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Mullet Run 2020 Mullet Migration lets go fishing in florida

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sabirniqs

« Fri Apr 15, 2022 6:43 am
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by BoatlessFisherman » Tue Sep 08, 2020 10:26 pm » in Broward County

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Thought I would post a thread so anyone that would like to post what they are seeing the next 2 months could and others could ask questions here.

Jacksonville to Miami
You do not have to give your...

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Fishing was tough today but persevered. Two bluefish (one of them lost to worn line on the flip) and a snook on bottom rig w live sand perch. Sabiki brought sand perch, croaker, 2 juvenile bonefish, 2...

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sabirniqs

Fri Apr 15, 2022 6:43 am
Hello its been a while say Hello here

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oceanorange1

« Sat Apr 11, 2026 2:33 pm
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by BoatlessFisherman » Fri Jul 03, 2020 12:33 am » in Chatter bucket-Ramble ONNnnnn

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Hey its been a while say.

I just what to say Hey and hope all is well (tommy :reeling:

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Whats up you guys ! Long time no see for many. Love the new look Tommy !

Both of my little baitsnatchers have grown a bit been playing some pretty competative travel and HS Softball chasin...

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oceanorange1

Sat Apr 11, 2026 2:33 pm
What should you expect here in BF Forum

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chendada1

« Sun Dec 07, 2025 9:57 pm
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by BoatlessFisherman » Sat Jan 31, 2015 5:30 am » in SHOREBOUND SHARK TOURNEY PRESENTED BY ???????????????

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To read alot because people don't want to necessarily rewrite the same thing over and over again in every post asking a basic question.

We like to say put your time in because to learn something you...

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May you have this day! My heartfelt wishes to you.

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chendada1

Sun Dec 07, 2025 9:57 pm
RIP-- Tommy Shook---AKA-- ZEBCO

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Fab22

« Mon Apr 20, 2026 4:06 am
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by BoatlessFisherman » Mon Oct 22, 2012 10:12 am » in SHOREBOUND SHARK TOURNEY PRESENTED BY ???????????????
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Old Pier-Surf-Inlet Reports can be found

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Neverfrayed

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by BoatlessFisherman » Fri Jan 15, 2010 4:27 am » in SHOREBOUND SHARK TOURNEY PRESENTED BY ???????????????

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I have moved the old pier reports to

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20-30lb red caught today from matanzas

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Neverfrayed

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Sabiki too weak

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kyfisherman

« Thu Feb 22, 2007 11:20 am
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by ItsAllAboutME » Wed Feb 21, 2007 10:01 pm

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Did anyone had a problem with catching big fish on sabiki hooks? That is what frastruates me, i cut big silver perch with sabiki when i tried to cut some small bite fish, and my hook gone, then next...

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yeah i caught a couple runners on them before to in PC

caught a whole bunch of LY's

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kyfisherman

Thu Feb 22, 2007 11:20 am
penn senator 3/0

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fishnfool73

« Tue Feb 20, 2007 8:08 pm
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by Backlash » Wed Dec 27, 2006 1:34 pm
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i'm looking for a penn senator with the casting button feature
was there one ever made :?:
whats the model # and how much would one cost

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Will do left him a message post when he calls me back.
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fishnfool73

Tue Feb 20, 2007 8:08 pm
Shimano Spheros 4000

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gotants?

« Sun Feb 18, 2007 1:01 pm
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by kyfisherman » Tue Feb 13, 2007 10:06 pm

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Well someone beat me to the 8000, he also has a 4000, do you all think a 4000 is big enough for casting lures in the surf at snook and jacks??? It holds about 200 yrds of 10 # test. I plan on using 14...

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After having PP on my Spheros 6000 for over a year, I decided to go back to mono. Currently have Ande 20# pink on it. Way easier to manage, and if you need to cut it off and re-rig quickly inb a hot...

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gotants?

