Thanks for the video. Braid is fine in the surf. Mono does that the same thing as braid in the surf. Part of the issue you experienced is due the 1/4 oz weight. Also smaller hooks are better. Backpack is the way to go.
Thanks! I was curious how to avoid the very quick movement. Will increase the size of the weight for sure. I got a fanny pack coming in but after Sunday, I am worried it will get too wet. Hope to see you out there some day.
New to this episode and to surf fishing too but I would agree based on my limited experiences with braided line. I use 40lb braid to 10lb flouro and the braid seems to be more dense. The waves definitely push it around. To avoid that, I increased the weight and casted past the break to let it sink. Once it does it’s game on anyway as that’s what the perch are looking for in the surf which is the gulp bait rolling around. I like to call it “Perch Crack”. Great video and keep up the great work !
As usual, a very good vid that’s always fun to watch (for fishing addicts like me). SoCal Surffishing is the local group. Randy Toji is a great guy and one of best local surf anglers in SoCal. The slang term for Gulp sand worms is crack. BSPs love crack...
I also started surf fishing this Spring. I don't have waders (we'll see if that changes this Winter), but I did buy some neoprene diving booties. I really like them. They come-up higher on your ankles and have zippers to make them easier to get on and off. The best thing is that they stay securely on your feet and they do a pretty good job keeping sand out of the toes, so walking is MUCH easier than when I was just using beach shoes. They were ~$35 on Amazon.
I ended up just using crocs for the surf. I don't use waders until the water is like 58 or so. Having fun but I really need to get better about identifying structure and what areas are holding fish
@@FisherNewb You and me both brother! I am lucky in that I live within walking distance of the beach, so that means I can try to get very familiar with my section of beach, but it also means that I don't travel to other areas very often because it is just too convenient to go to the one I can walk to.
im going surf fishing for the first time on monday. im using what i have laying around before i go spend a bunch of money on surf set ups. i have 50lb braid on a6000 baitrunner that im going to bomb out there with a triangle weight and a 9 foot rod. im also taking a 7 foot generic rod n reel with 8 lb test, running typical trout way. carolina, keeper, egg singker. wish me luck!
If you keep your line tight when fighting fish, you can pinch the barbs off your hooks w/ pliers (barb-less). You actually hook the fish easier but you can lose the fish easier as well :). Good for releasing fish and yourself if you get a hook stuck in you. All my LC FM 110 are barb-less.
I have lost as many so many as the wave has come over and I am pulling the fish through. The waves are causing me to go slack and the fish are coming off. Need to learn about timing
I’ve fished Huntington Beach a lot mostly the pier, id love to do some surf fishing but I can’t find a good spot it’s always packed with swimmers and surfers.
I went in the morning like 6:30 am to avoid crowds and catch the tide. It varies though when you should go, sometimes it's in the morning, or late afternoon catching mid- to high tide
This is awesome! How far from the pier was this cuz i always fish near there and have never caught a surf perch? Also, was it to the left or the right of the pier? Thanks!
Great Video! I'm trying to fish for some Surf Perch as-well at Huntington beach but I am not sure where a good spot is to start fishing. Any tips on finding a good spot? Is it better to go left of the pier or to the right? Thank you, I loved the vid!
Sick vid! I’m taking up fishing now and finally ! By any chance what’s the rules/law for surf fishing? I live in SoCal also and I’m not far from Huntington and Newport. Where am I allowed to surf fish and what not? Does that require the fishing license?
I'm no expert but I believe you need a license from all places other than piers and on special weekends. Based on where you are, there are size and quantity restrictions for the fish you catch. I would certainly look them up. I don't keep anything and always carry a license so I never pay attention. Glad you liked the video. I have several more from the surf, hope you enjoy them!
Oh I'm jealous surf fishing is something that I could never figure out. Did you look for anything particular or just start casting at the first spot you went too
I went there as a recommendation from the guys at West Coast Surf Fishing and it paid off. Was doing great and had an awesome time. Just need to tune up how I'm carrying all my stuff and I should be fine. Maybe a new rod? heheee
Yah I agree, I just need to do something. Unhooking those fish can be tricky when you are trying to not kill them and keeping them out of the water for too long. Thanks for watching!
