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Surf fishing tips for a newbie
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07/28/14 07:08 PM
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TheWeekender
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I was just wondering where to go surf fishing. I live really close to Galveston so is it a good idea to go there?
The best time to go fishing is anytime
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Re: Surf fishing tips for a newbie
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07/28/14 11:50 PM
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moonriver
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yes, just go, and be safe.
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Re: Surf fishing tips for a newbie
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07/31/14 04:41 PM
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TXfisherman12
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Hopefully you will get additional,more specific advice from experts on this forum, as I have found converting to freshwater to saltwater is a lot tougher than I imagined, but making some progress. I went down to Galveston yesterday and fished the surf for about 30 minutes (spent the rest with my 4 y/o). I was surprised to catch a Spanish Mackerel, which put up a nice fight on 12 lb test on a bass rod. It was certainly a thrill. Sorry no photos as I used a disposable camera. My strategy was to drive down seawall boulevard westward and pull over at a beach access point. Tried to find a more remote location. Walked the beach for a little and started fishing. I consider myself lucky with a bit of skill. I found this nice website which tells you some of the better fishing times: Best fishing times for Galveston PM me if you want to know anything else about my trip. I have fished Galveston before, with a little success.
It was a different world when we were boys and girls....
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Re: Surf fishing tips for a newbie
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07/31/14 04:55 PM
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Peepaw on Fork
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Use a long stringer and wear dark pants. Do the stingray shuffle
H. Burns
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Re: Surf fishing tips for a newbie
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07/31/14 05:32 PM
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TheWeekender
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Thanks a lot TXfisherman12 I did some reaserch and I read that Surfside is a little it better, I'm gonna try to give it a shot this weekend. But thanks for the help!!
The best time to go fishing is anytime
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Re: Surf fishing tips for a newbie
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08/01/14 01:59 PM
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Use a long stringer and wear dark pants. Do the stingray shuffle What are the dark pants for?
Fighting Texas Aggie Class of 2001 Proud UNT Alumni
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Re: Surf fishing tips for a newbie
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08/01/14 02:16 PM
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tosavaN
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long stringers when the water is muddy... or you can whip the black tips off with your pole.
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Re: Surf fishing tips for a newbie
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08/04/14 01:25 AM
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KQT
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Right now you can use a bottom rig with fish bites or FRESH dead shrimp for big whiting and pompano, both very good to eat. Below is for trout, that is all I fish for unless I take some kids From an earlier post, it is how I do it for trout late spring through fall. Tips: Piggy perch are best but live shrimp will work. With piggys you will catch bigger trout and maybe a red. With live shrimp you will catch trout, maybe a red and lots of whiting and skipjacks. Free line your bait using a barrel swivel and a leader and change your bait often. Cast INTO the current (usually into the wind)! Let it run JUST past you and cast again. Start at the 1st gut then move to the second if you strike out. Watch out for sting rays and shuffle your feet. I use about 18 inches of 17lb. fluorocarbon tied to a kale hook (I like red hooks) tied to a barrel swivel tied to the main line. Most important; ALWAYS cast into the current and let it drift by. Dont fish down current. Some days it will be tough to cast more than 20 -30 feet into the wind but dont worry, I have caught fish just a few feet from where I am standing. To catch trout the water must be clear or at least not sandy brown. I have caught reds in very dirty water but on a bottom rig.
Common carp 26 Goldfish 9.78lb Mirror Koi 14lb Koi 16lb Channel Catfish 26lbs Blue Cat 30lb Bass 9.5lb
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Re: Surf fishing tips for a newbie
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08/06/14 05:41 PM
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TXfisherman12
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THE Weekender: Any luck this past weekend??
It was a different world when we were boys and girls....
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Re: Surf fishing tips for a newbie
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08/07/14 07:38 PM
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TheWeekender
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Not at all, actually it ended up not going. Had some last minute errands
The best time to go fishing is anytime
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