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Originally Posted by Back Beach
I think the inconsistency of summer fishing is driving this a bit too. Spring and fall traditionally have more large fish closer to shore than late july and most of august. There are obviously exceptions.
I think wetsuiting in the summer while fish are taking up residence in certain locales is a good way to fill the "lull" that we sometimes experience.
My last point is although some guys did real well on a year when surf fishing was believed to be so-so, its only one season and could be totally different next year. Last year (2007) the wetsuit crowd didn't produce many notable fish in comparison to the wader crew. 2008 had some outstanding catches made, and I think it glorified wetsuiting to a level it may or may not deserve.
Next year there may be more people doing it, thus more fish may be taken via wetsuit. It may prove to be the increased number of people wetsuiting and not a greater availability of fish that skew the numbers.
If everyone suddenly begins to fish with rebels and excludes every other method, then rebels may get an undue amount of credit simply due to the fact everyone is using them. Wetsuits seem to be taking the same line.
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All good points!
I feel that the surfcasting/internet group of today is looking for the"secret" of finding and catching desirable big fish. Is it BM Dannies, rigged eels, wetsuits??? No it is hard work and putting yourself into a position where a big fish will pass you and like your offering.
The wetsuit for me is more about safety and comfort (and of course advantagous access) which equal peace of mind and focus on your task. Once you can focus and concentrate your confidence goes way up.
Anyway I feel the suit is just another necessary tool of surfcasting.