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Although some coastal fishing can be done with quality freshwater tackle, surfcasting requires a longer rod. A long spinning or baitcasting rod, say about 10 to 12 feet, allows you to cast heavy weights out beyond the breakers. You can use livebait or lures, depending on the species being targeted.

Watch the water to see the subtle differences in a long stretch of breaking waves. Running roughly parallel to the beach, you’ll often encounter an outer bar, essentially a sandbar that’s more shallow than the bottom on either side of it. Fishing around cuts and dips in the outer bar can be effective, and fish may hold in the drop-offs in front of or behind it.

As with all fishing, the more you observe, the more you learn. Experience trumps anything I can say about surf fishing here. Many anglers wade and fish at night while surf fishing, but know your limits so that you can safely take after more experienced anglers.

If you use your freshwater tackle to fish in saltwater, be sure to rinse it thoroughly after you’re done. If you don’t, the saltwater will corrode the inner workings of your reel. And clean it more thoroughly after you get home, oiling and greasing the gears according to the owner’s manual. A local tackle shop or bait shop can do this work for you. If you plan to fish saltwater regularly, buy gear rated for saltwater use, which will feature higher-quality bearings and better seals. Rinse saltwater off all equipment, regardless of the grade.