Surf fishing is a term not all fishermen are aware of. This is the form of fishing that involves standing on the shore or even wading into the surf. This would be done from either rocky or sandy beaches. It is a type of fishing that is popular on the coastlines but does not occur in the Midwest part of the United States.
      The equipment you would need to participate in the sport would be surf rods which range from 10 to 14 feet in length and heavy duty spinning reels. You would also need sinkers and bait as in any other type of fishing. A person who does this quite often would likely have an assortment of rods and reels depending on the type and size of the fish he is going after. You would also want to have a surf bag to carry your different hooks, swivels, line and lures. You can either use live bait like worms or artificial bait, especially if you are fishing around schooling fish. You will want to have rods which are made to resist corrosive effects since most of the surf fishing is done in salt water. You can to purchase either a one piece or a two piece rod. You will need to see which one fits your needs and the one you are most comfortable with.
      Another article you will want to have is sand spikes which will hold your rod because you do not want to stick your pole into the sand. These sand spikes can easily be made by using PVC pipes. There is also a boat you can use which is called a surfing boat. It is made for this purpose and helps give the fisherman balance.