Baitcasting Reel Reviews

Anglers of all expertise benefit from a sturdy, portable fishing seat box. A fishing seat box is a simple piece of equipment, usually lightweight and transportable, with drawers underneath and a cushioned seat on top. When the seat is set up, it looks like a metal chair with an extended shelf to the side. Some fishing seat boxes carry locking drawers so everything stays in its place. Many models are constructed of alloy or aluminum and a shoulder strap, making them portable and lightweight.

A fishing seat box is constructed for easy set up and access to equipment. A simple seat box will combine fishing gear such as the tackle box and a seat cushion into one portable device. Many companies manufacture fishing seat boxes, giving anglers an ample choice to meet every need and personality. Three fishing seat box manufacturers are Daiwa, Rive, and Preston.

Two fishing seat boxes manufactured by the Daiwa Company are the Daiwa Tournament Pro Seat Box and the Team Daiwa 200 Fishing Seat Box. The Tournament Pro is constructed of alloy and aluminum square tubing, making it lightweight, portable, and robust. The seat features, among other assets, telescopic legs for easy height adjustment, five locking drawers, neoprene lined interior rim on each layer, tilting mud plate, a side tray with a sliding bait bowl, and a shallow storage base.

The Team Daiwa 200 Fishing Seat Box is also constructed of alloy and aluminum, with a large round leg configuration for easy placement on various terrains. The Team Daiwa 200 model offers a removable cassette containing 4 drawers and a carrying handle, two side drawers, easy gripping hand wheels with a locking mechanism, a retractable footplate, a seat with deep padding, tilted mud feet, and a shoulder strap with padding.

The Rive Sphinx 310, manufactured by Rive, is a fishing seat box with footrest options. The model may be purchased with no footrest or a folding footrest for sliding solutions. The Sphinx features an adjustable folding height for easy storage and setup riverside. The seat is the company's own Rive Sewn Seat, equipped with two side drawers. The Sphinx model is best equipped with Rive's own seat box accessories.

The third seat box manufacturer, Preston, has created the Preston Onbox X6S Seatbox. This model is built to include large profile legs and swivel mud feet. Among its features are telescopic front legs, a leg system, a completely covered non-slip footplate, a pole seat, and a comfortable carrying strap. Portability is the pivot of this product.

A fishing seat box is necessary for avid or occasional anglers. It makes fishing more relaxing and enjoyable. There are many models from which to choose, so replace your tackle box with an easy to carry all in one portable fishing storehouse. Consider your needs for your own fishing trips before selecting a fishing seat box to purchase in order to ensure that you will have all of the features that you will need.

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So many carp anglers use static setups these days that you could be forgiven for thinking that float fishing for big carp is a lost art, amazing really as it can be one of the most adrenalin filled methods for targeting big fish at close quarters there has ever been!

I have heard of many a carp angler who is become bored with the current trend for fishing static set-ups at extreme distances in some cases not even casting a rod but using a bait boat to ship out a lead and hookbait to some distant location - no wonder the heart has stopped pumping - that alone would be enough to make me fall asleep! All I would say to such anglers is break out a float rod and have some fun!

As methods go, they do not get much simpler - all you need is a float and a hook! Forget your bite alarms, rod pods, swingers and suchlike - this is proper fishing designed to put your heart in your mouth every time the float twitches! My standard float fishing set up for big carp consists of a light action carp rod of around 1.5lb to 2lb test curve, which provides exciting sport when playing fish at close quarters, twinned with a lightweight coarse reel - there is no need for big pit reels or baitrunners - so long as it has a drag facility which allows you to adjust the tension during the battle it will do just fine. Spool it up with a quality monofilament line, my personal choice is Daiwa Sensor. The breaking strain will depend on the water you are fishing; if it is free of snags, weed and other submerged obstructions you can use a lower diameter, say between 8lb and 10lb, or increase it up towards 12lb or more if conditions dictate.

Again, on a personal level I like to keep things light as this increases the enjoyment factor when playing fish close in, so most of the time I will use 10lb or below. There are countless floats available for carp fishing, but to be honest I only have about five different types in my tackle box which I find cover me for all eventualities. To fish a standard float set up I like to use a self weighted carp float, not only does this save time when setting up but it means you can swap and change easily when faced with a different distance rather than having to take off or apply different shots to the line each time you want to change distance and depth.

