Using Soft Plastics from the beach

[Norto]

Hey all,

Just want to know if anyone has used or does use soft plastics from the beach. If so I'm interested to know what sort and how you rig them ?

Thanks

Norto

[rjc123]

Hi mate,

Sp's are definitely an option from the sand. Same sort of rigs should work but the retrieves are a little different. The double twitch style technique can work but its all about experimenting. Sometimes they'll hit it as soon as it hits the water, other times you'll struggle. A fast wind and pause repeated over and over should be a good starting point. Summer/Autumn is best for this though!

cheers, Tom

[Norto]

Hi mate,

Sp's are definitely an option from the sand. Same sort of rigs should work but the retrieves are a little different. The double twitch style technique can work but its all about experimenting. Sometimes they'll hit it as soon as it hits the water, other times you'll struggle. A fast wind and pause repeated over and over should be a good starting point. Summer/Autumn is best for this though!

cheers, Tom

Thanks Tom,

Yeah mate I have been trying lateley but no luck, may just have to use bait until the summer and then try for some whiting or something. I have been just dead sticking though could be the problem also.

Norto

[user1829]

Thanks Tom,

Yeah mate I have been trying lateley but no luck, may just have to use bait until the summer and then try for some whiting or something. I have been just dead sticking though could be the problem also.

Norto

have you heard of/tried using 'surf poppers'?

http://www.fishraider.com.au/Invision/index.php?showtopic=63267

i read that you can even rig up a SP on a hook with no jig head to work a similar way...

i'm gonna try it off the beach when I head down to Gerroa next week

Edited July 10, 2012 by user1829