| Though not as well known as more conventional | | | | surf fishing and will stand up to the job. Weights |
| fishing techniques, surf fishing has quickly created | | | | are an important factor in surf fishing, though |
| a dedicated following amongst anglers. The appeal | | | | multi-ounce pyramid sinkers come highly |
| of surf fishing lies in the ability to land big fish | | | | recommended and will help keep the line tight. |
| without needing access to a boat. Not only does | | | | Striped bass are known to take a wide range of |
| this make surf fishing relatively inexpensive, but it | | | | bait, so it is worth experimenting to see what |
| also makes it highly accessible to all. Many anglers | | | | yields the most success. Striper anglers |
| prefer to surf fish from flatter beach areas, | | | | particularly favor live eels or baitfish, though |
| though equally good results can be had from | | | | artificial lures or eels can also be used to good |
| rocky ledges and coves up and down the coast | | | | effect. The most appropriate size and type of |
| of Maine. | | | | bait will depend largely on the size of the fish |
| Surf fishing for striped bass is fast becoming a | | | | you're looking to catch as well as what is naturally |
| common sight along the coastal regions of Maine. | | | | on offer in the waters. |
| Experienced surf anglers will cruise along the | | | | Surf fishing for stripers can become frantic, |
| beach or coastline looking for likely spots to fish, | | | | especially if you hit a large school. Though |
| such as sheltered coves or eddies. The presence | | | | schooling fish are typically relatively small, perhaps |
| of seabirds may indicate a school of baitfish, | | | | around 25" in length, much larger striped bass are |
| which can be equally worthwhile following as they | | | | usually not far behind. Persevering and aiming |
| will no doubt attract striped bass. | | | | further out can yield excellent results, with |
| As surf fishing is a specialist technique, dedicated | | | | locations such as York Beach renowned for its |
| equipment is required to get best results. Rods | | | | striped bass action. |
| suitable for surf fishing are typically anywhere | | | | If you try surf fishing, you will soon recognize |
| between 10 and 12 feet in length, and are often | | | | why so many anglers are giving this variation a |
| coupled with heavy duty spinning reels. | | | | go. Landing really big fish is possible, and with |
| Remember that you will be looking to cast your | | | | plenty of different species on offer along the |
| weights and bait up to 100 yards off shore | | | | coast of Maine, surf fishing looks set to remain |
| beyond the breaking surf, so when you purchase | | | | popular. |
| your equipment, make sure that it is designed for | | | | |