As most of my float fishing for carp is carried out stalking fashion I am never going to be casting huge distances more likely just dropping the float out to marginal features like weedbeds, lily pads or reedmace in the margins. As such I only need enough weight to cast the float a few yards so a pre-weighted float is perfect for flicking out the hookbait. If I want to attract carp on the drop or if I am fishing for spooky carp I won't attach any shot to the line at all, but if I want to get the bait on the lake bed quickly I will add a small shot or a chunk of rig-putty about three inches from the hookbait to help it reach bottom quickly.

Hook size is critical as you need to match the hook to the size of hookbait. Too many anglers think you need huge hooks to bank carp, which is simply not the case. Most of my stalking and surface fishing for carp is carried out using hooks between size 12 and 16 and rarely do I lose a fish due to the hook pulling! You don't really need hair-rigs, just mount your bait on the hook and away you go! Just remember to carry an unhooking mat so you can deal with a big fish safely on the bank.

Try to fish to obvious features where carp might visit and keep trickling in loosefeed on a "little and often" basis in order to grab their attention when they do come along. My personal preference for bait is something that moves, something that stops the carp in its tracks when it passes by - and as such I usually favour maggots or worms.

It really is as simple as that, the adrenalin rush on seeing the float slide away before having the rod bend double just can't be beaten and I can assure you you'll never be bored again! I have bagged countless lumps recently on the methods and tactics described above. So why don't you get out there and do the same.

Japanese jigging, butterfly jigging and jigging are terms used to describe a contemporary technique for fishing with long metal jigs, in a rhythmic action. The action goes something like this: drop the rod tip and wind the reel one revolution, lift the rod tip and repeat at speed, through the fish active water column. Sounds awkward but with practice it becomes a natural fluid action. Mechanical jigging is very effective, often out-fishing traditional speed jigging, mainly because the lure is kept longer in the fish zone and a more frenzied lure action produces more bites.

Rods used are short, non-traditional parabolic high modulus graphite rods, which are very strong with huge lifting power and the parabolic action imparts some fluidity to the jig. These rods are generally not parabolic in the original sense but, with great hoop strength and thick walls, they are capable of handling heavy braid and massive drag pressures. Know this: not all rods are created equal. There are some real back-breaking shockers out there.Most good rods are factory-tested so if you break one, warranty claims may on deaf ears because it may have been used outside the manufacturer's specifications.Rods are given a PE rating, which is the braid-breaking strain: PE-8 is 80lb, PE-5 is 50lb generally. Rods also have a rating for recommended lure weight, maximum reel drag setting and maximum angle at which the highest drag setting can be applied to not point-load the rod. Some popular rods are Smiths, Shimano jigwrex, Shimano blue rose, Xzoga, Jigging master, Terminator, Daiwa Monster Mesh and power jig rods.

The reel specs are as follows: braid capable, ideally narrow, low speed - between 4 and 5:1 for heavy braid PE 5 -8 (that's 50 to 80lb, but usually breaks at 100 to 150lb crazy ratings but that's the world of braid) and up to 6:1 ratio for lighter braid is fine.Popular reel brands include Daiwa Saltist, Daiwa Saltiga, Shimano Ocean Jigger, Shimano Torsa, Shimano Trinidad, Accurate Reel, and Fin-nor Offshores. There are also some exotics like Blue Heaven and Pro Gear. Factory drags are often up-rated with carbontex kits but be warned: this can void a warranty. However, you will find that these reels can take it when market handles (like the Power jig T-bar and Accurate round knobs) are fitted, making it more comfortable and less abrasive than a rubber handle. Spin or overhead? In New Zealand, we're about 80/20 in favour of overhead. Daiwa Saltiga Expedition 6000, Shimano Stella SW 20000 and Fin-nor Offshore 7500 8500 are the pick of the bunch and will handle PE 5-8 braid and all low speed so you can get a crank on decent fish. Metal jigs, long jigs, knife jigs, 7 gram to 700 gram, centre, tail- and head-weighted, all shapes and sizes - there is a huge variety of jigs, from designer to cheap. But you do get what you pay for. Good jigs don't bend so much, the paint and prism film doesn't lift and the wire that sticks out the end goes right through the jig. A kevlar cord, via a solid ring that is, in turn, attached to the jig by a strong split ring, usually connects the hook. Hooks need to be super-sharp and strong to ensure good penetration and holding power. Reliable brands include Zest Jigs, Powerjig, River 2 Sea, Hook Choice, Fisherman, Owner Monster and Mustad Hoodlum.

