Surf fishing tips 101

[fishincrazy]

When fish are hittin up short eliminate hardware in your presentation!!If using a mono leader switch to flourocarbon tie direct!!Downsize you bait presentation!!!Slow Down till it hurts theen slow down some more!!!!!


FC

God I can't wait till Spring!!!!

[albiealert]

If you get a big fish on, use your drag, and let the wave action help you bring the fish to the beach. Many fish are lost right in the wash as the excited angler cranks too hard when the wave is retreating.

[basshunter]

change out all your trebles over the winter for vmc's and good split rings, like wolverines.

[plugcrazy]

Never wash your reel in the ocean! Wash it with fresh water when you get home.

[7deadlyplugs]

When fish are hittin up short eliminate hardware in your presentation!!If using a mono leader switch to flourocarbon tie direct!!Downsize you bait presentation!!!Slow Down till it hurts theen slow down some more!!!!!



FC

God I can't wait till Spring!!!!

this is a good one fc, thanks!

Also when fishing bait and your sinker gets stuck, be careful yanking ut back so it doesn't smash into your face. Don't ask me how I know this.

[bababooey]

^^ You being a NY guy would remember about that guy getting killed last year doing that. Hope you didn't damage your brain too much when you made that mistake.

I almost did something like that when I had the boat out and the sinker was stuck in the mud. I was lucky when it came back and ricocheted into the gelcoat.

[surfstix1963]

Safety first NO FISH is worth your life!!! Fishing on the rocks have the proper equipment I cannot tell you how many people I see wearing waders with korkers on the jetties fall in and see if you can get them off wear rain pants and tops carry a sharp knife to cut anything off yourself you may need to if do go in the drink.Know your beaches too beware of steep dropoffs just don't wade in and think the water is shallow or you may be up to your neck with waders full of water (always wear a wader belt) fairly tight so the water does not fill the waders you can always cut the wader straps and fold them down to make it easier to swim I have pulled one guy out of an inlet with my tow rope from my truck it wasn't pretty one shot deal.Think smart be safe first then fish and enjoy.

[dogfish]

When the action is slow, reach into your bag for the plug you haven't used all season. It might be just the thing to get things going.

[surfwalker]

Fire in the water-use smaller plugs. And do me a favor - KEEP THOSE HOOKS SHARP!

Happy Trails

[mick2360]

When wading flats use your PFD. There are some great models for under $200. If you need it, your life is in danger. I lost one friend a couple of years ago, wading a beach he knew like the back of his hand. A needless tragedy.