Surf Fishing is an interesting form of fishing that is done on the shoreline or while wading in the surf. As the name may imply, this is most often done in saltwater. This particular kind of fishing requires a 7 to 12 foot rod, and the fisherman wades as far into the surf as possible to catch the fish that come close to the shore. Surf casters use a special casting technique that allows them to cast their lines in excess of up to seven hundred feet. The fish targeted during surf fishing include striped bass, albacore tuna, pompano, Spanish mackerel, snook, tarpon, redfish, bluefish, black drum, tautog, flounder, and weakfish.
      If you are going to use a four-wheel-drive vehicle to surf fish, you will most likely be required to get special permits and beach safety kits. The tires on the vehicle will have to be partially deflated in order to get around on the shore. Heavy Duty spinning reels are used for this type of fishing, but surf fishermen disagree constantly on what equipment is the best. Bait for this type of fishing seems to be as varied as the equipment. Bait can include live bait fish, blood worms, cut bait, and sand fleas (relatives of the crab that live in the surf wash, just under the surface of the sand). No matter what type of bait or equipment you use, it is important to remember to do your research and make sure that you have all the equipment you will need to participate in surf fishing.