Today we are going over revolutionary techniques to achieving greatness in the surf perch fisherman's community.
Everything starts with the rig! I like an Avet MXJ filled with 60# braid with 25 feet of 80# Ande mono topshot. We apply the reel to something with length and backbone, such as a Penn Carnage ii 12' XH rod, capable of casting up to 12oz and handling 30-80# braid.
On the end of the line, we have a 10/0 octopus hook with a 3' section of 135# nylon coated 7 strand wire attached. We don't want that once-in-a-lifetime toad perch to chew through, now do we?
We use a 3 way swivel on the opposite end of the wire, then attach a 7oz sputnik sinker to a length of 80# mono similar to that of the wire on the other side of the swivel.
Now it's time to head to your favorite spot! Preferably somewhere in Ventura County, because you can't catch big perch elsewhere. Sorry San Diegans! Stay classy!
Do you have some fresh mackerel handy? Good! Cut the bugger in half. Big baits = big perch!
Cast your line past the breakers. Now, watch and wait patiently. The strike is sudden and the quick reaction is your gateway to success!
There it is, set the hook!
Keep the line tight. Reel, reel!
Use the waves to beach him!
You got 'em!
Congratulations! Remember to release your trophy to support the positive characteristics of this fish in the gene pool!
Unfortunately, you may run into grubby, time wasting rays and sharks whilst on the hunt for those Trophy Perch.
End result for the night:
1 BSP
1 Thornback
2 Sevengills (52", 55")
Based on a true story,
Jeremy