Here at Go Fish we are mechanical jigging specialists. We built the gear, we understand modern tackle and techniques and we are always happy to discuss trends and tackle. So it's time to go out to the shed, put the old gear up for sale and invest in some modern mechanical jigging tackle. We're not only talking heavy gear. There is also great light 20-30lb tackle available that's effective on yellowtail (kingfish) bass, haupuka, trumpeter, haupuka, tuna, and many other fish and that will keep you smiling and enjoying your sport fishing for years to come. This is fishing today.

Gofish Tackle Co is an Auckland fishing store that has been following and developing all the tackle and gear required to suit New Zealand conditions. We are always happy to discuss tackle trends and development.

Baitcasting reels are great for a wide variety of fishing and they are extremely popular when bass fishing. Many people love bait casting reels because they give you a great amount of control over your fishing line. It can often be difficult to choose a quality baitcaster reel for your fishing arsenal so knowing what options you have is important.

When choosing a baitcaster you'll want to know what conditions you'll be fishing in, whether it is saltwater or fresh water fishing. After deciding on which type of water you'll be fishing you'll want to decide what weigh of line you'll be using most so you can get a reel with the proper weight and length handling capabilities. Below are some of the more popular and reliable bait caster reels.

Daiwa Strikeforce 100HA Baitcast Reel

The Strikeforce baitcasting reels by Daiwa are known for being extremely affordable and having reliable performance. With a 6.3 gear ratio this reel can bring in 28 inches of line in a single turn of the handle. Weighing only 8.3 ounces makes this reel light weight so learning to cast is a breeze. Daiwa's Strikeforce can spool up to 125 yards of 14 lbs line or 150 yards of 12 lbs fishing line and reels it in super quick.

Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 4600C4 Baitcast Reel

One of the most popular baitcasting reels on the market is the Ambassadeur line of reels by Abu Garcia. For years the Ambassadeurs have become known for ease of use and high quality workmanship. The 4600C4 is the entry level in the Ambassadeur line and features a fast line retrieval system that can hold up to 170 yards of 10 lbs line. This is a truly classical design that will perform for years to come on both saltwater and fresh water fishing.

Pflueger President 2WLP Baitcast Reel

Working in either saltwater or freshwater this baitcaster by Pfleuger is constructed from high quality components that are precisely manufactured. A titanium line guide and one-way clutch make reeling in and casting easy. The six pin brake system allows for easy control over your casting distance and accuracy. Corrosion resistant shaft and components will make this reel last a long time on the water. The President baitcasting reel holds 130 yards of 14 lbs of line on the wide light-weight anodized aluminum spool.

Quantum Burst 660CX Baitcast Reel

Made from a light weight composite material conserving weight is one of the most stunning features to this baitcasting fishing reel. Line capacity on the Burst is 125 yards of 12 lb. line that is housed on Quantum's MaxCast skeletal spool. With a 6.3:1 gear ratio the Quantum Burst 660CX reels in quickly on both freshwater and salt water. The continuous anti-reverse allows you to control your fish while in hookset.

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One of the main pieces of equipment you need to go ocean fishing is the fishing rod. Your rod may be one of your biggest fishing investments you make when it comes to gear so you need to choose wisely. There are several things that you need to look for in a rod to make sure you're getting the most from all of your fishing trips. It's much more to it than just finding something that looks good and buying it. You need to put some thought into it and find something that will truly suit your fishing needs.

The four main types of fishing rods are the pier fishing, surf fishing, inshore fishing and offshore fishing rods. They come in different styles, sizes and colors. In fact, there are so many different ones available that it would be difficult to determine which ones could be considered the very best. This is because the best rod depends on who's using it and on what type of fishing you're doing. Still, the ones listed below are considered some of the best available and they would be a good place to start.

