Sea Perch Fishing 101


Surf Perch fishing is fun activity that can be enjoyed by everyone. Perch are widely distributed along the west coasts of Mexico and United States. They are abundant and great tasting. Two of the most common species of surf perch are the red tail and striped perch. Red tail perch are the largest of the sea perch family and can grow up to 20 inches in length and weigh up to 5 pounds. Striped surf perch are smaller in size and weigh up to 3 pounds. Perch fishing are usually done close to shore and does not need heavy fishing gear to be productive.

Freshwater fishing rods and fishing reel are more than adequate for sea perch fishing. Some anglers prefer to use a 7 foot light spinning rod for light surf fish. I like to use a 9-foot medium power with a fast tip action rod as my go to sea perch rod. I find that the longer rod length is more suited at keeping my line over the waves when the surf conditions are strong.

My favorite line strength is between 6-8 lb monofilament, it is light enough to let me cast further and also sensitive enough to let me feel the fish bites. When picking your fishing reel, it should be corrosion proof and has smooth drag. The spool should have large line capacity for at least 250 yards.

Surf perch are not finicky about food. They will feed on anything that is available near shore. Shrimp, blood worms, sand crabs and squid are excellent live bait for sea perch. Artificial bait such as worms, curly tails and small jigs are also very effective. There are a few types of live bait rigs that you can use for perch fishing. There are many types of live bait rigs for perch fishing. The Carolina and fireball rig are two of the most popular rigs used by surfcasters.

The Carolina rigs are very simple to put together and you can do it yourself. The fireball rigs are a bit more complicated make yourself, however, they can be purchased at the tackle store pre-assembled.

Best time to fish for sea perch and other surf fish is one hour before and after high and low tides. The best locations to find perch are near troughs, riptides and rock structures. The best time to spot troughs and riptides is during low tide. Look for deep water holes along the beach. You can mark the spots with spikes or record the locations with your GPS to help you find them later during high tide.

Saltwater surf fishing is a unique way to catch fish. A few important perch fishing tips above to keep in mind next time you are out surf fishing. You should also consider looking at the great outdoors.

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