I dont surf fish nearly as much as I used to, but when I do I always target pompano. Sometimes I'll get lucky with a short 10 inch pomp, or a few keeper whiting on the occasion, and thats totally fine for me. I dont even mind catching catfish.
But once in a blue moon I get a keeper and remind myself why I target them. They're elusive, strong, and mighty tasty. Id rather sit on a sandy beach than any bridge, pier or dock if it means I can catch a pompano.
Caught using fishbites. I couldnt get any natural bait.
Posted by been_had_clim