tackle
3/0 Kahle Hooks
1/4 ounce , 1/2 ounce egg sinkers
Popping Corks
Swivels
40 Lb Berkley Vanish Fluorocarbon Leader
Matrix Shad Shrimp Creole plastics
1/4 Ounce jigheads
Vudu Shrimp
That covers everything you need. I typically use 30lb leader. If you get outside of the marsh into some deeper water, you'll need 3/4oz egg sinkers or bank sinkers.
This post was edited on 11/25/15 at 8:53 am
Posted on 11/25/15 at 9:00 am to bluemoons
quote:
big trout can be and most definitely more often than not are line shy. Schoolies under popping corks...never seen it. I've seen it more times than I can count with bigger, older trout though. Especially jigging. Not trying to debate it, but I'm just saying for the sake of confidence I would always use a leader if fishing braid
where are yall fishing with line shy trout?
beaches with live shrimp tight lined or in the bays, we regularly catch 22 to 24" fish and never had this problem. pow pow fished the platforms for those 7 pound ones and never did either. I've never experienced this phenomenon of line shy gator trout
Posted on 11/25/15 at 9:02 am to maisweh
Lake P. Things were different when powpows fished.
And by that I mean they actually had 7lb trout around haha.
And by that I mean they actually had 7lb trout around haha.
Posted on 11/25/15 at 9:03 am to bluemoons
oh no, I don't venture into that lake.
Posted on 11/25/15 at 9:09 am to ClydeFrog
40 is a bit big. I have a bunch left over from Mangrove fishing this summer so that is what I am using. 20-30 is fine. And yes to the gold spoon
Posted on 11/25/15 at 9:11 am to ClydeFrog
What are some of the various ways to fish a gold spoon?
Posted on 11/25/15 at 9:21 am to maisweh
quote:
oh no, I don't venture into that lake.
Smart man.
Posted on 11/25/15 at 9:52 am to bluemoons
quote:
big trout can be and most definitely more often than not are line shy
sometimes I struggle with Outdoor Board english.
Posted on 11/25/15 at 10:00 am to Downtown Devin Brown
quote:
What are some of the various ways to fish a gold spoon?
I think there is only one way.
Posted on 11/25/15 at 10:28 am to AutoYes_Clown
quote:Cast it out. Reel it back.
I think there is only one way.
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