# Pier/Bank fishing and Surf Fishing **URL:** https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/c/saltwater-fishing-forum/pier-bank-fishing-and-surf-fishing/330.md [Latest](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Pier/Bank fishing and Surf Fishing category](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/about-the-pier-bank-fishing-and-surf-fishing-category/332)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0
(Replace this first paragraph with a brief description of your new category. This guidance will appear in the category selection area, so try to keep it below 200 characters.) Use the following paragraphs for a longer d… --- ## [Crabbing in CA Bay Area.](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/crabbing-in-ca-bay-area/322547)
**Author:** [@ilikesealife](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/ilikesealife)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2021, 4:36am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/crabbing-in-ca-bay-area/322547 "2021-10-27T04:36:07Z")
I just want to be clear: if I’m crabbing off of a pier in CA (particularly SF Bay Area) I don’t need a license right? (I only catch and release. I just want to see the animals). --- ## [Crabbing in CA Bay Area.](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/crabbing-in-ca-bay-area/466904)
**Author:** [@ilikesealife](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/ilikesealife)\ **Replies:** 0
I just want to be clear: if I’m crabbing off of a pier in CA (particularly SF Bay Area) I don’t need a license right? (I only catch and release. I just want to see the animals). --- ## [Can This Surf Rig Handle a MONSTER GT Strike? Can It?](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/can-this-surf-rig-handle-a-monster-gt-strike-can-it/321197)
**Author:** [@ScubaChris](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/ScubaChris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2021, 6:40pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/can-this-surf-rig-handle-a-monster-gt-strike-can-it/321197 "2021-02-09T18:40:48Z")
Can Okuma’s Azores 65 Spinner & Cedros 11’ Surf Rod Handle A Monster GT Strike? A great way to start the year with the biggest shoreline strike in years! I was excited and knew something was about to happen. A guy sat n… --- ## [Hunting The Bay For Bonefish!](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/hunting-the-bay-for-bonefish/321194)
**Author:** [@ScubaChris](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/ScubaChris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2021, 6:07pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/hunting-the-bay-for-bonefish/321194 "2021-02-08T18:07:01Z")
Used My Okuma Surf Casting Rig - Squid w/a Mustad 4/0 Ringed Hook For The Win! This morning i decided to leave while dark so i could set-up my rigs to watch the sunrise. I caught a rock crab for live bait & got a monste… --- ## [My Buddy's Late Afternoon MONSTER Strike!](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/my-buddys-late-afternoon-monster-strike/321188)
**Author:** [@ScubaChris](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/ScubaChris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2021, 6:24pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/my-buddys-late-afternoon-monster-strike/321188 "2021-02-07T18:24:15Z")
My Buddy’s Late Afternoon Monster Strike! That was a good day for me. I needed fish for a fish fry & i managed to land several decent sized fish for my friend Chief Charlie to transform into our dinner. I was about to l… --- ## [NEW CEDROS SALT WATER MAG-ALLOY SPINNING REEL!](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/new-cedros-salt-water-mag-alloy-spinning-reel/466900)
**Author:** [@ScubaChris](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/ScubaChris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2021, 6:04pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/new-cedros-salt-water-mag-alloy-spinning-reel/466900 "2021-02-06T18:04:37Z")
Okuma’s Long Awaited High End Cedros Spinning Reel! I’ve been waiting to try this spinner since i was sent the iCast PowerPoint information about it months ago. Okuma’s first high quality reel in years with no high end … --- ## [NEW CEDROS SALT WATER MAG-ALLOY SPINNING REEL!](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/new-cedros-salt-water-mag-alloy-spinning-reel/321177)
**Author:** [@ScubaChris](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/ScubaChris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2021, 6:04pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/new-cedros-salt-water-mag-alloy-spinning-reel/321177 "2021-02-06T18:04:37Z")
Okuma’s Long Awaited High End Cedros Spinning Reel! I’ve been waiting to try this spinner since i was sent the iCast PowerPoint information about it months ago. Okuma’s first high quality reel in years with no high end … --- ## [The Best Travel Surf Rods Available!](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/the-best-travel-surf-rods-available/321156)
