How Do You Use Surf Fishing Equipment?
Surf Fishing is both challenging and rewarding. Unlike reeling fish up onto a boat or a dock, landing a fish from the surf requires some skill and practice. The following will outline the basics and, hopefully, provide you with some tips so you can share in the ultimate fishing excitement! EQUIPMENT: Surfcasting requires long poles with heavy spinning reels. Most surfcasting poles are at least 9 feet long and can go as high as 12 or 13 feet long. The larger size is necessary in order to be able to cast your line into or past the breakers. Waders are an option to consider, especially when fishing into the fall months when the water temperature drops. They are a good investment though as you can really land some huge fish in the fall months! Once you decide what you are fishing for, then you can select the appropriate tackle (hooks, lures, bait, etc.). Best bet for beginners is to read the local fishing reports or simply inquire at a local tackle store. LURES: Surfcasting lures are inten
