Sometimes, the “best” combo can change multiple times on a single fishing trip, and comparing a surf-fishing bait rod to a lure-casting crappie rig is like the cliché of pitting apples against oranges ...

Will the pompano be as much fun to fight on a rod that heavy? Of course not, but it’s critical to remember that surf gear is tailored to deliver more than the power of the fish. Species like pompano, ...

On Virginia’s Eastern Shore in April that means it is time to grab your surf fishing rod and head to the beach to target black drum. Black drum move into the region from April to June.