How to Surf Fish Cast - A Quick How to Surf Fish Cast Guide

If you're learning how to surf fish, then you know that a good cast is very important. This is a quick instruction guide on how to do that for the best results.

For surf fishing, you need to cast long. This will get your bait out there to where you need it to be for the best catch.

It begins with your choice of rod. The longer the rod, the further the cast. But, don't go out and just buy the longest rod out there. Winds are strong on the beach and you'll have more trouble keeping control of a really long rod. So, compromise and get yourself a 10' medium action rod. This gives you good control with the best casting ability. Also, be sure the guides on the rod are large enough to let your shock leader knot go through unhindered when you cast.

Now, for how to surf fish cast. Follow these simple steps:

1. Stake your reel holder in the sand right above the water line.
2. Bait your hook.
3. Take your rod and start wading out in the ocean. Wade until you get to the crest of the first sandbar.
4. Point the tip of your reel toward the area in which you want your bait to land.
5. Lift the point of the rod up at about a 45 degree angle. (Consider this your starting point.)
6. Swing the top of your rod backwards over your shoulder until it is parallel to the water.
7. Fling the top of your rod forward until you return to your starting position while releasing your line about half way through this motion.
8. Wade back up to the beach and set your rod in it's holder.
9. Relax and watch your line for the first bite!

Surf fishing is the most exciting type of fishing, in my opinion. It doesn't require much money to get started and almost anyone can do it. Learning how to surf fish is fun and relaxing.