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By Hippo Lau - Grubbing for surf perch has become very popular in the last few years and no wonder! Surf perch are generally available year round. They are scrappy little battlers and delicious on the table. The tackle required is simple and easy to rig. Beach access is usually free. What better excuse is there for spending a couple of hours knee deep in salt water?

Rods, Reels, Line
For most people spinning tackle is the easiest and most simple to use. It can be as effective as conventional tackle, but without the annoying problems of backlashing. The ideal rod for most grubbing is an eight to nine foot rod, medium heavy to heavy power steelhead rod. However, when the surf is running heavy, some will opt for a nine foot light surf rod. These rods should be matched with salt water resistant reels capable of holding 150-250 yards of 10-20 lb. test monofilament line.

The Rig
A simple like is all you need to be successful at grubbing. Grubs range in size from 1.5 to 3 inches, hooks range in size from a #8 to a #2, making sure that the hook you choose fits inside the grub.

Colors
When it comes to colors, motor oil with either red or gold flake is the most popular but white, chartreuse, pink, tomato pepper and cinnamon are worth experimenting with. Don’t be afraid to try something different!

Where To Fish
By far the best time for grubbing is during an incoming tide. Your cast don’t have to be long and you may be surprised at how close perch will strike. A retrieve isn’t considered finished until you pull your grub out of the water. Look for irregularities in the wave pattern and fish these areas, otherwise, just walk the beach, fan casting as you go along. A smooth steady retrieve will get more action than a twitchy retrieve, as well as giving a better read on of the bottom.