Sun Feb 18, 2007 1:01 pm
Pier Rod

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phillybass71

« Sat Feb 17, 2007 9:14 pm
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by Big Daddy » Wed Feb 14, 2007 5:37 pm

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I use a 7 ' mh ugly stik w/ a baitfisher 4500, spooled w/40lb braid.
The reel has been fine, but I need more backbone for live baits, and bottom fishing from the pier. Any suggestions.

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It's a 15-40 lb class :D

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phillybass71

Sat Feb 17, 2007 9:14 pm
Reel cost question

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fishnfool73

« Tue Feb 13, 2007 12:08 am
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by kyfisherman » Mon Feb 12, 2007 11:03 pm

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Hey, I found a guy who has a Shimano Spheros 8000, looks like new, says it works perfect. is $60 bucks to much!?!?

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Sounds like a great deal if it is in good shape.

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fishnfool73

Tue Feb 13, 2007 12:08 am
Pflueger Medalist VS. Shimano Spheros

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CubanExpress

« Sat Feb 10, 2007 2:20 am
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by kyfisherman » Tue Feb 06, 2007 8:22 pm

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I'm considering these 2 reels for an 8' spinning rod I got from Dblue. I know little about saltwater reels only what I read in reviews and from members like you. The medalist is 20 dollars cheaper...

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... $25.00 buys a lot of Heinekens. I have way more rods and reels than I need as it is. Maybe you will buy one for me, and some Heinekens. I could always rig it for my Jewfish rod. :wink:

DON'T BE...

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CubanExpress

Sat Feb 10, 2007 2:20 am
Fluorocarbon vs. Mono leader

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cudaman

« Mon Feb 05, 2007 1:04 am
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by kyfisherman » Fri Feb 02, 2007 11:59 pm

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What do you guys think of the 2? When is fluro better and when is mono?

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First thing.......If a fish is hungry it will eat (Juno July right before season opens they will even hit wire)

Second thing...MARKETING (if they make it sound good or look gnice for you, it will...

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cudaman

Mon Feb 05, 2007 1:04 am
penn 3/0 Repairs

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Backlash

« Sun Feb 04, 2007 12:51 am

by Backlash » Sun Feb 04, 2007 12:51 am

Ok i recived my 3/0 (highspeed) yesterday one problame it had a crack in the right side plate so now i'm looking for a right side plate for it does any one know where i could get them and what would...

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Backlash

Sun Feb 04, 2007 12:51 am
Penn-Newell

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Backlash

« Fri Feb 02, 2007 10:08 pm
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by Backlash » Fri Feb 02, 2007 5:56 pm

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i'm looking for newell upgerad parts fot my penn 112h (3/0)
I need the 5:1 gear upgrade anyone know where i could get it

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do you know a store where i could get them

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Backlash

Fri Feb 02, 2007 10:08 pm
Power Pro Line Breaking Strength

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swordfish

« Fri Feb 02, 2007 2:58 pm
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by Master-Baiter » Thu Feb 01, 2007 12:52 am

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I was curious what the actual break strength of Power Pro line is. After searching their site and not finding the information, I wrote customer service and asked.

Here's the chart they sent me...

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Or the angler gets noodle arms… Before the fish tires out… Its 700 yards my friend, that’s 7 foosball fields…

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swordfish

Fri Feb 02, 2007 2:58 pm
Rod for a Penn Jigmaster

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tunaboy

« Thu Feb 01, 2007 6:20 am
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by tunaboy » Wed Jan 31, 2007 11:09 am

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Am looking at this rod for my Penn Jigamster. Okuma Solaris SS-C902MH-1 CONVENTIONAL CASTING SURF ROD is an 9', 2 piece, Medium-Heavy action, 20-40# line and 2-6 ounce lure weight.
Anybody have or...

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CubanExpress
I like that. Shows you have respect. That is a great quality.
Tunaboy

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tunaboy

Thu Feb 01, 2007 6:20 am
Anyone using Cajun Red Line???

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fishnfool73

« Tue Jan 30, 2007 10:26 pm
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by kyfisherman » Mon Jan 29, 2007 11:26 pm

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I have been reading reviews of it on basspro.com, people on there seem to love it. Anyone on here using it? If so what do you think???

