Surf fishing might be for you if you do not like to fish from a boat. Most surf fishermen will drive the beach and watch for birds working the bait fish and then wait for a school of fish to start feeding.
      Surf fishing is a different style of fishing so the tackle is a little different. Fishing rods for surf fishing are 10 to 12 ft. in length. These rods need to be capable of hurling a 6 ounce lead weight beyond the breaking waves. Spinning reels need to be heavy duty. Many anglers argue about the length of the rod, the size of the reel or its design and the guides on the rod as to how far the line can be thrown into the surf. Try experimenting to see what works best for you.
      Pyramid is a multi ounce sinker attached to the fishing line with the bait and leader placed above. This type of sinker helps dig into the bottom and keeps the line secure. The type of bait used can vary from live bait fish to blood worms, to cut bait, to sand fleas a relative of the crab, or even eels are sometimes used.
      You can fish from almost any shoreline. Points and bays make a good place to fish. Waves carve out a trough and that is where the fish float and feed. Rivers that empty into the ocean are also a good place to fish. No matter where you fish, only keep what you need and release the rest.