by dahlberg » Mon Aug 20, 2007 5:14 am
First advice is to be there pre-dawn with your eyes and ears on.
If the weather is stable the fish should reveal themselves.
Try fishing the pinfish and crabs under a float. Vary the depth of the bait from right on the bottom to about 4' from the surface.
Use a size 7/0 to 9/0 circle hook depending on bait and fish size.
With lures I've had best success with slow lazy retrieve, but sometimes a very fast nutso retrieve will work. Also sometimes surface lures like a Zara spook with get blasted but they are very hard to hook with it.
Usually lures in the 3-4" range are best. I've caught them on soft plastics, hard baits etc, etc. Just be sure the hooks are stiff and the split rings are strong.
Current can be a huge deal and it's usually affected by tide changes. Be at your spot at least an hour before and after tide changes, again with your eyes and ears open. See what goes on and where the water flows.
If the fish are pressured, stealth is important.
best,
L
Larry Dahlberg
The Hunt For Big Fish