Hi all -
I am new to surf fishing, and new to the site. I have lived in Barnegat for 30+ years and have always gone out on a party boats a few times a year. I am tired of gettign skunked and want to move onto surf fishing...I have been enjoying the boards and learning quite a bit. Here are my questions:
I will mostly fish LBI, and have always heard about driving out into the refuge. I have a Yukon, but it is the model with all wheel drive, not a selectable four wheel...will this work? As a "beginner" is it worth investing in the permit or would it be better to start from the "normal" beach.
I am in the process of getting ym gear together (an expensive proposition when first starting). What would you reccomend as must haves? i.e. 10' rod, x amount of test, braided, mono, etc...
I plan on really taking it up as my leisure activity, and I dotn play golf so I can invest some money, but the $1,000 reels on Bass Pro Shops seem overkill. Any reccomendations would be greatly appreciated
Thanks!
Sean