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An example of artificial bait that you can use when surf fishing is swimming plugs. These artificial baits look like bait fish when they are retrieved and they can have floating or sinking designations. The floating ones can get to a depth of about 3 feet when retrieved. In this case, your choice will depend on the depth of the water that you are surf fishing in. In the Long Beach Island waters, the most suitable artificial bait is a floating plug because the water is shallow. When choosing swimming plugs to use for surf fishing, you should try and match the size and color to the real baitfish. Black and purple swimming plugs are the most popular when surf fishing at night because they elicit more strikes.

Poppers are also used as artificial bait for surf fishing. These lures float on the surface of the water and pop when the rod is jerked. They are useful during specific times in the year especially when there is a mullet run. They are the best option if you intend to go surf fishing at sundown or sun-up. Choose a natural color like white and blue when purchasing these artificial baits.

Metals can also be used as artificial baits and include things like spoons and diamond jigs. They are effective when you are trying to catch several types of fish. This is a good option for casting into long distances.

If you are trying to catch fluke or bass when surf fishing, the most effective artificial bait is bucktails. This type of bait is usually tipped with some pork-rind or a type of soft plastic lure to attract the fish. Bucktails have to be retrieved using a slow bounce.

Soft plastics are also popular artificial bait for surf fishing because they can be used to catch a variety of fish types. This type of bait can be used with bare hooks or lead head jigs. When using these types of baits, there is a diverse range to choose from. One of the types of soft plastics that you can choose is a 4 inch shad which is usually not branded. You can either get a flat white or pearl white one. With this bait, you have to make sure it remains straight when you are rigging it so that it is not swept away in strong currents. These soft plastics are also available as 4 inch tubebaits that have tentacle tails that are long. This type of soft plastic is available in a several colors and they all work effectively to catch the fish that you want when you are surf fishing.

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Shrimp is one of the most popular live bait you can use for surf fishing. You can either use it when it is live or dead. If you decide to use dead shrimp, make sure the head and tail are cut off to entice more fish. When you are using a live one, let it swim in the direction of the tide. Hook it on its back and make sure it does not float on the surface when you throw it in.

Sand fleas also work well for surf fishing and they are easily found along beaches. Look for them when the waves recede and dig them out of the sand. Once you have picked them, store them in a container that has moist sand. If it is hot, make sure they remain covered. Sand fleas can be used to catch whiting, redfish, black drum, striped brass, pompano and croakers.

Another type of bait you can use for surf fishing is bloodworms which are usually pink in color. They are easily found in marine waters that are shallow. They are the best option if you want to catch sea trout, striped bass, bluefish, flounder and porgy.

Clam worms can also be used as live bait for surf fishing if you are taking a break from playing Party poker or cleaning the house, and use them to catch surf perch, sea trout, porgy and whiting.

Crabs also make great live bait for surf fishing and you can even catch the crabs yourself. They can be found in marshes, canals, creeks and shallow bays. Hard shell crabs should be used whole to catch black drum and tarpon. The crabs that have soft shells can be used to catch snook, redfish and tarpon when surf fishing. If you want to catch smaller fish, you can use crab pieces.

Clams also make good live bait when surf fishing but most people have a difficult time trying to keep them on the hook. It is better to use the clams when they are fresh to make it easier for them to stay on the hook. You can also use frozen clams because they stay on the hook longer. Clams are a good option if you want to catch rockfish, surf perch, whiting, porgy, striped bass and sea trout.

Mullet can also be used as live bait for surf fishing and you can either catch them yourself or purchase them from a tackle shop. They can be used whole if you want to catch big fish but for smaller ones, you can cut the mullet into pieces.  There are half a dozen ways to hook your bait mullet, either through the head, behind the fin, or like the one in this photo, through the tail.  The goal is to keep the mullet on the hook without being stolen by your target fish.

Squid is also excellent live bait for surf fishing. They are easily available in fish markets and bait shops and are used to catch redfish, bluefish and striped brass.

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