[paramilusmc]

Buddy is taking me fishing for Sea Bass here in a few weeks, wondering what you all use for bait?

I know nothing of fishing in salt water.

 

[FUPAGUNT]

Squid :thumb:

 

[FUPAGUNT]

And why are you targeting Sea Bass? Where you headed?

 

[madcritter]

They like Squid or shrimp. Easy bottom dweller to catch.

http://saltfishing.about.com/od/commonspecie1/a/aa050330a.htm

 

[paramilusmc]

So your saying fish them off the bottom? I was thinking squid as well, work well for everything in my book when it comes to SW fishing (this coming from the guy who has been SW fishing once LOL) Buddy said he is using surface lures with decent luck.

 

[FUPAGUNT]

Yep just drop down a chicken rig and catch 2 or 3 at a time!

 

[FUPAGUNT]

Top water?? Never heard of that method for catching them. Sure youre not confusing with Red Bass? aka Redfish?

 

[madcritter]

It is practical to use a two-hook rig, leaving the lower hook on the bottom and the upper one 2 to 3 feet off the bottom. Sea bass can be nibblers and bait stealers, so it pays to keep an eye on your bait. I usually catch them when fishing for flounder on the bottom. I am not a fan of Black Sea Bass.

 

[Finny]

great eatin fish ,I've caught bigger ones with green crabs

 

[paramilusmc]

I have heard they are being caught in this certain location at as long as three feet. Thats big in my book. What size hooks am I looking at using?

 

[paramilusmc]

I think I am going to have to buy a new rig for this trip as well, never been that big on renting gear.

 

[LeftCoast Grower]

Heavy jigs (white or chrome) with fresh squid, gently bounced off the bottom floor always works for me...