LifeFeedsOnLife Report post Posted April 25, 2012 Thinking about heading down to Rocky Point with some friends in about a month. Wondering if anyone has tried any shore fishing down there and if you had any luck? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonehuntin Report post Posted April 25, 2012 I havent had much luck but i saw some guys last year that were at sandy beach wading out and fishing with dead squid. they were killin it. i havent been back to try it yet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanley Report post Posted April 25, 2012 I've had some luck on the beach along Las Conchas throwing Kastmasters. Last time I went it was awesome until I stepped on that darn Stingray. Sucker got me good! Good luck and have fun! S. PS: Depending on how much time you have, you might consider paying one of the panga-boat guys to take you out for a bit? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trophyhnter Report post Posted April 25, 2012 I've had some luck on the beach along Las Conchas throwing Kastmasters. Last time I went it was awesome until I stepped on that darn Stingray. Sucker got me good! Good luck and have fun! S. PS: Depending on how much time you have, you might consider paying one of the panga-boat guys to take you out for a bit? Do you how much for the pang fishing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
More D Report post Posted April 25, 2012 We went down for a wedding last year and we rented a big boat (tour type not professional fisher) and we had a great time. We were about 18 total and paid $30 each and we caught two and a half five gallon buckets in a few hours. Best part was the last few hours they took us to a small cove where the water was completely glass smooth and as clear as a back yard pool. They cooked up the fish and prepared a awesome meal while we played. We had a great time and they were professional and kid friendly! Best part: not a single person/kid vomited. Worst part: I did not take nearly enough beer! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZLance Report post Posted April 26, 2012 +1 for kastmasters Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LifeFeedsOnLife Report post Posted April 26, 2012 Thanks for the tips. I am looking into getting out on a boat maybe one day but thought i'd bring a pole or two along for fun as well and see what happens Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Report post Posted April 26, 2012 When fishing off the sandy beaches using squid, I usually only caught rays. However, if you use a heavily weighted bobber (big balsa or styrofoam with weights at the bottom) and a steel leader with a surf rod, you can cast squid right off Rocky Point into the breakers between the rocks and catch a lot of trigger fish and some others. It's hard, and you will hang up in the rocks from time-to-time, but it can be very productive and triggers are darn good eating. If you really want to have some fun at Rocky Point and have a great fish fry at the end of the day, you might look into a Hawaiian Sling, a good mask and snorkel and quality fins. Snorkel out into the big rocks off the point and learn how to lead those big triggers with the sling. It's like bowhunting ocean fish. It took me a couple hours to learn how to hit them, but once you get the hang of it, it's pure exitement. One thing...wear a light shirt. My back got so sunburned doing this, because it's still out of the water most of the time, I was sun-sick all night - I'm sure it had nothing to do with all the imbibement going on during and after the fish fry. Point being, you will get burned to a crisp if you snorkel and spear-fish shirtless for several hours without a shirt. I haven't tried the kastmasters, but have heard the same thing as others here have posted - they are apparently very productive for flounder. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Kauffman Report post Posted April 26, 2012 We fish the beaches of Cholla Bay quite a bit and the kids always have a blast. I believe the tide there moves more in 1 day than anywhere else in the world so depending on when you fish you can pick your reefs or sandy banks throughout the day. We will throw squid when we just want to sit and relax and catch tigers, trigger and occasionally a puffer (that can be an interesting site getting them off the hook!). We learned quickly to use a 12-18 inch steel leader as the triggers have a nasty set of teeth and will easily bite through when using bait. I prefer to throw 4 to 6 inch crank baits (shallow divers only), usually in a silver/blue or silver/orange which usually provides a better assortment of fish. Just keep your hands away from the mouth of the trigger fish...my daughter found out the hard way when she was about 5. They'll latch on and not let go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanley Report post Posted April 26, 2012 I've had some luck on the beach along Las Conchas throwing Kastmasters. Last time I went it was awesome until I stepped on that darn Stingray. Sucker got me good! Good luck and have fun! S. PS: Depending on how much time you have, you might consider paying one of the panga-boat guys to take you out for a bit? Do you how much for the pang fishing? Not sure how much it would cost now..... Three years ago, a buddy and I paid $150 (total.... between two of us) for 4-5 hours out on the boat. We found the boat by questioning one of the 'bannana boat' towing pangas one afternoon. He was taking the kids for a tow off the beach and I chatted with him about fishing. He only wanted to tow kids around, but had a buddy who owned a panga. (Disclaimer: Not bonded/insured! Hire at your own risk! ) He sent his buddy around and we arranged a deal. The guy took us out to some rocky areas a bit off shore, and we had lots of fun on Covina and Trigger Fish. As from the beach, we used nice heavy Kastmasters as opposed to live bait. We just wanted to have some fun with our spinning reels, and we definitely got it! S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trophyhnter Report post Posted April 26, 2012 What about a fishing license? How much? When fishing out of San Deigo on 3/4 or full day fishing in Mexico, I pay $15 for a one day Mexican fish license when it is not included in the price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LifeFeedsOnLife Report post Posted April 26, 2012 Cool well i'll have to get a few lures. I've got a hawaiian sling that i like to chase carp around with at the salt river so i'll bring it. Seems like there should be enough fishing to keep me busy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
More D Report post Posted April 26, 2012 A Mexican fishing whaa? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biglakejake Report post Posted April 27, 2012 Some of the most incredible action i have seen down penasco way was with a zara spook-with no hooks. out on the rocks between pelican pt and sandy beach at first light. throw out as far as you can and reel/sweep it back as fast as you can-faster the better. sometimes a dozen fish chasing and jumping over and around it. mostly mexican pompano and small corvina but i caught a 12lb pargo on a pop-r with hooks at sandy beach once. lee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeeden Report post Posted April 27, 2012 Fishing with Zara Spooks with no hooks. You see that's just next level stuff. Immediate catch and release. I'm impressed. We used to charter boats with mixed results. We never bothered with fishing licenses but we were young and dumb. We are no longer young. Good luck and let us know how you do! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
