Live bait

JT · 07-31-2002, 01:32 PM

I'll be heading down to Rodanthe in the next couple of weeks. I went last summer and the family and I had a great time.

I was curious if using live bait was common this time of year when surf fishing? I'm usually pluggin' when I fish Jersey with the occasional clam sogging but since I've got a whole week I thought I might be able to locate some live bait. Any help is appreciated.

Thanks,

J.T.

derf · 07-31-2002, 09:25 PM

there might be some eels , can't remember who has them this time of year .

best bet for live bait will probally be a cast net

most use cut bait down there , & fresh bait usually isn't any problem ..
derf

Drumdum · 08-07-2002, 10:32 PM

JT,live bait will work from the surf,but you would probably have to use a kite or float it out a little.. If you want to use live bait and are near Rodanthe,try the pier! There are possibilities out there (when using a pinrig)kings,jackcrevalle,cobia,or even a tarpon!

If you want to plug fish go early in the morning and try for spainish with a a stingsilver or maybe a gotcha plug if you are on the planks.. If you like specks and puppy drum try the soundside with a bucktail and a trace of mullet on the back of it or a jig with a fin-s or grub..

Several tackle shops in that area,can steer ya right also..

B. Myers · 08-08-2002, 09:30 AM

I've had luck at night catchin the little croaker..about palm sized, then transferring them over to the heaver and dropping them in a slew to "swim" around in.

Had some good run off's , from sharks more than likely, and beached a few small sharks. Croakers were so plentiful, when your bait was stole, just drop a bottom rig into the same slew and get you a new bait. Sorta like your own great big live well.

For daytiime fishing, as DD said, end of the piers is your best bet.

Good luck,
B.

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JT · 08-08-2002, 09:42 AM

Thanks for the info. When I went last year I stayed on the beach most of the time. I did not try the pier or the sound. I'll see how I make out there this year.

Thanks again,

J.T.

John M · 08-08-2002, 09:47 AM

DD you could aslo kayak out some baits

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John M
johnm@stripersonline.com

Drumdum · 08-12-2002, 08:38 PM

Actually,John,I was tryin to help the gentleman out.. Wasn't really tryin to get him dressed up as shark bait,ya know??!@!

John M · 08-13-2002, 09:41 AM

speakin of shark we willbe in south beach somewhere this weekend

join us for a cocktail if oyu can stand the sand

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John M
johnm@stripersonline.com

Drumdum · 08-13-2002, 08:02 PM

I'm sure we'll go for a (Tater ride on the beach) it has become a weekend ritual with the rascal....... Seeya then..