Land the Big One with the Right Surf Fishing Equipment

By Craig Petersen

Successful surf fishing requires the right combination of skill, weather conditions and surf fishing equipment. Fishermen of all ages can enjoy learning to surf fish, and many locations offer lessons on surf fishing that cover topics such as surf fishing equipment, the fish to be caught, the water conditions and the skill's basics.

One of the primary items to cover during surf fishing lessons is the type of equipment that will work best for you. There are a few optimal pieces of surf fishing equipment, since everyone prefers different styles and equipment.

Fishing rods work best in the surf if they are between 10 and 15 feet long, and the choice of rod length depends on what one is most comfortable with.

A variety of tackle such as weights, leaders, hooks and swivels is good to carry for different types of feeders. Some surf fishermen will use triple drop leaders or spider leaders. Others enjoy using the pyramid leader. The use of tackle is a personal preference and it is based on the type of fish that you are hoping to land.

If you are surf fishing in a particular area, many times it is best to catch your bait from that area. For that reason, it is recommended to carry along a couple of smaller rods or nets among your surf fishing equipment in order to reel in the best bait. This is what the fish in the area are used to and what they generally will respond best to.

At any rate, landing nets are important to have when surf fishing and it is best to have someone along with you to help you bring the fish in with the help of a net. Which net to use will depend on the type of fish that are in the area. Of course, if your prey are heavier fish, you will certainly want to have a heavier duty net handy.

The surf fishing equipment you employ will depend on the type of water that you are fishing. Surf fishing can be enjoyed in either fresh water or salt water. Many people enjoy surf fishing in lakes, rivers and other small bodies of water.

Surf fishing can also be great fun in the ocean and numerous fishermen surf fish for trophies in salt water. Fishing in the surf is a wonderful pastime for any age group in the family, as there are different sizes of prey to be found there. While wading through the surf, almost everyone will enjoy the sun sparkling on the water while waiting for the creatures moving beneath it.

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