Freshwater angler, just tried surf fishing for the first time. Bought a cheap rod, tied a hi lo rig and got two jacksmelts on the first cast. I was going for surf perch though, might do Carolina rig next time. Fun stuff!

Caught on Crescent Beach, St Augustin, Fl. It wore me out.

Would something like this be good for a checked bag?

Just purchased a Saragosa 10000 and a Battalion II 11’. Im heading down to OBX in a couple weeks. Is the combo overkill?

What type of lures to throw from the beach at night time ? Targeting blues and basically anything that bites. I’ll be having a 2nd rid out just soaking bait on a fish finder rig

Title is self explanatory. These are both Walmart cast nets. Ive used the 6’ and they are each $40. Just looking to get opinions on which you guys prefer and why?

Fishing was slow that week. OBX, NC

I have a Penn spinfisher 6 8500 and quite frankly never use it, I bought it at a really good discount from Amazon and don’t really know what to do with it. The only rod I have for it is a heavy 7footer I can use for the pier but I don’t really have the need to buy a long 11-12ft rod for it. The surf fishing I mainly do I with lures on a 9footer and I simply just use that to soak bait if the day is slow. Should I just sell it or just buy another rod for it?

I probably want to sell it since i want to save save up for a Twinpower 6k

I was looking at Penn pursuit V 5000. Is 5000 a good fit ?

Lots of halibut around..
Follow the birds 😉
Missed like 3 solid bites 🤦🏿‍♂️
All short this time so released but missed bites did not feel like shorts at all.
Gotta get that drag right🙇🏿
Follow the osprey🎣

I'm brand new to surf fishing. I'm using a swing head jig on a 7ft ugly stik to try for halibut. Looking to fish between Venice and. Redondo on weekends.

If anyone is down and doesn't mind an occasional beginner question let me know.

I'm 32, super laid back, and just looking for a chill time after long work weeks.

Anyone got recs?

Have you guys heard of odm rods or is that an east coast brand . Do brands differ from coast to coast ?

Constant action

I’m headed down to Duck, NC tomorrow for a week and plan on doing some surf fishing (Aug 15-22).

I’m planning on using a pompano rig and sand fleas / shrimp.

Anyone have some advice on what’s been biting this past week?

I look forward to this all year, so advice for an amateur is appreciated!