| If you're getting ready to setup a surf cart you | | | | Check your tackle box out the day before and refill |
| probably don't want to forget anything. Once you're | | | | anything that's running short. Inspect terminal tackle |
| ready start surf fishing everything you need should | | | | for rust and deterioration. The saltwater environment |
| be right at hand. Everyones list will vary somewhat | | | | is pretty harsh. A swivel or a snap could be ready to |
| but these are the essentials that should be on every | | | | break at any time. Go over any used hooks and |
| list. | | | | sharpen the points. Make sure you have enough |
| For starters one or two long surf casting rods 10' to | | | | leader material. Ideally you should have all your live |
| 12' in length to fish live bait. Most will want to have | | | | bait rigs assembled in advance. |
| more than one surf fishing rod. You could stop there | | | | If you're not up on the latest regulations bring along |
| but why not bring a short rod too. Something you | | | | the species list for size and bag limits when you got |
| could cast into the breakers to catch bait or pickup | | | | your fishing license. These days the regulations are |
| some other quick action near shore. You would be | | | | changing constantly. |
| surprised how many nice sized fish are feeding close | | | | Here's the list: |
| to shore between the beach and the breakers. After | | | | - Two surf rods serviced and ready to go |
| all that's where a lot of bait is anyway. | | | | - One smaller casting rod to fish the breakers |
| The big rods will need sand spikes to set in after you | | | | - Sand spikes for the surf rods |
| put them out. A light weight comfortable chair and an | | | | - Coolers for beverage & fish caught |
| umbrella will keep you out of the sun. Sunblock will | | | | - Bait bucket and aerator |
| prevent a bad burn. Then you'll want coolers for | | | | - Utility bucket |
| beverages and cold storage for your catch. | | | | - Optimized tackle box pre-checked out and |
| Whether you bring bait with you or catch them from | | | | restocked |
| the surf you should have a bait bucket with an | | | | - Surf fishing regulations |
| aerator. Some surf anglers like to use sand fleas | | | | - Light weight comfortable chair |
| which can be obtained at the waters edge and just | | | | - Umbrella for sun |
| kept in a bucket of wet sand. | | | | - Sun block |
| Don't bring all the surf tackle you own. Sort your | | | | - Fresh bait (one or two kinds) |
| tackle box down to the essential items needed for | | | | - Sand flea rake if you plan to use them for bait |
| several hours of fishing. It's better to have a few | | | | - Clean rags or a towel This list will get you by. After |
| smaller tackle boxes setup for different kinds of | | | | a few surf fishing trips you will probably fine tune it |
| fishing than one monster box that has more than | | | | to your preferences. Take the time to use a |
| you expect to be using. Weight is a factor when | | | | checklist and save yourself the grief of leaving |
| you'll be lugging that cart across the sand. | | | | something essential behind. |