Surf fishing

Can anyone give any tips on surf fishing?? I have never properly tried it and I was wondering what gear is needed.


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depends on species sought, but as a simple general rule - 2 or 3 hook flapper , lug/rag/mack/sandeel - do not cast too far, fish normally in the 30-40yd range.

depends on species sought, but as a simple general rule - 2 or 3 hook flapper , lug/rag/mack/sandeel - do not cast too far, fish normally in the 30-40yd range.

What size rod should I be using and do I need thigh waders???


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depends on species sought, but as a simple general rule - 2 or 3 hook flapper , lug/rag/mack/sandeel - do not cast too far, fish normally in the 30-40yd range.

What size rod should I be using and do I need thigh waders???


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Waders do help o try out varying distances but they are not essential especially at night as you can just cast straight from the shore as usually bass and flatties are found close to shore especially in darkness I use a light bass rod for this that's about eleven foot and casts two to four ounces of lead

Surf fishing is usually for bass when using bait ..... i wouldnt say you need waders unless you are on a shallow beach like woodstown

Surf fishing is usually for Bass when using bait ..... i wouldnt say you need waders unless you are on a shallow beach like woodstown

Well the beach I was thinking about is Tramore strand but it just looked like you would need waders


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I love this type of fishing but don't do enough of it given that I live on the east coast. A light 11'6" bass rod, a pair of waders, plain leads and a short lob in or around the 3rd breaker as the saying goes. Standing knee deep, holding the rod and waiting for bites as the waves continually roll in towards you. A lot of the best surf fishing beaches are surrounded with spectacular landscapes too. Just thinking about it makes me want to book a trip to Kerry.

rod ,reel ,tripod ,bucket to hang under it with bait a few rigs,few sinkers and bait, waders yes always as you will often find you need to cast on the far side of the third breaker and this could be anywhere from 50 to 150 yards from dry sand fish move alot on surf beaches and so will you so travel light
when it comes to rods a 15 foot rod can be invaluable if its weedy in close ,if not any old rod will do

If your on a budget you could get away with not using waders

tip for surf fishing really is that you can never really fish to close in my opinion