What size hooks for pier fishing?

4 to 1/0

What size rod do I need for beach fishing?

2.70-3.50m

What’s the best rig for beach fishing?

The 3 Rigs You Need for Surf Fishing

Fishfinder Rig. The bait line slides up and down the main line, allowing live bait to swim freely.
Fireball Rig. Brightly colored floats on the dropper lines lift the bait off the sea bottom so it can’t be picked apart by tiny fish and marauding crabs.
Double-Drop Bottom Rig.

What’s better bait or lures?

Bait is highly effective because fish are more attracted to the real live prey you’re delivering. Bait is often cheaper than lures in the long run. It’s free if you find your own while out and about in nature. Bait attracts fish from far and wide, so you can easily set your rod up and just wait for something to bite.

What size lures for surf fishing?

A 9-foot rod with a 5000- or 6000-size reel is a standard beach and jetty combination. It should have the backbone to launch a 2- or 3-ounce lure into the surf, but not be overkill for smaller bluefish and schoolie stripers.

Do you put bait on fishing lures?

They consist of a weighted head and a tail made of feathers or plastic, which is used to conceal a hook. Often a piece of live bait or oil-based scent will be attached to the hook to make the lure even more enticing, though this isn’t strictly necessary.

When to use what fishing lures?

When Using Bait is Best:

At night.
When instructing new chums or kids.
When the water is muddy or discolored.
When it’s very cold (especially while ice fishing!)
When targeting vegetarian and omnivorous species.
When catching a meal is absolutely paramount!

Should you use a bobber on fishing?

If fishing live bait for trout, panfish, and bullheads, or you want to suspend your bait off the bottom, a bobber is beneficial to most fishermen. If you are fishing large bait for bigger fish or fishing on the bottom, a bobber can be detrimental to your fishing success.

Does the sinker go below the hook?

The line goes through the sinker and the hook on a long leader goes on the line below the sinker. Sinker is to help you cast your bait out and keep the bait off the surface. A big heavy sinker can take the fun out of fishing.

Do you use a sinker with a bobber?

Hook, Line, and Sinker Attach 1 or 2 sinkers, 6 to 12 inches above the hook. This weight will keep your bait or lure down in the water and will help swing it away from shore. A bobber lets you know when fish are biting, because it moves up and down in the water as fish nibble at the bait.

Do you use weights with a bobber?

Crimp a small split-shot sinker on your line just below the bobber, enough weight to help keep the bobber upright but not so much that it sinks the float. Fresh bait puts out natural scents that attract fish, so replace your worm once it gets soggy and turns pale. Now you can stop fishing and start catching!

How far should the sinker be from the bobber?

If I can I like to have it about a foot from the bottom, if possible. In deeper water sometimes I’ll set the bobber about 6 feet above the hook. If the water is moving often times no bobber is used, just a sinker about 3 feet above the hook & bait.

When can you fish with a bobber?

They’re best suited for fishing waters no deeper than the length of your rod. This style keeps your bait at a preset depth while fishing. In deeper water, or when casting long distances, use a slip bobber to eliminate casting problems caused by the long length of line between the bobber and hook.

Where do you put the bobber on a fishing line?

3 – Attach a bobber: To attach a bobber, thread the line around the top and bottom hooks. To expose the bottom hook, press the top button on the bobber. For the top hook, press the button while holding the bottom hook in.