Pier And Surf Fishing Gear: My Favorite Rods, Reels, & Braid

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I use different gear for pier fishing and surf fishing. Between fishing reels, fishing rods and braided line there are an infinite amount of combinations you can choose from. What you chose to pair with each other can make a worlds difference when it comes to performance. You can pair together rods and reels to create a great outfit specialized to best suit your fishing grounds.
A pier is different from the beach. Using longer rods on the beach allow you to cast further. But may be unnecessary long for a pier. A rod that is too long at the pier can yield you problems with casting and having a harder time landing fish. My surf fishing rod is usually 10’-11’ where as my pier fishing rod is 8’-9’. BOTH of them have a longer butt end. This allows for better leverage.
Anyways, just watch the video and I will explain the rest!
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@jon91581 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. I have always fished for largemouth bass, but I recently bought my first saltwater reel for surf fishing. Now I have to buy a rod and head to the coast, which is an hour from my house. This video was helpful. Keep em coming! Thanks.

@paulsullins 5 жыл бұрын

Love your videos Skipper! My family & I will be vacationing near Blue Mountain Beach, Florida in a couple of weeks, I look forward to trying some of the things I have learned from your great & informational videos!!

@celestesaxon271 3 жыл бұрын

I am so happy to find your channel ! Love your videos! You have such a clear way of explaining and a wealth of useful information! I am looking forward to future videos, please keep recording them !

@tpizarr20 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! Please upload more videos like this please!!! Love to learn more about the best gear and tips for saltwater fishing!

@elmermilanes6096 5 жыл бұрын

I just met you last friday at the inlet. I learned a lot from your videos..keep posting! Thank you

@No_Love_Gaming74fe 2 жыл бұрын

Man you nailed it with surf fishing in Florida. So many different species to catch its part of the fun with fishing. I live in NJ now and it’s just not the same. Pretty much just stripers and blues.

@AJ-xb6wk 5 жыл бұрын

I've only went saltwater fishing once but I'm trying to get into it so your a big help

@mahimahi3991 5 жыл бұрын

Was going through some of your videos, You do a great job BTW, and stumbled across the "why use a conventional fishing reel vs spinning reel. I see you have discovered the Penn international baitcaster series. I have caught everything from fluke, bluefish, stripers, Mahi Mahi, and even a Brown shark and a small thresher shark about 4ish ft long and 100lbs each with ease on my 975. This reel is just a beast when paired with the right pole. Hard to imagine there is only 12 lbs of drag on it, because it keeps up with my Avets any day that have around 28 lbs of drag. Just figured I'd give a shoutout to another fellow International user. Oh, and a word of advice about that reel, you have to watch the freespool button getting stuck. Without proper maintenance it gets jammed and parts are hard to come by.

@TorqueAthletics 5 жыл бұрын

Been waiting for this video. Thank you!!!

@muhammadabdul-saboor6813 5 жыл бұрын

Luv the Super Salty Squid, keep the helpful vids coming

@markperez8265 5 жыл бұрын

I really like your channel. I am coming back to fishing after a 35 year layoff. loads of info here. what I find really great about you channel is the family friendly atmosphere and that you have turned your passion for fishing into a business. BTW- how's the knee?

@FishingWithNorm 5 жыл бұрын

I have been looking for a surf fishing combo. Thanks for the tips!

@elenatica53 5 жыл бұрын

Fishingwithnorm I watch your Chanel

@siyuanthesuper1 5 жыл бұрын

If you are using lures, just get a MH or H 8’6 or 9’ salmon rod. Okuma Celilo is pretty good. Just pare it up with Penn Battle or Spinfisher if you have the budget

@hobo7070 5 жыл бұрын

I like using conventional baitcaster reels although it seems easier to find big surf rods for spinning reels than baitcasting. Hope you had fun in Florida and are looking forward to Maryland winter fishing. Come catfishing with me...we can catch giant blue cats 😊

@ipaales7552 2 жыл бұрын

What a brilliant video explained everything i needed cheers mate 👍 🇬🇧

@oniinparadise9620 2 жыл бұрын

So happy to reside in florida. Unlimited fishing

@fabapapa9926 5 жыл бұрын

I live in Germany and from all the Brands we got over here, i also only use shimano. You definitely get what you have paid for. The lower price reels are good too! Would always prefer a 50$ shimano on a 150$ quantum or DAM reel! Daiwa also make great gear. Penn is great for saltwater!

