: a method of fishing in which artificial or natural bait is cast into the open ocean or in a bay where waves break on a beach
surf caster
noun
: one that engages in surf casting
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Morgan Lyle,
Field & Stream,
10 May 2023
There are also numerous turnkey fishing piers and shops renting gear and bait for easy surf casting on the many miles of beaches.
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Larry Olmsted,
Forbes,
20 May 2021
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Noun
Many spinning rods made for saltwater surf casting have handles consisting of cork tape wrapped directly onto the blank.
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Morgan Lyle,
Field & Stream,
10 May 2023
There are also numerous turnkey fishing piers and shops renting gear and bait for easy surf casting on the many miles of beaches.
—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes,
20 May 2021
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“Surf casting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surf%20casting. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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