general perch surf fishing questions

[gavin310]

i haven't targeted perch in a long time, but when i did i would use 1.5oz to 2oz pyramid sinkers. i would use 12lb. to 15lb. line because of the heavy weight. i caught lots of perch, but i'm starting to enjoy lighter line. this time i'd like to use 4lb. to 6lb. line and that's pretty light for 2oz weights. if i dropped down to 1/2oz. weights will that work in the surf or will it just be washing around in the waves?

ok i'll be honest, this is mainly because i don't want to re-spool my trout rods that have 6lb. backing :Big Grin:

[FISHSTIX]

depending on the conditions (wind,waves,current) 1/2 works for me on 6lb. and i usually fish pt. mugu for perchies.i havent needed to use anything heavier but using a heavier sinker would get you out farther and proly a bigger bite.....good luck!

[victor101]

"the perch rig"

6lb test, carolina rig, 1/2oz weight, #6 mosquito hook, fish crack(gulp) in camo sandworm.

[gavin310]

"the perch rig"

6lb test, carolina rig, 1/2oz weight, #6 mosquito hook, fish crack(gulp) in camo sandworm.

awesome. that's basically exactly what my setup was going to be. good to hear i'm on the right page.

[Fisherman57]

Gavin....

Here's some basic stuff....

http://fishingnetwork.net/forum4/showthread.php?t=14334




Dana

[Cangler]

Perch feed between the first and second wave , so casting out far
is pointless really.

In the summer , i just let the rig wash up on the beach , that way
you have a chance of a corbina

[Wingnut]

Perch feed between the first and second wave , so casting out far
is pointless really.

In the summer , i just let the rig wash up on the beach , that way
you have a chance of a corbina

Anything but those pesky YFC's. :ROFL:

[Cangler]

Anything but those pesky YFC's. :ROFL:

haha ... you wish !