I used a green one like that in the Keys for barracuda The tube, not the nut.
I've caught stripers on bone colored spooks. Metals and rubber shads have also worked well. It depends on the bait fish at the time. Match the hatch.
I use braid for surf casting. The only drawback is the occasional wind knot. Most times it can be freed by just pulling it out, but it can cause a nice nest in your line.
Still wearing shorts in that cold water. You are a brave fellow.
Not sure if what you are looking at is a foot peddle yak, but I’d check them out before you decide. They are a world of difference for fishing.
Agree a used kyak in good shape is the way to go.
Caught a 27” off the beach here on Long Island recently. It hurt tossing that sucker back.
I fish a pedal drive Hobie, mainly in a channel that connects to the Debbs and Jones Beach inlets. Many times the waves build pretty good. My kyak cuts thru them like a knife thru butter. Yes, we all need to be careful and aware of our surroundings. Always wear a PFD, and keep alert.
A sit on top peddle yak is the way to go. I have a Hobie Revolution 13 that I love. It cuts through the water like a knife. Very comfortable seat and decent storage. The only downside is that you can’t stand and fish. Got the you’d need an Outback which is heavy and difficult to transport. They also sell an 11’ model if you want one a bit smaller.
Depends on what your fishing for. I use a 6 1/2” rod for fluke and kingfish. A 11ft god for larger fish like stripers and big blues. I have caught big blues and smaller stripers on the smaller rod and it was great fun.
My son lived on the southern tip of the lake. We could see bass swimming around from a walkway around his complex. He caught many nice fish right from the dock behind his building.
hhager23 wrote:
Strongly suggest that you check out some of John Skinner's you tube for fluke techniques and rigging.
Agree 110%. Skinner is the man. When fishing from shore I normally use a 2 hook feathered rig with gulp. They are sold in all bait shops.