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                  A Few Surf Fishing Tips

The secret to a successful day surf fishing is what tackle to use and when to use it. Don't waste your time employing tactics that simply will not work for the conditions or the fish you are after. Here are my top surf fishing tips to improve your chances of landing a fish.

#1 Planning ahead will definitely make the day more productive. Find out from local surf fishermen and tackle shops what is being caught and what baits or lures are being taken.

#2 Don't just arrive at the beach with half a bucket of shrimp and expect to catch something. Make a point of targeting a specific fish with the best baits or lures for that particular fish.

#3 Take only what you really need for the day to enable you to be mobile if the spot you are fishing is producing no results. Trying different areas of the beach and various lengths of cast is a key element to being successful.

#4 If possible check out the beach you intend to fish at low tide and take note of key features. Sand banks, rock formations and natural hollows will be excellent places to get your bait in and around.

#5 Check the tide times for the beach you intend to fish, dawn and dusk tides are the best for surf fishing. If you intend to fish around dawn or dusk make sure you pack a torch.

#6 Pack four or five ready made rigs as a back up for the ones you intend to fish. A quick replacement for lost tackle will ensure you spend more time with bait in the water, rather than wasting valuable surf fishing time making rigs up on the beach.

Following these basic tips will greatly improve your chances of catching a fish.