Pier Fishing - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Pinhead · 11-01-2022, 03:57 PM

I really don't have much good pier fishing experience, but the fish I've seen caught from a pier, are usually rays, guitar fish, mackerel...which I wouldn't prefer to eat, BBQ'd, smoked or even baked. You *may* get lucky and catch a legal halibut or white seabass, but pretty tough to do off a pier.

I think you and your Dad may have a bit better chance fishing at the beach, as you can pick your spot away from people and move around if the bite slows. A lot of guys catch legal Halibut simply throwing 4-5" lead-head jigs on 10lb test, using luckycraft or rapala lures and casting out frozen squid or sardines with a 2-3oz sinker. The grass weed or sea weed can be a pain, but if the tide movement is less than 3' between Hi and Lo, its not usually that bad.

Anyways, my opinions. Enjoy the time with your Dad whatever type of fishing you do. He will enjoy it for sure. Nice of you to take the time to be with him.

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11-01-2022, 03:57 PM	#2
Pinhead We all Stink Sometimes! Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 177	I really don't have much good pier fishing experience, but the fish I've seen caught from a pier, are usually rays, guitar fish, mackerel...which I wouldn't prefer to eat, BBQ'd, smoked or even baked. You may get lucky and catch a legal halibut or white seabass, but pretty tough to do off a pier. I think you and your Dad may have a bit better chance fishing at the beach, as you can pick your spot away from people and move around if the bite slows. A lot of guys catch legal Halibut simply throwing 4-5" lead-head jigs on 10lb test, using luckycraft or rapala lures and casting out frozen squid or sardines with a 2-3oz sinker. The grass weed or sea weed can be a pain, but if the tide movement is less than 3' between Hi and Lo, its not usually that bad. Anyways, my opinions. Enjoy the time with your Dad whatever type of fishing you do. He will enjoy it for sure. Nice of you to take the time to be with him.