![]() They are all lot tougher and can take a lot more abuse than a graphite rod blank. You can choose either a fiberglass or a graphite rod, but if it is your first time fishing then a fiberglass rod will be an excellent per rod for a beginner. They can point you in the right direction when it comes to what type of tackle and bait to use for that particular pier. When you are using a bobber with bait or lure and jigs a good spinning rod can handle all with ease.Īsk around on the pier and look for guidance from the more experienced fishermen. Casting should not be a bottle neck that stops you from catch especially when you are fishing right above the fish on a pier. Spinning reels are more forgiving than a conventional or baitcaster.Ĭasting is much easier with a spinning setup. You can have a lot of fun catching strings of mackerel on a sabiki rig and with a light enough spinning rod you will not need anything like a dedicated sabiki rod that you will see on a lot of boats.įor this I would suggest a good inshore spinning rod as your first pier fishing pole. It’s all about practice and working your way up from the easier to catch smaller fish eventually to the large ones once you gain the skills and experience. Learning how to rig a bait and cast smaller lures is the single best way to improve your knowledge and experience.īecause you will probably catch more fish than if you are to target larger species. ![]() If you are just starting out pier fishing then I would strongly suggest that you should target smaller fish that are under five pounds and that you buy a pier fishing rod that is suitable for this type of fishing. The first three rods below are better suited for lighter work especially if you are a beginner. The sweet spot in length allows you to turn a fish away from the pier pylons with out it being so long like a surf rod that it will become awkward and cumbersome to use on a busy pier. Longer rods are better casting but not that great up close, shorter rods will be better for jigging and dropping bait down vertically but make it harder to turn a fish if they decide to run under the legs of the pier. A good length/size rod for an all round pier fishing is roughly seven to eight feet in length. What is the Best Length/Size Rod for Pier Fishing ? ![]() Graphite is pretty brittle/fragile and if you are leaning it against the hand rail of the pier it is much more prone to getting damaged. It you are just dropping bait down from the pier then fiberglass is the better choice. However, they are also slightly heavier and if you are doing a lot of casting or jigging then a lighter graphite rod is the way to go. Materials wise your choice is between a fiberglass or a graphite rod blank.įiberglass is much tougher and pier fishing is particularly hard on rods. Larger species – spinning rod or conventional, 9 feet, heavy power rating.Medium Bait/Lure – spinning rod 8 feet, medium/heavy power rating.Jigging/baitfish - spinning rod, 7 feet, medium/light power rating.Ideally you would run up to three different types of rods for pier fishing a light and a medium/heavy spinning rods for jigging and bait fishing close in to the pier and a casting rod for throwing larger lures or bait at a distance. What type of Fishing Rod is Best for Pier Fishing ? You have a choice of either 12 to 15 lbs monofilament or 20 lb braid as your main line. If I had to be pushed and could only choose one rod for per fishing then I probably go with some along the lines of the following:Īlthough not ideal when using a jig rig for smaller mackerel you can still get by with a rod like this and also be able to handle larger species and cast fairly heavy sinkers for bait fishing at the same time. The best pier fishing rod is one that matches what kind and size of fish that you are targeting. Give that there is so many different species that range from smaller baitfish all that way up to sharks then it’s pretty clear that the really is no one rod that can handle all of these species. Cobia, Spanish Mackerel, Pompano, Flounder, Tarpon, Redfish even Sailfish and sharks are all available to you throughout the year from a pier. There is a huge variety of fish that live in and around the submerged structures of the pier. ![]() Pier fishing can be one of the best ways to start out fishing in saltwater.
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