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Saltwater Fishing

Discussion in 'Lounge' started by Miaballa99, Apr 17, 2010.

  1. Miaballa99

    Miaballa99 Junior Member

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    I need some help here as I am new to the Fishing scene. I just wanted to know what would be a nice rod and reel combo to start off. Anything under $100 would be great. Also what are some good places to go fishing here in Miami, mainly fishing off a bridge. Thanks for any help
     
  2. Section126

    Section126 We are better than you. Luxury Box

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    You want to buy a Shakespeare Ugly Stick, medium weight.

    You want a Penn Spinning real.

    Use 12 to 15 lb. test...tie it directly with 30 lb. mono filament as a leader....use live shrimp as bait...go after Snook off the south point jetty. Around the old penrod's property.

    Most of the piers are closed now.
     
  3. Miaballa99

    Miaballa99 Junior Member

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    Thanks for your response. Im guessing Bass Pro shop as the place to buy? Also Wheres the South Point Jetty, Sorry for not knowing anything :cry:
     
  4. calphin

    calphin deadly at 250 yards!!

  5. Miaballa99

    Miaballa99 Junior Member

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    Thanks Calphin, any specific models for the Penn Reels?
     
  6. jetssuck

    jetssuck I hear Mandich's voice...

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    Another snooker? :hi5:
     
  7. jetssuck

    jetssuck I hear Mandich's voice...

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    I live in PB county, haven't fished down that way much but Sections sounds like he knows what he's talking about. If he tells to try somewhere, I'd do it.

    As far as the rod and reel and other info, I would have told you the exact same thing he did....especially if you are just starting out.

    Try Sports Authority and maybe even try a couple diff locations as some are better stocked than others... they usually have good prices and it's possible they might even have a deal on a nice combo.
     
  8. bigbry

    bigbry Huge Member

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    Rods, reels, mono filament? $100?
    Back in my day we used skill, cunning and our hands.

    Damn kids these days.
     
  9. jetssuck

    jetssuck I hear Mandich's voice...

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    Translated:

    ' We were too stoned by the time we got to the river....so we just partied and grabbed a filet O fish sandwich on the way home"
     
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  10. Section126

    Section126 We are better than you. Luxury Box

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    Head there...that is South Pointe Park...you can't miss the Jetty.

    BIG SNOOK there..although time is running out to go after them..they are usually gone by May and return around October.
     
  11. Section126

    Section126 We are better than you. Luxury Box

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    Again..I can;t stress it enough...

    BUY an UGLY STICK. you can;t do better for $40. I own three...I swear by them..simply the best bang for the buck. You are getting what is really a $150 rod for $40.

    http://www.shakespeare-fishing.com/index_rods.html
     
  12. muscle979

    muscle979 Season Ticket Holder

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    God I've got to get out of Augusta. I love saltwater fishing.
     
  13. Pauly

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    I'll second the Ugly Stik, best value rods you can get your hands on.

    For saltwater fishing though you just cannot go past an Alvey side cast reel.

    Mechanically they are simpler than spinning reels (aka eggbeaters), which means less things to go wrong.
    You can cast much further with a side reel than a spinning reel, which is good for fishing from shore.
    If you want really accurate casting then you should be looking at a baitcaster, but they're much more for fishing from a boat.

    There's a bit of a technique to learn with sidecasters but and hour or two practice will get you right.

    http://www.ausfish.com.au/alvey/
     
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  14. Frumundah Finnatic

    Frumundah Finnatic U Mad Miami?

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    Are Snook in season now?

    And you had to wrestle your catch away from a saber-toothed tiger.
     
  15. jetssuck

    jetssuck I hear Mandich's voice...

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    No, you have to catch and release until Sept,1...

    There was a huge fish kill this winter and they shut it down.
     
  16. Section126

    Section126 We are better than you. Luxury Box

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    That is right. I won't ever keep a Snook either unless I get my mythical 40 pounder.

    Sorry..but that 40 pounder is going on my wall if I ever get it.
     
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  17. finserg

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    I will be moving to florida in like 2 months cant wait to see what saltwater fishes you guys catch there.
     
  18. bigbry

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    Thats right, with one hand hanging on to the fish.
     

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