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Title: inshore fishing for novice
Post by: derryleitrim on August 03, 2011, 03:09:30 PM
I bought gear and want to learn/start saltwater fishing.  I am looking for a recommended site to go to for casting practice.  I will try the surf after schools are open.  Maybe a pier bulk head area?

Im from Morris County.  Heading to Pt. Pleasant today to check out pier and surf fishing areas.  No boat and no shore house but willing to travel.
Title: Re: inshore fishing for novice
Post by: SurfJockey on August 03, 2011, 03:40:11 PM
What area are you from?
The surf is a great place to practice your casting.  Nothing overhead to get snagged on, and you'll have plenty of room around you so you won't crack someone with a chunk of lead.   t^

Good luck.  Let us know how it goes!
Title: Re: inshore fishing for novice
Post by: NJ Guy on August 03, 2011, 03:42:53 PM
a couple of super helpful threads that will help you with most of the basics if you have any more speciific questions feel free to post em up

http://njsaltwaterfisherman.com/forums/index.php?topic=20467.0

http://njsaltwaterfisherman.com/forums/index.php?topic=3964.0
Title: Re: inshore fishing for novice: Gear opinion?
Post by: derryleitrim on August 04, 2011, 08:27:05 AM
I bought the following gear but can still return it if needed.  This was salesman driven since I didn't know much.
1 9 ft.Tsunami Airwave rod use: 12-25 lb and lure 1-3 1/4 oz
Penn Battle 5000 reel
2 10 ft Tsunami Airwaverod use: 20-40 lb and lure 3-6 oz
Shimano Baitrunner 8000D reel
 Think they were good picks or should I switch?
Title: Re: inshore fishing for novice: Gear opinion?
Post by: FishOn on August 04, 2011, 09:20:06 AM
Quote from: derryleitrim on August 04, 2011, 08:27:05 AM
I bought the following gear but can still return it if needed.  This was salesman driven since I didn't know much.
1 9 ft.Tsunami Airwave rod use: 12-25 lb and lure 1-3 1/4 oz
Penn Battle 5000 reel
2 10 ft Tsunami Airwaverod use: 20-40 lb and lure 3-6 oz
Shimano Baitrunner 8000D reel
 Think they were good picks or should I switch?

that's an excellent set of gear for you. Covers all your bases from bait to plugging in most conditions. What kind of line is on the reels?
Title: Re: inshore fishing for novice
Post by: SurfJockey on August 04, 2011, 09:33:31 AM
 whs

Good choices.  t^
Title: Re: inshore fishing for novice
Post by: ped579 on August 04, 2011, 11:31:09 AM
 wts  TT^ grtn
Title: Re: inshore fishing for novice
Post by: tothelimit on August 04, 2011, 12:50:02 PM
HEY looking forward to seeing your catches! Have fun!
Title: Re: inshore fishing for novice
Post by: Offshore Madness on August 04, 2011, 07:51:28 PM
The gear you got is good......there are a few places you can fish around here there are piers in union beach,keyport,keansburg,atl.highlands and highlands they are in monmouth county.

  You can also fish the beaches there but sandy hook down to asbury park is better for surf fishing.So i have heard, i dont surf fish any more so im sure some one here could tell you more on that.

there are also party/charter boats that you could try iffin you wanted to.
There are many bait and tackle stores all along highway 35 and highway 36......
  well have a safe and pleasent trip,where ever you go!