Three ocean fishing rods:

1. Shakespeare Ugly Stik - This spinning rod is one of the most popular ocean fishing rods sold today because it's inexpensive and it works great. It has a graphite core surrounded by fiberglass so it's both flexible and strong.

2. Shimano's Calcutta Series - This is considered an excellent bait casting fishing rod that works great when combined with light tackle. Use it to seek out the sea trout, redfish, snook and similar species.

3. Daiwa Eliminator Surf Fishing Rod - This is a two piece fishing rod made from graphite. It's extra sensitive, tough and lightweight. It has everything you need in an ocean fishing rod.

The rods listed above are considered some of the best available. However, actually finding the best fishing rods for your needs means finding something that you can use comfortably and that gets the job done. It's a personal preference but there are still a few things that you need to look for in a fishing rod regardless of which one you choose. For example, the four qualities listed below will help you determine which rods work best in different situations.

* The Butt Length - The length of the butt is the distance between the reel and the very back of the fishing rod. The trolling rods and the bottom ocean fishing rods have the longest rod butt lengths. The spinning rods falls in the middle and the casting rods have the shortest butt length.

* Length of Rod - The length of the rod determines the distance you can cast your line. The shorter ocean fishing rods are the best ones to use for bottom fishing. This is because they don't give as much as the longer rods do. The longer ones help you to cast further but the length should be based on your height and what type of fishing you plan to use the rod for.

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What is the Best Time of Year?

Since I am not considering any particular location, as a general rule of thumb I would have to say spring and fall. Now that doesn't mean if you are fishing in the winter or summer that the surf fishing will be poor. It most likely just won't be outstanding. That being said, it doesn't mean the fishing will be outstanding in the spring and fall. What it does mean is that given the same set of circumstances, the fishing will probably be better in the spring and fall. Surf fishing depending on your location can be good year round. If you know what you're doing it isn't difficult to catch fish in the surf year round.

What is the Best Time of Day?

This question is easier to answer. In the early morning just before dawn until 9 or 10 AM and in the evening an hour or two before dusk. This follows the nocturnal feeding habits of the fish. During the summer when a lot of the beaches are occupied by sunbathers, dusk might be your best bet after they have left the beach. In some areas the rule is no fishing in swimming areas from the time lifeguards go on duty until the time they go off.

What is the Best Tide Time?

It's no secret that the tides affect surf fishing. Moving water at the surf line is good for fishing. High tide is best because it's easier to cast out and reach the deeper water. The window of opportunity is two hours before high tide and two hours after. Slack tide which is right between high tide and low tide is not productive for surf fishing. Low tide in most areas is usually only good for scouting the beach for ideal fishing spots.

What are the Best Moon Phases?

The moon not only plays a part in the tidal movements, it also affects the fishing. Let me explain. The moon produces the most extreme tide changes, referred to as spring tides, during the new moon and the full moon. The water moves faster during the change in tides from high to low tide and the total change in depth is the greatest. This is the best time to fish the surf. Also, common belief is that during a full moon the fish feed most of the night.

What are the Best Weather Conditions?

Weather conditions are a little more difficult to address because of all the different kinds of weather factors. An onshore breeze if it isn't too strong is a plus. Cold fronts are negative factors. High wind and surf is also bad. High winds make it difficult to fish and the water clarity is very poor. Low pressure is better than high pressure during a spring tide. When the weather conditions have been poor for the last 24 hours the fishing won't improve until the fish have had a chance to acclimate. Sometimes it may take a day or two depending on how severe the weather has been.

Now after considering all the best times for surf fishing, it's easy to understand how these situations can work together when they occur at the same time. When planning to go surf fishing try to take advantage of the time when several of these conditions overlap each other.

Seven Quick Steps to Start Surf Fishing Right Away

If you've never surf fished before this article is written for you. My goal is to provide you with a very simple, easy to follow method so you will catch your first fish in the surf. That's all I want you to be able to do. Just catch a fish, any fish. I don't care if you have never caught a fish in your life. I want you to see how exciting and easy it is to do. After that I guarantee you'll be hooked and I will have accomplished my goal. Once you catch your first fish you'll have the confidence I want you to get. At that point you will have the incentive to learn everything you can about this sport and enjoy many successful hours at the surf line.

