New to fishing!

[Luna Sea 5]

 

[twin lights]

welcome aboard

[wb]

I second the Efinger's  Mom and Pop style friendly knowledgable service, huge selection, low prices like the big boys, and just plain fun to browse (so is Wally Mart too-- they have a surprising selection of lures in the bargain bin sometimes.)
Tackle Box in Hazlet for bait and local color....

[adesai73]

Thanks to the help here and also from talking with some fisherman I've met, I think I know what I'll be looking for.

Headed out this Friday to do some shopping and, then, if the weather cooperates, I'll be fishing on Saturday!

I'll report back with what I bought.

[ped579]

Good Luck.

Happy Catching

Paul

[IrishAyes]

Good luck in your purchase and catch.   

[Hotrod]

 

[adesai73]

Well, I ended up buying two. The prices weren't bad at all, so I got them both for < $120. The first one is a 10' spinning combo (Penn) and the second is a 6'6" conventional reel combo (Daiwa). Went out Sunday afternoon with the GF, but didn't get a damn thing.  Will likely try again this weekend...

[adesai73]

also, can someone point me to a useful page that describes how to use and tie all the different, or at least the more common, rigs used around here.  I've seen some stuff here, but something a little more "dumbed down" is what I'm after. 

[Hotrod]

The only knot you really need to know for now.

[IrishAyes]

The uniknot is one of a few knots you need to know.  Learn the clinch knot also.  For braid line use the palomar knot.

As far as rigs go.  I would pick up a pre-tied teaser rig from a B&T shop in the shore area.  Ask the shop keeper, they will point you in the right direction.  Attach your running line via a clinch knot or palomar knot to the swivel on the top end of the teaser rig and attach a plug or metal to the snap on the opposite end.

For bait fishing.  Run a slider sleeve on the line coming off your reel.  Uniknot or clinch knot a snap to the end of the line.  Attach a three foot leader with a snelled hook (size depending on type of bait and species targeted) to the swivel.  Put the proper amount of weight on the slider sleeve, bait up and you're good to go.

Good luck with your catching.   

[adesai73]

As far as rigs go.  I would pick up a pre-tied teaser rig from a B&T shop in the shore area.  Ask the shop keeper, they will point you in the right direction.  Attach your running line via a clinch knot or palomar knot to the swivel on the top end of the teaser rig and attach a plug or metal to the snap on the opposite end.

For bait fishing.  Run a slider sleeve on the line coming off your reel.  Uniknot or clinch knot a snap to the end of the line.  Attach a three foot leader with a snelled hook (size depending on type of bait and species targeted) to the swivel.  Put the proper amount of weight on the slider sleeve, bait up and you're good to go.

Good luck with your catching.   

Is there a site where I can see a picture of what these are supposed to look like?  I'm a visual learner, I guess. 

[IrishAyes]

1. snelled hook on leader with fish finder.

2. fishfinder/slider

The fishfinder/slider goes thru your main line coming off of your reel.  The leader gets tied to the main line.  This rig allows a fish to pick up your bait without feeling the weight of your sinker as the line will slide thru the fishfinder.

[IrishAyes]

Store bought teaser rig.  After you get experience tying your knots and learn how to tie a dropper loop you can make your own.  Until then, the store bought teaser rig will work with no problems.  I have caught many striped bass and blues with this rig.  Black, white and yellow are all good choices for the teaser. 

On the left side of the pic is the swivel that is attached to your main line.  At the other end of the rig is a snap.  Your plug or metal is attached to that end.

[Hotrod]

 

[tigerrose]

Welcome aboard and good luck the people here are the best help in all your needs.Take your time and ask for help and it will all come to you,good luck and next year we will be getting your reports & tips
              TIGERROSE

[Bucktail]

This is one of the best sites for learning how to tie different knots.

http://www.animatedknots.com/indexfishing.php

Good Luck! 

-Bob

[ped579]

[blynch]

7 foot Ugly stick rod.  ged it medium, MH, or Heavy action (it will be written on the "blank" (the rod itself) just above the grip) 

I like penn Slammers as reels.  for 10-20 bucks less, you could get a Penn Spinfisher.  It that's too expensive, get a cheaper pfleuger or abu-garcia. as far as size is concerned, ask the person at the store you are at, and feel the reel on the rod to see if it feels comfortable!