A good starting point for anglers looking to get into surf fishing. A two-piece construction makes for easy transportation and the X-wrap handle is comfortable. This 11-foot conventional model can ...

Surf fishing is incredibly hard on all gear and tackle, but the best surf fishing reels are up for the challenge. The reason so many reels struggle in the surf is due to the corrosive and destructive ...

Can you get away with using a hand-me-down fiberglass surf fishing rod that is yellowed with aga and abuse. Yes. But just because you can, doesn’t mean you’ll catch fish. However, with the right, high ...

An expert guide breaks down the best fishing rod and reel setups for every environment, from mountain streams to the surf.

Surf fishing can be daunting. Standing on the beach looking at the crashing waves and vastness of the ocean makes you feel small. It’s not like a pond or river that you can more easily break down.

TEACH A man to fish, and you let him hold your favorite rod and reel for a day. Teach a man how to find his own rod and reel, and you’ve addicted him for life. A lot of attention gets paid to lures ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." TEACH A man to fish, and you let him hold your favorite rod and reel for a day. Teach a man how to find ...

On July 9, 1956 Ernie Giglio caught a 49-pound striped bass that was good enough for second place in the Long Branch City Surf Fishing Contest that year. Hanging on a hook from the ceiling of Giglio's ...