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  1. Mike M
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    Salmon/Steelhead Rods for Surf

    When I fish for halibut, which is not that often, I either use 20 to 30lb braid and a 15lb fluorocarbon leader to a clip, or straight 8lb mono...
    Post by: Mike M, Jun 22, 2022 in forum: Surf, Piers, & Jetties
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    Leader strength question please: Opinions?

    My buddy and I have a running joke regarding the latest female swimsuit trend... Me: "Would you let your daughter out dressed like that?"...
    Post by: Mike M, Jun 22, 2022 in forum: Surf, Piers, & Jetties
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    Father's Day at RAT Beach

    Exactly correct! Some say it is cumbersome to carry, but it really isn't. The built-in ruler helps photos too.
    Post by: Mike M, Jun 22, 2022 in forum: Surf, Piers, & Jetties
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    Salmon/Steelhead Rods for Surf

    I use a G-Loomis STR1263C with a small baitcaster and 8lb line. It is perfect for throwing a 1 ounce lead and sand crab. Though for LCs, I'd...
    Post by: Mike M, Jun 22, 2022 in forum: Surf, Piers, & Jetties
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    Father's Day at RAT Beach

    It is a sand crab rake/sifter. I kick sand into it as the wave recedes to find elusive soft shells. I made it from a plastic crate and PVC pipe....
    Post by: Mike M, Jun 22, 2022 in forum: Surf, Piers, & Jetties
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    Father's Day at RAT Beach

    Had a great time catching yellowfin croaker and a walleye perch with my youngest son yesterday. [ATTACH]
    Thread by: Mike M, Jun 20, 2022, 9 replies, in forum: Surf, Piers, & Jetties
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    Chartreuse Grubs

    Halibut also like a drop shotted chartreuse grub.
    Post by: Mike M, Jun 8, 2022 in forum: Bay Fishing
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    RAT Beach fun 8 June 2022

    Had a great time casting small soft shell crabs this morning until the surfers pushed me out of the hole. (Please excuse the wrong photo date)...
    Thread by: Mike M, Jun 8, 2022, 2 replies, in forum: Surf, Piers, & Jetties
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    Leader strength question please: Opinions?

    I have 2 fishing buddies who consistently throw hardbaits for halibut. One straight ties braid to a clip and the other uses straight 15lb...
    Post by: Mike M, Jun 8, 2022 in forum: Surf, Piers, & Jetties
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    Fly Kook here

    You could also ease into fly fishing with a long spinning rod and bubble and fly. Long cast from a lake shore, bump the fly in slowly. It is a...
    Post by: Mike M, Jun 7, 2022 in forum: Fly Fishing
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    Shark-A_Plooza

    Here's my personal observations... I like the spider hitch over a dropper loop/barrel knot because it gives me more control where the knot is...
    Post by: Mike M, Jun 6, 2022 in forum: Surf, Piers, & Jetties
  12. Mike M
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    I stumbled upon a clam bed going off.

    I've seen large clam beds, but never open like that. Thanks for posting those cool photos.
    Post by: Mike M, Jun 5, 2022 in forum: Surf, Piers, & Jetties
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    Shark-A_Plooza

    Nice catching, Butch. My go-to rig for sand crabs is similar to Werf's. I'm convinced the bead helps attract fish. [ATTACH]
    Post by: Mike M, Jun 5, 2022 in forum: Surf, Piers, & Jetties
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    Buying Shimano spool

    I went down this same road with my Curado 100D. Got lucky and found a 50mg parts reel on ebay. There are also spools from Japan, but they are not...
    Post by: Mike M, Jun 5, 2022 in forum: Fishing Tackle & Gear for Sale/Wanted/Trade
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    LC hardbait alternatives for the surf

    One of my buddies like Shimano's Colt Sniper Stickbaits. Here's the two colors I've seen him use with braid to a clip, [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
    Post by: Mike M, Jun 3, 2022 in forum: Surf, Piers, & Jetties
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    Pacific Beach Conditions and Sand Crabs?

    Holy smack! That is a fat corbina. Great catching Butch!
    Post by: Mike M, May 23, 2022 in forum: Surf, Piers, & Jetties
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    Pacific Beach Conditions and Sand Crabs?

    We're rooting for you, Butch... go get 'em!
    Post by: Mike M, May 23, 2022 in forum: Surf, Piers, & Jetties
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    Pacific Beach Conditions and Sand Crabs?

    Here's a link to the live webcam at the Pacific Terrace Hotel, Live Webcam from Pacific Beach | Pacific Terrace Hotel
    Post by: Mike M, May 17, 2022 in forum: Surf, Piers, & Jetties
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    What are you working on?

    I rebuilt this Chronarch a few months back...[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
    Post by: Mike M, May 16, 2022 in forum: Fishing Tackle
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    good hardbait for surf?

    Use a sharpie or fingernail polish to add a pink strip down the belly (LC Cherry Berry color) [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
    Post by: Mike M, May 10, 2022 in forum: Surf, Piers, & Jetties
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