A Shore Start: Googan To Grandmaster
A look at some of the latest, greatest and most economical choices out now in the surf rod & reel market.
Surf
Surf: Bait or Lures?
The keys are to first, know whether or not fish are around, and second are they feeding up or scrounging along the bottom.
Surf: Wader Booties for Sand Beaches
Neoprene booties are easy to maintain, cheap to buy, and best of all, never any sand under the ball of your foot.
Surf: Balance Is Important
Light weight gear is great, but a balanced outfit is better.
Surf: Burn It To Hook It
As temperatures climb, focusing in on details and trying new things can be the difference between scoring or not.
Tackle Tip: Zip It Up!
A case can easily be made for the lowly zip-tie as being the unsung hero of the well-prepared angler’s kit here are some examples of its many uses.
Summer Surf: Stay Stealthy My Friend
As it is with so many things in life, surf fishing success can be determined by the smallest of details.
Wetsuits In The Surf: No Swimming Required
You don’t have to swim to appreciate the many benefits afforded by a wetsuit.
Surf: Popper Magic
Fishing artificials is all about having confidence in the lure you are throwing and the way you are fishing it.
Tackle Tip: Weight for It
Make a note of the weight on your jigs and lures to better know which one to throw next.
Surf: Being a Good Steward
The quality of surf fishing varies through time; species by species, rules by rules, and methods by methods.
Surf: Find Your Own Way
Showing respect to a fellow caster can foster a sense of camaraderie that could result in a long-term partnership.
Surf Solace: Striper Maineiac
Escape the crowds and head north the coast of Maine for some excellent summertime striper action.
Fishing Through It: Slow Summer Bassing
Slumps are inevitable when fishing the surf, even more so in recent years with an undeniable downtrend in striped bass stocks.
Eeling Stripers: July’s Jetty Jocks!
While most are home under the covers, the late shifters are having one wild night on the rocks!
The End Game: A Dying Breed?
In surf fishing circles, “The End” refers to Montauk’s bass rich, boulder studded shoreline.
