stuck on shore in the south shore..

[bart]

Originally Posted by GonnaCatchABig1

thanks bart. (add on) so just a wire/mono leader and an 8/0 - 9/0 hook?.

no wire, mono is fine. i like a 5/0 hook personally. i don't think anything bigger than a 7/0 is necessary althouhg others may disagree

[GonnaCatchABig1]

one more question bart.. right now i got a pretty standard shore spinning set up. i think its a 7ft maybe 6 1/2 medium-medium stiff rod with 20lb test.. could i just run eels off that or am i gonna need to upsize anything?. (i'm gonna try and run them in protected waters at my normal spot)

not really concerned about losing a fish as i swore by 5lb test from the of 5 till 16 and only snapped it twice on fish (in fresh). never lost a striper on it. i'm more concerned about it holding up to casting.

appreciate the info though, it will prove crucial in the up coming days.

[JohnR]

From shore you are best with at least a 9' rod for eel fishing. Good rods run on the bottom end from a 9' Tica/Tsunami/Quarrow for inexpensive production rods ($60-90) with the mid range and high end being custom glass or graphite sticks where you are looking $160 (Batson/Patriot) to who knows what.

Like Bart said, unweighted unless you are in big surf / current or your casting off the continental shelf...

[BigFish]

Not to get off topic....but it turns out I grew up with this young tadpoles Mom! His family and my family were as tight as 2 families could get....his Grandmother was like a second Mom to me and his Uncle was one of my best friends growing up!!

Guess I am gonna have to take this young fella under my wing a little if he will let me!

[Squibby17]

I grew up in Hingham so I know the area pretty well. As Big Fish "Larry" said you won't find many guys that will tell you exactly where they fish. Certain well know spots. Like "Hull Gut" are ok to discuss cause anyone can get there Just keep driving

I can tell you that there are nice fish in the area. I spent a month on the vineyard last year only to come home to Hingham and catch my biggest bass ever 40"+.

Chunk bait and Clams are an easy way to fish the area but some people myself included prefer to plug and work the shore. I would make sure the tide is up if your fishing in the bays and rivers find a spot with moving water and structure and you will be on your way!