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I for one am shocked companies selling fisherman stuff that catches fisherman and not fish. Alot of the hype is counter to the other hype i.e. red hooks are invisible but as pointed out red bleeding...

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fishnfool73

Tue Jan 30, 2007 10:26 pm
Adivce on What to Buy to start pier fishing

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Backlash

« Tue Jan 30, 2007 5:32 pm
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by rupe80 » Mon Jan 29, 2007 7:46 pm

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Hi guys, I am new to the area and got directed here by florida sportsman. I was hoping to get some advice on what kind of Bait and Tackle along with any methods used when pier fishing. I would like to...

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Mostly when fishing off the piers i use a abu garcia 100u with 150yrd of 8 lb power pro on Some cheap 7ft shakespare rod as my bait rod then a abu garcia 504 with 300yrds of 10lb power pro on a 6' 6...

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Backlash

Tue Jan 30, 2007 5:32 pm
LINE ON A 6/0 WIDE

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jake in jupiter

« Tue Jan 30, 2007 2:30 pm
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by fishnfool73 » Mon Jan 29, 2007 10:21 pm

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Several hunderd dollars worth..... no answer but it will be around a thousand or so at least. Think about using 80 lb. pp the spool of 300 yards then a topshot of 60 lb. mono should hold enough for...

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Only problem is the Dacron will rot over time if it gets wet and not taken care of.

You can put about 1200yds or so of 60lb braid if you want to. I would put on 600 and then fill the rest with mono.

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jake in jupiter

Tue Jan 30, 2007 2:30 pm
Rod Suggestions, or ???????

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kyfisherman

« Sat Jan 27, 2007 1:01 am
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by kyfisherman » Thu Jan 25, 2007 11:52 pm

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I've been thinking, as I've talked I was hoping to give the sharks and tarpon a try while I'm my trip . I think I've decided to spool up with 65# power pro on my reel, should hold over 425 yards of...

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A'men, I now have confidence in it lol

Yeah I've caught several shovel heads in the upper 30's and blue's nearly that big, They can really power but wasn't a math for the rod

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kyfisherman

Sat Jan 27, 2007 1:01 am
Line Suggestions

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xtheline

« Thu Jan 25, 2007 7:26 pm
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by mikeypbg » Wed Jan 24, 2007 11:28 am

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Hey Guys,
I found an old Daiwa 4000c reel on an old 10' Daiwa surf rod in my garage at home. It seems to be in perfect working cndition aside from the need for some grease, and it doesnt look to bad...

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It all started, as a 'casual' fisher....then...fizzipcrack...somethin in my brain. Now I lurk Buy and Sell OR Trade like a Snook in the shadow line.

you obviously do other types of fishing so,...

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xtheline

Thu Jan 25, 2007 7:26 pm
reel Schematics

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Dhunter55

« Wed Jan 24, 2007 8:46 am
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by Backlash » Mon Jan 15, 2007 2:19 pm

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i need help finding the Schematics for a Dawia Black And Gold

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So the ring is in the nose,not on the finger! :lol: :lol: :lol:

It's buy 1 get one free! Ring for the finger and one for the nose.

Mail-in rebate coupon for all new brides. :D

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Dhunter55

Wed Jan 24, 2007 8:46 am
Reel Lubricant

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jake in jupiter

« Tue Jan 23, 2007 8:03 pm
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by mikeypbg » Tue Jan 23, 2007 6:27 pm

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Hey all,
Just wondering what you all use to keep the reels in great shape. The only one ive ever heard of is reel magic but im just curious. Can you use regular lubricant like silicone or such? I also...

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Oil the bearings, grease everything else.

Quantum hot sauce is great for the bearings and comes in different viscosities for your desired purposes, such as thick for speed control and longevity and...

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jake in jupiter

Tue Jan 23, 2007 8:03 pm
Spinning reel, line capacity question!?!?

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big_matt_duq

« Sun Jan 21, 2007 9:52 pm
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by kyfisherman » Wed Jan 17, 2007 11:30 pm

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Ok, I have been looking to buy a new reel to cast lures in the surf for jack's and snook and whatever else may be there. I also plan to use it on the pier som eas well.

