Surf fishing tips 101

[porgy75]

Early spring the water is still cold. They are not hitting aggressively now. Hold your rod. If this makes you tired go home and take up golf. You will miss less fish this way.

thank you very much ledhead I followed your advice today and got a fish. Small striper still it was fun. There were some guys who weren't holding their rods and they lost the fish when they passed by.

[ledhead36]

You're welcome porgy. Another tip for all the busted up pieces of gulp with tails bitten off by the bluefish. Don't throw them away. Save them all in a jar in the refrig with gulp juice. Then when the croakers and kingfish are around you can take them and cut small pieces off and catch all you want. A little piece is all you need because the croakers have small mouths. Try it you will thank me.

[surfrob]

except when fishing for tog: when you cast a lure and get snagged, don't continue to cast a similar lure to the same spot, just to make sure the snag is still there.

just sayin'

[storminsteve]

^^^^^ Yeah those bottom pieces can get sticky!

[hookset]

Some big rays around right now. I hooked one by accident the other morning on an ava. For the guys who deadstick bait don't leave your rod unattended.

[baitstealer]

Think about the best time of the tide when the fish are biting. I didn't always do that and hardly ever caught. Reading that on here and keeping a log has helped me. Its prob been said already but I thought I would say it again and thanks for the help guys!

[plugcrazy]

If there is an extreme weather event like new or full moon or blowout tide in a bay, try to fish differently because the window or conditions could be different.

[cowherder]

Big blues showed up in the bay today- tip when you are fishing for them CHECK YOUR GEAR FIRST!!!!!!!!

[jigfreak]

Wading belts you should always wear one. Fished the sedges snd creek mouths last night. Walking from one to another I stepped into a deep hole and started filling up with water. All by myself it could have gone a lot worse. Be careful out there.

[baitstealer]

Thanks for the tip, glad you are okay.

[surfrob]

always check that screws on your reels are snugged up after cleaning.

don't ask.

[surfrob]

when you think the tip of your rod is marginal, don't say to yourself "it'll hold"

[baitstealer]

always check that screws on your reels are snugged up after cleaning.

don't ask.

Oops! sorry to hear that, sounds like it was not a good experience for you.

[surfrob]

it wasn't!

this tip was given before, I'm sure (just don't remember and don't feel like scrolling threw the thread again):

always always always check your leader.

remember, it's not the small fish that will get away!

[surferman]

Murphy's Law of fishing - whatever can go wrong will go wrong. Especially if it's happening to me or my Dad LOL.