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Summer is a Beach. And it's here. Those 90+ degree days, 70+ degree nights, thick humidity, and frequent afternoon thunderstorms are a small price to pay to enjoy some of the best surf fishing on Planet Earth. Schools of trout will invade the beaches until late July, when their numbers dwindle and the pelagic species like ladyfish, spanish mackeral, bluefish and jack crevalle get more common. For fly anglers, surf is simple. An 8-weight outfit, starting with poppers at first light, and moving to Clouser Minnows an hour or two after sunrise. A little more "luck" can be had using a sink-tip connector during the latter part of day. Or switching to an intermediate outfit when the surf gets high.

Fly of the Month

Jitterbee. When the Great Flood of 2019 subsides, expect bream action to explode across all waterways affected by the high rivers. The hot fly will be the Jitterbee, originated by Louisiana's own Randy Leonpacher. It's become popular across the USA in the last decade. Tied using rubber legs, a body of two different color chenilles, and a 4mm bead, it's simple to tie. Suspend it 2-4 feet under a strike indicator, and strip and pause. Best colors are black/chartreuse, black/orange and purple/tan.

Featured Tackle

KastKing Skidway Sunglasses. Tired of paying a car note for those premium polarized fishing sunglasses only to lose them or break them? KastKing Skidways may not be the best glasses on the market, but for the money, they're outstanding! The 1.0mm polarized Triacetate lenses must pass a double decentering test to ensure no optical distortion that can cause eye strain or headaches. The frames are made from the Grilamid material used in military applications. Lens colors come in several choices, but for fishing purposes the copper or brown base (white steel mirror) offer the best contrast and depth perception. MSRP is $29.99.

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