Hello, I’m new to surf fishing AND to Reddit. I’m looking for some help in assembling my first surf rod and reel combos. I’m planning on targeting anything from pompano to redfish and possibly some sharks. I’ve been considering the 11’ ninja tackle dagger and a Penn slammer 4 5500. Just curious on your thoughts on this setup and if there’s anything different I could look in to. Thanks for any info!

Looking to throw SP’s, poppers, paddle tails, and smaller diamond jigs from shore for stripers, I have a Daiwa BG 4500 with 30 lb braid, would the 9 or 10 foot rod be better, I also plan on using this rod in the bay during spring.

Hello, quick question. I’m normally a lake fisherman. For fish you decide to keep surf fishing, do you bleed them out in the water? The beach I am going to access is generally a multi-use beach, with some swimmers.

I have a small car and 10' 2pc won't fit. I wish I had an extra foot or two, and 8000 instead, but 9' 6000 is still doable right? Crab snare is 8oz, plan to run 30lb mono which is at the max rating of the rod. Penn Fierce IV 6000 + rod combo

So this is the setup I’m looking at getting for Christmas. Any info good or bad.

I fish jetties where I’m constantly getting sprayed with water and want to know if this reel would be good or I’m better off going with something else

So l'm stuck and cannot decide between the penn slammer 4500, Daiwa ma saltist 5000, tsunami saltx 6000. I fish inshore in rocky places and surf, I need something that can handle stripped bass, bluefish, tautog, and harsh waters. ( yes I fish in the northeast) I'm opened to recommendations (budget under 350) I mostly use bait

I have a 10 foot rod but this christmas I'm looking for something that casts further.

So im looking for a good 11-12 (preferably 12 but 11 if 11 is cheaper) surf rod for fishing off east coast (georgia & florida). I am currently researching them but every good discussion i see is like 3 years old.

So does anyone have a combo that works good and is 11-12 foot. Reel size doesn't matter THAT much but I don't want it to be too small or too big (like 9000 is crazy but 3000 is too small). Maybe like 6000?

Any help is great! Thanks in advance!

I'm going down to Florida this summer and was wanting to catch some red fish. Can anyone please help me to catch a big one this year?

I’m heading to Costa Rica soon. I have fished on boats there, but never really fished the surf. Anyone have any success in the surf down there? What types of lures have you used, and what have you caught?

I looked through posts on here but I don’t see anything. Something that would fold up would be perfect, but an aluminum cart that is somewhat easy to disassemble works too. I’m hauling at least two 130 size reels along with all the other stuff so I’m looking for something that can handle the load and not snap after the tenth trip like my last cart.

So cal 11/29/2024. Caught on a Krocodie 1oz.lure

To preface this: I don't fish often as it isn't suitable for where I live, but I do so a lot on vacation (South Carolina coast).

I am currently looking to buy a combo rod & reel for surf fishing for simplicity (from PENN), but if I go in/offshore I feel like it won't be feasible due to the lengthier rod and different casting. So my question is, should I buy one reel and two rods (one long rod for surf and one shorter for non-surf) separately so I can attach the reel to the rod that suits the type of fishing I plan to do?

I'm still learning all that goes into the sport, so I wasn't sure if what I described seems logical. I know the reels should probably be different too, but I assume they aren't as important as the rod itself? TIA

This guy ripped my drag! Pulled it good at least 3 times. Got wrapped up in kelp and I had to get in there and tear it apart. Pulled the fish out and my hook snapped. I almost lost this guy.

Just got a new rod and needing to put a reel on it. Stradic 5000, Saragosa 6000, SaltX ii 4000?

Use on jetties throwing 1-2oz artificials. Not a bait rod.

Spend my money.

Not going to spring for a VanStaal.

When I left the house this morning, I didn't expect this guy to be the best fight of the day. 20 minutes on a little Zebco.

Been getting bored using Berkely sandworms, so I’ve been soaking small curly tail grubs and swimbaits in the sandworm juices. I’ve been fishing a slow and steady retrieve with the occasional pause and pop. I keep getting bites but I can’t seem to get them hooked. I’m using a #4 baitholder hook on a C-rig. Are there any tricks to getting them hooked once they start nibbling?

I'm looking for a spinning reel for an 11' fishing rod. Any experiences with long cast reels? Does it really make a difference compared to a normal reel?

I'm trying to narrow down my choices for a 10' medium heavy casting rod and would love recommendations. I'm open to 11' options, too.

Also, between an Aber Garcia or Shimano reel, which is the better choice?

I am beginner, Do you use multiple-hook rig or single hook rig for surf fishing?

thank you

I just recently got a penn fathom 15cs, its really nice but im gonna start using it for sturgeon, looking for a new conventional for surf that can hold a good amount of line 60/400+, fine with closed or open, but no levelwind please

Anyone ever keep and eat herring?

Been catching a lot as by catch while targeting striper.

Any recipes?