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Surf FishingSurf Fishing
1) General Overview of Surf Fishing
a) What is Surf Fishing
b) How it Started
c) Differences Between Fishing on a Boat and on the Shore
i) Relatively inexpensive on the surf
ii) Can surf from practically anywhere worldwide
iii) More difficult to fight and land fish from the shore rather than a boat
d) Finding the Perfect Location
i) Early mornings
(1) Beach the surfers and beach-goers
(2) High tide peaks in the early morning (usually between 6 and 7 AM)
(a) Explain why, i.e. This is helpful because the break line won't be so far from the shore when high tide peaks.
(b) Check the local tide table
ii) What factors will effect your day and how to compensate
(1) Wind
(2) Currents
(3) Waves and floating kelp
(4) Rocks
2) Gear and Tackle
a) What to Buy as a Beginner and Why
i) Spinning reels
(1) Unlike conventional reels, there's little backlash
(2) Relatively less expensive than larger ones used for catching large fish
(3) When to buy, i.e. you plan to go surf fishing only a few times throughout the year
ii) When bigger is better
(1) What to look for
(2) Though larger reels can be more expensive, they hold up through changing beach conditions
(3) When you plan on fishing more frequently
b) Different Name Brands and what Experts Suggest
i) Daiwa
(1) Discuss some different rods
(2) What makes each different
ii) Shakespeare
(1) Discuss some different rods
(2) What makes each different
iii) Penn
(1) Discuss some different rods
(2) What makes each different
c) Caring for your Rod
i) Why not to lay if down on the sand
ii) How to clean it after each trip
3) Baits and Rigs
a) Types of Bait
i) Sand Crabs
(1) Where to find them, i.e. digging in the sand etc.
(2) Soft shell v hard shell, i.e. explain the difference, what type of fish are attracted to one or the other
ii) Anchovies
(1) Where to find them
(2) Frozen v Salted, i.e. explain the difference, what type of fish are attracted to one or the other
iii) Clams and Mussels
(1) Where to find them
(2) Explain the difference, what type of fish are attracted to one or the other
iv) Discuss other types of bait, such as squid and mackerel and artificial lures, and elaborate using the above guidelines.
b) Caring for Bait
i) Keeping it fresh
ii) How to prepare it (I've listed examples below)
(1) Bloodworms should be cut into small pieces
(2) Hook sand crabs from the underside up through the top of the shell
iii) Bring extra
c) What else to Bring (make sure to explain why)
i) Knife
ii) Pliers
iii) Rag
iv) Bucket with some ice
v) Chair and Rod Stand
4) Achieving Long Casts
a) Practice casting techniques
i) Step-by-step explanation of a perfect cast
ii) Ask some experience anglers for help
b) Magnets
i) How magnets can improve your skills
ii) How to install mangets
c) Classes
i) Discuss the different Surf Fishing schools
ii) Talk about the price, time frame, locations etc.
5) What Can You Catch
a) Small to Average fish such as: trout, halibut, perch, corbina, sting rays, bass, rock fish
i) Basic description of the fish (size i.e. it gets up to 25 lbs., color etc.)
ii) Where you can find it
iii) When can you find it
iv) What bait you should use
b) Large fish such as: bat rays, leopard sharks, spider crabs, etc.
i) Basic Description of the fish (size i.e. it gets up to 150 lbs., color etc.)
ii) Where you an find it
iii) What bait you should use
6) Night Fishing
a) Safety first
i) Bring a friend
ii) Take head lamps
iii) Bring a stable light to set in the sand
b) Check the Weather
i) What to wear to stay warm/dry
ii) What to do in case of a thunder storm
iii) Strong winds drive fish to the coast
c) Lighting
i) Types of head lamps
ii) Tip lights
d) Benefits of fishing at night
Helpful Links:
Bait and What to Bring: http://saltfishing.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ&sdn=saltfishing&zu=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.finefishing.com%2F1saltfish%2Fstripedbass%2Fintrodtosurffish.htm
Basic information: http://saltfishing.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ&sdn=saltfishing&zu=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.geocities.com%2Fyosemite%2F1133%2F
Tips on Magnets and Casting: http://www.breakawayusa.com/ Look at the how-to section
Detailed site on night fishing: http://www.geocities.com/boscherfr/index.html
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