Are you a bait fishing enthusiast, a competitor at heart, a lover of the sea? Do you want to experience new adventures or simply take on a new challenge? Why not try surfcasting? If you haven’t had the opportunity to try it yet, this article reveals all the techniques and practices to succeed in surfcasting surfcasting fishing.

Introduction to surfcasting fishing

In the literal sense of the word, surfcasting means “to cast into the wave”. According to this meaning, surfcasting is a fishing technique that is only practised from the sea shore, in particular from rocks, beaches or dykes. To do this, you have to cast your hook behind the waves. Surfcasting is generally practiced at high tide. As the tide rises or the water rises, the rig is positioned further and further from the shore. Moreover, the beginning of the night or dusk is the best time for surfcasting . In fact, the last two hours of slack water are the best time to catch fish.

By practising this type of fishing, you will have the best chance of catching a wide variety of species, such as gilthead bream, skate, bass, garfish, flounder, plaice and many others.

All the techniques to prepare for surfcasting fishing

It is important to know that the surfcasting technique is much more complex than it seems. In order to learn it and improve your skills, it is essential to have all the specific equipment at your disposal as well as a good knowledge of the tides. Among the most popular equipment for surfcasting fishing is the fishing rod. Measuring between 4 and 5 metres, it must be powerful enough to propel heavy rigs and keep the line above the waves. A surfcasting reel is obviously necessary. To be successful, the reel must be resistant to sea winds and rain.

Weights are also very important to propel the rig and keep it on the bottom despite a strong current and gale.

If you are already equipped with all of these surfcasting materials, not to mention the many baits, including worms, small fish, smelts, crustaceans, molluscs. It is now time to master the surfcasting fishing technique: side casting or belge casting.

To do this and make a good cast, you need to cast your hook as far as possible. In order to get the best catches, the distance should be around 100 metres. The action should be as simple and natural as possible. Turn slightly to the side, to the right, with your left foot. You should hold the rod horizontally and point it slightly upwards. Bring the rod smoothly back and forth. To do this, raise your pelvis with a slight rotation.

When casting to a belge, the force of the cast must be stronger.