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Originally Posted by bill huki
How do you figure out where to fish without spending $50.00 of gas a night?
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If you don't live close to the water, plan on burning gas. Last night was a good example. We had the fish good in a place two nights ago, only to return last night for nothing.
With regard to surf fishing, you need to accept a low batting average, say .300, and take it as a successful benchmark. Nobody has or ever will hit fish every time out, especially from shore. What could be described as "good" fishing for me is to get a decent fish every third or fourth trip. This is probably close to my 20 year average.You get back to back big nights sometimes, but not often.
On my last six surf trips I had two mid 30# fish on different nights and four skunks. One of the other guys on this site who is having the year of his life, agreed with the .300 average. Although it sounds like he's killing large fish every time out, its much less than what you think. Lots of effort is needed to yield the occasional good or great night.
If anyone tells you they slay large fish every time out, immediately place them high on your list of B.S. artists.