12-26-2006, 06:12 PM
Hey there partner, and welcome to BFT! You should have alot of fun off the beaches there in Florida, and with just basic rigs.
A standard 2 hook bottom rig will work. This type of rig has a weight on the bottom and two hooks suspended above. I would say a #4 or #2 hook would be just fine with a 4 oz pyramid sinker. Though i've not fished the particular beaches in florida you're at, that's a pretty basic east coast rig. If you want to play with small sharks, you can beef it up to a 2/0 or 4/0 hook.
As for bait, it really depends. I'd say if you're going after the smaller fish, use the smaller hooks and maybe some cut and peeled shrimp. Or, up size your hooks and use some fresh cut mullet or menhaden, even large cut peices of squid produce fish.
Try to cast your rig just past where the waves are breaking. That seems to be the all around best area for catching fish. Don't be affraid to wade out into the water to achieve this, besides, that's why you're in florida right? Don't fear the sharks, they won't nibble on you during your wade. All around, i'd be using fresh cut fish, especially menhaden. It's oily and fish of all species love them.
Any location from the beach with structure neighboring or in the area is good for beach fishing. Around piers is excellent, around rocks is excellent.
I hope this helps out! If you have anymore specific questions, don't be affraid to shoot me a private message! Good luck!
Bryan
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A standard 2 hook bottom rig will work. This type of rig has a weight on the bottom and two hooks suspended above. I would say a #4 or #2 hook would be just fine with a 4 oz pyramid sinker. Though i've not fished the particular beaches in florida you're at, that's a pretty basic east coast rig. If you want to play with small sharks, you can beef it up to a 2/0 or 4/0 hook.
As for bait, it really depends. I'd say if you're going after the smaller fish, use the smaller hooks and maybe some cut and peeled shrimp. Or, up size your hooks and use some fresh cut mullet or menhaden, even large cut peices of squid produce fish.
Try to cast your rig just past where the waves are breaking. That seems to be the all around best area for catching fish. Don't be affraid to wade out into the water to achieve this, besides, that's why you're in florida right? Don't fear the sharks, they won't nibble on you during your wade. All around, i'd be using fresh cut fish, especially menhaden. It's oily and fish of all species love them.
Any location from the beach with structure neighboring or in the area is good for beach fishing. Around piers is excellent, around rocks is excellent.
I hope this helps out! If you have anymore specific questions, don't be affraid to shoot me a private message! Good luck!
Bryan
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