I plan on using 15lb test...

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i thiink cabelas spinning reels are made by daiwa. their new tournament whatever reel even has a diawa handle on it with the daiwa logo.

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big_matt_duq

Sun Jan 21, 2007 9:52 pm
Okuma Epixor EB Baitfeeder Reels

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BigNiner19

« Sun Jan 21, 2007 2:17 am
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by BigNiner19 » Sat Jan 20, 2007 10:18 pm

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What do ya'll think of these reels? They dont seem to bad. Im looking for a mid size spinning reel with the baitfeeder feature. I already have a bigger shimano baitrunner. These Okuma Baitfeeder reels...

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thanks for the feedback. You are also the one that recommended the fin nor finite to me. I have two different fin nor reels that I have bought fairly cheap off ebay now. I got the FINITE one (all...

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BigNiner19

Sun Jan 21, 2007 2:17 am
Your suggests for a new rod

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ffishermen

« Sat Jan 20, 2007 10:36 pm
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by BoatlessFisherman » Thu Jan 18, 2007 6:35 pm

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Hey that Ugly stik is garanteed for life.

Isn't it???

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i have a 10' ocean master that so far have only used at the beach at it works very well. have caught alot of fish with it, nothing over 5 lbs yet :wink:

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ffishermen

Sat Jan 20, 2007 10:36 pm
penn jigmaster 500s

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tunaboy

« Sat Jan 20, 2007 8:34 am
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by jake in jupiter » Sun Nov 12, 2006 6:47 pm

Ebay?

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tunaboy

Sat Jan 20, 2007 8:34 am
Where to Purchase

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jighead

« Sun Oct 15, 2006 8:16 pm
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by Guest » Sun Oct 15, 2006 3:30 pm

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I am looking to purchase a Daiwa sha. Went online and found the BPS price to be ok. Went by the Orlando BPS and they had never heard of it. Seem that they don't carry in the store all that they...

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Try calling the service/help line,they're usually understanding and you can either cut them a check or give your credit card # over the phone.I'm like you and prefer not to do any financial on the...

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jighead

Sun Oct 15, 2006 8:16 pm
Braid to leader - Whats best knot?

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Prowler13angler

« Sat Oct 14, 2006 7:59 pm
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by Bleedin' Fingers 'Nanner » Thu Aug 03, 2006 1:02 pm

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I am not sure if this is the forum to place to post this but....

I recently finally bought some of the braid line, a 17lb test.
I like to attach a really long leader to all my stuff, say 6 feet, then...

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Double over the braid and hit it with a uni-to-uni!

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Prowler13angler

Sat Oct 14, 2006 7:59 pm
Ways to soften your cast net?

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jighead

« Wed Oct 11, 2006 4:16 pm

by jighead » Wed Oct 11, 2006 4:16 pm

I use hair conditioner about a 50 to 1.Works great soak it for a couple hours then hang it back up to dry with out rinsing,it keeps it supple. See your post about about size and manufacter,I responded...

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jighead

Wed Oct 11, 2006 4:16 pm
Baitrnner's or regular for surf and pier????

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DicedSix

« Sun Oct 01, 2006 10:43 am
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by DicedSix » Sat Sep 30, 2006 4:53 pm

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Hey guys,

I used to have two Okuma baitrunner's that I used for the surf and pier (until the lawn guys so nicely took them off my hands).. Anyways, I was wondering what you pier and surf guys do....

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So you guys are saying for the surf and pier to just use regular spinning reels and lighten up the drag? I like to bring three outfits when i go... I like to leave two out there and then i will fish...

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DicedSix

Sun Oct 01, 2006 10:43 am
Pflueger

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Green Tide

« Mon Sep 25, 2006 11:01 am
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by BigNiner19 » Thu Sep 14, 2006 12:34 am
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Pflueger Reels any good? What about Mitchell?

I was at bass pro...and I was deciding between two specific spinning reels that I would use for fairly light tackle...a little bass fishing and also...