@tracybradshaw1362 5 жыл бұрын

Love pier fishing!

@palmharborfishing2932 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for great video you got me into making videos

@longrider42 5 жыл бұрын

My Pier fishing set up is a Daiwa Regal 5000BRI reel with Andi Tournament grade line, 20lb test. The pole is from Cabelas, the Tourney Trail IM8. A 10 foot long two piece rod with a medium heavy action, and a max lure/lead weight of 2oz. As for Penn reels, as long as you get the old ones that where made int he US of A, yes they are great reels. The newer ones not so much. As far as braid goes, I'm 56 so I've been fishing along time. I find braid to need a bit more weight too cast it as far as mono line. Where as with Mono line I can use less weight and cast it as far. Now for boat use, yes Braid would be great. But that's just my two cents worth. Tight lines and have fun.

@longrider42 5 жыл бұрын

@Will Strommen vlogs Do you fish from a boat or the bank, that makes a difference.

@hookedonprjonrojas2314 5 жыл бұрын

Can't wait for those FL vids!!!

@ganatexmanagertaha8215 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for ur precious info Keep going my brother all regards to ur old man Hope god bless u Mohamed taha

@allengallion930 4 жыл бұрын

I'm all team Saragosa man. Best budget reel is a Daiwa BG. Best reel for the money is a spheros or a Saragosa. They're Built like a tank! My Gosa is 6 years old and it's still smooth even.. Still after being dunked at least a dozen times. Amazing reels!

@BasicFishingNZ 5 жыл бұрын

awesome arsenals of gear haha. i prefer mono because braid can b a hassle. the only time i use braid is with light tackle fishing. using braid for anything else was just a pain in my experience

@TheAnswerworld-et6ze 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you this is useful to me. God bless you

@frogliza9977 5 жыл бұрын

I love shimano as well. You should try some Daiwa reels, I'd take the Daiwa BG over the pen battle

@809nel 3 жыл бұрын

i like your stuff, wish i had a bridge, pier, shore fishing guide

@timothydavey7569 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this educational video, and thank you for the humor! 😂 sounded just like something I would say "MEGA MEGA FISH"

@HeySkipper 4 жыл бұрын

Lolol

@johnd4408 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I want to learn saltwater fishing but I am currently living in Tennessee and will be making a few trips out to the coast to fish this year and I don't want to hire a guide to show me everything.

@reelfishing002 5 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to see the Florida video , hopefully you get to try the fort de Soto pier (1,000 foot one) in Saint Petersburg

@HeySkipper 5 жыл бұрын

That’s in Tampa, we will be in east coast! Thanks for sharing a new spot to try tho!

@josephcristobal7167 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, my name is Joseph I'm a Filipino I'm here in Dubai I love fishing and I been watching your channel for a long time I observed a lot of your tips but the problem is the fishing rod and reel I'm using is unknown brand and it very expensive for me have one.i always go for surf fishing I feel different from the other every time I go fishing coz they have a good fishing rod so I'm loosing my appetite every time I feel like that I just watch your chanel HAPPY FISHING.

@denniscutler2776 2 жыл бұрын

Keep up this incredible content I'm from Houston Texas and would love to hear what You have To Say about gulf fishing from places like Galveston and Freeport Your informative and entertaining keep up the good work it's alot more fun fishing when your doing it successfully as children we are handed a rod and told go fish when there is a whole lot more to learn before that to be successful

@cozo3000able 5 жыл бұрын

Senko skipper thanks for the vids reviews and the good info and awesome fishing on your channel.iwanted to know if an 8ft mojo surf rod good for the jettys

@Crix4evaTnT 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome one as always bruh and Camera girl Erin

@HeySkipper 5 жыл бұрын

Nice to hear from you again! Thanks for watching:)

@jaijay8502 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video since I mainly fish on piers thanks brudda

@HeySkipper 5 жыл бұрын

What piers do you usually fish? Thanks for watching!

