Surf fishing can be exciting and productive. You also get to spend time on the beach, so it’s all good. If you’re heading to the beach and thinking of doing some surf fishing, the question becomes, what bait to use. While I know there are those purists that prefer to fish only with lures, surf … Read more
When fishing the surf, it is very important to study the tides. Tidal movement and current will often trigger feeding activity along the beach front, and traveling the beach at high tide can be more difficult. The rising (or flood) tide water moves toward land and when it reaches its peak its called high tide. … Read more
Of the many fish prowling the beachfront, the Speckled Trout is one of the most sought-after and prized by surf anglers. These hard-fighting fish can be found roaming the surf from spring through fall along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic coast of the southeastern US. Specks will readily take both … Read more
Redfish, also known as Red Drum, Puppy Drum, channel bass, or Bull Reds roam the surf zones of the Gulf and Atlantic Coasts at various times of the year. Known for their hard fighting and great table fare, the Redfish is a highly sought after game fish. If you plan a trip to the beach, … Read more
The Running of The Bulls When Surf Fishing along the Gulf Coast, one of the most prized targets, is the Bull Redfish. Redfish or Red Drum, roam the beach front and will give you and your tackle a work out. Great sport to catch, they pull like a freight train and readily take a variety … Read more
Fishing the surf zone along the beach requires some specialized tackle. More often than not, there will be wave action and currents to deal with. And many times, things like rocks, seaweed, sandbars and sharp shells to foul or cut you line. In places, there will be various fish species that have some rather sharp … Read more
Yes, fishing in a kayak can be done from the beach. Kayaks have made their way into beach fishing and surf fishing. Pretty much in any body of water no matter how big or small, you will find kayaks. It’s no different on the beach or in the surf, fishing in a Kayak has become … Read more
What is Beach Fishing? What is it, and how is beach fishing different from any other type of fishing? Good questions and I’ll try to answer them here. Basically anywhere you can get sand between your toes, you’re at the beach. Chances are very good that the fish are there as well. The good earth … Read more
Surf fishing, like most other types of fishing, has some specialized gear for the conditions you’ll be fishing in. One of those specialized pieces of equipment is Surf Fishing Rods. Surf fishing Rods are longer and heavier duty than standard freshwater or bay fishing rods. The extra length is for casting baits longer distances as … Read more
Maybe you’ve been at the beach with the family and noticed people with long rods casting out into the surf, or watched fishermen wade out into the waves bobbing up and down in the surf and chunking baits. Perhaps you’ve only seen surf fishing or beach fishing mentioned on fishing blogs or message boards, and … Read more
