Surf Fishing in S. Ponte Vedra

[Jaymanbikes]

Im new to South Ponte Vedra and am trying my hand at some surf fishing. Can anyone recommend leader set-up for fishing there. i.e. weight on bottom? hook on bottom? What size hooks for Whiting, any other tips are appreciated. Thanks

[NickCJ7]

If it's your first time I'd get a Pompano rig and Fish Finder Rig. Weight depends on how bad the current is. Pyramid Sinkers are good, sputnik sinkers are good for when the current is really bad.

My setup is a 12ft pole, Okuma Reel, 250yrds of 12lb line. Then I have a couple smaller poles I bring as well.

[NickCJ7]

also hook size use nothing bigger than a #4 circle wide hook

[11jaxjk]

What do you recommend as the best bait to use?

[madcapmagishion]

Originally Posted by 11jaxjk

What do you recommend as the best bait to use?

Dead shrimp, sand fleas or fingerling mullet, has always worked for me.