Sabiki from shore

[cohassetstripers]

I was wondering if a sabiki rig would catch baitfish from a beach. I cant cast very far, just about 40 yards. would it work?

[blibo]

Add more weight.  I can cast a mile with a sabiki rig with a 1oz weight at the end.  Will work when the baits are around

[cohassetstripers]

my rod is only seven feet i do ad a qeight

[cohassetstripers]

i do add a weight***

1oz pyramid

[cohassetstripers]

ive fished these rigs on docks and had success i was just wondering about the ocean

[blibo]

7ft rod should be enough.  I find a longer rod helps since these rigs are pretty long.  They're supposed to resemble shrimps or baby bait fish so it'll work on any fish that will go after these bait.

[cohassetstripers]

I was wondering how you'd jig it

[rock74]

Cast it out with a small sinker 1/2oz or 1oz and twitch it in vertical jigging isn't the only way they work.

[BigMahi12]

What is your rod rated for? I can't cast a 1 oz sinker that far with a broomstick either. Make sure your rod bends nicely and slingshots it out. You want a rod rated for around 1 oz.

[justafisher]

I've done it. I use it in Florida to catch small whiting for bait. That's a lot of hooks to be throwing. I would cut mine so there are only two or three hooks. Becomes a mess very fast if you hook a large baitfish in the surf.

[Ruscott]

I've done it just bounce your rod reeling it in with a small weight on it.

[jonnyd]

i am going to have to give this a try sick of paying 7 bucks for 2 mack's!  not to hijack the thread but any other ideas for bait from shore?

[Ruscott]

I use a cast net on the beach. Ive use flies to

[FishOn_Yak]

What rod and reel type setup are you using?

 

I currently use a 7ft "bait stick" sabiki rod with a bait caster reel and 1oz bank sinker. And I usually fish it off piers and docks which already puts me out a decent distance over the water so I dont really have to cast that much further, about 20-40 yds is good. And vertical jig every few mins. Been successful for pollocks and macks. Also makes it quick and easy to deploy and put away when I'm done without having to worry about all the hooks.

 

Before that, I was using a 8ft spinning rod and reel setup and 1oz bank sinker. I'd trim the rig down to 3-4 hooks to keep it manageble. Same fishing techinique and places. But would need time to tie the rig up and then cut it off after use.

Edited October 2, 2015 by FishOn_Yak

[jonnyd]

i have been debating a dedicated sabiki rod for that but currently use a spinning rod from either the kayak or docks. ill have to try cutting some hooks off first, thanks for the ideas!