Learn to "read" the surf and you will improve your catching vs fishing time a bunch.
If you observe the waves ,you will notice that in certain places the waves seem to break farther out or closer in. This is caused by depth changes . Troughs (deeper spots) will cause the waves to break closer to shore. Bars,(shallower spots) will cause the waves to break farther out. The edges of where these change are prime fishing areas.
Once you figure this out . The presence of bait is next in importance. rafts of mullet or shrimp jumping means a better chance of fish in the area.
Birds working is a sure sign of bait and some type of fish feeding. ( could be hard heads).
The big surf poles are great if you are just wanting to sit and wait w/ rods in sand spikes. If you want to cast for the reds, a m/h 7' w/ a good spinning reel and 30 lb PP braid is the ticket.
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