28/02/2008

Setting up for Sea Fishing

Beach fishing - Main reel line of 20lb bs some prefer less but 20lb is a good start, shock leader of 40lb bs and weights of between 3oz and 5oz depending on current, surf and wind. A 4oz lead is a good place to start.

Harbour & Estuary fishing - Use a 12 -15lb bs main reel line, 30lb bs shock leader and upto 3oz of lead.

Pier fishing - Use 15lb bs main reel line, 30lb bs shock leader and upto 2oz of lead.

Rock fishing - Use 20+lb bs main reel line, 50lb bs shock leader and about 1 - 3oz of lead.