I'm not sure if this is the right sub-forum but...

I'm heading to the ocean next month and wanted to try the "bubble rig." I was looking for recommendation of the size of float that is necessary. One site referenced two inches. I was able to find a store that had a 12 pack of 1-3/4" bubbles for $2.99. Alternatively I can order one 2-1/2" for $0.96 site to store from Walmart. What do you think? Are the 1-3/4" big enough or will I wish I would have gotten the larger ones? Thanks.

What are you targeting? Iv'e never used the bubble rig, but some locals do...You will probably be able to find them at the local bait shop where you are going...??? The locals will give you some good advice on tackle setups/techniques...and tell you what's biting.

Good luck!

Spanish, blues, anything really.  They throw a lot of Gotcha plugs at the pier I fish from.  This will be my third year.  I have used a hi lo rig with Fish Bites and had some success.  I was wanting to try something different and these were a lot cheaper for me to tie myself than to buy Gotcha plugs.

i think gotcha plugs are standard issue on piers.  I don't fish piers anymore, but in the past, I would use cut bait on the dropper rig or carolina type rig, or just freeline whole cigar minnows. The piers around me have been over run, not any fun to fish from, let alone take your kids.

Good luck.

Thanks