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[fisherbambam]

OK normally i spearfish but i have a really bad sprained ankle so fat foot = no fins (not to mention the unbearable pain swimming would cause)
So i wanna start R&R fishing. I plan on going our sunday surf fishing for the first time. I have a 10ft rod with a shimano reel. (guy at local shop said it would work just fine) I bought some biodegradable rubber worm guys (lol as you can tell, no clue bout this kindda fishing) but all the post i read everyone seems to be using live bait of some kind?? I live in Orange county and plan on either newport or laguna area. (not sure where would be good for surf fishing being that with spearing i want reef but im assuming i should avoid reef) right now my gear is set up with i think 1/4 or 1/2 lead, swivel, 2footish leader and single hook. Im hopping for Hali and if not maybe a sheepy or perch lol hell anything ive been outta the water for so long just anything would be awesome. But hali is the goal. what u all recomend?

[Richard Cranium]

Nick,

Check out the surf fishing forum. It has a banner on top that will bring you to the linl below. It has everthing you could want or need as far as info for surf fishing. Good luck and hope the injury heels soon.

Surf Fishing in Southern California - SC Surf Fishing

[tailsurfer]

keep spearfishing, its WAY cheaper and you'll get more.

[fisherbambam]

lol yeah its easier when u can see the fish your catching

[Carcharodon]

whats spearfishing?

[fisherbambam]

its been so long i dont remember anymore.......

[fisherbambam]

cam battery is dead so here is just a list of my pathetically limited gear.
10 foot rod
shirman reel (fx 2000)
Berkley "gulp" sanworm/grums
3/4 egg weights
1/2 egg weights
size 4 mosquito hooks
swivels
25yards florocarbon 10#

thats basically what i got and from what i read seems like that will all work, any suggestions?

[Carcharodon]

Originally Posted by fisherbambam

cam battery is dead so here is just a list of my pathetically limited gear.
10 foot rod
shirman reel (fx 2000)
Berkley "gulp" sanworm/grums
3/4 egg weights
1/2 egg weights
size 4 mosquito hooks
swivels
25yards florocarbon 10#

thats basically what i got and from what i read seems like that will all work, any suggestions?

Dont worry too much about buying a shiltload of lures from the start because trust me once you get hooked you will be blowing most of your money on anything that looks cool or makes u think it will help you catch more fish...oh and there are always the bargains...
I have a shitload of new and used fishing gear id sell for cheap if your interested.

[fisherbambam]

eehhh im only looking for bare essentials. Just so i can get some fish while i heal up and maybe when im just to lazy to swim (or sick) once i do heal. thanks though!