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How do I set up surf fishing?
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Have one pole rigged with a heavier rig for cut bait and one pole sporting a smaller rig for shrimp or squid. Use the larger rig to target larger species, and use the smaller rig to target smaller species. When it’s time to cast, walk into the water to maximize your casting distance.
For a typical surf fishing excursion on the beach, you will need the following gear:
Saltwater Fishing Rod and Feel.
Cast Net.
Tackle and Bait.
Surf Fishing Rigs (Fish-Finder and Drop)
Marine Hook and Rig Holder (for tool organization)
Knife.
Bait Bucket and Air Pump.
Spare Spool of Line.
What bait is best for surf fishing?
And chunks of fresh cut fish such as mullet, menhaden, croaker, etc. work well for some species like “bull” redfish, drum, bluefish and even ground mullet (but not so much for pompano and whiting). As always fresher baits are often the best bait for surf fishing, even live if you can get it.
When surf fishing, the best action is further out. You’ll often need to cast 60-100 yards when fishing from the beach. This is because you typically want to cast beyond the breaking waves, where hungry fish often congregate and feed.
What months are best for surf fishing?
However, the two best seasons for surf fishing are almost always during the spring and fall. In general, the warming springtime water often brings fish close to shore in large migrations as they move to their summer residence.
How do you pick a good surf fishing spot?
What kind of bait do sharks like?
Mackerel — Another pungent and oily fish, the mackerel makes an ideal shark bait. Most species of mackerel are available year-round and have an open season. Mullet — is excellent shark bait.
What is the best bait for beach casting?
The 10 best sea fishing baits and when to use them
Peeler crab. Where I live, this is probably the deadliest sea fishing bait during most of the season.
Bluey. Strip of bluey on a size 1 hook.
Lugworm. Nothing beats a juicy lugworm.
Mackerel. A dab caught on a strip of mackerel.
Ragworm.
Sprats.
Sandeels.
Prawns.
How do you catch big fish in surf fishing?
What is the best time to fish from shore?
Specifically, dawn or dusk are generally the best time to go saltwater fishing if the weather and tidal movements are favorable. Remember to reference a saltwater tide chart to see which range of hours during the day will be the best fishing tide times.
During the summer months, BIG fish are within just a couple of miles off of the beach. I’m talking big tarpon, kingfish, cobia, tuna, and sailfish. They are following bait school migrations as they head up the beach.
Is it better to surf fish at high or low tide?
Conclusion. Simply put, high tide is the best tide for surf fishing because it allows you to fish the deep waters where fish are more comfortable to feed. So before your next surf fishing trip, try to recognize the tides in your area, and plan your journey around high tide hours.
Is surf fishing better in the morning or afternoon?
While it is possible for fish bite anytime throughout the day, the optimal time to surf fish is when the tide is either rising or falling. During the hottest months of the year, plan to go fishing in the early morning or late afternoon when the tide moving (rising or falling).
How do you read water for surf fishing?
What size surf rod should I get?
While surf fishing rods can be anywhere between 9 and 14 feet long, longer rods can be challenging for beginners to use and aren’t practical unless you need to make very long casts. Rods between 10 and 12 feet are good general purpose surf rods.
What color line is best for surf fishing?
The best color fishing line for surf fishing is clear. A close second best color is pink for surf fishing. Surf fishermen have their favorites that they swear by. They all catch plenty of fish.
Any rod that we use in the surf, on any beach (whether low or high energy), regardless of designation (artificial lures or natural baits) would need to be at least 2.70m (9 foot) long.