This pompano took a Fishgum bait presented on a dropper rig and a 5-ounce Pompano Catchers Sputnik sinker.
Surf fishing comes in many forms, and is largely defined by geographic location, tackle preference and target species. In Florida, fishing this sometimes-dynamic margin of land and water is increasingly popular and anglers who prefer fishing live or natural baits can present them in myriad ways. You can fish a single bait or multiple baits, as close as the trough against the sand, or as distant as a football field away, or even more. Let's cover the bait, rigs and gear you'll need for surf fishing...