Surf fishing can be daunting. Standing on the beach looking at the crashing waves and vastness of the ocean makes you feel small. It’s not like a pond or river that you can more easily break down.

Striped bass hooked in the New Jersey surf on a T-Hex metal—a variation of the classic diamond jig. Photo Courtesy of Matt Farrell. Metal lures are boring. Scan the pegboard at any saltwater tackle ...

It’s the ultimate surf fishing showdown live bait versus Fish Gum! Watch as we test both baits in the surf, reel in some action, and wrap it all up with a satisfying catch, clean, and cook session by ...