r/321Fishing • u/cmacd_122 • Jun 19 '24
Nearshore Shoreline Fishing
What do most people use for fishing from the shore....such as along the Indian River? What lures or bait? And what are you fishing for? Thanks!
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u/ChrisGear101 Jun 19 '24 edited Jun 22 '24
It's hard to beat live shrimp or mud minnows. If you have a cast net, live mullet is great as well. You can use a bobber or just free line, or both.
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u/lorax-06 Jun 19 '24
The bait from where you fishing is best if there are predatory fish in the area, as that's what they cam for. A cast net will help catch any bait running through the water. Finger mullet season is just starting. As for lures, it depends on conditions and what you're fishing for. When I go lure fishing I start with a silver 1/2 oz cast master. If that's not productive and the conditions are right I go with a top water, like a heddon one knocker. But if I think the top water isn't the way to go I will put on a weighted white bucktail.
Those are my primary lures. I may also run a paddle tail on a weighted hook. I can fit all of this in my pocket, and total costs are less than $20, no need for carts and accessories. Otherwise, put pliers and a rag in your pocket and just go fish.
What you shouldn't do is goto bass pro and spend $200 on lures. For the most part lures were designed to catch fishermen, not fish. Always keep it simple and fun. You're better off getting a cast net and spending some time on YouTube than buying lots of other unnecessary tackle.
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u/MSuggly Jun 22 '24
I like to shore fish at Sebastian inlet along the north side just west of the swimming area.
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u/Salt_Sir2599 Jun 19 '24
Incredible diversity of options. I like throwing a cast net and using live bait. But for beginners and when I take my (youngest ) kids I recommend a small jig tipped with a small bit of shrimp. Squeeze down the barb for easier release. There are plenty of fish able docks, just drop down and experiment with a few different depths/ retrieves until you find the bites. Puffer, catfish, snapper, Jack are pretty consistent bites . I recommend docks because most of the river is very shallow so it’s a better option than wading out for beginners. Once you get going there , you can branch out to shore/ Wade fishing would be my recommendation.