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Key Biscayne and south. Thinking of bridge, surf and paddle fishing. Mostly for snook, 'cuda, permit, tarpon, spanish mackerel and snapper.
Equipment advise. I'm thinking 7-9' rod with spinner reel. (Probably a Penn set-up, or ugly stick.)
Bait: could be anything from lures to live. I like Rebel, Repalo and Yo Zuri minnows and silver and gold spoons.
Any beta on this type fishing is appreciated.
Way late on a response but been down in Jupiter, FL and do a bunch of beach fishing.
7-9’ and a 4-5k series reel should do you good. That set up will take anything from the shore outside of rogue big tarpon.
When not on the fly I toss a 7’6” in the morning when presentation really is needed (or small) and a 9’ surf rod at night so I can toss larger artificials/paddle tails.
Come mullet season in the fall you want a larger stick like a 10-11’ that can toss 1.5-3oz plugs.
Good luck it’s a great fishery....questionable ppl but still great fishing!
If you are still there, look for a 7'6"or 8' or 10-20 type rod.
These are my favorites- Lifetime in store warranty.
Get a nice Shimano or Daiwa reel to match, and have at it.
Tarpon from land is a tough one. Fish a nice jetty or inlet at night for BIG Snook.
Haulover is a popular spot.
If you are still there, look for a 7'6"or 8' or 10-20 type rod.
These are my favorites-
https://www.starfishingtackle.com
Lifetime in store warranty.
Get a nice Shimano or Daiwa reel to match, and have at it.
Tarpon from land is a tough one. Fish a nice jetty or inlet at night for BIG Snook.
Haulover is a popular spot.
I have two rods:
10' St. Croix Mojo Surf Medium with Penn Slammer III 6500 (40lb braid)
7' UglyStik Carbon w/ Pflueger President XT 30. (8lb Mono). 10lbs drag.
I wonder whether one is too burly and the other too flimsy for bridges? Although, I think that the uglyStik would be a lot of fun when a 20 foot net is employed
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Anyone ever make a bridge fishing net?
Ah the keys is a great place to fish! i wish i could go back lol