Posts by Surfcasting Republic

For pre-cooked Dungeness crab legs, boil 5-8 minutes until heated through, while raw legs need 5-8 minutes in salted water. Frozen legs require 10-20 minutes; thawed ones just 5-7. You'll know...

For successful surf casting with a spinning reel, master both pendulum and overhand techniques. Use a 9-10 foot rod paired with a 5000-6000 sized reel loaded with 40-60 lb. braid. Position your...

For saltwater surf fishing, your line strength should match your target species. Light tackle (10-20 lb test) works for surf perch and corbina, medium setups (30-50 lb) handle striped bass and...

Striped bass thrive in water temperatures between 55°F and 68°F, where they feed most actively. You'll find ideal fishing during spring and fall migrations when waters hit this sweet spot. Trophy...

Bluefish thrive in water temperatures between 64°F and 72°F when surf fishing, with 66°F-73°F triggering their peak feeding activity. You'll find them most aggressive during outgoing tides in...

For shark fishing, your reel size depends on your target species and location. Smaller sharks (under 100 lbs) require 6500 series reels with 25 lb drag capacity, while medium sharks need 6000-7000...