[header] How to cast with a surf rod on a beach [title] Begin by tying a 2 ounce sinker on the end of the line. [step] Since this is just practice, don't bother with hooks or bait or any type of lure. [title] Reel in the line part way leaving about 2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 m) of line from the end of the rod.
[title] Hold the rod with both hands, with the right hand slightly above the reel and the left hand near the bottom of the rod. [title] Hold the line against the rod with your right index finger.