Surf fishing is a neglected sport. You don't hear much about it. The ironic thing is that it's probably the the easiest to do and the most exciting. How strange is that?

Okay let's get started.

Get A Surf Rod And Reel Combo

I want you to go down to Walmart or one of the big sporting good chains. You have go to one of them within range of the coastline otherwise they won't carry any surf gear. Your budget for a surf rod and reel combo is under $69. You can probably find something for around $49. (A combo is a rod & reel combination)

Pick out any spinning surf rod and reel combo that strikes your fancy. Surf rods are heavier and longer than regular salt water rods. Get something at least 10' but not longer than 12' If you can find the Daiwa combo or the Shakespeare combo that's great. Otherwise most any surf combo will do. Remember this is a beginners intro. Once you get into it you'll probably want to get more professional gear.

Get The Minimum Required Tackle

This is going to a very short, simple list.

300 yds. of mono filament line 20 lb. Test (if your combo didn't come spooled with line)
2 or maybe 3 Pyramid sinkers 3oz. weight
1 pkg. of 2/0 circle hooks ( Look at the ready made leaders with hooks on them so you can see how their set up)
1 pkg. of #2 snap swivels

Get Your Gear Set Up

Okay now spool the line on your reel and don't wind it on too loosely. Wind your line on through a piece of Styrofoam or anything that will put a little drag on it as fills up your reel. We're not going to deal with a shock leader at this stage. You probably won't be casting that hard anyway. If you don't know what a shock leader is don't worry about it. You can find when you need to know or just look it up. That's too much to get into at this stage.

With the hook and sinker you can go one of two ways. Either one will get the job done at this point.

Method #1

Make a short 12" leader for the hook and tie it on your line about 18" from the end of your line (Remember you saw hooks with leaders at the tackle store). Tie a snap swivel on the end of your line and attach the pyramid sinker to it..

Method #2

Attach a #2 snap swivel to a pyramid sinker and slide in on your line so that it can slide freely. Attach another #2 snap swivel to the end of your line and attach a leader to it with a 2/0 hook on it.

That's it your surf rig is ready to go.

Learn To Cast

Pick an appropriate location like a park or ball field where there won't be any people around. You can tape off the hook for safety so you won't have to take it off. Now I want you to practice casting until you can cast with a basic amount of control for direction and distance. This isn't a bad idea even if you have some experience. Practice until you can cast 100' to 200' with a reasonable amount of predictability. If you can do better that's great. If you try to cast much further you will need to learn and use a shock leader.

Why You Need To Know About Tides

I need to give you a quick lesson on tides and surf fishing. Find the tide tables for your location. I'll give you three possibilities. Find them on the Internet, look for them in the local coastal newspaper or ask at the local bait and tackle shop.

Find out when you can go to the beach at low tide. Visit the beach and look for variations in the bottom. Note spots for pockets and changes in the formation of the bottom, basically where you can cast into deeper water or past a sandbar. If you can spot a rip through a sandbar so much the better. These will be your target spots to fish.

Pick The Right Time To Fish The Surf

Okay now you know where you are going to fish and the water you will be targeting. Go back to the the tide charts. Find a time when high tide occurs in the early daylight hours or around early dusk. It doesn't matter which one you pick. You are going to fish a two hour window before and after high tide which will be four hours of fishing time. Now you know when to go fishing.

Get Some Bait

Now it's time to start fishing. Head over to the local bait shop. Buy a dozen 3" - 4" shrimp. (Get a fishing license if you need one.) Head for the surf and get your gear out. Hook one of the shrimp through the tail about an inch from the end. Cast into the designated spots, get in a comfortable chair and hold on. If something doesn't happen in 20 to 30 minutes cast into one of the other areas that you scouted at low tide.

From the information I've given you, at this level of skill you have the best opportunity of landing something very exciting. There's a good chance you will use all of your bait catching fish. Any size, any kind just catch something so you can see what it's like. Plan on releasing anything you catch for now. You can get into keeping some at another time.

It's not foolproof but it will be highly effective. There's a strong likely hood you will catch something your first time out. Don't worry about the possibility that the fish aren't out there. They are there, just take my word for it.

