[sinker man]

With these fish its more of a matter of finding a spot that concentrates the fish and feeding then what they are eating. First and formost find a spot that has plenty of sandfleas. If you don't know what a sand flea is google MOLE CRAB: that is their real name. While you are at it run your fingers thru the sand and take what mother nature offers you. A Coolwhip container will serve to hold them and enough moist sand to keep them alive. Even handier is an empty spackle bucket with a lid and a handle. I tie my own rigs but you can buy them at any coastal bait and tackle shop. For most folks a light 10lb -12lb test rig is ideal. I like to go just a little lighter personaly but you will encounter some pretty broad shouldersd puppy drum with this set up so keep in mind that you will want to be able to land them in the surf. HOOK SIZES: #4 for the little fleas (tops for little fleas or shrimp) these are best when spots and croaker are in the mix along with whiting and pompano #2 for mediums and bigger pieces of shrimp when black drum and puppy drum are in the area. #1 hooks are good for the full grown fleas and these are better for bull whiting and bigger pompano as well as puppy drum and black drum.......(continued)