Get Ready For Surfing Fishing

Surfing fishing is for the either the rugged or those without a boat. There are two basics to fishing the surf and they are no different than any other kind of fishing. You need the right tackle and have to fish where the fish are. As for tackle you will need a surfcasting rod Gourmet Chocolates measures 8' to 12' and has a two-handed handle. Graphite is best, fiberglass is worst. A rod that will cast up to 4 ounces of bait and sinker or a big plug is necessary, a few more is better.

A reel that holds at least 120 yards of 20-pound test filament is a minimum. You can go with a lighter line but you'll miss the opportunity to fish for striped bass, steelhead, and salmon. The quality of a reel can usually be found in the Premium Coffee of ball bearings used in the reel. Six should be the minimum, over ten and your buying a reel that will last a lifetime of heavy fishing.

After spending good money on rod and reel don't skimp on the quality of line. Stren and Trilene are two well-known brands that you will find dependable. If you want a more durable line that doesn't stretch when you are fighting a fish, look for a braided line like PowerPro or Diawa. These lines are so strong that you need scissors to cut them and their smaller diameter allows you to put more yards of line on your reel.

Now we discuss bait. There are two ways to go, live bait or lures. We'll talk about live lures first. Invest in a couple surfaces lures or shallow running lures that float at rest. Next get six or so jigs and squid imitations. That should cover you if the strippers are running. Next buy some live bait, clams, shrimp and sand fleas if they have them. The shrimp can be frozen but the clams must be fresh as well as the sand fleas. Finally buy a dozen pyramid sinkers in weights from 2 ounces to 4 ounces. More 4-ounce sinkers are best. And buy some hooks #4/0 down to #0 and a package of swivels.

Now we must find the fish. First ask the tackle shop owner if there are any good places to fish. He won't steer you wrong because he wants your business. If he tells you about a hidden sand bar or ledge just off shore, head there. While driving down the coast if you are lucky enough to see a flock of seagull hovering and then diving into the water, stop immediately put on the shallow running lure and hit the beach. Cast right into the middle of the chaos and retieve slowly. When you get a strike it will feel like a Mac truck hit your lure. Set the hook and enjoy.

If you aren't as fortunate to see a flock of seagulls you might be nearly as fortunate to see a flock of surf fishermen. They aren't there for the camaraderie. Find a spot a polite distance from them and rig your line for bait fishing. If you see a sand flea (a small crab that looks like a flea) in the surf, Inapond with him and go pick him up. Put a 4-ounce sinker on a swivel and attach it to the line 3 feet from the end. Then tie on your hook and hook the sand flea through its toughest part. If no sand fleas are to be seen, cut a strip if clam and hook it. Cast out as far as you can, find a comfortable seat and do what makes surfing fishing the greatest pastime, wait.

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