Going to be in Florida (gulf) for a week in August and since we will be staying on the beach, I want to try some surf fishing. I've never done it before.
I assume early mornings and late evenings are best...
What do I need to know?
Bait? Use a cast net and see what I can catch? Or is catching bait in the surf with a cast net just a crap shoot? Buy bait? Can I catch bait with artificial lures and a lighter rod/reel?
I assume to use circle hooks. What size sinkers generally work? Drop shot rigged or what?
Other tips/suggestions?
I assume early mornings and late evenings are best...
What do I need to know?
Bait? Use a cast net and see what I can catch? Or is catching bait in the surf with a cast net just a crap shoot? Buy bait? Can I catch bait with artificial lures and a lighter rod/reel?
I assume to use circle hooks. What size sinkers generally work? Drop shot rigged or what?
Other tips/suggestions?