I think at this point I was still using a 7' bass rod with a 2k spinning reel. Carolina rig with 1/4 oz sinker and size 6 mosquito hook. Hope it helps!
Great vid. Check out our surf fishing vid - the 20min one - where we cover a ton of stuff like weight and line selection fishing the same areas. Might help dial in those bigger perch!
Is this Ben? I did do much research and you are right, I have much to learn. Just starting out in the world of surf fishing so am surely just taking it all in right now. Looking forward to furthering my education when I can. Appreciate you watching the vid. BTW this was the day before I met you on the beach. My first day is here, second was when you saw me
@@CaliforniaSeaFishing I don't know what that means, I suppose different techniques at different times? I caught a yellowfin croaker and a few BSP, pretty much it. I know that sand crabs will be showing soon and we are supposed to use them for bait when they do. Need to get a little net or plastic scoop like you recommended
@@FisherNewb Corbina behaviour, in OC anyway, is driven by sand crabs and they really come out when the water temps are 65'f +. When it's time I'll happily show you a few corbina spots and rigging etc. But in general, a light surf perch set up with a light Carolina rig is the way to go. Use a tiny net to scoop the crabs and a size 10 or 8 Mosquito hook
MEET ME AT HUNTINGTON, i went there the first time fishing i caught a 11 inch barred, it was hella fun, i want to go again but with someone that knows the area
@@FisherNewb look for me on facebook, i talked to some surf experts and they told me that surfperch this year havent been around the southern region for too long, they say its due to low amounts of food (sand crabs)
Huntington Beach is a great area, my dad and I want to surf fish there soon. Great video and keep going to Huntington Beach, such a great area with a ton of nice people. If anyone could tell me, what areas are the best for surf fishing in Huntington? Thanks alot Edit: also glad to see the fishing is good there.
hi there my name is Sam I go fishing in Huntington Beach and I just newly started fishing for perch do you have a group so we can meet up and go fishing together please let me know
Hey! You can find me at West Coast Surf Fishing, they have a bunch of helpful people in there that discuss and meetup all the time. Hope to see you out one day!
Successful session, that is awesome! I love all kinds of fishing. This video inspires me to get back out there to surf fish. Thanks for sharing!
Awesome! Thanks for watching, was so much fun!
Thanks for the video. Braid is fine in the surf. Mono does that the same thing as braid in the surf. Part of the issue you experienced is due the 1/4 oz weight. Also smaller hooks are better. Backpack is the way to go.
Thanks! I was curious how to avoid the very quick movement. Will increase the size of the weight for sure. I got a fanny pack coming in but after Sunday, I am worried it will get too wet. Hope to see you out there some day.
New to this episode and to surf fishing too but I would agree based on my limited experiences with braided line. I use 40lb braid to 10lb flouro and the braid seems to be more dense. The waves definitely push it around. To avoid that, I increased the weight and casted past the break to let it sink. Once it does it’s game on anyway as that’s what the perch are looking for in the surf which is the gulp bait rolling around. I like to call it “Perch Crack”. Great video and keep up the great work !
Thanks for checking out the video! I am still learning, feel like I have so far to go. Need more time on that water.
As usual, a very good vid that’s always fun to watch (for fishing addicts like me).
SoCal Surffishing is the local group. Randy Toji is a great guy and one of best local surf anglers in SoCal.
The slang term for Gulp sand worms is crack. BSPs love crack...
Thanks Mark! Had a blast, might actually head back sometime soon if I can work it out with the family. This is scary fun!
Good information Thanks man Retired and casting from the beach : ) Lakewood Ca
Have fun!
Happy to see good fishing in Huntington beach. I typically fish for perch in Santa Monica
Thanks! Hope to see you out there one day!!
I also started surf fishing this Spring. I don't have waders (we'll see if that changes this Winter), but I did buy some neoprene diving booties. I really like them. They come-up higher on your ankles and have zippers to make them easier to get on and off. The best thing is that they stay securely on your feet and they do a pretty good job keeping sand out of the toes, so walking is MUCH easier than when I was just using beach shoes. They were ~$35 on Amazon.
