Cabin Fever

[Hookmanski]

I'M DYING OVER HERE! Can't wait to get out in the surf again this year! I just started surf fishing last year and after hooking into my first Striped Bass i caught the bug. I just got a new setup too so i'm really itching to get out but I know i have some more waiting to do.

When does life return to the beaches and inlets? I want to start making weekend trips ASAP! I could catch anything at any size and be happy!!

[Chrisper4694]

Originally Posted by Hookmanski

I'M DYING OVER HERE! Can't wait to get out in the surf again this year! I just started surf fishing last year and after hooking into my first Striped Bass i caught the bug. I just got a new setup too so i'm really itching to get out but I know i have some more waiting to do.

When does life return to the beaches and inlets? I want to start making weekend trips ASAP! I could catch anything at any size and be happy!!

surf casting sucks, get a kayak!

there, that'll get people to respond to you

[Hookmanski]

Originally Posted by Chrisper4694

surf casting sucks, get a kayak!

there, that'll get people to respond to you

Haha thanks I have one! Think taking a 10 footer in the Bay is safe?

[Jigman13]

No

[Hookmanski]

Originally Posted by Jigman13

No

That's what i thought haha, guess i'll have to stick to the shoreline and jetties

[WhaleFart]

Surf casting does not suck at all, it takes more skill and knowledge then driving a boat around and looking for A other boats B a fish finder or C trolling miles to find fish or snagging a bunker. It’s one of the most challenging and rewarding types of fishing you can do. Checking logs, winds, tides, reading structure, etc takes a special desire.

Catching a 20+lb fish on the beach is 10x more fun then one on a boat or yack. Especially in the elements.

Not knocking boat fishing, but two very different types of fishing and skill involved.

[Chrisper4694]

Originally Posted by Hookmanski

Haha thanks I have one! Think taking a 10 footer in the Bay is safe?

depends... 10ft what? wide sit on top and you have a partner and a dry suit...yeah it's as safe as other stuff. guys fish kayaks in the ocean through the surf, i used to do it too. if you check the weather and have the proper equipment and precautions i guarantee you i'ts safer than walking on a wet, wave pounded jetty in the dark haha.

[Hookmanski]

Originally Posted by Chrisper4694

depends... 10ft what? wide sit on top and you have a partner and a dry suit...yeah it's as safe as other stuff. guys fish kayaks in the ocean through the surf, i used to do it too. if you check the weather and have the proper equipment and precautions i guarantee you i'ts safer than walking on a wet, wave pounded jetty in the dark haha.

Its a 10ft Sit on top, its pretty wide too. It's the Lifetime Tamarack Angler 10, aka the walmart special. I really enjoy it, but i'll definitely need a partner if going out in the bay. I've never really fished much in the bay (except for throwing snapper zappers in late summer from the bulkhead on my grandma's street in LBI) and would be open to doing it more, i just need more kayak-owning friends!