@HeySkipper 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad to help

@jaijay8502 5 жыл бұрын

Senko Skipper Being from Tx for me it’s usually Down south Spi arroyo city and some Brownsville channels and some lakes and ponds in between ofc love the channel and family love you have and show 👍 btw Florida is killer fishing have fun man

@playa4lizife 5 жыл бұрын

BEST beach finshing channel out there!!! Thanks for putting us beginners up on game! So I'm looking at the Daiwa BG 8000 on Amazon for 100.00. Any recommendations for 100.00 or under?

@brentnanita3939 4 жыл бұрын

best buy right there

@josecanedo007 3 жыл бұрын

Nice info, thanks.

@anglerkoplak3684 5 жыл бұрын

Good info👍👍

@paulbeach7129 5 жыл бұрын

It’s not always about how far you CAN cast, it’s about how far you NEED to cast based on the conditions of your location and whatever species you’re targeting.

@julytara462 5 жыл бұрын

Hallo zenko,,i want ask about reel kastking kodiak 5000,,that recomended or not,,thank. And than rod ugly stick or not

@JR-vr6uy 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks you helps a lot

@HeySkipper 5 жыл бұрын

I hope it does! Thanks for watching!

@jman1412 5 жыл бұрын

what brand of fishing line do u use?

@heath2366 5 жыл бұрын

My pier setup is penn slammer 4500 20lb power pro on a 8ft star rod

@TheQboogalu 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a big fan of the Okuma Avengers series for reels and Ugly Stik for beginners.

@golden7334 5 жыл бұрын

Bro Make a video on Artificial lures vs soft plastics plzz For saltwater fishing So that we will get an idea what fish really like the most

@robertstocktonii9225 4 жыл бұрын

What do you think of the PENN pursuit III 5000 as a beginning surf reel??. You & Erin vids are really informal btw keep them coming!. Y’all Take care!

@curtisjeffries9812 Жыл бұрын

Great presentation! Very informative! I'll be going on my first ever Pier fishing trip at the end of this month and I do have some questions about gear. I have a 10ft MH. surf rod paired with a Shimano Twin Power 6000 spinner. My wife will be using a 9ft. MH surf rod with a Penn Battle 6000. Both reels have 30lb test and 30lb flouro leaders. Am I geared right? I'll be at the Virginia Beach Fishing Pier. Thanks for any intel you can provide in advance!!

@Handofseeds 5 жыл бұрын

is the color of braided line important? I see you have different colors on each spool. Does it even matter?

@tomnguyen5027 5 жыл бұрын

You should do a service video on the spinning reels

@Dill0n1 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video brah

@winston9505 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@melissadonohoo6763 5 жыл бұрын

been looking at this hurricane calico jack spinning rod have you ever used them, and if so whats your opinion.

@danlnad 5 жыл бұрын

Sir, thanks for the great video! Very helpful. Do you prefer a 2- piece or 1-piece rod? Or is there not really much difference. I use a 1-piece rod with freshwater fishing and sometimes it comes apart. Of course, it might be due to user (me) error. I am going to follow your recommendations and geta Mojo and Shimano Saragossa. THANK YOU.

@trentonglenn8879 10 ай бұрын

A trick that I learned in a tackle shop when using 2 piece rods is to slide the top half down then turn the rod around 90 degrees. It’s gonna lock it in place and keep you from casting the top half on. Just make sure you account for the turn when you first place the top half on the rod so that after the turn your guides all line up perfectly 👍

@TheFishingDream 5 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@HeySkipper 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! Florida videos starting to come out next week!

@TheFishingDream 5 жыл бұрын

Senko Skipper yup CANT WAIT!!!