How The Weather And Moon Really Impact Fishing

Let's start with the barometer. The barometer is a very effective tool for measuring the feeding behavior of fish. The barometer is an instrument used to measure ambient atmospheric pressure. Don't worry, I'm going to simplify it for you and cut through all of the scientific jargon so we can get to what really matters, catching fish. The measure of barometric atmospheric pressure can then be used to help predict the weather and more importantly for our purposes, the feeding behavior of fish. Haven't we all wondered why fish were so easy to catch yesterday, but today you can't even get a bite?

You see when a low pressure front is building, I'm sure you've all heard this term on the weather channel, the barometer is low and dropping and a storm is either present or on its way. When the barometer is high or rising, the weather is fair and dry. If you're watching the weather on the TV, that's what the large capital L or H means on the weather map. The L stands for a low pressure system and the H stands for a high pressure system.

So what does this mean to me as a fisherman? Let me explain. The barometer is a very useful tool that will unlock many of the "mysteries" of fishing. You say, "Come on Trevor, is this really true?" The answer is yes, it is true. When the atmospheric pressure fluctuates, it affects the air bladders in fish. A fishes' air bladder is what it uses to stabilize itself at different depths of water. When a fishes' air bladder isn't feeling right it won't want to eat. Do you feel like eating when you have an upset stomach? Well fish don't either.

When the barometer is low or falling, fish will spend most of their time equalizing their air bladder, and the last thing they're thinking about is feeding. When this happens you'll have a difficult time fooling a fish into eating. On the other hand, when the opposite is true, and the barometer is rising, your chances of catching a fish, is far greater, because they feel more like eating.

Fish and wild life know what to expect from the weather and can sense when a storm is approaching to a much greater degree than we humans can. You've probably noticed that when the weather is nice all of the critters outside are active and frolicking about. This means that the barometric pressure is stable or high. On the other hand when the barometric pressure is low, you won't see nearly as many animals around and the ones you do won't be frolicking anywhere. Even the cows in your local field will be lying down. At times like this it can get pretty quiet out on the lake or river too. The fish just aren't active.

Understanding how fish adapt to changes in their environment allow an angler to better predict a fishes' movement and feeding. Finding out when a fish is feeding is what we're interested in because that's when you have the best chance of catching said fish. You may know that almost all saltwater fishermen check the tides before they head out fishing. And it's a great strategy because the tides impact fishing. But you do realize what causes the tides to change, don't you? That's right, the moon. And the gravitational pull of the moon that impacts the changing tides is also pushing against some part of the earth all the time. So the pressure is always there but since water is more easily moved than the ground, water is lifted up towards the moon causing the tides to change. How high the high tide will rise or how low the low tide may go is largely determined by the position of the moon and sun.

Knowing and understanding this information isn't just important to the saltwater angler though. Freshwater anglers don't deal with tides like saltwater anglers, but the phases of the moon are very important to them as well. What the angler wants to focus on are the new moon and full moon periods on the calendar. The two or three days following these two occurrences will result in more fish activity. It's that simple.

I've been planning my fishing trips observing these same principles for years and it almost never fails. The moon phases are a very real factor in the feeding patterns of fish. I always have more success during the full and new moon periods, than I do at other times of the month and you can too.

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What you as an angler wants to try to do is have both of these factors come together at the same time. The perfect weather situation combined with a full or new moon. When this happens, you will have a great day fishing, I promise. And if you just pay attention you can be out there fishing when this happens.

Things to Do Before You Go Out Surf Fishing

Scout The Beach At Low Tide For Potential Hot Spots

Use a tide chart to find out when you can visit the beach at low tide. During low tide you will be able to see what the bottom is like after the high tide comes in. This will give you a better idea of the the spots that are most likely to hold fish. Once you have an idea of the bottom formations and learn learn how to read the surf your catch rate will improve significantly.

Check The Tide Charts to Find Out The Best Time To Fish

Surf fishing at high tide offers the best opportunity for catching fish. If you can fish the surf when high tide occurs at dusk or early morning you will be able to take advantage of the best time to be at the surf line to catch fish.

