Surf Fishing and Coral Reefs/no waves

[FloDog]

I'm heading to Rotan Island, Honduras and am contemplating purchasing a surf rod to bring on the trip. The idea is that while my fiance and I are relaxing on the beach, I can be fishing. I understand that reefs line the beaches where we are heading. As well, there is not much surf, at least not within wading distance from the beach. Before I spend 200 dollars I'm hoping to get some solid advice as to my best bet for fishing while relaxing on the beach. If anyone could please help I would really appreciate it.

Thank-you

[eric]

hmm i think we need a hawaiian user to answer that.

they fish on rock and coral so thatd be the best bet.

[reload]

Don't worry be Happy!!. Just bring an ultralite rod 4 to 6lb test and something small. Spinners, jigs and spoons up to 1/4 oz. Something that may imitate shrimp, you may have the best fishing of your life. Target bonefish. Go wading behind the reef iin the shallows. Let us know how you did.

[FloDog]

I'm bringing my fly rod for some flats fishing... However, I like the idea of sitting in the sand and waiting for a bite.... The idea being that there must be fishing cruising around shoreline and with live/organic bait I have a good chance at catching something. The reason I am planning on going with the surf rod setup is because it will allow me to cast far and second because it will handle whatever takes my bait....

Is this a wrong application for a surf rod? I guess I am hoping if I don't have to make the investment than I'm better off. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks-you.

[kingfish]

Roatan does not lend itself well to dead stick surf fishing. The Eastern side of the island has a typical iron coast line and relatively deep water that would be fine for plugging, where access can be gained. The southwestern beach has beautiful sand beaches for about a mile and is populated, to many people to really surf fish. The western side of the island does have many flats with a very pronounced reef structure, probably a great place for the fly rod. Roatan has a lot of remote areas, it is very much old caribbean in flavor. You can catch yellowfin tuna from a john boat there, it is a divers paradise. Save your money and the effort of getting a surf rod to Roatan. Down at the west end you will run into a local guide named Artie, he can take you in his skiff fishing, mostly hand line fishing but he has a couple old penns for trolling, Roatan is better suited for the romance, indulge your fiance.

[narfpoit]

Deffinately take the fly rod. I had a day there while on a cruise a few years back and had my fly rod with me. we took a taxi to a secluded place and I actually got to catch a few fish mostly on crazy charlies and a few other smaller flies. I am sure if you had more time there then you would have the chance to find some bonefish too.

[FloDog]

I'm tying some crazy charlies right now. Thanks for the advice... Based on the advice provided in this thread I doubt I am going to be bringing a surf rod on this trip.... Thank-you.