[Fish'n Phil]

Any one have any experience saltwater cane pole fishing? I was thinking about using an inexpensive surf rod but it seems like it would be unwieldly. Plan to try it for stripers or puppy drum. Thanks for any recommendations.

 

[bluefish1928]

sure if ur fishingfor small panfish(spot, whitng, croaker, pompano) and light biting sheepshead

 

[SmoothLures]

I've caught many, many, many crappie on a cane pole growing up. They work just as good as anything else when stationary fishing from (freshwater) piers, but unless you mean something I've never seen, I don't see how it would work. Plus when you get a fish on more than a few pounds you gotta net him up.

 

[Charlie2]

Saltwater Pole Fishing

I see people fishing with a fiberglass or cane pole for sheepshead from the piers.

It is 'straight down' fishing. When you hang a fish, bring the pole in hand over hand until it's on the pier. C2

 

[jhmorgan]

Skunk posted up a report of him catchin reds on a cane pole a few weeks ago I believe.

 

[JFord56]

The proper name for it is "soul fishing" saltwater!:fishing::beer:

 

[tjmrpm04]

It is possible if you are looking for a novelty, but probably not recommended as an ongoing way of fishing. We (POL) had a Cane Pole tourney this summer and there were lots of red's caught on Cane's. Chris caught two measuring in over 29" on the cane. I would not have believed it except that he did it right in front of me. It was a hoot. I never got around to rigging my cane because I was having too much fun with my conventional gear. I guess though the investment of $3 is low enough for you to try it out and see what you can do. Either way, enjoy.
:fishing:

 

[Charlie2]

Cane poles are used for jiggerpole fishing in the bayous and creeks. It is deadly for both Largemouth Bass and Redfish fished with a 'bob'.

Don't bet against one. C2

 

[Mdt1992]

yep i caught a fat 26" red on a panfish canepole(of course i used 50lb mono and a 6/0 hook instead of the 4lb test and a bobber) in the pol tournament

 

[skunk king]

let me know if you find a 300 yard cane pole