Surf fishing and be a bit intimidating to the uninitiated. It’s you against a vast ocean, and even though some lakes are huge, you still feel like the fish are confined enough that you have a shot.

Do you really think Mr. Flounder would sniff his way around the sandy river bottom, find a tasty snack, then pass it up because it’s attached to a pompano rig? Nope. Just as duct tape isn’t only for ...

You still might find the water temperature a little chilly if you decide to dip more than your toes in the water if you head to the beach on one of these warm spring days. But you might forget about ...

Bottom rigs, including multiple-hook dropper rigs and single-hook Carolina rigs, work well in deeper water or in shallow areas free of snags. In deeper areas, these bottom rigs will catch smaller fish ...