I am new to surf fishing so I need some pointers on what to use for surf perch, rockfish, or any other kind of fish I can catch surf fishing.

I also need some help on catching herring for salmon bait, I have some of those herring jigs and everything but do I use bait? and how should I use the setup?

Any advise on surf fishing would help lots

Thanks In advance, Travis help
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