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I wouldn't own one of the new mitchells.
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Green Tide

Mon Sep 25, 2006 11:01 am
Combo

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jake in jupiter

« Sat Sep 16, 2006 3:08 pm
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by Perichois » Mon Sep 04, 2006 8:21 am

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I've been looking for a new med-light combo that has enough power to pull a snook out of structure but yet I can turn around and use it to catch whiteing.Preferably under $100.Any suggestions would be...

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Spool the PP on super tight or do as above. If you don't like braided lines but want the capacity of braid then use it as a backing to your reel that way when you get that big suprise cobe or tarpon...

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jake in jupiter

Sat Sep 16, 2006 3:08 pm
???REEL AND ROD REPAIRS HELP???

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SnookWizzard

« Sun Aug 27, 2006 1:55 pm
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by Guest » Thu Aug 24, 2006 3:46 pm

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setting up my special snook outfits getting ready for turny when i go to notice my bail spring on one of my shimano bait runners was busted along with the inner guide (tip) on my nicklite star rod. I...

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thanks wizard i did the tip for now but its not a macthing pair from the orignal fuji guides. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .It never hurts to have a spare tip, so when you find the right one, buy...

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SnookWizzard

Sun Aug 27, 2006 1:55 pm
Whats in your Tackle box??? Top 3 for Snook and Red Fish

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SnookWizzard

« Sun Aug 27, 2006 11:06 am
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by borntofish » Wed Jun 14, 2006 1:07 am

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Whats in your Tackle box??? what are your favorite lures for Snook and Redfish? :arrow:
1. Nite- glo D.O.A. Shrimp :D
2. C.A.L. by D.O.A :)
3. Zarah Spook Saltwater :twisted:

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3 banjo minnows on a glow in the dark jighead with premium hook :wink:

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SnookWizzard

Sun Aug 27, 2006 11:06 am
Salt/Fresh Combo

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sunlion333

« Thu Aug 17, 2006 12:44 pm
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by fishinDave07 » Thu Aug 10, 2006 7:32 pm

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I want to buy a decent light-weight tackle style rod that can be used in...You Guessed it!!! Salt and Fresh water. I'm Thinking of a rod that is about 6 to 6'6 in height ( Light-Medium ) and a...

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Just to point out a few misquotes for those who dont know, the Coronado body is alumalite, not graphite, and the oiled felt drag system is probably the most common spinning reel drag system used today...

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sunlion333

Thu Aug 17, 2006 12:44 pm
Storage help

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BoatlessFisherman

« Sun Aug 13, 2006 6:24 pm
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by borntofish » Sun Aug 13, 2006 6:18 pm

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Does anybody have any tips for storeing a sabiki rig???

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This has been asked in the past check this post,

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BoatlessFisherman

Sun Aug 13, 2006 6:24 pm
okuma

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jake in jupiter

« Sat Aug 12, 2006 7:21 pm
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by big_matt_duq » Sat Aug 12, 2006 4:03 pm

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if i remember correctly the okuma corronado is the one with the cheap graphite frame. i had a friend break one when the rod fell and the butt hit the ground. like you said the reel has a garbage drag....

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Nice to hear your opinion, personally I love mine. It has done all I ask of it and more for three hard years now. I have used penns spinners and prefer okuma for ergonomics and function. Now how will...

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jake in jupiter

Sat Aug 12, 2006 7:21 pm
Pomp Leader

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kyfisherman

« Thu Aug 10, 2006 9:59 pm
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by fishinDave07 » Thu Aug 10, 2006 3:22 pm

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What pound test would be the best for some pompano surf fishin?

-Dave

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reminds me of a bad story, I was at Panama and I was standing in water about up to my chest casting a Yo Zuri crystal minnow and was throwing just on the shore side of the sand bar with a 7' Gloomis...

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kyfisherman

Thu Aug 10, 2006 9:59 pm
Working the XRAP and the Jointed Rapala's?

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kyfisherman

« Sun Aug 06, 2006 9:31 pm
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by frayedknot » Sat Aug 05, 2006 6:55 pm

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How do you guys work them? I just got a few.

