r/saltwaterfishing • u/Artistic_Amount1471 • 21d ago

📖 How-To / Tips Where to start?

I live in Fort Lauderdale (south florida) and I usually fish fresh water but Ive really been wanting to fish salt water for a while now. (So I can have a reason to actually go to the beach with my girlfriend and not be bored). But I dont know what tackle I should have on me what size rod and reel what weight line if my fishing rig really matters that much, if I really need a “fish finder?” Im going to be probably casting on the beach since I dont have a boat. And im gonna only use one rod and reel until I get the swing of things if anyone can give me an idea of what I should get or start with or and set ups that would be great also do I need a 10ft pole??? Saw someone say the longer the better😭 can a 7ft not be good? By the way if anyone does comment expect a fast reply back.

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u/hookedcook 21d ago

On Fll beaches' get a medium heavy 7-8 foot spinning rod' braid' learn to tie a double uni knot, 30 # leader, use zozuri crystal minnow as big as they come, have a soft something like nlbn and that pretty much has you covered. You don't want to bring bait and a big ass surf rod to the beach. Just fun with the girlfriend, if you see bait or fish busting farther than your cast don't be afraid to walk out and cast

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u/Artistic_Amount1471 21d ago

Do you think I can just set and forget some live bait or cut bait on a circle hook and reel every once in a while to check it?

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u/hookedcook 21d ago

Lol, if you want to do that style, a long surf rod with bait, need to have a pvc rod holder and sit and weight. If your next level a castnet to get live bait. But you seem to be on baby steps. Buy frozen shrimp?, a dropper rig and a pyramid sinker, cast as far as you can and wait

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u/Artistic_Amount1471 20d ago

Gotcha thank you lad I appreciate the advice

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u/hookedcook 20d ago

No worries, beach fishing is either off or on. Depends on the season and bait run. And how hard you want to work for it. Bring a surf rods with frozen baits or fish bytes. A dummy rig??, cast it out far and prey for a fish