Commandments of surfcasting???

[Slingah]

1-10....do whatever makes YOU happy

[Squid kids Dad]

You forgot themost important one...

Thou shall not start eating the tunafish sandwich until all rods are secured..

[wader-dad]

# 12 when you think you are reeling in your plug slowly "thou shall reel slower"

[The Dad Fisherman]

Originally Posted by Swimmer

1. Keep your yap shut.
2. Dont forget the bait
3. Dont forget the beer.
4. Dont forget the girlfriend
5. Dont tell your wife where your going.
6. If you dont catch a fish, borrow one from someone else so you really smell like fish when you get home.
7. Dont tell your buddies where your going either.
8. Only bring in your vehicle what you can carry down the beach.
9. Dont forget the breath mints.
10.Dont take life to seriously.

Wouldn't number 2 take care of number 6...or at the very least number 4 should take care of it.

[Saltheart]

Thou shalt not turn your back on the waves. Thou shalt not leave enough slack to get the line tangled upcurrent from the jig!

Thou shalt not whine!!!

I also love topwater fishing certain times of the year.

[tynan19]

Originally Posted by BigFish

I don't believe Krispy catches big fish...I never see any pics or slips?

Larry, there was a thread a little while back with some nice catches by Krispy.

[BigFish]

It was in jest Tynan. I have no doubt Krispy does well.

[PaulS]

Originally Posted by Krispy

2. Fish the bottom

Please expound (is that a word) on this? Do you really find the bottom that much more effective at night than say a danny at night?

Thanks

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by PaulS

Please expound (is that a word) on this? Do you really find the bottom that much more effective at night than say a danny at night?

Thanks

While not a hard fast 100% rule it is understood that the bigger fish are on the bottom and that if those fish are on the bottom and you put your offering up higher that smaller and more nimble fish will get to your offering than the bigger fish below.

[Canalman]

1. Fish live eels
2. See commandment 1
3. See Commandment 2
.......

[Canalman]

10. Uhh use Surf Asylum Plugs when eels are not available

[Canalman]

Actually I'd say

1. Fish Live Bait When Available
2. Concentrate on a small area(s) and learn it(them) cold
3. Don't Chase Reports
4. STFU: Learn to be satisfied with personal satisfaction
5. Ignore the small fish that are readily available
6. Stay the course
7. Stay Confident (VERY IMPORTANT)
8. Throw your cell phone away
9. Bring a camera and a scale
10.Never Lie (A wiseman named Mike Veracka once said a fisherman only has his integrity, once you lose that, you're always a liar)

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by Canalman

10.Never Lie (A wiseman named Mike Veracka once said a fisherman only has his integrity, once you lose that, you're always a liar)

Mike said that ?

He also once said "That chick was drunk & model material"

Hi Mike

[Krispy]

1. Fish at night
2. Fish the bottom
3. Fish eels
4. Fish big fish spots
5. Fish big fish gear
6. Fish the rule, not the exception
7. Keep your mouth shut
8. Structure; current
9. Listen, learn, adapt
10. Time in the surf

[Canalman]

Originally Posted by JohnR

Mike said that ?

He also once said "That chick was drunk & model material"

Hi Mike

He also coined the phrase "Horse C*ck Pikie" as far as I know but he did say that.

[bloocrab]

Originally Posted by Goose

1. Bring the right gear.
2. Use fresh line/terminal tackel
3. Use fresh bait.
4. Don't fish with more then one partner if possible(your odds go up)
5. Learn how to catch & keep your bait.*
6. Limit your plug selection....carry less weight.
7. Water and snack a must.
8. Find your own spots/think out of the box.
9. Don't depend on your partner, be prepared.
10. Fish with confidence*

WOW! .....I've broken all those commandments in just 1 night.............with YOU! ....I haven't learned anything from this dang computer.......

[bloocrab]

Some fishermen will only fish when they think the time/tide/wind/and the rest of the ingredients to successful BIGfish catching are upon them.

My #1 Commandment - FISH MOVE, so FISH OFTEN.
Commandment #2 - After that "Last" cast.......cast a few more times just in case the fish didn't hear you say it was your "last cast"
#3 - Don't fart in your waders
#4 - Don't put your cell phone in your lowest pants pocket when your wading far out on a sand bar awaiting a call from your buddy down the beach
#5 - When you arrive at the beach at night, use your high beams to look for breaking fish in the surf
#6 - When fishing the P-town area, take your waders off when you get home, not in the parking lot. You don't want to get caught undressing anywhere up there.
#7 - If the sign says "PRIVATE PROPERTY - DO NOT ENTER"...this means there's fish there
#8 - Always walk ahead of your fishing partner on the beach, after all...you want to find that washed up plug first
#9 - Make sure you clear the edge of your waders while pee-ing ...get an extension if needed.
#10 - Always thank your Creator for a safe night and a chance to do it all over again.

[nightfighter]

Even though I always approach the water with anticipation of catching, if not catching large, I ALWAYS make a point to make myself appreciate the beauty, the solitude, the routine of the 'hunt', and the freedom we have to be able to do this, even when I don't catch.....

[Slipknot]

Originally Posted by bloocrab

WOW! .....I've broken all those commandments in just 1 night.............with YOU! ....I haven't learned anything from this dang computer.......

I thought the same thing that night you 3 went out also Bloo.

[Bill L]

Originally Posted by Slingah

1-10....do whatever makes YOU happy

Thats the only rule that matters