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yeah the erratic action drives them wild

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kyfisherman

Sun Aug 06, 2006 9:31 pm
Personal MonoLine Choice

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fishinginohio

« Fri Aug 04, 2006 8:53 pm
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by kyfisherman » Sat Jul 22, 2006 12:29 am

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I've just recieved my offshore angler book and was flipping through looking at the different items and came across the line section. I'm curious to what you guys who use mono find to be your favorite....

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THIS JUST IN!!!in the april issue of boating mag. the myth busters unit states red dissapears 10' under the water. the say it does not disappear it just fades to black, lures lines and baits that look...

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fishinginohio

Fri Aug 04, 2006 8:53 pm
How big is your pyramid?!

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kyfisherman

« Sun Jul 30, 2006 1:18 pm
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by kyfisherman » Wed Jul 26, 2006 11:19 pm

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We've been discussing how close the trough can be on the east coast of florida. I usually throw a double drop pomp rig and in the panhandle i used 3 and 4 oz weights just to cast a lil further, but a...

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thats what i'm saying, if your going to use 40 or 50# test you don't have to use a shock leader because your main line is already strong enough to support your weight. However there is no doubt that a...

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kyfisherman

Sun Jul 30, 2006 1:18 pm
Gear for Bridges/Pier/jetty

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kyfisherman

« Sat Jul 22, 2006 11:21 pm

by kyfisherman » Sat Jul 22, 2006 11:21 pm

I have got 2 Daiwa Emcasts that have good line capacity on 2 OM Lite 12' surf rods. Now I know that there is a lot more fishing to do than just surf fishing. I was wondering if you guys thought it was...

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kyfisherman

Sat Jul 22, 2006 11:21 pm
Line help

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BoatlessFisherman

« Sat Jul 22, 2006 3:26 pm
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by borntofish » Sat Jul 22, 2006 1:42 pm

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I use 12-14 lb berlkey clear mono I wan't to try some think else and I'm not a fan of super braid.

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Suffix is good for light rods, I use it on all mine 6lb, 8lb, 10lb, 15lb,

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BoatlessFisherman

Sat Jul 22, 2006 3:26 pm
books?

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BoatlessFisherman

« Thu Jul 20, 2006 7:24 pm
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by scashaggy » Thu Jul 20, 2006 4:47 pm

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What are some good fishing books to get? Any help would be appreciated.

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Thats it and if I am correct from when I was a kid he fished the Keys bridges and the Uni-Knot is his knot, he did alot of south florida shore fishing.

Oh yea wore a funny hat

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BoatlessFisherman

Thu Jul 20, 2006 7:24 pm
bridge gaff? or net?

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BoatlessFisherman

« Wed Jul 19, 2006 9:04 pm
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by HotSteam » Tue Jul 11, 2006 2:02 pm

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Hi,

Just wondering how you guys hoist up big fish onto a bridge/pier. I tried to use a home-made bridge gaff last weekend on a big sting ray. The bridge gaff is nothing but a 12/0 treble hook with...

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Bass Pro here in Broward carrys them, also T&R, Carls B&T

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BoatlessFisherman

Wed Jul 19, 2006 9:04 pm
Need opinions on matching this reel with a rod...

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BoatlessFisherman

« Mon Jul 10, 2006 3:45 pm
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by Crusader84 » Mon Jul 10, 2006 3:05 pm

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Ok...I've had this Penn 9500ss reel lying around since Christmas...just wondering that would your opinions be on a good pier/bridge rod for this very large spinning reel...probably use it for light...

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Welcome to the forum
As to the 10 foot rod in the keys, should be fine.

I have 2 that are 11 foot Chaos's and work fine and I also use them off the Beach.

4/0 and 6/0 on them, the 6/0 can be a bit...

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BoatlessFisherman

Mon Jul 10, 2006 3:45 pm
6500C rebuild?

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BoatlessFisherman

« Thu Jul 06, 2006 2:12 pm
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by Fuzzy(as in not clear) » Mon Jul 03, 2006 5:40 pm

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I mostly lurk, but always learn from this site. I do most of my fishing from a kayak. After a wet beach landing where my Abu got dunked, I went home and did the usual freshwater rinse and wipe down....

