help me figure out surf fishing!!!

[localfrom78]

new to this type of fishing so ive been reading up about surf fishing in san diego area and i think im ready to give it a go, just wondering what beaches might be a good bet for a beginning surf fisherman? also, any tips/tricks would be greatly appreciated.

[victor101]

this will help get you started http://fishingnetwork.net/forum4/showthread.php?t=14334

[bsp]

Throw jerkbaits on 10lb test using a slow, steady retreive for halibut and big perch. The lucky Craft Flash Minnow 110 is the best all around jerkbait for halibut. Use a bait fish color like Aurora Black, MS American Shad, or Metallic Sardine if you can find it. Drop shotting Zoom Flukes works well too, as do 3in Big hammer swimbaits on 3/8oz lead heads. Again, bait fish colors, like shad or smelt patterns, are the most effective. Good Luck!

[gavin310]

or if you just want to catch some perch to get the hang of it, get some 6" Gulp Camo Sand Worms. use 1" pieces on a smaller hook.

[GET DA NET]

or if you just want to catch some perch to get the hang of it, get some 6" Gulp Camo Sand Worms. use 1" pieces on a smaller hook.

C-rig? What size hook?

[bsp]

C-Rig it with an egg sinker varying from 1/4oz (1ft waves, light current) up to an 1oz (4ft or higher waves, and heavy current), a red bead, small swivel, 5lb or 6lb flourocarbon leader, and a size 6 (or 8 for finicky corbina) Owner SSW or comparable model hook.

[GET DA NET]

C-Rig it with an egg sinker varying from 1/4oz (1ft waves, light current) up to an 1oz (4ft or higher waves, and heavy current), a red bead, small swivel, 5lb or 6lb flourocarbon leader, and a size 6 (or 8 for finicky corbina) Owner SSW or comparable model hook.

Thanks for the 411