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2004 will only be 3rd full year saltwater fishing. I've added some variety to my equipment since I am a travelling surfcaster and like to use plugs, swimmers, eels and chunk depending on time and location. Bought a Tica rod w/Penn 6500 and also a Shimano 4500 for bait. Didn't have much time to use either this season so already anxiously awaiting April.
Specific goals as follows; 30+ for the first time from shore (mainly northern RI, buzz bay and south of quincy to cape cod bay), I WILL catch a 20+ in the fast moving currents of the canal and lastly start learning on conventional reel.
From prior posts, interesting comments on braided line and rocky areas. Good tip regarding having "swappable" reels, one with braid and one with mono. To date, I have fished 50#PP and 50#flouro leaders and have done fine, except for rock cut offs.
Also have a few places in mind that need more attention. Gooseberry/Westport, Weweantic River (great spot for early season), Canal, Duxbury Beach/PP Bridge, Plymouth/Kingston Bays.
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