Check The NOAA weather Station Forecast For The Area You Are Planning To Fish

NOAA weather stations are located all over that provide coastal conditions. They provide a wealth of data useful for surf anglers. The weather plays an important part in the feeding habits of fish in the surf. Pay particular attention to what the weather has been doing over the last 24 hours. Unseasonal weather and cold fronts disrupt feeding habits and food sources. Surf fish need a little time to acclimate and return to normal feeding patterns. If the weather has not been conducive to good fishing conditions over that last 24 hours don't expect the fishing to improve just after it changes.

Check Local Fishing Reports For The Fishing Activity In The Area

Local fishing reports can be very helpful before planning a trip to the surf line for a few hours of fishing. Fishing reports can come from lots of different sources. Depending on the source there will be several things you can learn.

Such As:

What kind of surf fish are actively biting.
What surf fish are being taken on - type of live bait, artificial or lures used
When the fish are most active - morning, evening, etc.
What areas of the surf the fish were caught.
Surf conditions the fish were taken in - calm, light chop, tide, etc.

Decide What Tackle You Will Be Using And Make Sure You Are Set Up Properly.

After gathering all the information for a surf fishing outing. You should have an idea of the type of fish you will be targeting and the tackle you will be using. You probably have the option of using live bait, lures or artificial bait. Check your tackle box for the gear you will need. See that it is in good condition and that there is a few extra in case you loose some in the surf.

Nothing is worse than running into a good school of fish and not having what's needed on hand to keep fishing. Proper planning before you head to the beach to enjoy this exciting sport can make all the difference in how much success and fun you have.

Surf Fishing Tips - Fish Any Beach in the World!

Surf fishing at the beach on the ocean can get real exciting. In this article I will outline surf fishing tips I have learned through the years that anyone can use. Some tips have been acquired through personal experience and from other successful surf fishing friends.

First you need to make sure you have the adequate equipment. A fishing rod that is between 10 feet and 15 feet long is the ideal length in order to achieve good casting distance and leverage. The fishing reel can be a spinning reel size 6000 up to an 8000 size with a good drag system and good line capacity for heavier line such as 17 to 25 pound test. One thing to remember about fishing in the ocean, you never know what you will catch, so you need to be prepared with the proper heavy equipment to handle a 30 pound sting ray or a large blue fish that have giant teeth, not to mention the occasional shark. Sometimes you will catch small fish like whiting or lady fish that are too small for a heavy rod, but being prepared for the big one is really what you want.

Choosing where to fish is another choice to be made. If you are at a home or condo on the ocean front you would most likely fish right out front. Then look for activity on top of the water, like birds diving into the water feeding on bait fish. Where there are small fish there are big fish not too far away. Fish close to them if you can, otherwise get out your polarized sunglasses and look for bait fish near where you are standing. If you don't see any, just cast out to where the waves break and let your bait float in the sandy trenches the waves create. That is where fish will look for food.

Always look at the tide chart for your area and pick your fishing times around high tides. The best time is usually 2 hours before and one to two hours after high tide. Surf fishing at these times can usually yield the most activity. Also try early morning and early evening which is normally a good fishing time. Coupled with high tide, this time frame can be very exciting and productive.

Other fishing gear you need will be a 5 gallon bucket to carry your bait, drinking water, towel, knife, cutting board for cutting up clams etc and rod stand. Plus you may want another carry all for everything mentioned after you put some fish in the bucket for cleaning later. You should also consider using a steel leader and a good hook rig such as a pompano rig or a strong steel hook attached to the steel leader. For sinkers you can use the pyramid style or the sputnik style. I use the sputnik style because it sticks in the sand and allows the bait to float in the water. The weight of the sinker or weight depends on how rough the surf is. The pyramid style can tend to roll with the surf and back to shore again.

Surf fishing tips like these can help you get started fishing the surf. Always check out the local bait shops to buy bait and ask what's been biting lately, then gear up accordingly.

Tides - Influence on Fish Feeding

The feeding cycle of some fish is directly influenced by tidal movements. In most parts of the world fish that cling to coastal areas feed mainly on the flood tide when smaller organisms are washed in with warmer water in winter and with colder water in summer. There are times when fish feed on the tail end of the ebb tide and the start of the flood tide. This would account for the variation in a fish species' diet from one area to another at different times. What may seem indicative of a certain species' feeding habits in one location, may not be the same at another location just a short distance away.

