Originally Posted by
h00ker
I only surf cast, your setup is good, your bait is what they are known for eating. Not too sure of croaker. You will catch 9 times out of 10, guitar fish, A.K.A shovel nose shark and rays. The higher the tide the better. I always walk out to about my waist and cast as far out as I can, if I need to come in some, I just reel it in slowly until its tight. I then put it in a PVC rod holder I made and start using my ci4+ 4k for perch.. If you are new to surf casting, you really should start with perch or you will get disgruntled targeting
sharks.
Things you will learn quickly;
1. dealing with sting rays, you will become fearless of them and will know how to get them back in the water without getting stung.
2. dealing with seagulls, you will learn to cover up and put away anything you're not using or it will be taken by those damn birds.
3. skunk is not just an stinky animal