Coastal GA Pier Fishing? opinion?

Question

In your Opinion whats the best all around fishing pole to use when fishing off a Coastal Ga pier (I.E. tybee, st.simons, jeykel island)?

Answer 1

I grew up in the swamps of Jacksonville, Fla.

Hate to sound like an @ss, but Pier fishing in that region won't be as productive as hitting tidal creeks or jettys.

However, if you MUST fish piers here's my opinion on tackle.

1. Daiwa-Black Gold series spinning reel, BG20 $79.99. Matched to a Shakespeare-Ugly Stik
Tiger spinning rod, 7' ML, BWS 2200, $55.95.
For roughly $135 you can't beat this combo
for durability and expense. You COULD buy a "Blue-light" Kmart/Walmart "special" on the "cheap" but it won't be as durable.

2. Shimano-Spheros, SP5000 FA, $99. Matched to a Falcon-Coastal XG series 7', SS-7H, $130. For roughly $230 this is an OUTSTANDING, QUALITY, combo!
Shimano makes excellent reels & Falcon Rods offer quality components at a VERY fair price. If taken care of properly, this combo would/could last 10 + years.

3. Quantum Cabo PT, CSP40PTS, $189. Matched to a St. Croix-Tidemaster spinning rod, TIS70MHF, $140. A "dream combo" for the discriminating fisherman! If taken care of properly, this combo could be given to your grand-kids!


If you like baitcasters the ONLY way to go is Abu Garcia 6500.

Hope this helps ya out? Check my "starred questions" on my profile for further info on inshore-saltwater fishing in your region.

Good luck!

UPDATE: You can also go with Penn reels but be careful what you decide to purchase. Believe it or not, the older "metal-tank" reels will probably last longer than the newer- designed reels. A Penn 650 SS M (metal) would be fine for pier fishing and will "hold-up" to the harsh saltwater environs. MAKE sure to purchase a "pier net" so you can haul your catch up!

Fernandina has alot of cool bridges & jettys.

Go to Cabelas or Bass Pro and read reviews before purchasing anything.

Answer 2

I'd go with a good stout 7'-8' pole and a Penn Reel, like a 6500-7500 series, or a comparble size Okuma. Those piers can lend themselve to a variety of species, from a small trout to big redfish and even large shark.
Since the piers are 10-25 foot off the surface of the water that extra heft on a rod/reel will help you play your fish away from the pilings and get your catch up to the top of the pier.
Good luck.

Answer 3

the simplest thank you to get the fish on the pier, could be to have a weighted treble hook linked to a length of say a million/4" nylon rope then collectively as protecting the fish on the exterior, decrease the hook into the water, in conjunction with of the fish. whilst the hook is decrease than the fish, provide the line a challenging jerk, to embed the hook into the fish, then hoist it to the pier floor. via the years, I even have did this many cases. whilst comprehensive fishing, the hook & line, could be placed right into a compact bucket or case, for transporting. wish that that's of a few help

Answer 4

you would do better off the little bridge on the sea island causeway. use a strong line