Surf fishing and be a bit intimidating to the uninitiated. It’s you against a vast ocean, and even though some lakes are huge, you still feel like the fish are confined enough that you have a shot.

Surf fishing can be daunting. Standing on the beach looking at the crashing waves and vastness of the ocean makes you feel small. It’s not like a pond or river that you can more easily break down.

When saltwater fishing enthusiasts hear the term "Red October," they inevitably think of big bull redfish (red drum), caught while fishing the surf. But the surf certainly isn't the only place where ...