Going to the Gulf Coast (Sanibel Island) next June/July. Was wondering what are good techniques to catch Snook or other fish in the surf from the beach? What is some gear/setups I should look into? I'd be interested in both fly, and conventional tackle. I'd like to spend no more than $150 on a setup. I'd also like it to be at least a 2 piece rod so I could store it with everything else we would be lugging along. The shortest rod I could get away with would be my preference as well. All opinions appreciated.

My buddy just moved to Oregon (seaside) and purchased a nice surf fishing set up from basspro. Think it was around $140 or so. As far as bait, I've heard most people say shrimp/squid do a great job. I'm heading to Hilton Head Island SC in 10 days but won't be doing any surf fishing. I'll be fishing the lagoon system and a private lake! 

 

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My buddy just moved to Oregon (seaside) and purchased a nice surf fishing set up from basspro. Think it was around $140 or so. As far as bait, I've heard most people say shrimp/squid do a great job. I'm heading to Hilton Head Island SC in 10 days but won't be doing any surf fishing. I'll be fishing the lagoon system and a private lake!

Good luck

Good luck to you as well! I've been surf fishing before, my uncle lives in Florida and we go fishing in Ponte Vidra quite a bit, but never paid attention to what we were using, besides the fact we usually used shrimp. I'll have to ask him. Thanks for the info!

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