**Author:** [@ScubaChris](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/ScubaChris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 5:39pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/the-best-travel-surf-rods-available/321156 "2021-02-03T17:39:59Z")
Okuma’a 10’ Nomad Travel Surf Rod w/TSA Approved PVC Case! As soon as i laid eyes on this i was impressed. How can a 4pc travel rod be so sturdy? And comes in a nearly indestructible free case as well? I’ve seen & tried… --- ## [All Purpose Surf Casting Leader!](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/all-purpose-surf-casting-leader/321139)
**Author:** [@ScubaChris](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/ScubaChris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2021, 7:07pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/all-purpose-surf-casting-leader/321139 "2021-01-31T19:07:17Z")
I Use This Successfully For Bonefish & Jacks! This leader system has proven useful from Maine to Florida, Isla de Pascua to The Rachas back to Puerto Rica. I’m sure most rigs will work to some degree if fish are hungry … --- ## [How I Rig & Cast Soft Shrimp From Shore!](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/how-i-rig-cast-soft-shrimp-from-shore/321041)
**Author:** [@ScubaChris](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/ScubaChris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2021, 5:56pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/how-i-rig-cast-soft-shrimp-from-shore/321041 "2021-01-18T17:56:41Z")
\[ Shore Casting Rig w/out The Soft Bait Ripping Off! This tutorial is for the beginning angler on how to set-up your equipment to cast soft baits from shore w/out it flying off the hook. Today i’ll be using frozen shrim… --- ## [ITX Carbon Spinning Reel For 2021!](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/itx-carbon-spinning-reel-for-2021/320957)
**Author:** [@ScubaChris](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/ScubaChris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2021, 7:44pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/itx-carbon-spinning-reel-for-2021/320957 "2021-01-08T19:44:17Z")
Reviewed The 3000H Spinner & Spooling The ITX-3000H Spinning Reel w/Eminent Braid! The ITX series was suppose to have been released during the 2020 iCAST Show. But Covid19 did that in. Only recently the 3K & 4K unit… --- ## [Clean Your Catch on Location!](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/clean-your-catch-on-location/320951)
**Author:** [@ScubaChris](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/ScubaChris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2021, 6:50pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/clean-your-catch-on-location/320951 "2021-01-07T18:50:17Z")
Gut & Scale on Location! No More Fish Scales Or Smell At Home! For those of you who are happily married or have gf/bf’s. Want to keep it that way? CLEAN YOUR FISH ON LOCATION. I don’t think having flying scales to stink… --- ## [Hawaiian Custom Popping Rods!](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/hawaiian-custom-popping-rods/320919)
**Author:** [@ScubaChris](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/ScubaChris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2021, 5:07pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/hawaiian-custom-popping-rods/320919 "2021-01-03T17:07:07Z")
Okuma’s 2 NEW Popping Rods! Okuma for years has a solid history of asking local anglers on what will or won’t work for certain species in different localities. This alone sets this company apart from all others. The NEW… --- ## [Helios HSX-40S Reel Spooled w/Soft Steel Braid!](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/helios-hsx-40s-reel-spooled-w-soft-steel-braid/320889)
**Author:** [@ScubaChris](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/ScubaChris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2020, 5:22pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/helios-hsx-40s-reel-spooled-w-soft-steel-braid/320889 "2020-12-31T17:22:48Z")
Spooled Using Sportsman Innovation’s Large Fishon Line Spooler! Today my first large shipment of fishing gear arrived for 2020. Not new products for me to evaluate & field test but rather items i requested to try on my … --- ## [Installing Ceramic Bearings For My Newell#338 Reel!](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/installing-ceramic-bearings-for-my-newell-338-reel/320864)
