Thread: Pier etiquette and sportsmanship?

Originally Posted by flyguy

Thank you Mr. Wire! Why should I use mono instead of braid? Can I use braid as backing. I have braid on all of my reels and use fluorocarbon as leaders, 15# braid with 8# fluorocarbon. I will be fishing in Jan. & Feb., I don't believe the kings and the Spanish are around then, only whiting, Sheeps & the red and black drums, right? Anything else? How do you like your steak? Your jokes are always funny!!!

Right!
Usually not much mackerel fishing going on in mid winter @ GSPPier ;-)

Your 15# braid/ 8# leader sounds about perfect.
I often use that setup (even 20# braid) as the main line with 10#-12# fluoro or clear mono leader.
Only thing is you may have to go with a longer leader (for sheeps) if the water is extremely clear and calm.

And there might be some bluefish around, but all you'd need to do is heavy up your fluoro leader or add a short trace of wire for them.

Thanks Pier#r, I'll bring 2 rods rigged with mono for the pier and 2 rods rigged with braid for the surf and other places and my fly rod in case I get lucky.