Surf fishing can be daunting. Standing on the beach looking at the crashing waves and vastness of the ocean makes you feel small. It’s not like a pond or river that you can more easily break down.

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A spinning rod and reel may well be the most versatile fishing rod and reel type in existence. Spinning rods can toss tiny panfish spoons that weigh an eighth of an ounce, striped bass surfcasting ...

On July 9, 1956 Ernie Giglio caught a 49-pound striped bass that was good enough for second place in the Long Branch City Surf Fishing Contest that year. Hanging on a hook from the ceiling of Giglio's ...