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Offline Kelly Girl

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Weights and Loran
« on: August 14, 2009, 10:34:57 AM »
Hello all, I have a simple question about what size weights to use for your typical fish (fluke, sea bass, blues and stripers).  I prefer using lighter weights between 2-3 oz., rarely 4  and that seems to do okay, but my 3 guy fisher-buddies say that you need heavy weights like 6 oz.+.  Am I right or them?  I know a lot depends on current, wind, tide, etc. but for your typical easy-going day what should I be using?  Thing is I tend to be high hook on the boat but with no keepers except a 14 inch sea bass I caught last weekend.  Any tips?  5hrug

Also, I've been searching all morning for Loran coordinates of Shrewsbury Rocks, Axel Carlson Reef, Shark River and Sea Girt Reefs - can anyone help me out?  I know Loran is ancient but that's what we have on our little boat and I'd be much appreciative if anyone could help me out. 

One more quick question too...is there any particular depth that helps aide in catching fish?  At 70 ft. we hit a school of Sea Bass and a few good fluke but no keepers.  Just wondering.  Thanks a lot for the help!   ;D

-Kel

P.S. I go for mainly fluke though my friends try for stripers so any additional info. or tips would be great!


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Re: Weights and Loran
« Reply #1 on: August 14, 2009, 11:23:48 AM »
Hi Kelly,  welcome aboard..  for the reef locations look here. NJ Reef Locations

As for weight.  most will tell you Just enough to hold bottom. 

I'll try and did up that other info if someone doesn't beat me to it first.

Nice to have you with us..
catch um up t^




Offline PeggyLee

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Re: Weights and Loran
« Reply #2 on: August 14, 2009, 02:57:02 PM »
Kelly Girl. The weight used depends on the current and wind, and other factors.While Fluke and Sea bass fishing who want to stay as close to the bottom as possible.Do not limit yourself to 2-3 0z and lose that opportunity to fish deeper water that may reguire more weight and nice fish.
Also, try different set ups and see what produces under the circumstances
And once you Think you got Fishing figured out THINK  AGAIN. rofla  That the beauty of it!!
You will be fine.Good Luck and Stay well.AJ  chrz

 

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