The Quadfather
12/25/2017 6:52:06 PMI kind of laughed out loud as I read your 'Sand and water in everything' comment. Been there, done that!
Don't get too hung up on having pyramid sinkers. Believe me, in that surf no 1-3 oz sinker is going to keep your bait stationary. But, do look for the Berkley Gulp sandworms, etc. I wouldn't have much faith in your standard Powerbait (trout stink bait) stuff, if that is what you meant.
Also, you don't have to get all into using swivels, leader, etc. You can just tie your main line to any form of a sinker, 1-3 oz. then on that same mainline, tie the highest hook about 24" from Sinker, then a 2nd hook about 15" from that sinker. A palimar knot works real well for this, and if you Google the knot, it is easy.
Don't get too hung up on having pyramid sinkers. Believe me, in that surf no 1-3 oz sinker is going to keep your bait stationary. But, do look for the Berkley Gulp sandworms, etc. I wouldn't have much faith in your standard Powerbait (trout stink bait) stuff, if that is what you meant.
Also, you don't have to get all into using swivels, leader, etc. You can just tie your main line to any form of a sinker, 1-3 oz. then on that same mainline, tie the highest hook about 24" from Sinker, then a 2nd hook about 15" from that sinker. A palimar knot works real well for this, and if you Google the knot, it is easy.
TrackerPro16
12/25/2017 7:12:23 PMThanks!
I have tied my fair share of palomar knots... I did the swivels mostly to see if it would keep lines from getting wadded up. I do a lot of drop shot in the lakes but the hooks are either on the main line or VERY short leader. It did seem to help using the swivels.
I rigged up and took six different set ups on six poles today which made the dunking/sanding of all my gear that much worse. I rinsed everything off with fresh water but I know sand got in where a simple rinsing will not flush it out.
I have tied my fair share of palomar knots... I did the swivels mostly to see if it would keep lines from getting wadded up. I do a lot of drop shot in the lakes but the hooks are either on the main line or VERY short leader. It did seem to help using the swivels.
I rigged up and took six different set ups on six poles today which made the dunking/sanding of all my gear that much worse. I rinsed everything off with fresh water but I know sand got in where a simple rinsing will not flush it out.
cobrar543
12/26/2017 8:08:12 AMWhat bait were you using?
TrackerPro16
12/26/2017 3:26:02 PMAll Yamamoto stuff. I bought 30 bags of various styles and colors from a sponsored bass guy. I usually cut them up into pieces so it does not matter what shape they are.
snatchinglips
1/3/2018 8:12:05 PMTracker you should try clam necks, when I use clam necks which I get at the copalius store I use a 2 hook set up. The hooks are #14 size I believe and they come pretied and you can get them anywhere. I cut a strip 1-2" wide enough to split that piece in 2 or 3 so it flutters. The more action the better, after I cast into the sure and it hits the bottom I reel very slow so the crabs don't grab my bait.