"ROUGH" surf fishing

[Islander II]

Couldn't take it anymore and decided to head down to the beach. Walked down to find my jetty was covered completely in sand. So after a long walk to the water, only to be greeted by some 8' breakers, which I knew would be the case. Figured metal would be the only option today with a 25knt NE. Tried throwing a plug first only to have it come right back to my feet. So on went the A67 and second cast I get a fish, or a rat. Another hour of casting the big jig and my arm was spent. Had a couple more bumps and lost one after a couple of seconds. At least my hand smelt like fish and it was nice to wet a line. The fish are there and should be good after the blow.

[HydraSportsPT]

Nice thanks for the report, when they said gale at 40 gusts i called my 5 am off, thanks for the report was second guessing myself as i unloaded my crap out of car. Nice looking fish though, skinny but straighlines

[kurtisb]

I had to get out too and gave it a shot this morning. Heavy Metal was the only to go. No luck. Beautiful sunrise with the rays shooting through the clouds, but left the camera in the car.

[rumster]

took 2 friends fishing yesterday who don`t get out that much, caught 4 stripers to 27inches. the fish were all caught on clams and had to use 8 ounces of lead while fishing a pocket.