Coleman has a first aid kit that I like a lot. It has pretty much everything you want to treat an injury. What makes this kit so handy is how well it’s packaged in a compact, easy to take along zipper case. It’s designed for use as an outdoor first aid kit.

The handy caribiner gives you the ability to clip it on any convenient location.

All the reviews on Amazon speak for themselves. Multitools can be found a lot cheaper but they can’t hold up to the test of time and abuse that the Wave has. I chose the wave over other models produced by Leatherman because the built in selection of tools covers everything I wanted to have on hand for fishing. Even when I’m not fishing it always seems to have something I can use.

Leatherman also stands behind everything they make no questions asked. Once you own one you’ll never want to be without it.

Just peel off the backing, wrap the foam around your leader near the hook and pinch it together. Use one or more as needed to keep the bait just out of reach.

You can of course buy ready made surf rigs with floats already on them. Most surf anglers however, like to make their own surf rigs. That’s where the pinch on floats come in handy. You only use them when you need them.

At times even a 5oz. or 6oz. pyramid sinker won’t hold for you. If the surf is that rough your only choice will be to try a sputnik or break away sinker. Most of the time however, you’ll get by with heavier lead.

Pyramid sinkers of course are made heavier than 6oz. but your surf rod might not be rated to sling the beefier weight. Every surf rod has a sweet spot for the weight you use. If you try to go outside that range it won’t cast well at all.

Keep a range of pyramid sinkers on hand within the rating of your surf rod along a couple of sputnik type sinkers and you’ll be prepared for 90% of the surf conditions you’ll be up against.

Pyramid Sinkers 3oz. 3 Pack

Many predator fish in the surf have nocturnal feeding habits especially under a full moon. They come in closer to the shoreline to feed at night. The bigger fish will be well within within casting distance during this time. Fish the high tide when the big feeders come in for a meal.

If you like to have the beach all to yourself for some killer action, night time fishing is the way to go. The Storm Jig’n eel has such a life like presentation it will get a lot of attention.

The D.O.A. Shrimp will catch any fish that will strike on a live shrimp. I’m referring to Redfish, Tarpon, Jacks and all the other predator game fish caught surf fishing. If you can catch it on live shrimp you can substitute the D.O.A. shrimp.

Live bait should always be your first choice. However live bait isn’t always available and you always run out when the bite is on.

Fish the D.O.A shrimp on a fishfinder rig. Substitute the pyramid sinker for an egg sinker so it doesn’t bite into the bottom. Work it slowly through the strike zone you are fishing. Give it a twitch now and then to give it a natural action.

For more natural presentation, cut off the tip of the tail and rig the hook from the rear.  Shrimp swim backward not forward the way it comes rigged. Use a Daiichi screw holder hook in a 3/0 or 4/0 size.

The saltwater environment is harsh. A good surf fishing cart needs to be made with a non corrosive material. Aluminum, PVC or stainless steel are all good choices.

If the beach where you fish doesn’t allow vehicles you’ll want something that holds all your gear and move easily to a new spot to fish. A larger cart will have enough room for you and a friend to get your gear to the water.

Sometimes a big cart can be a little cumbersome. There are some nice two wheel versions too. One size doesn’t fit all. You’ll have to decide for yourself.

The surf fishing cart listed below from Amazon seems to be popular among the surf angler I see at the beach. Be sure to read the description below it has a lot of great features. I have to give it 5 stars.

Coast locks come with a test strength rating. You can size them to the strength of the leader you plan to use. They’re not that expensive when it comes to loosing a trophy fish.

Tarpon have very hard jaws. Even when using braid it’s hard to get the hook set.

Another advantage of braided line is the ability to spool more line on your reel because the line diameter is a lot smaller than the equivalent test strength in monofiliment. You can easily double the reel capacity when you switch over to PowerPro braid.

Powerpro’s easy spool pack makes it easy to spool a reel without line twist.

If you want to get into shark fishing this reel will get the job done.

As long as you use the baitfeeder feature you’ll never worry about a pull over.  Without this feature there’s always a risk you could loose your whole rig.