Venice Pier 9/11

[JimmyVB2x]

Whats up everyone. Went out to the Venice Pier for a few hours last night. Fished Mid pier from about 5p-8pm. Had my new Big Boy Set up (Abu Garcia C3 w/ 7' Casting Ugly stick) and my chepo Target mini rod. I rigged up some squid on my Ugly stick but didnt catch a thing all night. My smaller rod was rigged up with a Sabiki & Mussel as bait, Managed to catch 2 YellowFinCroakers, a Dinky Perch and about 4 Smelt.
People where telling me about this guy who cought a leopard shark earlier, and another guy who was fighting a Thresher(sp.?) shark, But got away.
Not a whole lot of action but a fun night anyway. Im still trying to go for those nice big fish, anyone have any advice on what rigs work for what fish..let me know. thanx everyone-Jimmy

[beacondawg]

wish I knew jim, but never fished it. PM chance I think he fishes it all the time with shark lady

[RUBBLE]

Hey,Jimmy....

Take one of those Smelt & pin it on a sliding Halibut rig or dropper loop.Also I use to use either salted or not whole Anchovies.That should attract the Sharks/Rays/Butts.Or get some Macs for the Threshers.............

Good Luck
P.S.,You might need a Bigger Outfit..........

[JimmyVB2x]

Ill give that sliding rig a try. Im heading out there friay and might try a carolina rig. My Big Boy set up has 30lbs Spider wire, im gona go for small sting rays, SMALL sharks, and halibuts with this rig.

[beacondawg]

Give us a report on how ya do.