[Doug Fordyce]

Am fairly new to this game and need help with a light rig for fightin' the chickens in the weeds. Prefer a spinning outfit that makes the fight more of a fair one (but not too fair). Is it possible to get an outfit that also works well in the bays?

Any and all help greatly appreciated - equipment that can be purchased at local shops or web-based retailers is fine.

 

[MB]

" Light Tackle for the Chickens "

Never tackle the chickens lightly.....LOL




MB

 

[bulllred]

Am fairly new to this game and need help with a light rig for fightin' the chickens in the weeds. Prefer a spinning outfit that makes the fight more of a fair one (but not too fair). Is it possible to get an outfit that also works well in the bays?

Any and all help greatly appreciated - equipment that can be purchased at local shops or web-based retailers is fine.

I like the smalliest Shimano baitrunner. You can use it as for tossing a small chunk free line or even better used the baitrunner lever for freelining your livies. Bass Pro have the Shimano Baitrunner and their in house Ocean Master rod as a combo at a very good price. Their rods are made with good components ie. Fuji seat and guides. The setup is a very good for light saltwater tackle.

 

[wacker]

Careful with the little guns around the chicks, They are bait to the big boy's and I catch alot of big boy's by just harrasing the chicks. when you get a few big fish by just playing the chicks you might stop puttin the little fellas in the box. Good luck and have fun!

 

[Fishhog]

Little chickens with mixed big ones

I use a Shimano 4500 with 100lb powerpro. The fish couldn't care less about seeing the powerpro. They are to focused on the barjacks as bait.

I am always prepared now. I have been surprised by ling,shark and bulls while pretending to catch chickens.

 

[disgusted]

8wt fly rod.

 

[jtburf]

Any 10-12# spinning setup will work just fine...
John

 

[J L Dunn]

Chickens ?

Pardon my ignorance...just what is or are chickens, and where do you find them?

JLD

 

[wacker]

J L..they are pompino and are almost identical to dorado/mahi mahi but alot of these are actualy dorado and probably should not be killed (they are just baby's). They are found around weed lines. hopefully someone knows more than I can tell you.

 

[gostomskij]

This will answer many of your questions on dolphin.

http://www.dolphintagging.com/

Victor