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Shore Fishing => General Questions => Ledgering => Topic started by: kenneth on August 02, 2006, 07:23:15 CET

Title: Fishing from sandy beach
Post by: kenneth on August 02, 2006, 07:23:15 CET
Hi, I would like to know if anyone can tell me if it is possible to catch any thing reasonable using a rod and reel from a sandy beach ?

Would it be ideal to go in the early hours of morning or evening, and what type of bait would be best.

Thanks for your help.
Kenneth
Title: Re: Fishing from sandy beach
Post by: KenChir on August 02, 2006, 09:13:09 CET
It is defintely possible. Though I never went personally. What I believe you'd better have, is a beach casting rod. Which is typically 4.5 mt long so you can get your bait far out where it starts to get a little deeper.

I think sea bass (spnott) is a probable catch... but I think others will have better advice... and what the heck i want to start beach fishing too this winter!! :D

So guys, help us out! :)
Title: Re: Fishing from sandy beach
Post by: sergio on August 02, 2006, 11:15:52 CET
yeah im interested too . apparentley people who go beach-casting also have special rigs they use  . even the lead is shaped in a certain way to guarantee a long cast. i dont know much about this though , i would like to try sometime.
Title: Re: Fishing from sandy beach
Post by: Simon G on August 03, 2006, 19:29:02 CET
Well beach casting is quite fun
we normally go when the sea is rough
the fish which are found in the sand are
mingus
sargi
xilep
mulett
trill
gurbell
spnot
rays
tracni
skalm
ruzett
bies (flying gurnard)
and if you are lucky enough awrat wild ones

you must cast where the waves are breaking or behind them.
Title: Re: Fishing from sandy beach
Post by: KenChir on August 04, 2006, 08:32:30 CET
So what is best for beach casting... Day or night ?
Title: Re: Fishing from sandy beach
Post by: Simon G on August 05, 2006, 17:45:47 CET
i would say evening to night or early morning
Title: Re: Fishing from sandy beach
Post by: sergio on August 07, 2006, 00:02:22 CET
umm ,what kind of rod/reel combination would i need ? for example , maybe a light carbon ledgering rod ? how long ? i dont know much about this but  i would like to try
Title: Re: Fishing from sandy beach
Post by: Simon G on August 08, 2006, 14:03:13 CET
A light ledgering rod wont do it you need a beach caster to cast a heavy weight 200-300 grams out side the breaking waves.  and a heavy spinning reel or a bait casting reel.
on the other hand a light ledering rod is good when the sea is not rough.
the main problem would be that the waves will bring the small weight in in rough seas.
Title: Re: Fishing from sandy beach
Post by: sergio on August 08, 2006, 20:35:12 CET
hmmm so i would need a new rod. oh well. umm do you know of any specialised rigs ? or can  i use a standard paternoster rig ?
Title: Re: Fishing from sandy beach
Post by: Simon G on August 09, 2006, 18:54:17 CET
it depends on what rod you are using
with a beach caster you need a shock leader
the best terminal tackle i found is a pater noster rig with the first hook by the lead and at least 1 mt long and the other about 1.5 mt from the lead and 50cm long.
Title: Re: Fishing from sandy beach
Post by: sergio on August 13, 2006, 11:18:31 CET
can i ask  - is a beachcaster the same thing as a surf casting rod ?
Title: Re: Fishing from sandy beach
Post by: Simon G on August 13, 2006, 16:50:10 CET
yes they are the same but be sure if you are going to buy one the guides do not rust as they are a pain to change
Title: Re: Fishing from sandy beach
Post by: placebo on October 20, 2006, 06:26:12 CET
ramla l-hamra gozo is a very good place for surf/ beach casting
::)
Title: Re: Fishing from sandy beach
Post by: The Angler on November 24, 2006, 11:47:53 CET
Hi guys, I have practised some beachcasting myself. I went probably about 10 times. Obviously the main problem is that we do not have many sandy beaches.

The most important thing is patience and very good tackle. The main aim is to reach about 100-120m with your cast. I have two reels that I usually use. Both reels are meant for beachcasting. As for rods, the main LFS in malta has a very good rod for about Lm20. I have been using it and its really good.

Usually I have a .25 diameter running line in the reel and then I add a .45 shockleader. The shockleader's main aim is to take the shock of my 150g lead. Good swivels are a must since usually you will be facing some rough seas. the leads need to be anchorable type and you will definetely need bait holders especially with minisquids as bait. A very important accesorie is also the bait tying line.

Also one needs to practise the method of casting. In Italy there are special competitions meant only for casting. The casting system is called parabolic cast. it is not easy to explain in words.

Anyway one day we should meet on a beach and have it all done.
Title: Re: Fishing from sandy beach
Post by: The Angler on November 24, 2006, 12:53:48 CET
If you want some more info but in italian have a look at this.

www.pescareinsicilia.it
Title: Re: Fishing from sandy beach
Post by: kempy on November 25, 2006, 08:40:54 CET
well i am a beginner at fishing as i only been fishing for 2 years and i only fish with the reel rod from sandy beaches. so here is the info i gained while fishing. i use a light rod in the summer and a heavy rod in winter. the light rod is 3m long. i use 3 hooks on one line all of wich are between 6 and 8. for bait i been using shrimp. and my catches have been varied to flying fish, awrata,sponta and just latley catching alot of sarwella ( i dont think i spelled them right my maltease not so good). From mr fish you can buy the rigs ready made all you need to do is add the swivel and the weight (but i choose to make my own) there only 10cents but i like making my own as i like to feel that i put alot of time and pride in my fishing (but thats just me being silly) it is a good idea to bring a net with you as by complete surprise i caught a 2kg sponta last week end any way thats bout it if i think of  any thing else that might help i will let you know.goodluck ;D
Title: Re: Fishing from sandy beach
Post by: The Angler on December 19, 2006, 14:45:53 CET
Just for your info.

We will be fishing (beachcasting) at Gnejna bay on the 27th of Dec in the early morning. Anyonne wishing to take a look or join is free to come.