Undertow, suck outs, waves and small bait stealers make the surf a very tough place to fish. One of the toughest things to do in surf fishing is keeping fresh bait on your hooks. Normally when people head to the beach to surf fish they stop by the bait shop and buy shrimp that is [...]
Continue reading...25. May 2009
Many times surf fishing comes down to a game of distance and reaching fish with a lure can be critical. Live bait and cut bait fishing lends itself to large weights and lengthy leaders that are cumbersome to cast and create drag that may cause the cast to fall short of where the fish are [...]
Continue reading...14. May 2009
Pompano look very similar to the famous permit. It is built like a bream and can put up quite a fight in the surf when it turns its broad profile sideways against the current. The pompano is covered with very tiny and flashy silver scales on the sides with a bright yellow underbelly. Their noses [...]
Continue reading...10. May 2009
For surf fishermen spring is a time when bait fish start their journey north. Everybody knows that when it comes to any species of fish, the big fish will be near the bait fish. This means schools of toothy biters follow mullet north in the spring and then following them south in the fall. One [...]
Continue reading...5. May 2009
When you start the search for a surf fishing rod, you have many characteristics and options to take into consideration. There are endless options available to the consumer. We will try to provide you with the surf fishing rod basics that will come into play when you are looking for a surf fishing rod.
Continue reading...5. May 2009
A good sand spike is without a doubt the most underrated pier of surf fishing gear . So many times a novice fisherman will spend a lot of money on a surf fishing rod and fishing reel and then buy a $7 PVC sand spike. I will try to explain some of the major benefits [...]
Continue reading...4. May 2009
Moles crabs (Emerita Talopoida) are a very popular and effective surf fishing bait. These curious little crabs have five pairs of legs, no pincers and are well known for burrowing into the sand. Just about any child that has spent any time at the beach has dug up and played with mole crabs.
Continue reading...4. May 2009
The Gotcha Lure has long been a favorite of Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish fisherman. The lure has proven itself from the planks, the sand and from boats. The very simple design makes it a rugged and reliable choice. The head is formed lead and the body is constructed of hard plastic tube. Below this durable [...]
Continue reading...4. May 2009
Flounder are some of the most sought after fish from the piers and surf. The mild taste of the flakey white fillets is a huge reason why so many people are flounder fishing. Another thing that makes them so popular is that there is no need for a vast amount of specialty tackle. Let’s take [...]
Continue reading...4. May 2009
Casts nets should be a standard in your surf fishing gear bag. If you know how to throw a cast net, you can have a steady supply of fresh bait . Whether you are trying to throw a 5 foot radius cast net or a 8 foot net, you are going to need quite a [...]
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31. May 2009
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