**Author:** [@ScubaChris](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/ScubaChris)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2020, 11:16pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/installing-ceramic-bearings-for-my-newell-338-reel/320864 "2020-12-28T23:16:49Z")
How To Install Ceramic Bearings Into A Blackie Newell 338-F Reel! Carl Newell was the innovator of the obsolete Newell Conventional Reel. To this day one of the simplest, lightest, strongest casting jigging reels on the… --- ## [Sharking Around w/a Local Legend!](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/sharking-around-w-a-local-legend/320855)
**Author:** [@ScubaChris](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/ScubaChris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2020, 6:44pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/sharking-around-w-a-local-legend/320855 "2020-12-27T18:44:30Z")
From Live Baiting For Uluas To Fighting Sharks! For a large island it’s really small for us anglers. I’ve “bumped” into Dustin Jed all over the island from weekdays to weekends. I have great respect for this hard worki… --- ## [Memories of my T40X Salmon-Steelhead Rod!](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/memories-of-my-t40x-salmon-steelhead-rod/320825)
**Author:** [@ScubaChris](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/ScubaChris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2020, 4:43pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/memories-of-my-t40x-salmon-steelhead-rod/320825 "2020-12-23T16:43:30Z")
Okuma’s NEW Replacement Series Is The Guide Select Pro! For years this has been my favorite rod for medium light dunking (bait casting) to whipping (spin casting). I had 6 models. Casting to spinning. Now i’m using a Gu… --- ## [Field Testing Hawaiian Custom Rods By Okuma - Getting Hits!](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/field-testing-hawaiian-custom-rods-by-okuma-getting-hits/320821)
**Author:** [@ScubaChris](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/ScubaChris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2020, 5:57pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/field-testing-hawaiian-custom-rods-by-okuma-getting-hits/320821 "2020-12-22T17:57:26Z")
Casting Okuma’s Ulua & Menpachi Rods Using Tesoro & Azores Reels! It’s important to develop faith in your equipment. To be positive that your choices in line strength, hooks, swivels, brands combined will result in a ri… --- ## [My Favorite Jack Attacks!](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/my-favorite-jack-attacks/320809)
**Author:** [@ScubaChris](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/ScubaChris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2020, 5:43pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/my-favorite-jack-attacks/320809 "2020-12-21T17:43:45Z")
Jacks Are Wild, Powerful & Delicious! It’s been 5 weeks since i went out fishing. I spooled new line on all my reels to cleaning & lubing them as well. I love to dunk my baits inshore with my Surf Rigs while whipping th… --- ## [My First Bait Feeder Reel! The BF-65 by Okuma!](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/my-first-bait-feeder-reel-the-bf-65-by-okuma/320799)
**Author:** [@ScubaChris](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/ScubaChris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2020, 5:25pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/my-first-bait-feeder-reel-the-bf-65-by-okuma/320799 "2020-12-20T17:25:52Z")
What is Okuma’s Bait Feeding Switch? What Does It Do? This feature is something local anglers aren’t familiar with. When engaged it allows the predator fish time to digest the live/dead bait allowing a better hook-up. W… --- ## [The NEW Okuma 2020 Nesika Surf Rods-Tested & Approved! (Part#2)](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/the-new-okuma-2020-nesika-surf-rods-tested-approved-part-2/320787)
**Author:** [@ScubaChris](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/ScubaChris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2020, 5:40pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/the-new-okuma-2020-nesika-surf-rods-tested-approved-part-2/320787 "2020-12-19T17:40:21Z")
Will Be Using All 3 Sizes For Whipping Flies & Dunking Live Baits! I started this morning combining the 4K & 6K Blue Azores Spinning Reels to all 3 sizes of the MH Nesika Surf Rods (9’, 10’, 12’). I used local hand-tied… --- ## [Okuma's 2nd Generation of GT Ulua Rods Released in 2018!](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/okumas-2nd-generation-of-gt-ulua-rods-released-in-2018/320773)
**Author:** [@ScubaChris](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/ScubaChris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2020, 6:49pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/okumas-2nd-generation-of-gt-ulua-rods-released-in-2018/320773 "2020-12-18T18:49:59Z")
Hawaiian Custom Rods For Casters Going For Large Shoreline Species! In 2018 at ICAST Okuma unveiled the new revised Hawaiian Custom Ulua Rod. Ulua is a local name for GT (Giant Trevally). All rods are 13’ & 50/50 split.… --- ## [How I Prepare My Surf Rods! Worth Watching:)](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/how-i-prepare-my-surf-rods-worth-watching/320735)
