Today, we go over the Berkley braid knot, which was developed in the Berkley lab to retain knot strength and stop braided line from slipping out of the knot
Even though it can take a beating, I dont throw it around like I would a heavy canvas bag
pair it up with the zako
Rod-wise, for casting with spinning gear off the beach I use either a custom 13-foot 6-inch spinning rod rated to cast an 8-ounce sinker and large bait (more on the best baits later), or an off-the-shelf 12 or 13-foot heavy-rated spinning rod with a similar rating
Learn more We spent four months casting 22 fly rods across 3-weight through 8-weight, testing each on the water with real fishing not just lawn casting
In our surf fishing guiding service, we've found this hook to be the perfect size for using with 1" 3" size artificial baits like curytail grubs and plastic sandworms (Gulp Sandworms, Sierra Slammers etc) Whether you're casting from the pier or wading into the surf, these hooks are the perfect choice for targeting surf perch, croaker, corbina and saltwater bass with small artificial baits or fresh offerings anywhere