Surf Fishing

The Best Surf Spinning Reel 2020 – My Top 5 Picks

January 7, 2020 By Wes Leave a Comment

We have found the best surf spinning reel!

For performance, versatility, durability and easy fishing, most anglers look to a spin reel as the best option for surf fishing.

If for no other reason, the ease at which one can cast long distances is a given with a correctly balanced set up.

The technology in spin reels is now incredible, strength, drag technology and spool capacity provide access to massive fish.

Most importantly, the competition between manufacturers keeps process low and variety abundant.

In fact, that’s probably the toughest thing, how does one choose the best spinning reel for surf fishing?

Here is a list of five possibilities.

Whether they are the best is arguable and genuinely subjective. What we can say however is if you choose one of these listed, you really can’t go wrong. You will be purchasing versatility.

These reels will perform brilliantly in many other applications beyond the surf.

So let’s begin…

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The Best Surf Casting Reel 2020 – My Top 5

January 7, 2020 By Wes Leave a Comment

Are you looking for the best surf casting reel?

There’s no doubt that the rise in spin reel technology, coupled with their user-friendly operation, has seen them dominate the surf fishing market.

The surf casting reel is often seen, rightly or wrongly, as a more advanced style of reel, more suited to the experienced angler. This pretty well comes down to one, perhaps two reasons.

Firstly, backlash and, Secondly, and to a lesser extent, the need (on many models) to manually level your line on the spool as you retrieve.

Like the technological investment, manufacturers have been piling into spinning reels, they have also been toiling likewise with the casting reel.

The results have been phenomenal.

The casting reel is now very much user-friendly, has addressed the features of backlash and level wind that would often scare the novice, and enhanced the features that provide casting reels with advantages over the spinning reel.

New breaking systems to mitigate against casting backlash and the resulting bird’s nest, and awesome level wind systems, have addressed those perceived fears.

This allows the angler to focus on the traditional advantages of the casting reel. A casting reel can offer great casting lengths, with outstanding accuracy, which is one of the many reasons they excel in surf fishing.

They also are oftentimes equipped with spools that will take far more line of a heavier class.

The retrieve speeds are awesome and the added control you have with your thumb and palm when applied on the spool is invaluable when playing a fish and casting.

Which casting reel is the best casting reel for surf fishing?

Below we have compiled a list of 5 amazing surf casting reels that will see you well placed to hit the beach and dominate the waves.

It should be noted; level wind systems, while fantastic, will impart friction on the cast, reducing distance.

When the distance is sought, it is best to avoid the level wind. If a significant distance is not required, take advantage of this feature.

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The Best Surf Rod 2020 Guide – Time To Hit The Beach

January 7, 2020 By Wes Leave a Comment

So, you want to buy the best surf rod. Well, that’s simple, sort of, maybe, hmm…no, it’s not. Or is it?

If I was given a dollar for every time I was asked this question in the last decade or so, I’d now be fishing from a motor yacht the size of Bill Gates floating extravaganza.

Deck side, I’d be casting solid gold minnows at whatever, sipping something exotic from something even more exotic.

Unfortunately, the answer to that question isn’t an easy one (more on that later), but let’s give it a try.

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A Look At The Best Fishing Rod And Reel Combo For Saltwater

April 2, 2018 By Wes Leave a Comment

Are you searching for the best fishing rod and reel combo for saltwater fishing?

In this post, we are going to look at 4 of my favorite choices when it comes to fishing the sea.

I want to look at 2 great spinning options and 2 inshore baitcasting options. By doing so, it will hopefully help you to make the right choice.

Let’s get started…

Best Wading Boots For Saltwater Fishing – Time To Go Surf Fishing

March 13, 2018 By Wes Leave a Comment

What are the best saltwater wading boots?

There is nothing that can end a day of fishing quicker than sore, wet feet. We want to spend as much time on the beach as possible and do so while remaining comfortable and safe. Rocky coasts can be treacherous, and we need boots that are going to allow us to navigate them confidently.

In this article, we will look at five models of wading boots that will give you to comfort, stability, and confidence to work those beaches more efficiently. [Read more…] about Best Wading Boots For Saltwater Fishing – Time To Go Surf Fishing

Hitting The Beach With The Best Surf Fishing Waders

March 8, 2018 By Wes Leave a Comment

While there are times where waders might not be necessary, fishing is a year-round obsession for most, and the weather often doesn’t permit getting out in the surf with shorts and a t-shirt.

With the number of options that are available, there is a pair of waders that will let you get in the surf at any time during the year. And even in the warmer months, keeping dry increases comfort and reduces fatigue.

In this article, we will take a look at five pairs of waders of various designs that cover several weather and fishing situations that we think will serve you well out in the surf. [Read more…] about Hitting The Beach With The Best Surf Fishing Waders

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