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!

[Kracker Jack]

Well fellas my beautiful girlfriend is from chincoteague Island. Here dad being a 40 year volunteer fire man he is a big public relations person with the pony swim. The past 2 years I have actually been on one of 4 fire company boats that bring the horses across toms cove. What a beautiful place. Im gonna be there next weekend and im gonna also be there for the pony swim next month so if your gonna be there pm me your number so we can get together and show ya around. her dad is also a world renowned duck carver, so come by and get you a duck!! lol !! or one of my fish carvings!!!I will get a report for ya for the surf fishing. I know sound side there doing good with the flounders. Capt. Steves will have all ya need if ya need some tackle

[Kracker Jack]

Originally Posted by 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!

awesome picture. I was only 3 years old when that was taken

[charlie_the_tuna]

hey skunk, you were in menudo? cool.