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As a jetty addict I can tell you that although there is no "easy" way of landing a fish there are few things that will increase your chances of getting it "on" the rocks instead of "in" the rocks.Those like me who popped plenty of fish "in" the rocks will understand
Korkers a must.It will give you a better balance ,sure footing on slimy rocks ,especially those on the base of the jetty ,the ones you have to get on to land a big fish.After all ,you cant lift a big fish as something in your tackle will give ,be that rod or line or a knot.
I find that the finding a place to land a fish BEFORE you make your first cast is a must.Otherwise you will look around in desperation like a googan for a place to steer the fish.If possible ,I try to find a rock that is close to the water and preferably sloped on a angle towards the water were I can "slide" the fish on by putting in on the wave.I find that letting wave lift a fish onto the wave work better that using your rod to do the same.Obviously the tricky part is not to overshoot the desired location and let it land somewhere in no-man's land
You can try to find a spot were there is a sufficient hole between two rocks and you can bring your fish in.Sounds easy but is not.If your large fish is "in" the water between two rocks and your leader comes in the contact with either rocks ......say your prayers.That's why I prefer to either land a fish before it hits the rock or let the wave put in on top
Again ,it depends on the make up or the jetty.Of course the biggest variable is something you cant control ,weather.On a calm day ,I will look for a rock on the base of the jetty I can stand on ,up to knee deep and land a fish away from the rocks.On a rough day........buy a wetsuit
NIB is right.No dilly-dallying.Get down ,grab a fish and get out there.Weird stuff happens when you try to do to much while testing mother nature fury........and its usually all bad
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