Surf Fishing Gear
Surf Fishing GearUnderstand rods, reels, line and beach equipment before choosing what to buy. Browse the guides below to learn what suits your fishing.Just getting started? Take the free course—no email required. For buying options, visit Recommended Gear. For rigs and bait, browse Tackle. For the illustrated book, explore Surf Fish Any Beach.Products I RecommendSee my recommended rods, reels, line and beach equipment, with links to the matching Amazon listings.Browse the products and Amazon links →
The Coleman First Aid Kit
Outdoor activities will sometimes result in an accident. You can never tell when you'll need first aid or how long it will be before you get treatment for an injury. That's why a decent first aid kit is so important to have on hand.
Coleman has a first aid kit that I like a lot. It has pretty much everything you want to treat an injury. Continue reading
Leatherman Wave Multitool Should Be In Every Surf Fishing Tackle Box
The Leatherman Wave multitool is one tool I have with me whether I'm fishing or not. It's saved my butt many times. If it's not on your belt it should be in your tackle box. I added a stainless steel split ring and a caribiner to mine so I can hook it on my life vest when fishing from my kayak. Continue reading
A Surf Fishing Cart Is A Must To Get All Your Gear To The Beach
Get all your surf fishing gear down to the beach in one trip. Keep all your gear together organized in one spot. There's plenty of room for bait, refreshments, rods and tackle boxes.
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. Continue reading
Coast Lock Snap Swivels
Coast lock snap swivels are the only kind you should ever consider using for surf fishing. Regular snap swivels will often open up while fighting a fish. You can't depend on them.
Coast locks come with a test strength rating. Continue reading
PowerPro RED 30lb Test 300yd Spool Fishing Line
PowerPro braided line is gaining a lot of popularity. You can't beat it for surf fishing. It has no stretch which means you get positive hook sets. If you were to use monofiliment line the stretch in the line might not allow a hook set at all depending on the fish, especially with a lot of line out in the water. Continue reading
Okuma Avenger ABF Graphite Bait Feeder Reel
For surf fishing you would want to use the ABF65 or the ABF90. They are a little bit more expensive than the smaller ABF models but they will land just about anything you will hook surf fishing. Especially the big game. Continue reading
Selecting Surf Fishing Equipment To Start Surf Fishing Is Easy
Surf fishing is very easy to get into for less than $100 if you’re willing to settle for budget surf fishing equipment. You can easily find a combo 10′ or 12′ surf rod and reel for around $50. Sometimes it will already be spooled with line. Buying a combo rod and reel will save you the trouble of selecting the proper setup. Continue reading
Learn About Surf Fishing Rods
Learn the characteristics surf fishing rods should have before choosing to purchase your next rod. These rods have special qualities that allow them to work well in the surf.
First let’s look at what functions surf rods are designed to do. Surf Continue reading
Surf Fish Any Beach
An illustrated guide from your first cast to mastering the surf.
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