[Gerry Zagorski]

Dedicated surf casters are a special breed. A lot of patience required as is being in the right place at the right time... It's not for everyone, especially type A's that crave constant action. Most serious surf casters are addicted to the solitude and the challenge, catching fish is not expected but a bonus for the time you put in and the skill involved.

Sounds to me like you are doing OK given you've caught a few fish and most days a few fish is all that can be expected.

Unlike fishing from a boat, you need to fish to come to you rather then you moving to the fish. Sure you can walk the beach but because you are on the beach and can only cast so far your are limited to your casting distance.

The fall is going to be your best opportunity in the surf. Bait moves in and blitzes of Blues and Stripers occur but once again you need to be in the right place at the right time. Even if you are in the right place, these fish might be just beyond where you can cast.

As far as the fall and the blitzes when the fish are chasing baits up top, I'd be throwing top waters like Pencil Poppers and swim baits like Bombers....
If you need something heavier to reach them then Castmaster, Hopkins and AVA jigs.

If you put in your time, sooner or later you will be rewarded.

If it's the fish you are after not the fishing, then I'd suggest you jump on a boat with one of our sponsors.