I ended up just using crocs for the surf. I don't use waders until the water is like 58 or so. Having fun but I really need to get better about identifying structure and what areas are holding fish
@@FisherNewb You and me both brother! I am lucky in that I live within walking distance of the beach, so that means I can try to get very familiar with my section of beach, but it also means that I don't travel to other areas very often because it is just too convenient to go to the one I can walk to.
great surf fishing video. looking foward to your next videos
Thanks for watching! Had a great time and learned so much today, need more time on the water to tune up my skills but happy to do it.
Looks like it was a good time!
Thanks Mark! Had a great time and it was really nice getting out of the house
@@FisherNewb I bet!
im going surf fishing for the first time on monday. im using what i have laying around before i go spend a bunch of money on surf set ups. i have 50lb braid on a6000 baitrunner that im going to bomb out there with a triangle weight and a 9 foot rod. im also taking a 7 foot generic rod n reel with 8 lb test, running typical trout way. carolina, keeper, egg singker. wish me luck!
Hey Good Luck! I was doing some light line stuff here, never tried the heavy models and going for the sharks and all. Hope you did well!
Awesome video!
Thank you! Hope you like my channel
@@FisherNewb Definitely! Im aiming for Perch, were you by dog beach or by the pier?
If you keep your line tight when fighting fish, you can pinch the barbs off your hooks w/ pliers (barb-less). You actually hook the fish easier but you can lose the fish easier as well :). Good for releasing fish and yourself if you get a hook stuck in you. All my LC FM 110 are barb-less.
I have lost as many so many as the wave has come over and I am pulling the fish through. The waves are causing me to go slack and the fish are coming off. Need to learn about timing
Great video. My attempts at surf fishing have been pretty abysmal.... after watching your video, I’m going to definitely give it
another try.🎣😃
Thanks! Hope you liked it and we can meet up on the land some day!
I’ve fished Huntington Beach a lot mostly the pier, id love to do some surf fishing but I can’t find a good spot it’s always packed with swimmers and surfers.
Yah it gets really busy there at times. Just gotta try and weave in and out of the crowds or go super early in the morning
Fisher Newb I don’t mind fishing between the crowds the issue is a lot of them get between my lines so I try to avoid the over crowded beaches
Awesome video!! What time of day did you go? What is the best time time to go surf fishing? Thank you
I went in the morning like 6:30 am to avoid crowds and catch the tide. It varies though when you should go, sometimes it's in the morning, or late afternoon catching mid- to high tide
👏 awesome!
Thanks for watching, appreciate the comment!
This is awesome! How far from the pier was this cuz i always fish near there and have never caught a surf perch? Also, was it to the left or the right of the pier? Thanks!
It was to the north of the pier I think. Prob about half a mile
@@FisherNewb Awesome! Thanks for the reply! Gonna have to try around there!
Great Video! I'm trying to fish for some Surf Perch as-well at Huntington beach but I am not sure where a good spot is to start fishing. Any tips on finding a good spot? Is it better to go left of the pier or to the right? Thank you, I loved the vid!
I haven't fished in Huntington beach before but if you go to Santa Monica anything right of the pier will land you perch hope this helps
I was just out for my second time so I have no spots to be honest. I still have not returned since we are still on lockdown
There you go, maybe that place would be good. I need to try some places to see where I like to fish
@@FisherNewb I been fishing at Santa Monica for over 20 years now started going with my pops when I was 5. Really good fishing there it never fails us
Sick vid! I’m taking up fishing now and finally !
By any chance what’s the rules/law for surf fishing? I live in SoCal also and I’m not far from Huntington and Newport. Where am I allowed to surf fish and what not? Does that require the fishing license?
I'm no expert but I believe you need a license from all places other than piers and on special weekends. Based on where you are, there are size and quantity restrictions for the fish you catch. I would certainly look them up. I don't keep anything and always carry a license so I never pay attention. Glad you liked the video. I have several more from the surf, hope you enjoy them!