When smaller organisms and small fish are washed in with a rising tide, bigger fish will follow and feed on them, leaving again when the food source runs out. Dusk and dawn are another of the variables. Large numbers of marine organisms, which the surface fish feed on, move up from the depths at night when the surface water cools. They migrate back to the depths as the sun rises, away from the warmer upper layers and the sun's rays.

Locality also dictates behaviour, not all places in the world have two tides, such as New Guinea. There are places that have one tide higher than the other and other places with mixed tides, sometimes several a day. With the moon exactly over the equator, these places have two tides of equal height and as the angle of the moon to the equator increases, the second tide disappears.

The feeding behaviour and habits of fish which depend on tides vary as much as the tides vary. There is some thought that the variations of the tidal flow confuse the fish. This is not so, if the food rides in with the tide, so will the fish. Uncertain tides may not fool the fish, but they certainly fool the angler. A truly tidal feeding species will feed at irregular intervals, due to the variance of tides and indeed, many fish can go for long periods of time without feeding at all.

An estuary with a rising tide is good news for fish, with organisms washing in from outside the estuary. So just after high tide, many fish move in from the ocean and from the upstream areas to feed in the estuaries on all the fresh organisms.

Currents within the ocean are just as important, especially the vertical and inclined currents which firstly carry cooler water up from the depths to the surface and divert warmer water to the cooler levels and secondly, they bring vast numbers of organisms to the continental shelf where fish can feed on them.

Surface currents are affected by wind and surges, whereas vertical currents react to temperature and salinity. Fish use these vertical currents as birds do the wind currents, rising and navigating to different depths during their migrations. Without these currents which carry plankton and other organisms, fish may not be so abundant around our coastal areas.

The importance of the upwelling currents bringing cooler water to the top and moving warmer water away also negates the need for temperature sensitive fish to remain within their temperature tolerance by following the water away from the coast and away from their natural feeding grounds.

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Don't be left out the next time your friends or family goes fishing because you don't have a rod and reel. Purchasing a rod and reel can be an expensive proposition but with one of these spinning rod and reel combos from Daiwa, Master, or Shakespeare you can go fishing without breaking the bank. These rods and reels combos are great for the beginning fisher or the occasional fisher on a budget.

Spinning rods and reels come in a variety of lengths and designs so when choosing which one you plan on purchasing you should consider all the possibilities. The average length of spinning rods is 5-8.5 feet and materials for the rod are typical either graphite or fiberglass. Commonly these type of rods are used to fish bass, trout, pike and walleye in the United States but are widely used across Europe for pike, perch, and eel. No matter the type of fish these rod and reel combinations will work great for all of your freshwater fishing adventures.

Daiwa D-Shock B Spinning Combos

The Daiwa D-Shock B rod and reel combo is available in rod lengths ranging from 5'-6'6" so you can pick up one in the length you need. Made from a fiberglass rod blank and featuring aluminum oxide guides, cork handle, and hook keeper gives you all the basic features you need in a standard fishing rod. All of the rods in the D-Shock B line are 2 pieces so you can break them down to easily fit inside your car without damaging guides. The reel comes in a silver finish, has a graphite body, and a Twist Buster Line Roller giving you a smooth reel-in action.

Master LED Lite Spinning Combo

This rod and reel combo is great for the young fisher in your family. Featuring a built-in LED that lights up as you reel in, this rod will make you stand out at your local fishing spot. Available in lengths from 4' to 6'6" and colors such as pink, orange, and silver so you can get the right rod and reel to match your young angler's personality. These rods are also great for night fishing so you can see what the line is doing even in the darkest conditions.

Shakespeare Ugly Stik 6' Spin Combo

The Ugly Stik spin combo is a great medium action rod for a wide variety of anglers. Featuring a 2 piece rod design and a ball bearing reel that has an E-Z Cast Trigger this rod and reel combo is designed with the fishermen in mind. This rod and reel combination works great on almost all types of freshwater fish and my personally favorite fish to use this rod and reel on are bass!

For more Combo Rod & Reels for your next fishing trip check out our store PoorFish Outdoors providing high quality outdoor sporting goods since 1995.

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