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Surf Fishing in the Outer Banks information wanted.?

I will be going to the outer banks(Southern Shores) at the end of August/beginning of September. I have never gone surf fishing and only have a small amount of experience saltwater fishing(went out in a charter for bluefish and did some fishing in cape may off a dock) I do have freshwater fishing experience however(ponds, lakes, streams, rivers). What I want to know is what gear do I need beforehand? Should I get 2 rods or just stick with 1? What techniques do I need to know? What would a good rod reel combo be that’s not too expensive? What kind of fish can I expect to catch this time of year? I’m just looking for as much info as I can. I have done some basic Google searches but I haven’t really found as much information as I’d like. Videos/Links and such would be very helpful.

most of your fishing will be bait fishing for drum and bluefish. i would get a good heaver and a spinning reel. mu suggestion is a ocean master 12′ 6-12oz spinning surf rod and a daiwa emcast pro 6000 spooled with 65lb power pro. Baits will be cut bunker, mullet fillets and whole finger mullets. here is a good rig,

http://stripersonline.com/surftalk/showthread.php?t=549255

here are some forums that you can ask for information

http://www.fishmilitia.com/forums/

http://stripersonline.com/surftalk/forumdisplay.php?f=181

http://www.pierandsurf.com/fishing-forum/forumdisplay.php?f=7

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