Skeeter, I'm here in KY. to but do enjoy surf fishing when I get the chance. We have a place in the Destin area we visit. I don't know as much as the locals down there but have learned a little and catch fish. What are you trying to catch? Off the surf I catch ocean cats, pompano, spanish macheral,cobia,and if I bring the right gear an occasional Shark, with a couple other fish I'm not sure of names. If you are close to a pier that is a little better fishing....the key is deeper water unless you are targeting shallow runners bonefish, snook, reds, spec's in the bay's. Just let me know and I'll let you know what little I know...Good luck Chuck