09-06-2007, 01:57 AM
Is your 7' MH a 2 piece or 1 piece? If you didn't want to buy another rod, I would go with the 7'. If it is 2 piece, it will be easier to travel with.
If your budget would allow, a 10 or 12', two or three piece would be better.
For fishing the Surf Perch you would need the equivelant of a Shimano 4000 series reel with some 12lb line on it. Okuma CD 50 would also work fine.
Tie a double drop shot with the first hook at @ 1foot from the bottom and the second one at 12 to 18 inches away from that one.
For heavier species on the same rod get yourself an Okuma CD 90 size reel with bait runner or equivelant size of another brand.
Spool that with some 20lb test. Tie a Dropper Loop with a long lead on it. Attatch a 4/0 or 6/0 Gamakatsu Octopus hook and a whole frozen squid. Cast out, set the reel in bait run set up, place in rod holder and wait for the attack.
There should still be some good Leopard Sharks in that area right now since the water is still warmer than normal. Leopard Sharks must be a minimum of 36 inches to keep and are very good eating.
Since you will be fishing from the beach, a fishing license will be required. If you fish from the Pier, you will NOT need a license even if you are from out of state.
Let me know if you have any more questions. I'll be glad to help.[cool]
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If your budget would allow, a 10 or 12', two or three piece would be better.
For fishing the Surf Perch you would need the equivelant of a Shimano 4000 series reel with some 12lb line on it. Okuma CD 50 would also work fine.
Tie a double drop shot with the first hook at @ 1foot from the bottom and the second one at 12 to 18 inches away from that one.
For heavier species on the same rod get yourself an Okuma CD 90 size reel with bait runner or equivelant size of another brand.
Spool that with some 20lb test. Tie a Dropper Loop with a long lead on it. Attatch a 4/0 or 6/0 Gamakatsu Octopus hook and a whole frozen squid. Cast out, set the reel in bait run set up, place in rod holder and wait for the attack.
There should still be some good Leopard Sharks in that area right now since the water is still warmer than normal. Leopard Sharks must be a minimum of 36 inches to keep and are very good eating.
Since you will be fishing from the beach, a fishing license will be required. If you fish from the Pier, you will NOT need a license even if you are from out of state.
Let me know if you have any more questions. I'll be glad to help.[cool]
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