@wowmagic4581 5 жыл бұрын

i always watch your videos-

@trevino37 3 жыл бұрын

What is an affordable medium heaavy, slow action rod with a long tail for levarage, as you described? I just completted my first season fishing and now want a better setup then my cheap rod and reel. Cna you suggest something to upgrade to?

@Lawrryful 5 жыл бұрын

I mainly do freshwater fishing but would like to do some more saltwater fishing. I have got a small sedan, so is there any 2 piece rods spinning rods you would suggest that are under 10ft?

@iceman89231 5 жыл бұрын

what kind braid line (yellow) are you using

@TomyTekOutdoors 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. This was put together well. I love my Shimano reels. My favorite is my Stradic CI4. My favorite rods are my custom ones. Can't wait to see your florida footage.

@supatreyfi9770 4 жыл бұрын

I just got a 12 foot shimano tiralejo. What size reel would u reccomend. I have an extra shimano stradic ci4 4000 but idk if thats too small for this pole

@davidhopson2004 5 жыл бұрын

I'm a new subscriber and would like to know is monofillament better than braid. Best to use on a Penn 309.

@josiahloftis4329 3 жыл бұрын

Recently purchased a Penn Spinfisher VI 7500. I intend to use that for both the surf and offshore. What pound braid do you reccomend that will cater to both? I was thinking 65 lb myself

@brendanleung2395 5 жыл бұрын

Hello, how exactly does the shimano reel warranty work? Do you have to register the reel’s warranty when you purchase it? Thanks

@47veilside 4 жыл бұрын

Can I use the shimano Saragosa 5000 sw /6000sw with a 10ft 6in mojo surf rod? Mainly for surf fishing with bait and lures. The saragosa 8000 is too expensive for my budget.

@jameslefff269 5 жыл бұрын

How much line will they hold of 80 pound braided line

@michellebell9931 2 жыл бұрын

I started watching you while in the hospital with Ovarian cancer. I don't alot about fishing. But I Loving fish. Especially with my dad. You are informative. Easy to Understand. But I like your Spirt. That makes all the difference. You are Dope. Brother.

@pro4able 5 жыл бұрын

Do you need a salt water license or fresh water for the cape cod canal ?

@mohamedrawshan280 4 жыл бұрын

what kind of string is ideal for sea fishing? Braided line?

@davidburlock5298 4 жыл бұрын

Hey I’m going to put a Saragossa on an 11ft rod. Do you have an opinion 6000 vs 8000? Also, I’m at the jersey shore for reference. Thanks

@wongpati 5 жыл бұрын

nice video!

@kimberlyjones4112 3 жыл бұрын

Would a offshore angler ocean master light action 7 foot rod be adequate for pier fishing tog fish?

@aaronperson9192 5 жыл бұрын

Do you have a preference in braid color?

@Mixwell1983 5 жыл бұрын

I have a shakspeare power rod rated 20-40 lb line and a penn 5500ss rated for 14lb mono.. It was given to me.. Is this setup strong enough for pier fishing? I have 15lb mono spooled now but seems the reel could be the weakest link. It's the largest setup I have currently. I mainly go to recreational park Lakes here in LA and have freshwater gear but I want to try pier fishing.

@obedgaston4807 5 жыл бұрын

I saw you at sebastian inlet the other day

@Eyesofthasouth Жыл бұрын

Nice video. Could you recommend a decent 9ft rod for that battle with a little more moderate price? Thanks and tightlines

@Brsrafal 4 жыл бұрын

new fisherman here hoping to catch blue fish of nj shore i wanted to get new reel 4000 or 5000 with braid line the guy in fishing shop said i need special reel for braid line that so ? what do you recoment 4000 or 5 and what kinda line to catch blues i got medium rod

@Kkk-gn1lm 4 жыл бұрын

I got a question. If you’re using braid (20 pounds) do you use rat tail?

@FishthePNW 5 жыл бұрын

Glad you stopped talking about kast king. Now I can enjoy the vids again like how i did in the beginning. 🙌

@69boobee 4 жыл бұрын

You like the static better then the goose?

