How to fish from the Surf:

• Cast beyond the breaking waves
• Fish during sunrise, sunset, or
• incoming tide
• Look for deeper holes and cuts in

the sand

Best rigs for beach fishing:

• Fish finder rig
• Hi-lo rig

Best bait:

• Bunker
• Clams
• Bloodworms

Equipment

Rod 10–12 ft surf rod

• Reel: 4000–6000 spinning reel
• Line: 20–30 lb braided line
• Leader: 20–40 lb Mono or Fluorocarbon
• Weight: 2–6 oz sinkers

This setup is ideal for striped bass,
bluefish, fluke, and porgy.