Im still alive guys!

[fishon42]

Im still here, just been very busy for a long time. Moving work shops to another building because our lease is up, lots of hours in. Have a girlfreind now for a few months, busier than ever with that. But I also have a question:

Ive always used spinning reel with a 7 or 9 foot ugly stick for surf fishing for fluke. If I werent to use a spinning reel. Im guessing a baitcaster? Am I better off using that for fluke, or stick to the spinning reel? I want to buy a whole new set up for this summers fluke season. What would you guys prefer if I were to use a spinning reel, and what would you prefer if I were to use a baitcasting set up ?

Reel, rod, what lb test, etc.

I usually use 14 lb test from the surf for fluke. Im simple, I just use plain monofilamaent line, I vary colors. And i just hook up a swivel with the pre made fluke rig. I dont use braided line. =/


Thanks everyone, and I hope everyone is doing well, and good luck with the upcoming fishing season!

[CapBob]

I would stick with the spinner from shore

[Luna Sea 5]

 

[Kenny]

 

How do you do with the fluking on the beach?
Getting some keepers?

[fishon42]

Alright spinning rod it is. Thanks   

Kenny, I havent fished off the beach since summer of last year. I was pretty successfull for fluke off the tip at sandy hook and at manasquan inlet at the wall there on the Pt. Pleasant Side. Usually got a keeper every time I went. I think most I got was like 4 in one shot.

Hopefully, this year will produce well with the fluke. I LOVE eating fresh fluke.

[hareball]

Good to see you Mark

[Hotrod]

Good to see you Mark

Look who's out of Hibernation

[ped579]

Hey stranger...good to see your post again.  Mark if I were you like was mentioned I would stick with spinning.  If you want to get the feel of a conventional wew can meet up during the summer and I will let you try my Penn 525Mag and 11' Tica. 

Conventional surf reels are not easy to get use to and require a learning curve. If you give them time they are as good as spinning if not better especially with big fish.

Keep in touch.

Happy Catching

Paul

[PeggyLee]

Welcome Home !!  Spinning for fluke of the beach has always had my vote. I do use conventional Penn Squidder 140  on 8-9 ft off the surf with bait on bass and blues. Keeps us honest. Good to hear from ya.

[fishon42]

Thanks for the opinions guys, cant wait to start fishin again this summer. 

[seanr8w]

Welcome Back Dude 

[hareball]

I agree with Paul...Stick with a spinner for now. But at some point I would invest in a Baitcaster though, once you master one you can outcast any spinning outfit.