Fall is in the air and winter is just around the corner. Along the Texas Coast, the changing seasons bring cooler water temperatures and that brings schools of Pompano within casting distance of the beachfront. A hard fighting and great tasting member of the jack family, the Florida Pompano frequents the Texas surf in the … Read more
Fishing the beach front surf zone presents some unique opportunities as well as challenges. Often you will be fishing miles from the nearest bait shop or store so you will need to ” bring it if you think you’ll need it”. Bait is one of those items that you will need. While you can, at … Read more
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
