https://saltsfault.com/tags/pier-fishing/ Recent content in Pier Fishing on Salt's Fault Hugo en-us Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://saltsfault.com/post/pier-fishing-101-first-trip/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://saltsfault.com/post/pier-fishing-101-first-trip/ Pier fishing is the cheapest way into saltwater fishing — no boat, no kayak, just a license, a rod, and a few dollars of pier admission. But walking onto a pier unprepared is a fast way to waste a morning. Here’s everything that actually matters on your first trip. The Essential Tackle (Nothing More) You don’t need a cart full of gear. This list covers 90% of pier situations: A 7-8 foot medium-action spinning rod — long enough to reach past the pier shadow, short enough to manage A 3000-4000 size spinning reel spooled with 20 lb braid A bait rig (two-hook “hi-lo” rig) for bottom fishing A spoon or Gotcha plug for Spanish mackerel and bluefish 5-6 oz pyramid weights — pier bottoms eat terminal tackle, bring extras A net with a long handle — the last three feet of a fight is where fish are lost Cut bait or live shrimp — check the local bait shop for what’s running The Rig That Catches Fish The classic hi-lo (two-dropper) rig is the pier standard: weight on the bottom, two baited hooks above it.