Surf Fishing 101 Part THREE.... Houses for Sale in Emerald Isle, NC

PART THREE

For many anglers, there’s nothing quite like fishing from the beach here in Emerald Isle, NC, while feeling the sand between your toes and listening to the soundtrack provided by the gulls and crashing waves. And because you never know what you may catch, surf fishing is not only healthy and relaxing, but also exciting too. But to surf fish effectively, you’ll need to learn the basics. In this, the third of three blog posts, 'll try to help you do exactly that by explaining the gear you’ll need and the techniques you’ll need to employ.

Basic Surf Fishing Techniques

Surf fishing isn’t terribly complicated, although there are a number of different ways anglers approach the activity. Essentially, you’ll need to begin by picking a good spot along the beach here in Emerald Isle, NC.

You’ll learn the ins and outs of location selection with time and practice. Over time, and with practice, you’ll learn to “read” the surf. But, for the novice surf caster, you can just cheat by looking where the other shore fishers are working. Be sure that you don’t crowd them – just head to the same general area, while still leaving 50 to 100 yards between you and the closest anglers.

At this point, you’re ready to set up your gear and tie on a baited rig. Then, it is time to get ready to cast. Don’t try to haul off and launch the rig to the horizon, just execute a nice, easy cast that gets your rig beyond the bulk of the crashing waves. Your casting distance will come with time and practice. Once the rig is in the water and settles down into the sand, close the bail on your reel.

Now you must simply wait for a bite. You can hold the rod if you like, but because it’ll likely take a while to attract a fish, many anglers prefer to slide their rod down into a sand spike, to keep their hands free. In fact, serious surf fishers typically bring several rods along, which they’ll use simultaneously.

You’re now free to kick back and relax while waiting for a bite. Eventually, you’ll likely notice the tip of your rod bending forward – that’s your fish. It’ll likely hook itself if you use circle hooks, but it’s always a good idea to pull back on the rod a bit to ensure proper hook penetration. This will also help you pull the sinker free of the sand, which will help you reel in your catch.

Surf fishing, as practiced along the coast in Emerald Isle, NC can be a pretty straightforward activity, and you don’t need a whole lot of specialized equipment or knowledge to have a great time on the water. Just follow the tips above and in the two previous blogs. I recommend talking to the locals (especially the ones that keep dragging fish out of the surf), and get out on the beach.

I hope you have enjoyed this short, three part tutorial on surf fishing here in Emerald Isle, NC. When you want to learn more about living here in Emerald Isle, NC, go to my website, www.EIHomesforSale.com and request my free Guide to Living Where You Vacation or text your email address to: 919-308-2292.