DRothman
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Retiring in the Fall, first trip I want to take is the Outer Banks to try Surf Fishing.Any suggestions on good locations to start, also the size and weight of the gear I should purchase.
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Jtermini30
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The OBX offers a great place to fish during the fall particularly in October to November. If you are new to fishing I would stick with surf casting gear with medium to heavy action 8' to 10' in length.
I usually spend a week there in late October with a group of guys that are in the retiring mode. Two years running we have had one of them retire and I have noticed a huge change in their pace! I've got another 20 years!
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harold1946
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The best fishing to me has always been from the Oregon Inlet bridge south. Fishing from the catwalk at the bridge can be fantastic for blues, sheepshead and flounder. Any medium heavy to heavy fishing rod and reel with 10-17 lb. line will be good. Weights from 1oz. to 4oz will be needed depending on how fast the tide is moving.
For surf casting the longer the rod, the better. You will see them using rods as long as 16 feet.
If the red drum are running heavy tackle is a must have. Its not unusual to catch them in the 40-50lb. size. I use 17lb. test line with an 80lb. shock leader.
One of the best sources for information and assistance on choosing gear is Frank & Frans in Avon NC. 252-995-4171. Great people, with a full assortment of gear in every price range.
Their website is www.hatteras-island.com
They have a daily fishing report and a listing of beach access.
Be sure to pick up a tide table, some of the best fishing is during the incomming tide.
Good luck, Wish I could be there.
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Jim Cindy
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I strongly think you should find a surf fishing spot near you and take the time for some visits wondering the beach and talking with the guys fishing. Tell them you want to start surf fishing and would appreciate some advice. You need to have an idea what you like and what you need to start with before heading to the store. Be sure to ask the guys what tackle shops they like.
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wbwood
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Sounds like fun. I've never fished in salt water and have no idea what I would catch or what I want to catch. Kind of scared of what i might catch...lol My aunt was just asking me the other day if I surf fish when we go to Myrtle Beach. She said she had bought some surf fishing gear a year or so ago and never used it. I think she was trying to give the gear.Maybe one day I will do it.
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fatmanobx
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If you buy a good 6' spinning rod and a good 12-up surf rod you will be able to fish several different places. It's a lot easier using a good spinner when you are fishing the bridges or piers if the smaller fish are running...Any of the bait shops there will be more than happy to help you get the right bait or tackel for what's biteing at the time..You would be wise and buy wights,bottom rigs, hopkins,jerk jiggers,etc. at your local stores..things are a little bit higher on the banks...good luck..
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Merrykalia
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We (DH and both DD's, 8 and 5) surf fished on Hunting Island last year and had a blast!!! We kept catching about 18-20" hammerhead sharks. We would throw them all back since they were little. Our smallest one hooked about a 30" long one, but it didn't make it ashore - thank goodness. I'm not sure if I would have wanted to tackle unhooking it.
DH purchased a couple of cheap rods at Walmart, asked another guy who was there purchasing what he needed to get started and we were off. It was great. We have since purchased some better equipment, at least for the adults. The kids will keep the cheap stuff for a couple more years.
Have fun with it.
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