Thread: fishing out at the rigs

Sorry, I posted too quickly--- The 4/0 is the size of their models 113 and 113H. I've always loaded mine with 50# test. You can actually cast with one of them, but it takes a heavy lure and a very educated thumb---that solid brass spool wants to keep on turning once it starts.

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Sorry, I posted too quickly--- The 4/0 is the size of their models 113 and 113H. I've always loaded mine with 50# test. You can actually cast with one of them, but it takes a heavy lure and a very educated thumb---[size=12pt]that solid brass spool wants to keep on turning once it starts[/size].
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[size=12pt][font=comic sans ms]Yep, and when they get a bird nest, it is usually something like what an Eagle would build! :wall:

Charles,
which rigs in particular are you planning on fishing?
In the bay and/or within a few miles of shore or the offshore deep water rigs?
Knowing this will allow people to know which species you're most likely to catch on the regular assortment of live baits, cut bait and lures.

The ones closer to shore.you can see a slight out line of them.

The closer rigs will produce a few different types of snapper, Cobia, Macks, sharks.

For kings just use the same set up as you would on the pier. Snapper can be caught on the same set ups. You shouldn't need anything too big for the closer rigs.

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When l say l'm learning,l really mean it.l dont have any idea what yall catch out by the rigs?l'm trying to get a general idea of what l "might " need.We've talked about going out on a calm day.And,what does 4/0 mean for a reel?
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4/0 means will hold 300 yards of 40 and 6/0 300yrds of 60 as a rule of thumb

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The closer rigs will produce a few different types of snapper, Cobia, Macks, sharks.

For kings just use the same set up as you would on the pier. Snapper can be caught on the same set ups. You shouldn't need anything too big for the closer rigs.
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Like I said before

Inshore/Nearshore, I've not had a problem with anything on 150-275 yards of 10-20#.
Granted, there is the off chance of hooking into something that is going to hand you your arse back, but even then play it right and anything is possible :fishing:

I'd take two, maybe three rigs... My 6.5' Penn Fierce 2000 R&R Combo with 10#, 7' Seeker-Medium with Penn 7500SS & 20# and perhaps 7' Daiwa Medium/Heavy with Penn 505HS with 30#.

l appreciate it fellas.l understand now on the reel sizes.l was thinking about getting the battle 7000.lt holds 450 yards of 50#.braid.l havent looked at any conventional yet.the penn squall 40 Ld. looks nice.

Not sure if urns panning On using the reel for the pier or not... But if so I'd stay away from braid if your a beginner and also a spinning reel could double for mackerel and such Of th pier

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Not sure if urns panning On using the reel for the pier or not... But if so I'd stay away from braid if your a beginner and also a spinning reel could double for mackerel and such Of th pier
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Just ignore peaches, he just chokes fish anyways. oke1: oke1: oke1: oke1: oke1: :evil: :slap: Did Jery write that?

Charles, it sounds like you could use the help of some more experienced anglers, or say a charter captain. A party boat out of any of the larger marina's will take you out to some spots and some rigs, teach you a few super basics, and help you catch a few fish. All for the low price of $60-80 + Tips and fees. (usually fish cleaning.)

You can also go over to J&M or like shops and they can help "outfit" you and help you select some decent gear, and explain a little bit about how to use it, line to use, rigs, ect. We can do our best to answer questions all day but in the end, experience and a little help will probably do the most for you. I've got little experience offshore fishing except the occasional lucky trip so take it for what its worth. Good luck, post up some pics and a report after you go.