Surf Fishing 101 - The Basics

[lovefofish]

Thabks helped so much. Is there any other good waders?

-thanks

[mdpdds]

Graet post!! When you fish an LC Flash minnow, how do you rig it? Do you rig differently depending on certain conditions? For example, water clarity, water turbulence, etc. Thanks for the info!!

[beachmatt31]

Very good post!!!!!....loving the info

[Cartman]

That is a great report! Thanks.

[kastmaster1337]

Nice post! A lot of good info here. Thanks for sharing.

[CanardLaque]

Great information.
Just started surf fishing about a month ago.
I've used sand crabs 90% of the time and always catch something.
However I haven't caught anything with Berkley Camo Sandworms, not even a tug on my line, what gives? Can you catch anything with plastic if you just leave your rod in its holder? Or do you always need to have the rod in your hand to set the hook when using plastic?

Thanks again for the info OP

[Wingnut]

Great information.
Just started surf fishing about a month ago.
I've used sand crabs 90% of the time and always catch something.
However I haven't caught anything with Berkley Camo Sandworms, not even a tug on my line, what gives? Can you catch anything with plastic if you just leave your rod in its holder? Or do you always need to have the rod in your hand to set the hook when using plastic?

Thanks again for the info OP

Typically, when fishing with plastics you want some kind of movement on the bait. Cast the camo sandworms out on a Carolina Rig and reel it in very slowly or work it in by slowly raising your rod tip until you feel a bite and then set the hook right away. Takes a bit of practice but you will have it down in no time, good luck!

[Mike Dehoog]

Awesome thread. Best I've had the pleasure of reading. Thanks for ALL the useful information.

I'm pretty stocked about surf fishing now.

[Wingnut]

Awesome thread. Best I've had the pleasure of reading. Thanks for ALL the useful information.

I'm pretty stocked about surf fishing now.

Dana (Fisherman 57) did a great job putting this article together.
We miss the Godfather very much...

Have fun and good luck out there Mike.