Surf Fishing 101: Rods, Reels, and Tackle

[@SaltSquatch]

Top 10 Surf Fishing Rods - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGOZqKmCa9iKkKc

[@FishGum]

One that camera is sick, two I caught 300 blue runners while you filmed this, three awesome content! Best on beginner surf fishing

[@SaltSquatch]

Yeah my wife said “Tony is over there catching fish after fish.” I told her you were catching bait 😂

[@jimmyjaimes5268]

Thank you for the tips and ideas. Be Safe Brother.

[@SaltSquatch]

You’re welcome! Thanks, you as well!

[@quitefrank123]

Great Overview of equipment- thx

[@SaltSquatch]

You’re welcome! Glad it was helpful

[@aquaculture8028]

Phil is a fishing God.

[@SaltSquatch]

😂

[@TheAnglerWithin]

Nice job as always man 👍

[@SaltSquatch]

Thank you! 👊🏻

[@Gulf_Coast_Slow_Jigging]

Nicely done sir, very informative!

[@SaltSquatch]

Thanks, Ryan!

[@SmittysSurfFishing]

Another great video! Nice work...

[@SaltSquatch]

Thanks, Smitty! I see you’re out there killin it!

[@AdventureswithaaronB]

I like ur video. I’m an avid fisherman but don’t live near the water so I don’t surf fish too much. When I go, I tend to always catch fish but I use a fresh water rod and 10 pound line. I find that that is sufficient to catch Whiting close to the shore

[@SaltSquatch]

Yeah that’s one of the best ways to catch whiting! Light tackle!

[@AdventureswithaaronB]

@@SaltSquatch I have a freshwater real call the day off we go but because it’s sealed, it’s held up amazingly well. I have dumped it under water multiple times in the beach and still works good.

[@SaltSquatch]

@@AdventureswithaaronB that’s impressive! Saltwater is rough on everything, so the fact it’s still holding up is pretty awesome

[@mullisoutdoors]

Great Video Phil!! Tons of great advice to get started!!🐠🐠🦀🦀

[@SaltSquatch]

Thank you! Hoping those new to the sport can be helped!

[@robertmozingo2901]

Thanks for the excellent tips for a beginner like me. What type of bubble tire fishing cart do you use or recommend? Thanks a lot.

[@SaltSquatch]

I have a custom built cart, but you want to find an aluminum cart with the poly tires. Fish N Mate is probably the most common one on the market. You can often find a good pier cart on marketplace that you can buy surf tires for and replace.

[@Tyler-kw9ce]

@@SaltSquatch watch on Facebook and Craigslist. You can getbsome great deal on carts, coolers, etc.. also when the snowbirds are leaving they sell alot of that stuff.

[@aquaculture8028]

Stay safe through the storm bro!

[@SaltSquatch]

Thanks! Looks like it’s gonna be pretty mild

[@ckaz2806]

Great video well done!

[@SaltSquatch]

Thank you! I appreciate the comment

[@iv8976]

What weight do you recommend for 10ft surf rod

[@stevedupree525]

Thanks. Phil I fish the East Coast of Florida for pompano,Black Drum,Whiting . I’m looking for a new rod. I’ve used a St Croix Mojo 11 ft. One is matched with a Cabo 60 and another with a Van Staal VSX 250. Plus I have a 13 ft Florida Surf Angler matched with an Akios conventional. So I like quality. You mentioned the 12 ft TFO. How does that compare to a rod like the Mojo? Is that rod too heavy for pompanos?

[@SaltSquatch]

The 12’ TFO is awesome for Pompano because it has a backbone to hurl some lead, but a fast action tip so you can see subtle bites.

[@stevedupree525]

@@SaltSquatch thanks. I just have never seen one in the shops around Jacksonville or St Augustine. I’ve been looking at the St Croix Avid and the Daiwa TDA. But I do like the TFO rods I have( Fly rod). Great information on your site. It’s really appreciated. The consumer needs advice because of so many choices. When I started this journey into Surf Fishing 45 years ago at 16 I bought a Penn Greenie 706 and an Abu Garcia fiberglass 9 1/2 ( 4 Star Rod). A lot has changed. Sometimes I think we have too many selections. Fifty years ago it was a Penn Greenie, Mitchell 302,402,etc.,and that was about it.

[@SaltSquatch]

There are a TON of options on the market nowadays! Nice to have choices, but also creates buyer paralysis.

[@stevedupree525]

@@SaltSquatch exactly. I have a tendency to overthink. But I do find that quality matters. For the most part you get what you pay for.

[@SaltSquatch]

100%…and you can get away with cheap rods/reels if you only fish occasionally.

[@slikrik6098]

new sub awesome info/ digg N the channel

[@davidgeorge5095]

will a 4000 or 5000 cast further on a 11 foot rod?

[@Fabtilldeath]

Hey I keep breaking 25lb braid with casting any tips

[@willietheron7809]

Add a 50 to 80lbs 3,5m braided leader with an FG knot ,problem solved

[@peterkerns8343]

I use an 8 foot rod for the pier, and a 9 foot for the beach. Don't really like longer than 9 feet. The longer the rod, the more energy you have to put in the cast. If I wanna cast further, I just walk in the water up to my knees or waist. As far as reels, I have a couple of tsunami barrier spinning reels. 50 bucks a piece. They have 7 internal seals. Can handle the salt. The 2 things I absolutely hate, are treble hooks, and braided line. And I only fish lures. Don't like bait either. It gets messy and expensive.

[@SaltSquatch]

To each their own! Thanks for sharing your tackle preferences

[@A.J.Villanueva]

TFO is 🔥🔥🔥

[@SaltSquatch]

My favorite rod I’ve used so far

[@Tyler-kw9ce]

@@SaltSquatch have you tried carolina cast pro? Might pick up some of his blanks and build a few if I can't find any blanks at MudHole I like.

[@SaltSquatch]

@@Tyler-kw9ce never heard of them. Let me know how it turns out

[@Tyler-kw9ce]

@@SaltSquatch check them out. It's Tommy Farmers business he's a surf fishing and distance casting legend!

[@5555-r9i]

You should work for Amazon #1 spokesperson

[@frankiesantos1050]

What the hell kind of giant mutant sand flea is that? It’s like half the size of your palm lol

[@SaltSquatch]

😂

[@gustavegiacopelli7974]

*recommends 9-12 ft rod* Me: *6ft 6 uglystik gx2* yea this'll do.

[@SaltSquatch]

😂 hey whatever catches fish for you!!