fly fishing from the surf?

[Anthony]

Hey all. I have just been getting into saltwater fly fishing since last year. Basically just tried inlets and that sorta thing. I wanted to combine my love for surfcasting with that of fly fishing. I first thought of this idea when i was watching the Spanish Fly on ESPN and he was fly fishing from the surf for different species down in the Bahamas. I am sure people have been surf casting with a fly rod for a long time, but this is the first i have thought of it. What do I need to get into fly fishing tfrom he surf? In other words, what weight rod? what reel? and most of all what flies. My budget is probably about $150 for rod and reel. Could you guys give me some names of flies that work good for stripers in the surf, and maybe even post a picture if its not too much to ask for.

thanks a ton guys
Anthony