For successful pier halibut fishing, use heavy-duty rods (6-7.5 feet) paired with conventional reels and 80-150 pound braided line. Live sardines or anchovies make excellent bait, hooked lightly...
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To catch flounder from piers, focus on structures with sandy bottoms and pilings where these ambush predators lurk. You'll need a medium-heavy rod (7-9 feet) with 10-20 pound braided line and circle...
For ideal pier fishing, target incoming tides with falling barometric pressure (29.80-30.10 inHg) and light onshore winds that push baitfish toward shore. Dawn and dusk offer prime feeding windows,...
Circle hooks are generally better for surf fishing thanks to their self-setting design and considerably lower mortality rates (2-3x better than traditional hooks). You'll appreciate their ability to...
Best Spots and Tips for Jacksonville Pier Fishing Adventures
Jacksonville offers several premier fishing piers for your angling adventures. Try Jacksonville Beach Pier for redfish and kingfish (license-free, $4-5 fee), or George Crady Bridge Pier for...
For surf fishing, your choice between X4 and X8 braid depends on your priorities. X4 offers superior durability and abrasion resistance in rocky environments, with better knot reliability and a...