Below I’ll give you my selections for the best Surf Fishing books by a few categories. I will cover these and other great books more in depth later.
- The Complete Guide to Surfcasting (2011)
- The Complete Book of Surf Fishing (2015)
- Fly-Fish the Surf (2015)
- Surf and Saltwater Fishing in the Carolinas (2011)
- The Surfcaster’s Guide to Baits, Rigs & Lures: Over 50 Time-TEsted Baits, Rigs and Lures–and How to Fish Them (2004)
- Striper Pursuit: Surf Fishing Beyond the Basics (2014)
- Fishing North Carolina’s Outer Banks: The Complete Guide to Catching More Fish from Surf, Pier, Sound, and Ocean (Southern Gateways Guides) (2011)
- Surf Fishing: The Light-Line Revolution (2010)
- Fishing the Delaware and Maryland Coasts (2006)
- The Saltwater Edge: Tips and Tactics for Saltwater Fly Fishing (2017)
- Secrets of Surf Fishing at Night Updated Edition (2010)
- Fishing the Bucktail Mastering Bucktail from Surf and Boat (2011)
- The Southern Surfcaster:: Saltwater Strategies for the Carolina Beaches & Beyond (2012)
- A Field Guide to Coastal Fishes: From Alaska to California (2016)
The Complete Guide to Surfcasting (2011)
From selecting tackle to reading the beach, here is a truly “complete” guide to the most popular form of saltwater angling.
The Complete Book of Surf Fishing (2015)
Fishing from beach or rocky coastline presents challenges not faced by anglers who head out to sea. Whether you seek striped bass along the rocky shorelines of the Northeast, bluefish on the Jersey shore, pompano in warm Southern waters, or exotics around the world, this is the indispensable guide to the world of surf fishing.Written to open new frontiers to the old hand and provide advice to novice surf fishermen, The Complete Book of Surf Fishing will be a boon to all coastline anglers.
Fly-Fish the Surf (2015)
Fly-fishing the surf is not easy, but it is fun. If you are up to the challenge, the rewards include a large variety of fish species and epic battles, all while hanging out at the beach! Lee has been fishing the surf for over 40 years and in this colorful book he breaks the sport down to the basics.
Surf and Saltwater Fishing in the Carolinas (2011)
Surf and Saltwater Fishing in the Carolinas is the ultimate all-in-one guide to inshore fishing in North and South Carolina. Written by long-time Brunswick Beacon fishing columnist Jeffrey Weeks this book is packed with all the information you need to know about surf and saltwater fishing the Carolina waters.
The Surfcaster’s Guide to Baits, Rigs & Lures: Over 50 Time-TEsted Baits, Rigs and Lures–and How to Fish Them (2004)
This book details everything the surfcaster needs to know about plugs, metal, live bait and other rigs, with clear advice about when and how to use them.
Striper Pursuit: Surf Fishing Beyond the Basics (2014)
From the quiet back bays to the pounding surf, fishing writer and videographer, John Skinner, takes the reader along on a relentless pursuit of striped bass from the shore. With his trademark writing style that makes readers feel as though they're standing at the water's edge, Skinner cuts through the complexity of choosing and presenting the various lure styles while processing the interaction of weather and water conditions that impact baitfish movements and game fish behavior.
Fishing North Carolina’s Outer Banks: The Complete Guide to Catching More Fish from Surf, Pier, Sound, and Ocean (Southern Gateways Guides) (2011)
In this hands-on, how-to guide to fishing North Carolina’s Outer Banks, expert fisherman Stan Ulanski combines his enthusiasm, his experience, and his scientific expertise to show anglers how to catch more fish.Focusing on the essential but often misunderstood links between recreational fishing and the biology, geography, and natural history of the region, Fishing North Carolina’s Outer Banks fosters an understand…
Surf Fishing: The Light-Line Revolution (2010)
This book explores light-tackle surf fishing along the California coast. Author Bill Varney, a fourth generation Californian, has spent the last forty years perfecting the best surf fishing techniques known to man. This up-to-date guidebook is the newest and most complete reference on finding, baiting and catching local surf fish.
Fishing the Delaware and Maryland Coasts (2006)
Complete where-to-fish guide for coastal DE and MD (does not cover Chesapeake Bay).
The Saltwater Edge: Tips and Tactics for Saltwater Fly Fishing (2017)
In this book, Nick Curcione covers his entire saltwater system (knots, rigging, tackle, approach) with detailed information on shooting heads, sinking lines, and two-handed rods for the salt, which have not been covered thoroughly in any other book.
Secrets of Surf Fishing at Night Updated Edition (2010)
SECRETS OF SURF FISHING AT NIGHT (REVISED EDITION) By William A Muller The first book about night surf fishing, and only book devoted exclusively to night surf fishing, is back! This updated edition includes new information, new photos, and discussions about new products.
Fishing the Bucktail Mastering Bucktail from Surf and Boat (2011)
Paperback: 132 pages Publisher: SURFCASTING LLC; 12.2.2010 edition (2011) Language: English ISBN-10: 1450794904 ISBN-13: 978-1450794909 Package Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.2 x 0.4 inches Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars 120 customer reviews Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #186,838 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) Would you like to tell us about a lower price?
The Southern Surfcaster:: Saltwater Strategies for the Carolina Beaches & Beyond (2012)
The Southern Surfcaster will increase your knowledge of fishing and help you develop into a more confident salt-water fisherman. Explore creative techniques and the latest strategies that have transformed the sport over the last decade. Many of the old-school methods of fishing are updated for modern practicality. The Southern Surfcaster will change the way you think and what you thought you knew about salt water fishing.
A Field Guide to Coastal Fishes: From Alaska to California (2016)
From the Arctic waters of Alaska to the southern tip of California, this fully illustrated guide captures the stunning diversity of fishes along the western coastlines of the United States and Canada. The combined work of renowned marine science illustrator Val Kells and distinguished ichthyologists Luiz A. Rocha and Larry G.
Best Surf Fishing Books: The Ultimate List
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The Complete Book of Surf Fishing
Author(s): Al Ristori
ID: 3605968, Publisher: Skyhorse, Year: 2015, Size: 40 Mb, Format: epub
Fly Fishing the Surf: A Comprehensive Guide to Surf and Wade Fishing from Maine to Florida
Author(s): Angelo Peluso
ID: 3607163, Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing, Year: 2013, Size: 18 Mb, Format: epub
Surf fishing the Atlantic coast
Author(s): Eric B. Burnley
ID: 677321, Publisher: Stackpole Books, Year: 1989, Size: 2 Mb, Format: epub
Please note that this booklist is not absolute. Some books are absolutely chart-busters according to Washington Post, others are drafted by unknown writers. On top of that, you can always find additional tutorials and courses on Coursera, Udemy or edX, for example. Are there any other relevant books you could recommend? Drop a comment if you have any feedback on the list.