@mythraider1 5 жыл бұрын

I like shimano rods, prefer okuma reels. Works for me.

@eddyramirez548 5 жыл бұрын

Just got my shimano baitrunner 6500b put 30lb braid

@rickdavis2235 5 жыл бұрын

So the Penn Battle II is a beginner's reel?

@fishingwithjoeg9631 5 жыл бұрын

About 90% of my reels are Shimano. 2000 4000 and one 8000 for that just in case fishing trip. My Key West trip was mostly the 4000. some from the early 90s and they work as good as new. Well worth the price and I do a lot of salt water fishing. Thanks for the great info.

@savageryanyoung9096 5 жыл бұрын

Hi cool vid

@HeySkipper 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching savage Ryan!

@elizazacdf 5 жыл бұрын

The mojos are soooo expensive but soooo light and sensitive. Always splurge once and that would be it 🤩

@HeySkipper 5 жыл бұрын

I have been using this same surf for years. I’m using it In Florida this trip. Always a solid choice! Invest in one and it will last you a long time.

@elizazacdf 5 жыл бұрын

I've learned going cheap has cost me more replacing than if I would have made 1 good investment 😅

@siyuanthesuper1 5 жыл бұрын

Okuma Celilo salmon 8’6 H or MH is a cheaper option if you are primarily using lures

@ubreakitirepairit3569 5 жыл бұрын

I prefer to catch more fish over one big fish to. It makes fishing much more fun. Especially if you have kids with you and or someone who you're teaching how to fish with you. I often see guys at Huntington Beach who will sit around for hours waiting to catch 1 Thresher Shark. Meanwhile, everyone else is catching Mackerel back to back. I usually have two rods set up to catch something big like a Bat Ray on a Kast King Bait-Runner and one or two other rods to catch smaller fish.

@SKGCARDS 5 жыл бұрын

Hopefully you coming back to Miami....

@johnnysjasonable 2 жыл бұрын

hi, skip.... what do you recommend that i use with the 6000 reel... size of rod?

@bicalijd_pierfishing9652 Жыл бұрын

Hello I have a question is a peens pursuit 5000 good for Pier fishing I have it paired with a Abu Garcia vengeance medium havey spinning rod or should I get a havey spinning rod thank you very much I hope you can help me

@IPaintWood4Money 5 жыл бұрын

Where about in Florida will you be?

@elenatica53 5 жыл бұрын

I am not a starter but I use penn for the surf because they are sealed and some Shimano are not sealed

@elenatica53 5 жыл бұрын

The penn reels also are very powerful

@filipkodzopeljic7355 5 жыл бұрын

Pen slammer, you should check them out

@josemariamendozarosado5090 5 жыл бұрын

Hola grandes videos, Extraño cuando ponías subtitulos era más entendible para los de habla hispana

@williamduckworth305 4 жыл бұрын

Gonna be in navarre beach in early october....with be fishing from both surf and the pier... October means Spanish mackerel and small Jack's. Up to 5 foot spinner sharks...stealing your fish. Anyway fir the spanish I bought a heavy action fresh water spinning rod and for the surf I got a 10 foot tsunami spinning rod set up....for spanish, spoons and gotcha lures....the gulf is very clear around navarre, so why use braid...? Your thoughts please

@HeySkipper 4 жыл бұрын

Braid is very sensitive and you can cast far. As long as you use a leader line you should be good.

@williamduckworth305 4 жыл бұрын

Leader as in steel ? Or a mono and steel leader bc the water is so clear?

@MrRamyourcar 3 жыл бұрын

What do you think about shimano gx 200 reel.

@SanthoshKumar-gq7xs 4 жыл бұрын

Hi bro i want to know about kastking Megatron spinning reel the drag capacity is 46lbs pls tell me can i buy it pls help me bro

@brentnanita3939 4 жыл бұрын

it is one of those..get what you pay for.. the reel is cheap but it will bent or fail on a 4ft fish. if your catching 3ft and under fish it will be okay. do not get it in saltwater. best buy is the diawa bg 8000 for 90 bucks. trust me.