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In The Surf · 02-28-2006, 06:34 PM

Etiquette is definately the word to use and this how I would answer it. If you would like to fish the rip at the tip it's rare you'll be alone so the rotation applies. A line is formed leading to the edge where your drift would begin, you toss your offering into the rip and let it drift out which can be anywhere from say 50-100+ yards out or until you hook up (at any point in this explaination if you hook up give a hardy "fish on" to let the others know your on and to get their lines in so they don't tangle, doesn't matter who's on when you hear this get your lines in). Upon completion of your drift step to the left to start bringing your offering in and so the next guy in line can start his drift and the process continues as such. It should work out to where two guys can be retreiving while a third drifts without issue with a good group sometimes three can be retreiving while one drifts but I prefer two and one myself (less line tangle and greater success at landing fish). The key to drifting is to keep some tension on your line as your drifting out to prevent slack line from going into or around rocks and other peoples lines. When you arrive and see a rotation in effect don't cut or step into a empty spot at the tip, take your place at the end of the line. Also once you've brought your offering in take your place at the end of the line to start the process over again. When fishing the rip you will need a stout 9-10 ft rod (10 being ideal) a reel with a good drag that preferbly holds 300 yards of heavy line
(30 pd FL, 50-65 pd PP or at least 20-30 pound mono) I prefer 30 pd fireline myself and use 60 or 80 pd flouro leaders at the one I frequent. There are others way to fish the area as well, some fish the channel with jigs or swimmers. You can catch some nice fish doing this but again you need a stout outfit and don't left your offering drift to the tip of the breachway where the drift begins. Some also fish the wash along the side of the breachways with success, again use dilligence as to not interfer with those on the tip. Landing fish there is a whole other thread. No matter what caution is key and korkers are a must God forbid you slip and fall into the rip. Best thing to do is just show and watch for awhile and like most things experience will make you proficient there.

Hope this helps!

02-28-2006, 06:34 PM	#6
In The Surf Where'd he go? iTrader: (0) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rhody Posts: 849	Etiquette is definately the word to use and this how I would answer it. If you would like to fish the rip at the tip it's rare you'll be alone so the rotation applies. A line is formed leading to the edge where your drift would begin, you toss your offering into the rip and let it drift out which can be anywhere from say 50-100+ yards out or until you hook up (at any point in this explaination if you hook up give a hardy "fish on" to let the others know your on and to get their lines in so they don't tangle, doesn't matter who's on when you hear this get your lines in). Upon completion of your drift step to the left to start bringing your offering in and so the next guy in line can start his drift and the process continues as such. It should work out to where two guys can be retreiving while a third drifts without issue with a good group sometimes three can be retreiving while one drifts but I prefer two and one myself (less line tangle and greater success at landing fish). The key to drifting is to keep some tension on your line as your drifting out to prevent slack line from going into or around rocks and other peoples lines. When you arrive and see a rotation in effect don't cut or step into a empty spot at the tip, take your place at the end of the line. Also once you've brought your offering in take your place at the end of the line to start the process over again. When fishing the rip you will need a stout 9-10 ft rod (10 being ideal) a reel with a good drag that preferbly holds 300 yards of heavy line (30 pd FL, 50-65 pd PP or at least 20-30 pound mono) I prefer 30 pd fireline myself and use 60 or 80 pd flouro leaders at the one I frequent. There are others way to fish the area as well, some fish the channel with jigs or swimmers. You can catch some nice fish doing this but again you need a stout outfit and don't left your offering drift to the tip of the breachway where the drift begins. Some also fish the wash along the side of the breachways with success, again use dilligence as to not interfer with those on the tip. Landing fish there is a whole other thread. No matter what caution is key and korkers are a must God forbid you slip and fall into the rip. Best thing to do is just show and watch for awhile and like most things experience will make you proficient there. Hope this helps!