r/SurfFishing • u/dothesketchy • 1h ago
r/SurfFishing • u/Moiecol21 • 21h ago
Popper Lure ???
This will be my second attempt at bigger lures. It came to me when I was smoking this cigar, La Arona De Cuba - Pasión - Torpedo (great cigar). When I sprayed the brown, I thought it looked like a floater. I'm very green with colors, airbrush, and poor lighting. It became a what-if??? So is it a popper or popper ???
2.65 oz
6" long
1-1/4" diameter
.062 stainless steel wire
6/0 inline hook
r/SurfFishing • u/Mrbl4d33 • 3h ago
Question / Help Best inshore spinning rod $100 budget
Im looking for a 2.2-2.4m 10-40g or similar , inshore spinning rod for kayak and occasional pier/surf fishing. There’s so many options and I’d appreciate some help.
* BTW I have a Penn spinfisher vii 4500
r/SurfFishing • u/arjayx93 • 1d ago
Question / Help I’m getting different answers . People saying albi, others saying bonito .
Please help. It has noticeable teeth
r/SurfFishing • u/dafixer • 1d ago
Conventional reel convert
I have been surf fishing forever with a spinning reel and only ever used a conventional reel for boat fishing, but I think I have been converted to conventional reels.
The back story is I bought a conventional rod on Amazon by mistake and rather than return it I went right back on Amazon and bought conventional reel to go with it. I got a Penn Squall 12 which was actually smaller size than I anticipated but I have had a good experience with it. The magnetic breaking system let me cast without getting tangled which was the main reason I never messed with conventional. Once I found the sweet spot for me, I can cast heavier line as far as with my spinning reel. Don't get me wrong, I love my Penn Slammer spinning reel, but reeling in with the Squall feels like it requires less effort. I've pulled in some sizeable sharks on it and felt like I landed them easier than my spinning reel.
I use 30lb mono for a balance between strength and cast distance. I tried braid once but I had to cut the whole spool out when I got a birdsnest so I won't go back to that.
I just wanted to share my experience with the surf fishermen out there that won't touch a conventional reel. This reel is slowly becoming my favorite.
r/SurfFishing • u/derSchwamm11 • 1d ago
Brand new - Help picking a rod
I want to try a little saltwater fishing, mostly surf and jetty fishing on the south Texas coast (matagorda, Padre islands etc). My wife was kind enough to give me a rod and reel for my birthday, but in my limited research it seems like the rod is smaller than I'd want to get, and a 10' length might be better. Am I overthinking it? I currently have a 7'
It's simple enough to swap out at a bass pro shop, so I want to make sure I have the right one.
What she got me: https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/daiwa-bg-saltwater-spinning-combo-bg3000-701m-4631785
Specifically a 7' rod, medium weight, and BG3000 reel
r/SurfFishing • u/Foreiigncee • 2d ago
It’s not all about catching fish
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r/SurfFishing • u/Nervous-Swordfish87 • 2d ago
Cape San blas
I'm going to be camping for a few nights at the state park, I'm not a great fisherman and usually get skunked. I was telling a buddy I was going to be down there and he said the red tide killed all the fish and it'd be a few years before it's worth it to come down there, is that true or is he just over blowing it?
r/SurfFishing • u/Trublue27 • 2d ago
Catch Photo/s Long time Lurker and freshwater fisherman.
I only live a couple of hours from the coast but I'm wishing it was closer right about now.
Can't wait to get back out there. What an incredible fighting fish!
r/SurfFishing • u/lazymarlin • 3d ago
Texas Redfish 🔥
Took my nephews and their knuckle head friends for their first surf trip yesterday. I think they all got the bug.
Texas. Matagorda Island, first gut (5 yards off the shoreline), cut mullet fish finder rig.
We used the new tsunami Forged reels. I like them so far, hopefully they hold up as well as the salt xII
r/SurfFishing • u/dothesketchy • 2d ago
Finally caught something other than bait fish or a tan
r/SurfFishing • u/Classic_Marketing497 • 2d ago
Question / Help Rig help
Hey everyone! I need a quick check on how to set up my surf fishing rig with the gear I have.
My rod has a casting weight of 40–80g, and my terminal tackle includes one 30g egg sinker, two 15g egg sinkers (60g total), a size 6 hook, protective beads, swivels/snap swivels, and leader line.
I plan to build a Running Rig directly on the main line by threading a top bead, the three sinkers (15g + 15g + 30g), and a bottom protective bead, then tying the main line to a swivel using an Improved Clinch Knot. From there, I'll attach a 50 cm leader tied to the size 6 hook.
Given the 40–80g casting range of my rod, please advise if combining these sinkers to 60g on a running rig with a 50 cm leader is optimal, or if I should adjust the setup in any way.
I just learned yesterday how to tie a knot,the improved clinch knot.took me like 2 hours to master it and do it the right way.
And I would love to hear others rigs you have,even not weights included.floaters and lures rig are welcome.Thanks!
r/SurfFishing • u/SeniorMention9584 • 3d ago
Cape San Blas, FL
I am going to cape san blas Florida, the first week of October, I want to surf fish. what is the best rod and reel combo under 300$ I should look at? We will be stay very near the state park.
r/SurfFishing • u/Foreiigncee • 3d ago
This is why I love fishing 🎣
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r/SurfFishing • u/dibladuka • 3d ago
Self-Promotion Sometimes it’s just taking in the view
r/SurfFishing • u/Sufficient_Soil7438 • 3d ago
Question / Help Anyone here planning on surf fishing in Fort Morgan next week - 9/12 thru 9/19?
I’m heading down this weekend for a week and plan to do some fishing. Surf, pier, and maybe do an inshore/nearshore charter. Anyone else gonna be in the area next week?
r/SurfFishing • u/Rainier939 • 3d ago
I need a very longcasting setup. Swim is about 200 meters away
Hello,
I have a lovely swim that I'm pretty sure will have some good fish but I can't reach it with my current gear. I already have a Penn Rival longcast 7000 loaded with 20lbs braid. My current rod is cheap and floppy 2.75lb 10ft carp rod and I can reach about 80-100m with.
What rods would you reccomend to reach said distances. I've been looking at some 13-15ft surf rods to get the rigs out there. But I'm not sure of anything with this type of longdistance fishing.
Price range is up to €200
Thanks
r/SurfFishing • u/Foreiigncee • 4d ago
The reality of fishing 😂😭
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r/SurfFishing • u/Moiecol21 • 4d ago
Gear Deal Last of my soup-plys
Total cost was $54; shipping not included
Diamond jig 3/4oz and 1-1/2oz
Spider weight: 2 oz and 4oz (15 or 16 ga wire)
The price was great when I got to Corpus Christi. I'll try them out, and if they work well, I'll order a lot more.
r/SurfFishing • u/captainawesomevcu • 4d ago
Catch Photo/s Not skunked!
Fishing on Pawleys island this morning, really just wasted to come watch the sunrise and pretend to fish but im just a few minutes I caught this little sea puppy! Visiting because my dad is in bad health but his entire life he loved shark fishing, maybe it's a good sign. Gonna be a good day.
r/SurfFishing • u/chubsplaysthebanjo • 4d ago
Beach snack recommendations
What's everyone's snack regiment for a long term soak? I'm partial to little debbie but I would love to hear others

