This article contains the basics for float fishing the ocean with telescopic fishing rods and telescopic float fishing tackle. Telescopic float rods offer extreme control and delivers compact fishing gear. Telescopic fishing gear will help you catch more and better quality fish. Telescopic fishing gear can help you be the best fishing buddy your friends ever had.

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A. Where we are fishing

We are fishing today off the rocks where we will be showing you how to float fish the ocean. There isn't a lot tackle needed and it isn't all that different from any other type of fishing. Although we are fishing in sunny southern California these methods will work just about anywhere providing you use the correct bait.

You will need a longer pole. We are using 18 foot telescoping rods. These long rods keep us from getting snagged on the rocks below by clearing the rocks, shells, and other obstacles.

We will be targeting a wide variety of fish here today and we will be using frozen green peas and cut squid for bait. We will start out about 6 feet deep with green peas and see what happens.

B. Equipment we are using

Our rod is an 18 foot telescopic carbon rod which packs down into about 26 inches. The carbon rod is lightweight and strong. Fiberglass rods are available but I prefer the lightweight and added strength of carbon.

Our reel matches the rod and line to round out the setup. Too big a reel and its heavy and awkward, too small and the rod is tip heavy and tiring. The line should also match the reel. Too large a diameter line and you cant cast vary far. Too light and you will lose your tackle constantly. About 17 to 20 pound line is ideal for what we are fishing for.

C. Terminal Tackle

Here is the terminal tackle we will be using. The line starts out with a float stopper added. Next a float slide is threaded onto your lne and another float stopper is added. At the end of the line we will add a snap swivel. Several splitshot have been added to the 17 pound monofilament to keep ther float standing up and to aid in casting.

The 10 pound leader and hook is added to the snap swivel. The leader should be about 3 to four feet long and have a size 3 or size 4 hook. I prefer snelled hooks but any hook will work. Above the hook about two inches a small splitshot is added to get your bait down quickly.

The cork float is added to the slider and helps when you are packng your rod so that you don't damage your rod or break off your float. Lets fish.

D. The Waves and Safety.

Place your things a safe dstance behind you so the waves wont soak it or carry it off. Pay attention to the tide and make sure it doesn't get flooded either. Any valuables are better off high and dry.
Right before a big wave comes in the water will rush out low. The lower the water flushes out the bigger the next wave will be. Be careful! Some waves could sweep you off or over the rocks. Always be aware of the waves. The waves have a pattern and timing. If you pay attention you can tell when a bg one is going to come in before it can come in and surprise you.

E. Bait

Baits can be for whatever you are targeting. I prefer to use green peas for Opaleye here but they will also catch various bass and other palateable fish. Squid, shrimp, and cut fish are good baits to try among other special local baits.

Chumming green peas helps draw in the fish. When you et to the spot where you are going to fish throw out a handful of peas before you get your rod out and ready to go. Get the fish comng before you get ready. Everytime you get a fish throw out some peas. Every few minutes throw out a few peas. Try not to throw out more than about 20 at a time.