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Could not have said it better, Thanks KY

I have now locked to defuse this issue

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BoatlessFisherman

Thu Jul 06, 2006 2:12 pm
Soft Plastics help

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lowtat2

« Wed Jul 05, 2006 7:59 pm
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by borntofish » Sun Jul 02, 2006 3:06 pm

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I just got some old bay side 8'' monster mud minnows how in the hell do you rig these things what size hook? they might work for shark fishing in flamingo with a little bit of carolina lunker sauce i...

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Havent been sharking but this time tommorrow ill be on a plane to florida to do some and i dont think a shark would like artifical not saying you cant hook up one with it just doesnt seem likely....

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lowtat2

Wed Jul 05, 2006 7:59 pm
Spinning reels

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kyfisherman

« Mon Jun 26, 2006 12:54 pm
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by kyfisherman » Wed Jun 21, 2006 9:44 pm

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I recently got involved in surf/salt water fishing and for my first adventure i went out and bought some cheap gear. I bought 2 10' rods that seem to be ok, i think they say pole verisor or something...

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thanks for the link, sure is a nice looking reel.. Sure like to have a couple of those on my surf rods. I think I've pretty much decided to sell the stuff I started out with and go for some better...

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kyfisherman

Mon Jun 26, 2006 12:54 pm
Pomp rigs, surf rigs, and circle hooks

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BoatlessFisherman

« Thu Jun 22, 2006 3:11 pm
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by kyfisherman » Wed Jun 21, 2006 9:51 pm

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I recently purchased quite a few pomp rigs and all of them have what i would call a kahle style hook, I thought i was getting circle hooks but I'm most sure they are kahle style. They have nice floats...

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I do not know of any that are made with true circle hooks, the Kayle or as I call them English or Orignal Circles these I have find work well for Pompano, when I tie a rig with true Circle hooks I am...

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BoatlessFisherman

Thu Jun 22, 2006 3:11 pm
C.A.L. D.O.A.

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borntofish

« Tue Jun 13, 2006 12:51 pm

by borntofish » Tue Jun 13, 2006 12:51 pm

Does any body use DOA CAL's what Size jig head and color jig head?
what body style and color? And does any body know about carolina lunker sauce??? Does it work? :?: :?: :?:

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borntofish

Tue Jun 13, 2006 12:51 pm
need help with pre-wedding pier fishing

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SteveG

« Mon Jun 12, 2006 10:46 pm
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by Snhominid » Sun May 21, 2006 5:03 pm

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Hi all,

I would appreciate any advice with planning a pier fishing outing. My father and brothers, my fiancee's father, and my best friend are coming in to Saint Pete Beach for my wedding in June. We...

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Since you need gear and bait, the skyway is the way to go and the rent out everything you need as well as have restrooms on the end.

Both ends are nice for netting large Shark, Grouper, Makeral,...

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SteveG

Mon Jun 12, 2006 10:46 pm
best rod&reel combp

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borntofish

« Mon Jun 12, 2006 8:27 pm
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by plumbuletz » Wed Apr 19, 2006 4:50 pm

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i want to know your picks for rods and reels when pier fishing... i used only spinning tackle in the past but recently bought my first shimano reel and still have a hard time picking conventional...

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An Ugly stick with a shamino 2500 baitrunner reel by far the best! :D

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borntofish

Mon Jun 12, 2006 8:27 pm
Bridge Gaff/Net

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fishinDave07

« Fri Jun 09, 2006 8:16 am
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by fishinDave07 » Tue Jun 06, 2006 5:47 pm

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So im thinking of investing in a bridge gaff when i realize that what-if I catch something that i dont want to be mauled by a gaff so that it can be released. I then remembered that a while back...

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I live in miramar and u can get the pier net at Bass pro shops in Dania .not collapseable steel frame I have one.

I'm looking on the Bass Pro website and i can't find it. can u tell me the exact...

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Fri Jun 09, 2006 8:16 am

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