Help with Pompanos

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Help with Pompanos

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Just wanted to ask some of you pompano expert on what is the right gear to use on the surf and the Pier.Im wanting to catch some pomps but I'm new to this.Should I use a surf rod that is whippie or a stout surf rod.And what is the best bait to use i'm assuming sand fleas.Any advise would sure be appreciated.Thanks
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3000 series reel light action rod with 10-20 # line and leader and a pink banana jig should do the trick!

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start fishing dania an if you see a guy with a ponytail standing next to matching calcutta 700 on like 12 ft rods fish next to him he is a reel pro an let him know joe sent you
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As mentioned you can jig for them or you can use a surf rod 9ft to 12ft med action, I like the 9ft or 10ft Ugly stix, 20 or 25 lb test with a drop loop rig "pompano rig" Sand Fleas or shrimp will work, live fleas are the best.
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Thanks a lot guys for the info. :patriot:
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8) Anglins Pier. Best place to catch them. Fish in between the gang wearing lampshade hats.
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gruntking wrote:start fishing dania an if you see a guy with a ponytail standing next to matching calcutta 700 on like 12 ft rods fish next to him he is a reel pro an let him know joe sent you
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here is an article I wrote about pompano fishing hope it helps.
http://boatlessfishing.com/forum/viewto ... 27&t=28007
There's no such thing as too much bait!!

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tommyking wrote:Just wanted to ask some of you pompano expert on what is the right gear to use on the surf and the Pier.Im wanting to catch some pomps but I'm new to this.Should I use a surf rod that is whippie or a stout surf rod.And what is the best bait to use i'm assuming sand fleas.Any advise would sure be appreciated.Thanks
8) If you are going to use bait, 9 to 12 ft rod. Not those little 10 lb test 6 ft things. 15 to 25 lb test line, 4 to 6 oz weights depending on weather and such. Look for the break on the sand bar when you have waves. That is a hole. Fish in front of it. Do not buy gear too light. You'll regret it.
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Saw a lady on the bridge this weekend with 2 of those pomp rigs with he floats by the hooks and pyramid sinkers. I just had to stop and ask if she was catching any pompanos
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Fellows thanks again for the good info.Going to go see George and or Jeff at T and R and get a set up. :patriot:
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Hey where is the Permit forum????

BTW All permit have said that they are on strike and will not eat any crabs with hooks in them until there is a forum just for the elusive Permit...

What tide or better yet what stage of tide is considered best by the experts.... now I know no one is willing to admit to being an expert so if you have ever caught a Permit from the beach ( not a pier or ughhh a boat ) then you are qualified to answer.... I assume ( there is that word again ) that some stage of high is best because of the deeper water in the slough.... but incoming high or dropping high?????

And I would think night is better.....

Inquiring minds want to know....
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