**Author:** [@ScubaChris](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/ScubaChris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2020, 6:04pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/how-i-prepare-my-surf-rods-worth-watching/320735 "2020-12-13T18:04:00Z")
Everything’s Pre-Fabricated Ahead of Time! I’m Set-up in Minutes! This is for those wanting to know how to streamline the initial setting-up of your shore casting equipment so you have more time to enjoy the day fishing… --- ## [Footwear For Shoreline Anglers!](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/footwear-for-shoreline-anglers/320719)
**Author:** [@ScubaChris](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/ScubaChris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2020, 5:55pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/footwear-for-shoreline-anglers/320719 "2020-12-11T17:55:46Z")
Recommended Footwear For Shoreline Protection! Having protective footwear in Hawaii is important for the outdoorsman. We have spectacular hiking along volcanoes to pig & deer hunting & fresh and saltwater fishing. To do… --- ## [Predator Ate My Bait w/ Water Wolf Camera!](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/predator-ate-my-bait-w-water-wolf-camera/320701)
**Author:** [@ScubaChris](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/ScubaChris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 6:27pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/predator-ate-my-bait-w-water-wolf-camera/320701 "2020-12-08T18:27:26Z")
Underwater Videos Made By Water Wolf Camera Using Okuma Surf Rig! This day i was pier fishing casting my Okuma Surf Rigs. I used cut Arrowhead Squid to Live Goatfish. I’m further understanding what’s going on at the oth… --- ## [Best Surf Casting Rods For Value & Performance!](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/best-surf-casting-rods-for-value-performance/320686)
**Author:** [@ScubaChris](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/ScubaChris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2020, 5:53pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/best-surf-casting-rods-for-value-performance/320686 "2020-12-06T17:53:22Z")
Longitude & Solaris Surf Casting Rods By Okuma! I’ve been using these surf casting rods this month on my own time with different reels from Solterras to Tesoros. I even practiced casting at a soccer field with defunct N… --- ## [Rod Runner Portable Fishing Rod Rack IS THE BEST Portable Rack!](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/rod-runner-portable-fishing-rod-rack-is-the-best-portable-rack/320678)
**Author:** [@ScubaChris](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/ScubaChris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2020, 7:52pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/rod-runner-portable-fishing-rod-rack-is-the-best-portable-rack/320678 "2020-12-05T19:52:01Z")
Which One Is The Best One For Your Needs? For months i’ve been using easily the 2 best portable fishing rod racks out on the market. I’ve fished piers, jetties, lava flow outcrops to coral reef flats & sandy stretches. … --- ## [Signs That You Caught A Pufferfish!](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/signs-that-you-caught-a-pufferfish/320655)
**Author:** [@ScubaChris](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/ScubaChris)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2020, 8:49pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/signs-that-you-caught-a-pufferfish/320655 "2020-12-02T20:49:53Z")
Puffers Can Be A Nuisance But It’s Part Of Fishing! On days that desirable species can’t be caught most anglers in Hawaii grumble about catching Pufferfish (i get teased by my buddies all the time). All the species are … --- ## [Catch & Clean Your Surgeonfish For Sashimi & Bone Frying!](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/catch-clean-your-surgeonfish-for-sashimi-bone-frying/320649)
**Author:** [@ScubaChris](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/ScubaChris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2020, 6:40pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/catch-clean-your-surgeonfish-for-sashimi-bone-frying/320649 "2020-12-01T18:40:27Z")
A “How To” Guide To Fish For Surgeonfish! In this HOW TO video i’ll show how to successfully hook large local Pualu “Yellowtail Surgeonfish”. Pound for pound this is one of the best fighting reef species. I met local an… [Next page](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/c/saltwater-fishing-forum/pier-bank-fishing-and-surf-fishing/330.md?page=1)