I keep reading negative things about surf fishing in this country.
I don't know why. I do pretty good here!! unfortunatly I don't go as often as I'd like.
I always bring my bass rod and spinning reel with a handfull of a veriety of lures.
I"ve never fished where you're talking about or been there. But come prepared. Everywhere I have been I've seen decent places to toss out at. Was talking to an old local pescador today and scoping out spots in Cabarete ?Caberete? He said he gets some decent size fish (but was getting skunked when I was talking to him though) Also see a lot of good "gameable" fish when ever I snorkle. (found myself crying a few days ago because I didn't have my gear with me durring a snorkle trip)
Don't know what you might catch as it seems to be different around every cove. But even the small guys will give you a good fight. Just plan on light/med. tackel (12 lb test at most)
I find the "Pangaderos" here over priced compared to Mexico and not nearly as productive from what info I've gathered and personally prefer to go at it myself off the rocks. Other option: rent a kayak to get on the outside or middle pockets of the reefs and rocks, if you do this, bring an apropriate sized folding anchore and rope incase the wind isn't blowing the way you want. Try
www.texaskayakfisherman.com for kayak fishing tips and rigging.
They'll give you an idea of the type of anchor to buy (worth the price and not so heavy)
Good luck!