Sabiki Rigs and Fish Bites

Having a successful day on the beach surf fishing relies on many variables and non is more important than choosing the right bait. Each day may require a different bait and the bite can change very quickly. One factor that will never change is nothing beats fresh bait. A fresh piece of cut bait will always produce more strikes and more quality fish than frozen chunks. One tactic that has saved many of my surf fishing trips is using a sabiki rig.

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Surf Fishing for Pompano

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 are blunt, and their jaws are strong for crushing crabs.  The pompano’s diet consist of shrimp, small crabs, and of course the sand flea.

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Cast Net How To Video

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 bit a practice.

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