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NJ Saltwater Fishing Reports and Information => Tips, Tricks and Things to Consider => Topic started by: highhook on January 13, 2011, 01:02:02 AM
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Recently read an article about Mack fishing from Fisherman magazine and thought the author was dead wrong on tackles and gear suggestions.
1. Rod and reel:
Don't use inshore fluke rods and reels. They are not heavy enough to handle depth, sinker weight and dogs in a crowded party boat.
Need at least 20-40 lbs class.
2. Sinkers:
You need 12-24 oz to work upto depths upto 160' on a drift. Put away anything less than 12 oz.
On a recent mack trip on a NS Party boat, I have seen too many inadequate light tackles and equipments from many anglers.
You really need heavier gears to avoid tangles and to be able to stay on the bottom.
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holy mackerel!
agree that fishing too light, esp. on a head boat, is a common mistake.
do you smoke them puppies up, or catchem for bait,r what?