Surf fishing

[vikesdad]

Just looking for a little help as I start my surf career. Looking to get a rod and reel this year and just looking for a start. 9 footer paired with penn reel ? any other ideas ? is that too small ? ...next what should be the starter set with regards to tackle bag ? couple bucktails, diamond jigs, then what ?
Any help on what to get would really be appreciated. Would also like to use one of the sponsors on the site..who has a surf specialist tackle shop ? would be arund the Atlantic Highlands area

[nightspeaks]

Hey, For throwing plugs 9 foot is plenty long enough you can go 10 it wont hurt. Just want to keep the setup light if your going to be casting all day. I have a TICA 9ft with a Penn Battle 5000 and I think its a great set up for the $$.

I would pick up some Bombers (LOng A) in black and school bus and any color you may want.
A popper and top water swimmer and some metal, maybe some plastic like a storm shad or maybe a 9in slugo would all be good additions.

ohh and a weighted treble for snag and drop

[Joey Dah Fish]

Go see Pete at Atlantic bait and tackle he will hook you up

[AndyS]

8' 6'' St Croix surf rod and a Penn 6500ss with 17 lb. or 15lb Trilene XL mono. A yellow bomber and a spare yellow bomber. Night time, a black bomber and a spare black bomber.

Spring is tough with changeable winds, fall is easy and fish tend to be tighter to the beach.

This is the way I started. K E E P A L O G B O O K !!!!!!!!!

[shucker]

Good beginner setup is tsunami 9' penn 4500 ssg its graphite and is allot lighter when throwing plugs or metal for hours.Setup should be around $150-175.Spool up with 30pp. Yellow and black bombers,a few 2oz crocs,a few ava's,swim shads,and some topwater stuff.The most important thing to have is knowledge on how and what to look for in the surf,ie cuts, sand bars, outflows and eddys.It aint easy but can be very addictive.

[SharkHart]

You should reply if you want to mostly fish lures or bait, the answer to helps others answer better

[action]

Originally Posted by AndyS

8' 6'' St Croix surf rod and a Penn 6500ss with 17 lb. or 15lb Trilene XL mono. A yellow bomber and a spare yellow bomber. Night time, a black bomber and a spare black bomber.

Spring is tough with changeable winds, fall is easy and fish tend to be tighter to the beach.

This is the way I started. K E E P A L O G B O O K !!!!!!!!!

old school aman

[vikesdad]

Thanks for all the replies so far..to answer the suggestion , I am looking for versatility with the rod reel set up so I can throw lures in addition to bait fishing..

[Webstersigam]

Originally Posted by Joey Dah Fish

Go see Pete at Atlantic bait and tackle he will hook you up

I have to agree, go to Pete, be honest about your skill level and he will hook you up without taking you for a ride. I really enjoy visiting Pete when I'm fishing in that neighborhood.

[SharkHart]

Id think about a Tica or a lamiglass surf king for versability, which isnt always easy to pull off.