Favorite surf fishing lures/jigs

[Trout Chaser1]

Alright simple question,

What are your favorite lures and jigs to use while surf fishing?
--how heavy
--what colors

[DockRat]

What do want to target ?
Halibut, Perch, Croakers, Sharks ?
DR

[gone catchin]

For halibut. Can't go wrong with Lucky Crafts. Anchovy and ghost smelt are good starters. They will cost you 18 to 20 bucks a pop though, but they produce.

[Trout Chaser1]

As a begining surf fishing newbie, i'm aiming for anything that'd bite the hook :LOL:

Only thing i've caught so far are string rays, butterfly rays, and sand sharks.. all off of squid.

I'd like to catch halibut and i've heard LCs are the way to go.

I just want to open up my selection of fish I can catch.

[vanillagurilla]

if i told you........ id have to kill you... sorry....

[Trout Chaser1]

What about PM me it and the good luck of helping a newbie! :Wink:

Luck comes to those who help a fellow fisherman!

[vanillagurilla]

screw LC's.... swimbaits is where its at. From perch to leopard sharks, you can do it all for a fraction of the cost and not cry when you loose one lol.

[flyngby]

Try clicking here! I am sure you will be able to get in and get few pointers. I am sure the invite will be open until the 25th hour on Nov.18!

http://fishingnetwork.net/forum4/showthread.php?61571-3rd-Annual-Hunting-Giants-III-Surf-Fishing-Event

Looks like VG is already offering some advice and might be willing to take you under his wing at the event!!!!!


Good luck!!

Steve

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[vanillagurilla]

if anyone needs some advice at the event hit me up, ill be wearing black/orange board shorts that look like my legs are on fire with 2 of my friends.. i wont be hard to find, im 6'1" 300lbs and the guides on my rod look broken (acid wrapped). I love fish and if i can help you i will, if not you better listen anyways because ill give you my advice on what I would do lol.

[Trout Chaser1]

Thanks guys for the info, ill see if i can make it to the event.

Also vanillagurilla, what kind of swimbaits? :Big Grin:

[DockRat]

screw LC's.... swimbaits is where its at. From perch to leopard sharks, you can do it all for a fraction of the cost and not cry when you loose one lol.

X2 on the Swimmies. Even the Krocs and Kastmaster kick a ss.
My PB from surf in LB was on a 3" Crome/blue Kroc. 30" on a 10 min session during lunch break.
I don't do the 2 to 4 + hour sessions like most. In and out usually 20 min sessions with long pants
and work boots wet/dry sand area. Lots of skunks on short sessions.

If you really want to hook up in the surf then 'Get on the Crack'
Small trout Rod, 2 - 4 lb test 3/8 to 1/2 oz sliding egg, swivel, 18" leader, # 6 8 10 hook.

BGSW Berkley Gulp Sandworm in Camo color. Cut the worm into a 1 1/2" piece.
You will catch Surf Perch, Yellow fin croakers. Perch are in tight and croakers on long casts (unless low tide).
DR

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[DockRat]

Go to ' Tip of the Month ' Forum. Read Dana's write up.

http://fishingnetwork.net/forum4/showthread.php?14334-Surf-Fishing-101-The-Basics

Also read BSP ' Halibut from the Surf ' Modifying Lucky Crafts ' and other stuff.
All the info is there.
DR