Carrying spinning gear on the beach

[bowsalekta]

 I'd like to know how you decide on the type of setup you are going to fish for the morning you go out to spin. Obviously this is condition dependent so do you go to the beach with 2 x different setups? I.e a Slow shore setup and and a spinning setup or drop shot setup? If you are going with 2 setups are you using a backpack with a rod holder? Or is this all decided the night before based on weather apps etc and only taking one setup with. Leaving rods etc on the beach doesnt seem wise.?

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[simon]

Hi there bowsalekta.


Though conditions do play a role in some part it is more what you are looking to target, what lures you wish to throw and where, that dictates what tackle should be selected for your morning spin. Personally when casually spinning for Kob, shad or leerie i only take one setup which will do the job for majority of situations. My go to all round setup for this is a gosa 6000, spooled with 30lb black velvet and a loomis archipelago 11ft.  paddle tails of different weight to suit conditions, 1 or 2 plugs, a few bucktail gigs, spoons a popper and a stickbait. this being said, if winds and the surf are up it is wise and alot easier to go a little heavier than your regular conditions.


When fishing the big deep points and places where you suspect there may be a beast lurking, it is recommended to carry an extra setup with a bit more beef and higher casting weight in case you run into a shoal of yellow tail or gt or something of the sort.on these oints the winds pick up to such an extent using heavier lures becomes necessary. Here i use a gosa 10 paired to an amia XXh.


I hope this helps.

[simon]

Andd no! Never leave your tackle unattended in South Africa. Beach, rocks, hell even in your car, its at serious risk.

[bowsalekta]

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Hi Simon. Makes perfect sense. As you say conditions and target species. Are you putting your 2nd setup on those days when necessary in a backpack or?


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Hi there bowsalekta.


Though conditions do play a role in some part it is more what you are looking to target, what lures you wish to throw and where, that dictates what tackle should be selected for your morning spin. Personally when casually spinning for Kob, shad or leerie i only take one setup which will do the job for majority of situations. My go to all round setup for this is a gosa 6000, spooled with 30lb black velvet and a loomis archipelago 11ft.  paddle tails of different weight to suit conditions, 1 or 2 plugs, a few bucktail gigs, spoons a popper and a stickbait. this being said, if winds and the surf are up it is wise and alot easier to go a little heavier than your regular conditions.


When fishing the big deep points and places where you suspect there may be a beast lurking, it is recommended to carry an extra setup with a bit more beef and higher casting weight in case you run into a shoal of yellow tail or gt or something of the sort.on these oints the winds pick up to such an extent using heavier lures becomes necessary. Here i use a gosa 10 paired to an amia XXh.


I hope this helps.
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[simon]

No sir,


When spinning off the deep points and theres the possibility of coming across a school of the above mentioned fish or other which i could not handle on the lighter tackle, i carry my heavier setup with me,fully setup and loaded with whichever lure is the selection of the day. when spinning its always within quick reach and ready to be thrown. When youve just been bust off by a beaut and your mates are coming vas around you, its best to be ready with a second setup which can handle the fish. A school can come and go so quickly before youve tied a new leader and connected a lure, its moved on. Mates are smiling with awsome catches and your left mombakkie (catchless).

[ianf]

I bought a sling satchel (at Mias….it was the last one) especially for beach walking spinning. It's small enough to hang on your side, or just flip around to your back, where it sits just above your butt, but big enough to carry a variety of spoons and lures, plus a pair of pliers, and a bit of leader line, and some other stuff. It also means you never have to leave anything on the rocks / beach.

[bowsalekta]

Thanks for the info. Makes sense having two setups ready to go and also having what you need on you so nothing is left out of sight.