From hook to reel, our go-to, tried-and-tested best setup for leopard and soupfin shark fishing is as follows: Best leopard shark bait is medium-size fresh mackerel, bonito or yellowfin croaker / surf perch cut bait Heavy bait elastic to secure the bait on the rig Wired Sputnik surf sinker (usually 6 to 8 ounces) Leopard Shark Pulley Rig or Surf Shark Pulley Rig or similar double circle hook wire leader 80-pound mono casting leader 40 to 60-pound braided main line 12 to 13-foot spinning rod 6000 to 8000-size spinning reel Thank you for reading this article on the best Surf Fishing Rigs and Setups for those awesome California species
The GRANDE, as mentioned, takes design queues from Redington's BEHEMOTH, but tones down some of that design's more aggressive cues for a more classic look
Flukes, lizards, and leeches can be fished using Texas or Carolina rigs to target fish higher up in the water column
Identifying Your Reel Needs When selecting a new fly reel, your first step is to identify your needs, especially what size rod and line you will be fishing
improper assembly can lead to malfunctions