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Pier / Dock / Bridge Setup

Fishing structure from above, where fish hold in shade and current and dive for pilings.

Pier / Dock / BridgeSaltwaterHeavy tackle
Rod
7'–7'6" Medium-heavy, Fast
Reel
4000–6000 spinning with strong drag
Main line
20–30 lb braid
Leader
30–50 lb fluorocarbon (heavier near barnacle-covered pilings)
Hook
2/0–4/0 circle hook or a heavy jig
Rig
Knocker rig or free-lined live bait; sabiki to catch bait
Lure / bait
Live shrimp, pilchards, or a bucktail jig
Knot
Uni or snell to hook; FG to leader

Why this setup works

Extra backbone and heavier leader let you stop fish before they reach the pilings and cut you off on barnacles.

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