New to Surf fishing

[fredflathead]

Going to Durras Lakes for 2 weeks, staying caravan park that one side is the beach and the other is the lake.

I have everything for the lake for flathead ok it is the beach that I need some advice.

My gear is 12ft rod (several), Alvey reels and large spinning reels.

I bought a paternoster rig for whiting which has loop knots, my questions looking at surf rigs they use a 3way swivel which is the better to use. Target fish is whiting and bream.

 

thanks norm

 

[Squid Inc]

I use loop knots on my spin reels and swivels on my alveys to help reduce line twist.

Learn to tie your own loop knots, it's super easy and I find the ready made rigs come with too heaver line especialy for whiting.

[rickmarlin62]

look up  spider hitch knot  tie one 6 inches down in 5 ft of line cut one leg 10/12 inches long  then tie another 2 ft down then cut that leg 10/12inches long then tie sinker at what length you desire..swivel tied to top 6/8 inch section ..instant dropper/paternoster rig....the spider hitch is a basic knot for creating doubles...rick

[fredflathead]

Thanks for the replies.

I have a jig  that I tie my  loop knots, also have Alvey reels and can see why you would you swivels.

 

[rickmarlin62]

Try using two small black crane swivels  6 inches apart and you should keep the twist out..rick