How To Surf Fish: Top 5 Tips For Beginner Surf Fishing

Surf fishing is a very enjoyable activity which involves fishing by standing on the shoreline or by wading amidst the surf of waves. This form of fishing is very challenging as a lot of factors go into the success of this activity such as the right location, tides, equipment, seasons, weather conditions, and also the type of fish you’d be hoping to catch. Get your basics right and this can be a very memorable moment for any fishing enthusiast.

In this article, we at Casa Ibrahim cover a few tips that beginners can keep in mind when trying their hand at surf fishing.

The Right Location:

Luck is one of the factors needed for successful surf fishing. Unfortunately, it cannot be purchased at your favourite fishing store, however, we are happy to guide you on how to hit the sweet spot for surf fishing. The best spots for surf fishing at a beach are sandbars, troughs, seams, points, and covers, these can be best seen during low tide. If you’ve got a map, try and identify them, else take a walk along the shore to spot these places before you begin fishing.

The Best Time To Fish:

The best time to fish is when the tide is moving. During this time there is a lot of water movement and fish wait for the food to come to them. Also, keep an eye out for offshore winds; these winds make it easier for you to cast your line and also keep the sea calmer as opposed to onshore winds. It is during this time you should be out there ready to cast.

Get The Right Fishing Rod & Reel:

For surf fishing we recommend getting a bigger rod than you’d otherwise use. This helps you to cast your bait beyond the point where the waves break onto the shore to catch the fish that are in the surf. Go in for a rod that is 10-12 feet in length and which has the adequate power and action needed for surf fishing. Ask our sales team at the store, they’ll guide you. A spinning reel makes a great all-round choice for surf fishing. Spinning reels made for surf fishing are easy to operate and are protected against salt water damage.

Baits And Lures For Surf Fishing :

Surf fishers have the option of either going in for live baits or lures that are made for surf fishing. If you choose to go for live baits then mullets, shrimps or squids are great. Due to the water conditions amidst the surf of waves and turbulent tides live baits can often get sucked off the hook or become less visible to the fish, hence it is recommended to go in for fishing soft baits in Goa. At Casa Ibrahim, we are well stocked with lures like jigs, spoons and topwater poppers which make the best fishing lures in Goa for surf fishing.

A Tackle Box Is A Must-Have :

In addition to rods and baits, you need to carry along with you various other fishing gears like an extra line in case of breakage, extra lures and hooks, a pair of gloves, knives to cut frozen bait, a pair of pliers to deal with unhooking the fish you catch. In order to carry and carefully organise all of this fishing gear we highly recommend having a tackle box. The Meiho Versus VS-388DD tackle box which is one of the most popular tackle boxes in Goa is available with us, so get your hands on this one, to carry all your fishing essentials.

We are a one-stop shop for all your fishing needs. Our experience as a trusted fishing equipment shop in Goa spans over decades. Head over to our store for the highest quality fishing equipment at the most reasonable prices. Our staff are well trained to offer you expert advice when it comes to choosing the right equipment as per your needs.