What size is it and what size line?h. I use 7's all the time although i have some 12 13 and a 15. If your targeting reds and specs a 7ft is good enough.

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We can't help you until you answer some questions. Which side of the pass? Was the tide moving? What color was the water? Were the boaters catching fish?

Start in the surf near the water tower and work your way toward the pass. Go home if the water is sandy.

I've caught limits of trout in sandy surf. If you see bait and birds, there will be predators following. Fish don't stop eating because the water isn't clear, they are just a little bit harder to catch. The best way to learn is to give it a shot whenever you can no matter what the conditions are and see what works and what doesn't.

In terms of bait and hook, go with a popping cork with 20 lb mono or fluoro to a treble or kahale hook with live shrimp. You can't go wrong with that set up. As you learn the surf and how to pattern fish, start throwing some artificials at them. Spoons and top waters are great surf baits.