Will bass tackle work or should I get something bigger?
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Do you mean your current rod/reel, or the actual lures, etc.?
Your rod/reel will probably work fine but you need to take special care to clean EVERYTHING when you are done...reels that aren't designed for salt water can be ruined overnight.
I personally prefer a 7'-8' medium fast action rod and 20# braid or 12# mono. I use both bait casters and spinning reels designed for saltwater application. -
Rods, will a 6'6" med spining rod work. I also have some bait casting rods and reels just would like to catch one on light tackle to.Comment
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It will work just fine. Even the lures will work.Comment
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Spinners work great...thats my go to coast rig at least 75% of the time. You might want to re spool with 20# braid for sensitivity on trout...they don't slam a bait like a bass does and you need to be able to feel the "bump"...Comment
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have you caught any on chatter baits?Comment
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All I fish is saltwater and I dont know what a Chatter bait is. I have caught some trout and reds on fresh water baits though and From time to time I will fish for bass in our tank and I just use my saltwater lures. Lures like Super spooks work just about anywhere.Originally posted by LWArchery View PostComment
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They usually hold near submerged structure....look for a dark grey Chevrolet.
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this is what a chatter bait looks like is like a spinerbait but with the vibration of a rattle trapOriginally posted by william View PostAttached FilesComment
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I use a 7' Fenwick GoldenWing w/ Daiwa SS 1300....
.....8lb test Trilene and a 20# shock leader. Throw Gold weedless spoons and gulps. It is a really fun set up for Reds......arm gets sore if you catch a couple big ones in a row. No horsing them in & lots of line singing.
If I get invited to bottom fish I use my buddies equipment.
I would be afraid to put any expensive bass stuff in the salt...Comment
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Im a big fan of braided line but its definitely not neccesary. It would be a very good choice if youll be fishing around jettys or old pier pilings. Around jettys we use 50lb powerpro. Line tension and barnacles on mono = lost fish and lure. Water clarity is the only issue with braid if its super clear the fish can see the line. You really dont have to worry about that too much around the galveston bay complex or sabine. Gulp baits on 1/4 or 3/8 ounce heads depending on how the tide is moving are always a good choice. Depending on what kind of reels you have you should be very careful with them in or around salt water. A good all purpose spec and red rod is a med light 6'6"-7'. So where you going fishing?Comment
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How heavy is it? It looks like it would work if its not to heavy. I spend most of my time in shallow water and in grass. I am leaving for my cabin in the next few minutes just waiting on UPS right now.Originally posted by LWArchery View PostComment
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LW, the chatterbait will work. Use a white or the chart one. I fish it and have caught some good reds on it. You can fish it shallow or deep. Run the flats and run it shallow. It will work fine. I catch some reds on just a plain ole spinnerbait. Best bet is a Gold Johnson spoon, tried and true. Top water is something esle when they hit it. It looks like a toilet flushing. Chart/white are really good colors for reds. This info is for Lousiana fishing. I am going home this weekend to try my luck. Will let ya'll know.Comment
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bass assassin is a good bass bait the can and will catch reds and troutComment
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If a Bingo or Beadbait will work your chatter bait will work too.Originally posted by LWArchery View Post
Try a Gold Rattle Trap. It resembles a Croaker fish. Be sure to use a 20-30# 18-24" shock leader of monofilament line connected to a larger barrel swivel. Drag that Rattle Trap's nose in the sand, shell or mud, lightly.
Reds should be on the edges of grass in the morning and late day. Fish moving water if you can.
Where are you going?Comment
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