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  1. Quote: Originally Posted by reel gambler Tins or metal... But I like a Hopkins Shorty. The 2.5oz with a single bucktail hook works for my 1266 rainshadow. A gold hopkins has resulted in a few drum, as well as bluefish and luckily they have all different weights to choose from to fit whichever rod you are throwing. You may want to try Right on 12. Its a place with lots of metal to choose from. Its in Buxton with the shell gas station. If Fat Alberts are around you can use deadly dicksand or stingsilvers. Again all sizes/weights are available. Thanks, I will check that place out. Figured I would also hit up Franks & Frans, and the Red Drum. I plan on giving the locals all my business while I'm on the island. Quote: Originally Posted by longcaster Most of the "tins" that work around that time of year are from 1oz to 2 -1/2oz, so 10'-13'rods are not needed. 7-9' are best for this. We don't get the big Blues 10lb+ coming into the beach anymore. So, steel leaders are not needed, just a leader of 40# mono or fluro 2' long. If you are going to fish cut bait, the longer rods will work for that. Explain your gear a bit more & I can tell you how to rig all ofBased Based on advice, the two 12 ft rods I have will be setup with fish finder rigs. The other surf rods I will be bringing are a 8 ft power stick with a penn 450 ss, and a 9 ft power stick with a penn 550 ss. the 450 is currently set up with 20 pound braid and the 550 is set up with 12 pound mono. I will also be bringing a 7 1/2 foot st croix premiere and a 7 ft shimano rod, both equipped with shimano 2500 series spinning reels. Had planned on using both those for flounder.
  2. Quote: Originally Posted by reel gambler Ok fellas, When I say rig for tin, I mean just tie a stingsilver or hopkins to the end of your line, cast out and retrieve. Sometimes in the spring fat alberts are around and I will tie a deadly dick in pink and reel as fast as possible. I have one more rookie question, and then I won't bother you any more, reel gambler. LOL! In your experience, what would serve us best surf casting, size wise? I know it would vary, depending on surf, but say for average conditions. I plan on picking up at least a dozen spoons, all silver, with one side covered in prism foil. Figured silver, light blue, black, and chartreuse would be good starting points. And, I will definitely pick up a pink one as well Thanks again!
  3. Tom, thank you for the quick response, sorry I took so long to respond back. I was able to locate the repair parts I needed locally, hopefully everything will perform as needed for my trip. If not, I will buy some new Penn reels while I'm in the Outer Banks, and send my old ones in to you for repair once I arrive home. Thanks again. Marshall
  4. I am needing some parts for a few Penn reels I have. The first reel is a 550 ss, it needs a new handle, its one of the older all metal models made in the US. The second reel is a 450 ss, it needs a new drag knob, all metal as well. Lastly, I have a 303 peer that needs a new level wind. This was the only one I couldn't find a schematic for, but the entire level wind mechanism is missing including the bar it slides on, I apologize if I'm incorrectly naming parts. Taking a trip to the OBX the beginning of next month, and I need to get everything up and running. Thanks.
  5. Thanks again reel gambler, your insight is appreciated more than you know!
  6. Quote: Originally Posted by reel gambler Rig the 9' for tin. Thanks reel gamblerwhere can I find info on tying this rig? Its been a long time since I've done any type of saltwater fishing, so you'll have to excuse my ignorance. I mostly flyfish and spinner fish for trout and smallmouth in my local streams and rivers, and I fish for steelhead and bass on our local lake. The majority of surf fishing equipment I have, as far as reels go, were given to me by one of my dad's friends. He recently passed away and wanted me to have them, because he knew I would use them. One of the 12 foot setups is a Cabela's salt striker 8000 paired with a Wright & McGill rod, the other is a Penn Sargus 8000 series paired with a Daiwa Sealine Surf. The 8 and 9 ft rods I recently purchased back in Febuary, they are both BassPro Power Stick surf. They will be paired with a Penn 450 & a Penn 550, both are the older all metal reels, made in the USA! Why is braid not recommended? I don't use it here locally, but that's due to the fact that I dont have to worry about hooking into a 100+ pound fish, hahahaha! Thanks again, I really appreciate any feedback and advice! Oh yeah, I completely forgot to ask. As a rule of thumb, what size and shape sinkers should I be using for each of the rigs tthat were described, I understand I may have to adjust to a larger size depending on surf conditions. Thanks again.
  7. Hey everyone, heading to Hatteras Island from the WNC mountains for the first full week in May. Planning on spending the majority of my time surf fishing, but I would also like to pier fish some with my father and wife. As of right now, looks like we are staying in Avon, but that could possibly change. Looking for some suggestions on where to fish, both surf and pier, and what kind of rigs should I be using to maximize my surf fishing? I've got two 12 ft rods that I plan on using, both will be spooled with 65 lb power pro braid, and I've also got a 9 footer and an 8 footer. Thanks!
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