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Surf Fishing is a good way to catch a variety of saltwater species.
It can be a lot of fun and it might be your only option to fish the
ocean if you don't have access to a boat. Surf fishing can be
experienced from sandy beaches, rocky beaches, rock jetties
and from fishing piers.
Surf Fishing Tackle
If you are looking to get into surf fishing, it is a good idea to get
the proper tackle for your situation. You can get away with your
typical fishing gear for some surf fishing situations, but you will
catch more fish and bigger fish if you are equipped with the
It can be a lot of fun and it might be your only option to fish the
ocean if you don't have access to a boat. Surf fishing can be
experienced from sandy beaches, rocky beaches, rock jetties
and from fishing piers.
Surf Fishing Tackle
If you are looking to get into surf fishing, it is a good idea to get
the proper tackle for your situation. You can get away with your
typical fishing gear for some surf fishing situations, but you will
catch more fish and bigger fish if you are equipped with the
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correct fishing tackle. The typical surf fishing setup consists of an 8 or 9 foot rod and reel with 14 to 20 pound test line. The area you are fishing and
the species you are targeting will dictate what you should use. If you are fishing sandy beaches, longer rods work well for making long casts and
keeping your line above the incoming waves. If the waves are small (1 to 2 feet) along the beach, a shorter rod can get the job done. If you are
fishing from rocks or jetties, you can probably get away with a shorter rod as well.
the species you are targeting will dictate what you should use. If you are fishing sandy beaches, longer rods work well for making long casts and
keeping your line above the incoming waves. If the waves are small (1 to 2 feet) along the beach, a shorter rod can get the job done. If you are
fishing from rocks or jetties, you can probably get away with a shorter rod as well.
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