How Do You Rig A Spoon Pier For Fishing?

How do you fish a spoon from shore?

Jigging spoons
Great for predators typically found on deep structure. Let the spoon freefall down. When it hits bottom, take up slack line until the rod tip is a foot above the water, then work the spoon with short jerks up and down. Usually, strikes occur when the spoon is falling, so be ready.

What do I need to fish from a pier?

10 Pier Fishing Gear Essentials to Get You Started

1. Fishing Cart. Get a wheeled fishing cart that will make it easier to transport your tackle and gear from your vehicle to the pier.
2. Rod and Reel Combo.
3. Fishing Hooks.
4. Bucktail Jigs.
5. Hoop Net.
6. Sinkers.
7. Pliers with Line Cutters.
8. Rod Holders.

Do you use a swivel with a spoon?

Normally, a spoon should be fluttering through the water, not spinning, so a swivel should not be needed. However, if you’re retrieving too fast, or the current is very strong, then your spoon may start spinning, thus spinning your line, and increasing the chance you’ll get knots and tangles.

Do you use a leader with a spoon?

Spoons run better (more action) on lighter leaders like 15-20lb, but 30lb isn’t too heavy either. Most of my reels have have a 25′ leader at the beginning of the season. I like to attach the leader to the mainline with a 50lb or 80lb Spro swivel.

What is a spinner lure?

A spinnerbait is any of a family of fishing lures that get their name from one or more metal blades shaped so as to spin like a propeller when the lure is in motion, creating varying degrees of flash and vibration that mimic small fish or other prey.

Do spoons work for trout?

Often overlooked by anglers, small spoons can be quite effective at catching trout in Mountain State streams. Often overlooked by anglers, small spoons can be quite effective at catching trout in Mountain State streams.

What size hook should I use for pier fishing?

Hook sizes depend on the size and species of fish being targeted, but Nos. 4 to 1/0 should handle most situations. The best baits to use will be live or cut specimens of whatever fish are feeding on at the time. You can catch your own or buy them from the pier or local tackle shop.

What size reel should I use for pier fishing?

First, you need a 6ft to 6.5ft medium light spinning rod and reel spooled with 10lb mono or 20lb braided line. This will be used for jigging pompano, spanish, whiting and other small game fish and for using a sabiki rig to catch bait.

Are spoon lures supposed to spin?

As the lure approaches you, note what it is doing underwater and couple that with the rod tip vibrations and the “feel” you are getting. A spoon should swim with a side-to-side wobble while a spinner should have a constantly-revolving blade. If your spoon is spinning, you are reeling too fast.

When should you not use a swivel for fishing?

Here are the top 3 reasons not to use swivels while inshore fishing (in my opinion).

• Swivels put the more fragile main line at risk of getting weakened.
• Swivels can damage rod guides.
• Time – It takes longer to tie two knots for the swivel than one line-to-line knot.
• Line-to-Line Knot Contests.

What metal are fishing spoons made of?

There are five types of spoons: Casting, trolling, weedless, jigging and the surface spoon. Spoons are stamped, forged or molded from brass, copper, steel, lead, plastic or wood. Most are painted on one side with a polished metallic surface on at other side to reflect the sunlight making the spoon visible.