Advice: Padre Island, Texas.
Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2011 11:50 am
So its time I get into saltwater fishing. I’ll be on North Padre next weekend and the plan is to go for trout and red’s.
And I pretty much need everything.
1. What length and weight rod should I get? I know guys just use their bass gear for this type of fishing but considering there’s a Cabelas on the way I think I “need” a new setup.
2. I don’t know why but these days I’m just more likely to pick up a spinning reel instead of a bait caster, this should be fine right? I figure I’ll get something from one of the usual suspects Shimano, Daiwa, etc. EDITED TO ADD: The Shimano Stradic is starting to look good. If I went with this reel what size should I get? All other suggestions still welcome of course.
3. What line do you guys use for inshore saltwater?
4. I’m thinking gold spoons, walk the dogs, and plastic crabs on jig heads. Yes, no?
Thanks for any tips,
SunBurnt
P.S. I think its awesome Larry has a forum!
And I pretty much need everything.
1. What length and weight rod should I get? I know guys just use their bass gear for this type of fishing but considering there’s a Cabelas on the way I think I “need” a new setup.
2. I don’t know why but these days I’m just more likely to pick up a spinning reel instead of a bait caster, this should be fine right? I figure I’ll get something from one of the usual suspects Shimano, Daiwa, etc. EDITED TO ADD: The Shimano Stradic is starting to look good. If I went with this reel what size should I get? All other suggestions still welcome of course.
3. What line do you guys use for inshore saltwater?
4. I’m thinking gold spoons, walk the dogs, and plastic crabs on jig heads. Yes, no?
Thanks for any tips,
SunBurnt
P.S. I think its awesome Larry has a forum!