Palomar. if done correctly, I have never had one fail.

Rio Colorado in Costa Rica for tarpon.

I also am bi-poler on piers, but both are long. A 7-10’ flexible pole for Sabiki rigs and small fishes, and a stiffer one 12-15 feet for getting out away from the pier.

agree regarding fat raps. the best all-around crank or trolling.

most of us pier fisherman use two kinds of poles: a light one for catching bait fish with things like a Sabiki rig, and a sturdier one for casting out to where the bigger fish might be. a very long pole (10-15 feet) in either case keeps the line away from the pier where there are snags, etc. also helps to have a long pole for Sabiki rigs so you can use the full length to keep the numerous hooks from commingling when you're not in the water. I dont think the number of sections matters much, unless you're catching 30-50 pounders. then a one piece pole could make a difference.

Palomar knot. Look it up.

How's the fishing in your lake? I have land near Beatty that I have to visit and was wondering if I should bring some shore fishing gear with me. probably late august or september.

man are you in a great spot for both. if you just google "fishing near Alpine, Arizona" you will see many options, depending on how much effort you want to put into getting to the good spots. my two favorite lakes in the area are Big Lake, and Reservation Lake. you might need permits from the Indians but they're very cheep. The Little Colorado winds its way all thru the Greer area, with many good spots to fly or bait/lure fish. some restrictions, such as barbless hooks, no live bait, etc. Arizona Game and Fish puts out weekly reports on everything. If you get hungry or thirsty, try Molly Butler Lodge in Greer.

what was your rig/bait? shore or boat? south bay is pretty big, can you be more specific as to your location? thanks.

great view of what the bottom looks like after tide comes in.

please let us know where on the bay you were fishing, and what was your rig/set up?

do you mind disclosing some details? where on the river? rig set up?

[quote=FS Digest]So I’ll be at a cabin in Ellajay Ga, in a few weeks,the property has waterfront access to a smaller river in the back and it has trout,what kind of baits or lures should I use to fish for these?I fish saltwater in FL so I’m not sure what to grab,I’ll be using spinning reels on my poles.any advice would be greatly appreciated

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whatever else you do, before gearing up and guessing what will work, go to a couple places that sell fishing stuff where you want to fish and get the local knowledge. they will want you to catch fish because it's good for their business, so you're not likely to get a bum steer. stream trout feed on whatever comes downstream as they cruise around, and fly fishing or Takara style are always best and most fun. All the shiny tiny lures will work, but I've always had great luck with Z-rays, silver or gold with red dots. 4lb test max. 2 better. not likely to pull out anything bigger than 2 lbs.
if fishing from a boat, try drifting just slower than the current (or anchor, if no trolling motor) and stay upstream from a baited hook, which should be bumping along the bottom as you drift. adjust weight of split shot to current, looking for it to bounce cleanly off the bottom ("riffle") with bait about a foot or so above the shot, drifting ahead of the shot if possible. we've used corn, mini-marshmellows, salmon eggs, or any combination on a small treble hook, with one hook uncovered. some people use Velveeta or other cheese bits, but we didn't have any so cant say from personal knowledge.
if it's a really slow-moving stream, you can try a slip bobber rig, to keep bait just off the bottom. same baits as above.

where?

what are some of the surf fishing places that you can drive right up to. I'm 73 so dont need the excitement of navigating jetties.