what do i need to go surf fishing?

[oteps]

I will be going to assateaque island for 5 days and i will not be taking the boat. I was going to do some surf fishing but never tried it before. What do i need?

[charlie_the_tuna]

you need a reel in the 7, 8 or 9 size range as well as a good 9 foot rod. dont know where you're at so your terminal tackle is whatever the guy next to you is using. up here on the island of long we use a 3 way setup in the early season. big a$$ hunk of clam and send that sh!t out. been knocking out some nice schoolie bass and a couple keepers too.

[phatdaddy]

what charlie said, plus a pvc rod holder to stick the rod in, a comfortable beach chair, & the latest michael connley or randy wayne white book.

[bradford]

Originally Posted by phatdaddy

what charlie said, plus a pvc rod holder to stick the rod in, a comfortable beach chair, & the latest michael connley or randy wayne white book.

I like James W. Hall.

[GREYWOLF]

what thet said . and a good flashlight , plyers (blues) and a case of good beer

[phatdaddy]

how could i forget thorn, good call bradford.

[SkunkBoat]

Have't been to Assateague since 1979 but we caught a mess of blues on medium 7 ft ugly stick/penn 4500ss tossing metal like hopkins and ava17.

Also caught on bait...mullet rigs, pyramid weights.

I remember the beach to be really flat and shallow far out. Lots of green head flies.

Also, on bay side there are croaker, white perch, seatrout, drum, flounder

Here's a pic of me & my friends there in 1979....wow I'm OLD!