penn bailess spinning reels Battle III 4000 Reel and a robust metal frame Penn Spinfisher V 6500 Spinning

Keep the rod tip up, and once the rod tip gets just past your shoulder, at 10 oclock, make your forward cast in one smooth, continuous motion letting the line rest on top of the water Be careful not to use the rod like a whip - any casts that are too sudden and sharp will cause the fly to snap off from the leader, or scare away any potential catches

A heavy reel turns into a small problem at hour one and a real problem at hour six

Common surf rod lengths: 3.6 m (12 ft) Good all-round option for most beaches 4.04.2 m (1314 ft) Excellent balance of distance and control 4.54.8 m (1516 ft) Maximum casting distance, more demanding to use For most anglers, especially in Mediterranean and Atlantic conditions, a rod between 4.0 and 4.2 meters offers the best balance

A large, knotless rubber-mesh landing net is the best all-around choice