[BasserJim]

Will be at the north end of Rehoboth again for a week mid September, the weekend after Labor Day, I believe it is the 10th.

What should I expect to find in the surf at that time, and what should I expect them to eat, and what kinds of rigs should I be using?

I expect I'll be able to catch blues on topwater, I read somthing about live spot for trout? What kind of s rig should I fish that on? Fish finder style?

Would love any and all advice/suggestions. Again, I'll be traveling with family so a whole lot of travel/beach driving won't work out. Staying at the very south of the no swimming/fishing only section of the beach.

 

[catman]

Just check in with the local bait/tackle shops. I'd start with Old Inlet Bait & Tackle at IRI.

 

[Pajigging machin]

For fishing cape henolopen look up lighthouse view bait and tackle on Facebook that's the bait shop at the pier and they post regularly

 

[BasserJim]

Just check in with the local bait/tackle shops. I'd start with Old Inlet Bait & Tackle at IRI.

One of my first and favorite stops. Are you a local?


I was just wanting to know if there are any lures I should be buying, rigs I should be tying, etc. With a 10 month old I don't get to fish as much as I would like to, so I satisfy my cravings through tackle organization, restringing rods, shopping, and online discussion.

 

[andypat]

For fishing cape henolopen look up lighthouse view bait and tackle on Facebook that's the bait shop at the pier and they post regularly

X2 this is very good Info.

 

[andypat]

For flounder Gulp Swimming Mullet on a 1/2 OZ. jig head is the hot lure in that area.

 

[cducer]

FYI...... The Pier at Cape Henlopen is now completely open... action has been hot and cold..... temps have been brutal !

 

[kurazy kracka]

For flounder Gulp Swimming Mullet on a 1/2 OZ. jig head is the hot lure in that area.

This. Jig it in the rocks at iri. I use a weedless setup to minimize snags.

 

[BasserJim]

Thanks for all the input so far guys. All I really have to work with here is my surf rod.... What would be a good setup for the inlet or the pier at CHSP?

 

[kurazy kracka]

For the pier and IRI all you need is an 8'

 

[BasserJim]

For the pier and IRI all you need is an 8'

Heavy? MH? Fast?

 

[kurazy kracka]

I use a 8' rod rated 5/8-2.5oz for throwing light stuff and flounder. I use a 9' 3/4-4oz for bigger stuff off the tips of jetties and calm surf.

 

[BasserJim]

I use a 8' rod rated 5/8-2.5oz for throwing light stuff and flounder. I use a 9' 3/4-4oz for bigger stuff off the tips of jetties and calm surf.

Casting or spinning, and does it matter?

 

[catman]

Casting or spinning, and does it matter?

Jim unless you're experienced with a casting outfit I stick to spinning. There's a definite learning curve to be somewhat proficient with a casting reel. If I'm jigging I prefer a casting outfit because to me it's more sensitive in detecting strikes which can be very subtle. Perhaps you should follow what kurazy kracka said. Untangling a birds nest can be quite frustrating.

 

[BasserJim]

Jim unless you're experienced with a casting outfit I stick to spinning. There's a definite learning curve to be somewhat proficient with a casting reel. If I'm jigging I prefer a casting outfit because to me it's more sensitive in detecting strikes which can be very subtle. Perhaps you should follow what kurazy kracka said. Untangling a birds nest can be quite frustrating.

I've been fishing freshwater with casting reels for 10+ years. When I designed my surf Rod and bought a reel, I designed it spinning because that is all I have ever seen and didn't think of doing it any other way.

Catman, or anyone else,,,, is there anyone here who frequents Old Inlet?

 

[catman]

I've been fishing freshwater with casting reels for 10+ years. When I designed my surf Rod and bought a reel, I designed it spinning because that is all I have ever seen and didn't think of doing it any other way.

Catman, or anyone else,,,, is there anyone here who frequents Old Inlet?

Not for a few yrs. After 2 shoulder surgeries I completely gave up surf fishing.

 

[BasserJim]

Not for a few yrs. After 2 shoulder surgeries I completely gave up surf fishing.

I was just wondering if the large African American gentleman who sits on the stool on the right side of the front counter ever leaves the store????? Literally EVERY time I have been in that shop over the last 3-4 years, he has been there, in that same spot, on that same stool. Lol

 

[kurazy kracka]

I use spinning for everything. If you're comfortable with a casting setup then use that. You could even use your bass setups for that light jigging, dunno if you want salt n sand in your sweet water bass gear though.

 

[CYT]

I was just wondering if the large African American gentleman who sits on the stool on the right side of the front counter ever leaves the store????? Literally EVERY time I have been in that shop over the last 3-4 years, he has been there, in that same spot, on that same stool. Lol

NO, he does not.

 

[BasserJim]

NO, he does not.

Are you and he the same person?