

When i take my worms from these coarse and shelly beaches and go fishing at say Budgewoi Beach/jewfish point, the sand that the worms are in looks dark yellow and grainy/shelly compared to the sand at the above mentioned beach. The worms are there on the steep and coarse beaches, its a matter of worming on a really low tide. Accessories for the lower part of the line : rolling swivels or snaps, colored and phosphorescent lure beads, sleeves, jigs, etc.I would say that is true about 60-70% of the time. Sand spike rod holder to keep the rod vertical. Sinker that is 40g or more and up to 200g depending on what type of surf fishing you want to do (light or heavy), wandering or tilted surf fishing (most used are grapnel sinkers so that the setup stays anchored in case the current is strong and there are big waves) Spinning reel that can hold a 200 to 300 meters no memory fluorocarbon PVDF or nylon (monofilament) fishing line. Rod power : 90-200 grams on average to be able to withstand the action of the waves. Telescopic fishing rod with at least a 4 meter butt section.


The basic surf fishing kit is made up of the following: i.e: be able to withstand the agressive wind, sand and surf which can really damage your fishing gear. Your equipment should be robust and well suited to this particular technique. You will need to be well equipped in order to go surf fishing. Here is the basic equipment you will need : What equipment do you need for surf fishing ? Highly skilled fishermen are able to cast out to 160 meters and over, however, you will still get good results casting 20 meters out from the shore ! Surf fishing is a recreational activity, yet requires a number of skills: you will need special equipment, information on tides and to have a good grip and a lot of power in order to achieve some beautiful casts. These are spaced every 300 to 400 metres and formed under the influence of waves and the tide. It takes the form of a small pool of water, parallel to the beach, directly connected to the sea. (1) A « baïne » is a geographical phenomenon unique to the Aquitaine coast of France found in the departements of Gironde, Charente-Maritime and Landes. However, you are better of surfcasting just before sunrise and after sunset. There are so many different types of species that can be caught using this technique therefore the best time to catch fish while surf casting varies greatly.

Surf fishing is, like a lot of other fishing techniques, dependent on the elements (weather, tides, wind speed, etc…). What you want is a spot with uneven relief and seafloor as these zones are perfect hideaways for small fish and are also where bigger fish will come to feed. When surf fishing, all areas are suitable, but some are better than others: Baïnes (1), pits, estuaries, oyster beds, rocks and wrecks are particularly good.
