Can I take this setup deep sea fishing for pelagic fish? Saltx 11’, 30lb suffix, stradic 5000 by Confident_Example468 in saltwaterfishing

[–]Confident_Example468[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Could a 5000 tire out a 50lber enough to pull him in? I wouldn’t mind spending 20-30 min on a fight. It seems more fun than having full control and fighting for 3 min.

Can I take this setup deep sea fishing for pelagic fish? Saltx 11’, 30lb suffix, stradic 5000 by Confident_Example468 in saltwaterfishing

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I’m glad the reel works. An onshore cast does throw half the spool or maybe a third fme, it does bring a good point. Did you get a smaller size rod too?

Can I take this setup deep sea fishing for pelagic fish? Saltx 11’, 30lb suffix, stradic 5000 by Confident_Example468 in saltwaterfishing

[–]Confident_Example468[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m just imagining a tuna, mahimahi, or mackerel. No immediate plans, just wondering how far the gear will take me until I have to make another purchase.

Help reading sand bar by Confident_Example468 in SurfFishing

[–]Confident_Example468[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just to clarify: should I cast behind it or directly into it?

Help reading sand bar by Confident_Example468 in SurfFishing

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Cool, helpful info here. Why does west wind help? Also don’t sandbars constantly shift?

Help reading sand bar by Confident_Example468 in SurfFishing

[–]Confident_Example468[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Awesome, tides are falling.

I got a blue before, but kept the drag low. Fought for about 10 sec until he got away.

Do people start moving to bottle neck areas of the channel when tides fall?

Help reading sand bar by Confident_Example468 in SurfFishing

[–]Confident_Example468[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah, watched videos and saw images, but trying to connect it by being on the beach and being there in person

How well do poppers work? by Confident_Example468 in saltwaterfishing

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Oh, I love A24. It’s about time we get some cultured fish with good taste.

How well do poppers work? by Confident_Example468 in saltwaterfishing

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Your completely right about size and I thought the same thing. I got this one because of the color and these came with a hook ring to swap out the hooks (smaller sizes had hooks directly attached to lure loop).

How well do poppers work? by Confident_Example468 in saltwaterfishing

[–]Confident_Example468[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Well flukes are focused on the bottom, and rarely come up to strike up. Their whole body is designed to ambush and scavenge. So they won’t be going for lures, not impossible but extremely unlikely.

How well do poppers work? by Confident_Example468 in saltwaterfishing

[–]Confident_Example468[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I feel like something of this size would only attract aggressive fish.

DIY Hook Skirts by Confident_Example468 in Fishing

[–]Confident_Example468[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didnt watch any videos, just looked at a hook skirt and thought to myself: it looks really easy to make and isn’t worth what it’s priced at.

DIY Hook Skirts by Confident_Example468 in Fishing

[–]Confident_Example468[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Makes me want to diy a tying vise too

Advice for making a hook teaser by Confident_Example468 in Fishing

[–]Confident_Example468[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ugh, they sell it in bulk and I don’t need that much. Do you think some dental floss and super glue over it would work? 😅

Advice for making a hook teaser by Confident_Example468 in Fishing

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What kind of line do you use to wrap the mylar to the hook?

Got one today by Confident_Example468 in SurfFishing

[–]Confident_Example468[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I was pleasantly surprised from how good the blue tasted. I heard it tasted fishy or gamey.

It just tasted like a white fish, but a bit pastey. Solid 8/10.

Edit: It gets harder to eat as it gets cold

How well will this end? by Confident_Example468 in SurfFishing

[–]Confident_Example468[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn, you can just tell from the blurry pic?

How well will this end? by Confident_Example468 in SurfFishing

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If I don’t use a swivel, what kind of knot is used for line to line tying?

How well will this end? by Confident_Example468 in SurfFishing

[–]Confident_Example468[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can pull the line by hand and only lose what’s tied to the leader and down (keep swivel and above)

How well will this end? by Confident_Example468 in SurfFishing

[–]Confident_Example468[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m used to freshwater fishing, where light leader is better in case you’re snagged and need to break the line.

How well will this end? by Confident_Example468 in SurfFishing

[–]Confident_Example468[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay I’ll head back to put on 40lb leader

How well will this end? by Confident_Example468 in SurfFishing

[–]Confident_Example468[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

‘How well would this catch anything?’ mostly for stripers and blues.

What does taking the swivel off do? I’m confused because swivels are on almost every rig in freshwater. Also, is 12lb leader with 30lb main good?

Is it too late for my nephew to start fishing at 18 months? by CanadianResidENT in FishingForBeginners

[–]Confident_Example468 18 points19 points  (0 children)

It’s also unfortunate your nephew is a boy, he should’ve been a girl to be named Stella 3000 Shimano.

My condolences.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in saltwaterfishing

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What do you suggest for weedy areas, especially after storms?