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6/10/2010 7:51 PM

pastormatt

Joined: 5/20/2010

Posts: 8

few basics (N/A)

Hey there guys. Just a few questions.

What is a good size weight and hook for surf fishing.

Right now I have a Abu Garcia spinner on a 10' surf rod, medium/heavy action with 20 lb test line.

sound about right? got any suggestions?

Thanks!! Matt

6/10/2010 8:54 PM

BeachBum

Joined: 9/18/2008

Posts: 115

Re: few basics (N/A)

You did not say what type of surf rod you have as they are rated for different weights. As a general rule most people use between 3 oz and 5 oz. I perfer to use the lightest weight that I think I can get away with, but if the current is fast then I up the weight to counter this. Also the pattern of the weight will dictate how many oz of lead I use. If I use a pyramid sinker I might use a 5oz but if I use a storm sinker it maybe only 4 oz.. Note: the rule for line weight is 10lbs per oz. So if you are using 20 lb test for you shock leader then you would throw 2 oz lead. I use 60 lb shock and 17 lb main line. Shock leader wraps around the spool about 8 times then ties to the main line.

6/11/2010 3:32 PM

nic_huf

Joined: 4/16/2010

Posts: 13

Re: few basics (N/A)

Regarding the shock leader. I use a 12 ft fast action rod with a abu garcia bait caster. Anytime I tie on a leader and try to cast the knot catches on the eyes and I backlast my reel. I use a blood knot to marry the line. My main line is suffix. My question is how can I prevent this or minimize this.

Thanks for your help

6/11/2010 4:41 PM

Steeleader

Joined: 11/6/2008

Posts: 2104

Re: few basics (N/A)

I use an Abu 6500 C5 mag with 17# suffix and 65# power pro. I tie a uni-uni knot and don't have the problem.

"Whiskey's for drinkin'; water's for fightin' over." Mark Twain

6/11/2010 7:02 PM

BeachBum

Joined: 9/18/2008

Posts: 115

Re: few basics (N/A)

When you use a blood knot you need to "play" with the knot to lay it down evenly. This goes with all knots. What you don't want is a glob of line where the two lines meet.

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