Surf fishing and be a bit intimidating to the uninitiated. It’s you against a vast ocean, and even though some lakes are huge, you still feel like the fish are confined enough that you have a shot.

Surf fishing can be daunting. Standing on the beach looking at the crashing waves and vastness of the ocean makes you feel small. It’s not like a pond or river that you can more easily break down.

The Texas Surf Museum in Galveston documents a niche sport along the Texas coast that captured the imagination of local beach boys and girls. American teenagers were introduced to surfing culture ...