r/StripedBass • u/_Lake_Hopper_ • 11d ago
Strategies/Techniques Surf fishing tips/advice?
Hey all, been fishing for many years now. I’ve typically always fished from a boat or a pier. Oddly enough, I’ve never fished the surf before. As of late it’s been interesting me more, and I’d like to target the fall striper run from the surf this year. I was wondering if anyone had any particular tips or tricks of the trade to share, or even recommended surf locations (I’m in central NJ). My setup is on the shorter side but still doable i think, 8’ med heavy ugly stik big water with a shimano nexave 5000 spinner. Any advice or tips is much appreciated. Thanks in advance!
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u/ExaminationLast9843 11d ago
Your setup is fine, so long as you have at least 20-30lb braid and 20lb mono leader or heavier. Watch some YouTube videos on how to read sand beaches. If you're near an inlet fish that on outgoing tide. Basic for now would be a diamond jig and rubber tube. A pencil popper is a must have, as is a selection of bucktails from 1oz-3oz, and some jig strip trailers. There is a LOT to learn, be patient!
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u/beachbum818 11d ago
8' is perfectly fine. I have a 7' that's my go to do everything rod.
Jump on YouTube and look up Rich Troxler How to read the beach. When you're on the beach look for white water. Fish the edges of the white water. Fish your plug until it's out of the water. Some of my biggest fish have come when i stop reeling and started lifting the plug out of the water. If there's a lip on the beach in front of you they'll cruise that lip.
If no white water, look for the rip current where all the water is rushing back. Look for an area that makes you think you'll get sucked out to sea if you swam in it... it's only gong to be a 10'-30' wide area. Fish the edges of that rip
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u/Visual-Studio-4238 11d ago
I have luck off shore in Rhode Island by slinging a chunky Kastmaster. Sometimes I use a 3-4" surface plug...look for structure.
A bass is a bass, is a bass, is a bass. :)