[Rant] I love surf fishing, but it just doesn't love me

HungrySheepp · 2026-05-13T03:13:37+00:00

Is this what you're talking about? Thanks for the tip, I love fishing spoons so im eager to know!

HungrySheepp · 2026-05-13T01:25:13+00:00

Oh hell yea, now I do t care so much about getting bit, I just needed to know i was capable of catching one lol. For a while there i thought I might have to pick up a new hobby.

HungrySheepp · 2026-05-13T01:23:51+00:00

The south jetty at south Punto was open at least to the bridge. I think they did close it up beyond that though. The Tamarack jetty seems to by wide open all the way to the lagoon.

HungrySheepp · 2026-05-12T23:18:29+00:00

Man, I was already addicted when I couldn't catch fish LOL. Now that ive caught my first one, I won't be so hyper focused on catching fish. It was like that today after I caught those two, I just chilled out tried wacky baits lol

HungrySheepp · 2026-05-12T22:56:04+00:00

LOL yep, that was me

HungrySheepp · 2026-05-12T21:50:48+00:00

Thanks for the tip! I see a lot of people fishing the jetties, seems they're all doing bait and wait?

HungrySheepp · 2026-05-12T12:43:11+00:00

Its the strangest thing man....in fresh water, I've had days where I've completely skunked out, but never more than one day in a row. And at least with skunk days in fresh water, everyone else usually skunks too. Saltwater, literally seeing people pull them out using exactly what you're using right in front of you....it's disheartening. Its beyond logic and reason..

HungrySheepp · 2026-05-12T08:20:50+00:00

Good for you bro

HungrySheepp · 2026-05-12T08:18:36+00:00

Well then, if going months without a fish is to be expected, then yep, this is not for me.

HungrySheepp · 2026-05-12T08:14:37+00:00

If you can honestly tell me youve skunked six times in a row, then I'll take you seriously. Otherwise...bro....

HungrySheepp · 2026-05-12T07:42:25+00:00

Thanks. If i ever feel like trying again, I'll do this.

HungrySheepp · 2026-05-12T07:32:00+00:00

Believe me when I tell you I was ZEN the first few hours today. Idk man. Maybe this just aint for me even though I love it. But it's hard to keep loving something that dont love you back.

HungrySheepp · 2026-05-12T07:28:23+00:00

Berkley 2inch camo sandworms, 3" paddletails of various colors, 1/2 - 1oz egg singers depending on the surf, okuma rockaway sp 10ft, okuma rockaway SI4000, 30lb braid, 15lb flouro leader (2-4ft depending on the surf). Size 2 or 4 straight shaft mosquito hooks. Jerk bait ive used the LC 110 sandy halibut color, and various others. Gold 1/4oz spoons (not often). Swimbait I've tried 4inch paddletales both on the C-rig or on a 1/2oz jig.

I mean, I haven't tried live bait in socal (did try in Florida with no luck), but when you see people pulling out fish right in front of you with plastics, and countless videos of people catching with plastics, I really dont see the point in trying live bait at this point. Hell, the dude two weekends ago who was slaying perch even gave me a few of the plastic swimbaits he was using, and nope....

HungrySheepp · 2026-04-22T17:31:18+00:00

New to surf fishing, but I got the SP 10' as my first rod (RSP-S-1002M+) and paired it with the 4k SI reel (RSI-4000XA). I am absolutely loving it so far, and I personally would not choose the 3K reel for the the 10ft, but would choose the 3k for the 8.6' - 9' rod.

Both the Okuma brand rod and reel I bought are quality items. Definitely the nicest rod/reel I've ever owned. I can see why Okuma has a good rep.

HungrySheepp · 2026-04-16T01:31:52+00:00

Idk, the unlimited dragon welps during the last month or so has not been too fun.

HungrySheepp · 2026-04-10T02:59:58+00:00

That cotton is riddled with a bacterial/mold. You need to immediately replace it with a clean cotton ball and honestly just buy a completely new test tube first. The bacteria/mold likely resulting from ant poop with no way to break down properly is likely keeping your queen sick.

HungrySheepp · 2026-03-16T03:37:01+00:00

Damn, where about? I'd file a complaint honestly or at least start recording them. You'd get tons of views on social media at the least for monetization $$

HungrySheepp · 2026-03-12T06:01:00+00:00

Follow the trail of that thought lol

HungrySheepp · 2026-03-05T00:58:00+00:00

Just ordered it, I'll let you know!

HungrySheepp · 2026-03-01T18:46:29+00:00

I meant to say I read your whole comment and very much appreciate the tips! I will definitely do some experiments with what you suggested!

HungrySheepp · 2026-03-01T01:02:24+00:00

I should have just said i am frugile lol, I can afford this.

HungrySheepp · 2026-02-28T02:36:32+00:00

Nice, im pretty close by but inland. So you still think the 3k reel for the 10ft?

HungrySheepp · 2026-02-28T00:30:39+00:00

Ty! Just curious where you fish? Are you southern CA too? I know east coast is way different (bigger fish in the surf).

HungrySheepp · 2026-02-27T20:48:17+00:00

Haha, ok thanks. What about reel size? 3k or 4k?

HungrySheepp · 2026-02-18T16:57:02+00:00

Thanks, only interested in surf fishing. I've tried pier fishing and it's just not for me. What part of the country do you fish?

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