surfcasting
Fishing from sand
Surfcasting is fishing from the shore by casting a line into the surf, typically using a long rod to reach beyond the breaking waves.
The technique targets fish that feed in the turbulent water near beaches: He spent the morning surfcasting for striped bass.
Also called surf fishing.
Banded Atlantic gamefish
- striperLineated sea bass
- bluefishPredatory marine species
- redfishRosy-hued edible swimmer
- red drumSpotted coastal game fish
pompano · snook · tarpon · halibut · flounder · weakfish · kingfish · whiting
Land-water boundary
- beachSandy waterside margin
- jettyStructure extending into water
- pierWaterfront landing structure
- breakwaterCoastal wave-blocking structure
sandbar · inlet · estuary · point · rockpile · groin · seawall · channel
State of being alone
- dawnDay's first glow
- duskDimming after sundown
- patienceCalm during delays
- anticipationState of awaiting something
meditation · connection · rhythm · persistence · dedication · escape · serenity · challenge
Thin rigid stick
- reelWinding cylinder or dance
- spinning reelFixed-spool fishing device
- monofilamentOne unbroken fiber
- sinkerWeight on fishing line
circle hook · plug · bucktail · popper · spoon · swivel · snap · rod holder
Ocean's cyclical swell
- swellIncrease in size
- wave actionMotion of ocean swells
- rip currentOutbound coastal water channel
- undertowSubsurface seaward current
water clarity · structure · baitfish · birds · feeding frenzy · moonphase · barometric pressure · wind direction
Buying at market lows
- drift fishingAngling while moving downstream
- night fishingAngling during darkness
- dawn patrolEarly-morning military or surf outing
- chunkingDividing into manageable parts
striped bass
Banded Atlantic gamefish
red drum · pompano · snook · tarpon · halibut · flounder · weakfish · kingfish · whiting · croaker
shoreline
Land-water boundary
breakwater · sandbar · inlet · estuary · point · rockpile · groin · seawall · channel · trough
solitude
State of being alone
anticipation · meditation · connection · rhythm · persistence · dedication · escape · serenity · challenge · reward
rod
Thin rigid stick
- reelWinding cylinder or dance
- spinning reelFixed-spool fishing device
- monofilamentOne unbroken fiber
sinker · circle hook · plug · bucktail · popper · spoon · swivel · snap · rod holder · waders
tide
Ocean's cyclical swell
- swellIncrease in size
- wave actionMotion of ocean swells
- rip currentOutbound coastal water channel
undertow · water clarity · structure · baitfish · birds · feeding frenzy · moonphase · barometric pressure · wind direction · water temperature
bottom fishing
Buying at market lows
- drift fishingAngling while moving downstream
- night fishingAngling during darkness
- dawn patrolEarly-morning military or surf outing
- fishingfishing rod, fish, angling, bass fishing, fishing gear
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Pursuing fish by vessel
offshore fishing · deep-sea fishing · pier fishing · charter fishing · trolling
surfcastingfreshwater fishing
Catching fish inland
lake fishing · fly fishing · river fishing · trout fishing · pond fishing
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