light surf tackle

[timinator]

Hi, can anyone recommend tackle specs to surf -fish outer banks (Corrola area) for croaker, spot etc.? Last year I used a 10' rod with 15lb Trilene big game, 2oz sinker. The fish I caught I didn't even feel on the line. I'd like something lighter that can still cast over the breakers.

Thanks

Tim

[Bonito6t9]

Just the wrong expectations... Try using good chunks of cutbait, bigger fish bigger pull.. :cool:
tightlines


Fred

[Cdog]

When pan fishing I often break out my 6-7' rods with 10# test and flip em just beyond the wash. Never caught any mosters but ya feel them lil ones just fine.

[Darkness]

When you fish Corolla in the summertime, you shouldn't expect to catch fish larger than your hand.

Anything the size of your hat is worth a backflip.

[OBX_Nomad]

Timinator,

I utilize two - one is a 7' Tica/Okuma reel combo spooled with 10 lb. The rod is designed to toss lures from 1/2 - 2 ozs. Great for Got-cha plugs and jigs that trout favor.

The second is a 8' Tica/Daiwa combo spooled with 12 lb. The rod is rated for 1/2 - 2 ozs. It tends to work better on the pier and will also toss lures a tad further if distance is required. A good share of the time trout are found just feet from the water's edge, so I tend to lean towards the 7' rod.

The only downside to these rods is that they're both one piece. I have a truck so carting them around isn't a problem.

BTW - we're catching trout, as well as blues, here in Nags Head to our heart's content. Get here if you can. Blues on Got-cha plugs and specks on lime green/silver flake Curltails. On Monday there was no end to them on the pier.

[Wilber]

One of my favorite Summer setups is 5 foot ultralight with 4 pound mono and no. 6 hooks. Like Cdog said, fish the drop off with small baits. When you hook a 12inch Sea Mullet with this rig it's "Off to the Races". Of course, if you any of any size the chances are you won't land it, but getting spooled is a rush.

[flathead]

I have Daiwa and Mitchell spinning reels loaded with 10# and 6# mono respectively,mounted on Shakespeare Ugly Sticks,6' and 7'.Handtied two hook bottom rigs,with either a 1 oz or 2 oz pyramid or sound sinker.you'll feel every fish you catch and still ahve the capacity to land specks,big pomps,and puppy drum.

[EDMboarder]

I use a 5 1/2' Fenwick ( I use for LM fishining) with a Wally Mart package reel w/8#
This set up Is for when they are hitting just on the other side of the first breakers, and you will defently feel some pull on the line with it.

[Drumdum]

I have used a 5' ugly stick with a ultra light diawa,with 4 pompano will smoke ya with that thing... :D

[Digger]

For that type of fishing I have 2 setups that I use. Both use Shimano spinners in the 4000 class and are loaded mostly with 12lb test.
One is a GLoomis SUR1023s and the other is a ST Croix Wild River WS86MHF2 both are a little pricy but they are very versitale. Oh I go down to a 1-1 1/2oz on the lead. These are still fun but they can take a good sized fish when you luck into them. Heck I fish for stripers with these rods. I have seen a couple of other rods in this class but you need to shop tackle shops to find them.

GLoomis (http://products.gloomis.com/gl/products/alltackle/detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441760238&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302032516&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181201&bmUID=1115857609175)

STCroix (http://www.stcroixrods.com/rods/default2.asp?rodname=44&section=spin)

[Puppy Mullet]

7' spin rod (loomis) or whatever... 8lb. mono or 14lb. fireline. An the "sea striker" spot, mullet, pompano rig. has a silver kayle style hook with red bead. $1.40 in all the shops. 1oz. sinker.

[rattler]

i like a noodle rod...12' 6lb line...bought it for steelhead fishing in MI...COMES IN HANDY...