I started surfcasting by casting bait into Poseidon’s waters. When I transitioned from bait to plugs, I fished plugs every wrong way possible. I even invented a few new wrong ways to fish plugs. ;-).
Since my countless casts returned plugs without fish, I ordered The Art of Surfcasting with Lures by Zeno Hromin. The book overflows with knowldege from the surf. Personally, I learned how to select the proper rod, reel, line, and lure based on the conditions, current, depth, time of year, and the structure I am fishing. I also learned how to properly present:
- Darters
- Needlefish
- Popping Plugs
- Metal Lip Swimmers
- Eel Skin Plugs
- Plastic Swimmers
- Soft Plastics
- Bottle Plugs
- Tins
- Teasers
After reading Zeno’s book, I started catching quality fish. Coincidence? The number of keeper striped bass on lures in my fishing journal suggests: No.