Oh I'm jealous surf fishing is something that I could never figure out. Did you look for anything particular or just start casting at the first spot you went too
I went there as a recommendation from the guys at West Coast Surf Fishing and it paid off. Was doing great and had an awesome time. Just need to tune up how I'm carrying all my stuff and I should be fine. Maybe a new rod? heheee
@@FisherNewb haha yah can't argue against a new rod
Mosquito hooks would probably work better with the trout hook release setup
Yah I agree, I just need to do something. Unhooking those fish can be tricky when you are trying to not kill them and keeping them out of the water for too long. Thanks for watching!
Niiice! Was that this morning?
Yah! Was just this morning, was really fun
Fisher Newb nice to see the perch are back 🙏🏻
Do you prefer Huntington Beach or Newport Beach for surf perch fishing?
Huntington but be warned that there are a ton of surfers and beach goers there that can make fishing more difficult at times. Hope it helps
Can you please tell me what size hook and what kind of hook and the set up
Sure! I think it was a size 6 mosquito hook with a carolina rig
Hey, what set up did you use for this session? Thank you
I think at this point I was still using a 7' bass rod with a 2k spinning reel. Carolina rig with 1/4 oz sinker and size 6 mosquito hook. Hope it helps!
@@FisherNewb thank you
@@FisherNewb What bait were u using if i may ask? You can get some sucess with sand crabs too.
When was this? Dudnt they close all california beaches?
It was weeks before the closure and actually that part of the beach is still open. I'm not going, but as of right now, it is not closed yet.
What lure was that
Hey! I use mostly Gulp sandworm color Camo in the surf. Thanks for watching!
Great vid. Check out our surf fishing vid - the 20min one - where we cover a ton of stuff like weight and line selection fishing the same areas. Might help dial in those bigger perch!
Is this Ben? I did do much research and you are right, I have much to learn. Just starting out in the world of surf fishing so am surely just taking it all in right now. Looking forward to furthering my education when I can. Appreciate you watching the vid. BTW this was the day before I met you on the beach. My first day is here, second was when you saw me
@@FisherNewb Yes this is Ben. Always happy to help so let me know what you're struggling with when it comes to surf fishing. Corbina time soon!
@@CaliforniaSeaFishing I don't know what that means, I suppose different techniques at different times? I caught a yellowfin croaker and a few BSP, pretty much it. I know that sand crabs will be showing soon and we are supposed to use them for bait when they do. Need to get a little net or plastic scoop like you recommended
@@FisherNewb Corbina behaviour, in OC anyway, is driven by sand crabs and they really come out when the water temps are 65'f +. When it's time I'll happily show you a few corbina spots and rigging etc. But in general, a light surf perch set up with a light Carolina rig is the way to go. Use a tiny net to scoop the crabs and a size 10 or 8 Mosquito hook
@@CaliforniaSeaFishing sounds great thank you!
What bait was that
I use mostly Gulp sandworm color Camo in the surf. Thanks for watching!
MEET ME AT HUNTINGTON, i went there the first time fishing i caught a 11 inch barred, it was hella fun, i want to go again but with someone that knows the area
Let's do it. I went again on Saturday and got skunked. I have no idea how many times that is now maybe 10 straight? LOL
@@FisherNewb look for me on facebook, i talked to some surf experts and they told me that surfperch this year havent been around the southern region for too long, they say its due to low amounts of food (sand crabs)
Can we surf fish at Huntington Beach ?
Yes we can
Which beach is this?
Huntington Beach. Thanks for watching!
Huntington Beach is a great area, my dad and I want to surf fish there soon. Great video and keep going to Huntington Beach, such a great area with a ton of nice people. If anyone could tell me, what areas are the best for surf fishing in Huntington? Thanks alot
Edit: also glad to see the fishing is good there.
I wish I knew, I have been skunked so much at HB trying to figure out how to surf fish. Been going to the pier area
@@FisherNewb ah I see. I wanna start learning too your video actually helped me out a lot. Thank you and keep up the great content.
hi there my name is Sam I go fishing in Huntington Beach and I just newly started fishing for perch do you have a group so we can meet up and go fishing together please let me know
Hey! You can find me at West Coast Surf Fishing, they have a bunch of helpful people in there that discuss and meetup all the time. Hope to see you out one day!