Beach fishing setup recommendation

[ubnt]

Hi fellow fishoes,

 

I have done a bit of land based esturay fishing in Brisbane and am looking to broaden my interest to include surf/beach fishing.

 

I wonder if somebody could recommend a beginner setups to use on Nudgee beach/ beaches in Redcliffe/ bribie island surf side.

 

I already have a 12 ft heavy surf rod and a 9 ft veritus comp rod, together with a few 4000s reel and Penn spinfisher 735 and 835 reels( which is quite heavy). 

I am not very interested in the alvey as I have tried them. I wonder if some could recommend a sub 100 reel and a quality mono Line. Of course if you think I should get a better surf rod, please put it down as well.

 

For the fish target I am aiming at Taylor /snapper, not shark alike species.

Also I mostly do bait fishing.

Thank you my fellow and have a great week!

 

[ellicat]

One of your 4000 size reels coupled with your 9 foot rod will do the trick comfortably. Load up the reel with some Platypus 20lb and you'll be fishing.

[AUS-BNE-FISHO]

You could also invest in a light spinning combo like a Shimano Sienna Sonic combo from BCF, that would work for fishing for small fish like dart, flathead, bream, and whiting from closer gutters in the surf. 

[ubnt]

Thanks everyone, seems I already got what is required!

[ellicat]

I forgot to ask, what weight rating is your 9 footer ?

[charlie.hans.fishing]

What you already have will suffice I'm sure

[Hweebe]

Nudgee beach/ beaches in Redcliffe hardly have a wave break so you can just use what you have for regular estuary fishing.

For Bribie 12ft is way overkill again the wave break is only slight. A 9-10ft graphite or fibreglass rod will suffice for the mostly dart / bream / whiting / flathead catches there.

For Bribie Island the upper beach side end where there is more swell / wave action tends to fish better.

[ubnt]

9 hours ago, ellicat said:

I forgot to ask, what weight rating is your 9 footer ?

I think it is 6-10kg.

[ubnt]

2 hours ago, Hweebe said:

Nudgee beach/ beaches in Redcliffe hardly have a wave break so you can just use what you have for regular estuary fishing.

For Bribie 12ft is way overkill again the wave break is only slight. A 9-10ft graphite or fibreglass rod will suffice for the mostly dart / bream / whiting / flathead catches there.

For Bribie Island the upper beach side end where there is more swell / wave action tends to fish better.

Thanks for the tips and can't wait to try my luck!

[ellicat]

20 minutes ago, ubnt said:

I think it is 6-10kg.

It might be a bit heavy for what you are chasing. Maybe look at something in the 4 - 6 range, if you're not hooking up.