Just wanted to thank you for your advice, I’m novice to beach fishing but did exactly what you said and caught fish on every cast! My little boy was very excited, you rock!
I happened to notice your comment and just randomly thought I'd share but you may want to consider trying salted baits at least as a backup. You can save alot of money, waste, and frustration...especially if you are re-baiting for yourself and others. Plus it could be something else you and your son enjoy together. You can use any soft body animal from the sea but shrimp and squid have been what I've used most. You can shell fresh to almost about to spoil shrimp, let it sit in Kosher salt for 3 days and now have a bait that's 10x stronger on the hook, easier to handle as far as no smell or mess, doesn't need refrigeration and when the birds catch you slipping...they usually drop it a time or 2 bc the extra salt surprise which can be quite funny and you keep your shrimp. If I have to walk way out to cast I'll cut a few pieces for the shirt pocket so if I get cleaned I can avoid the walk back to the cooler. I wouldn't recommend that with fresh bait of any kind! Also if you don't fish very often it keeps forever on a shelf in the garage so it's one less thing to rebuy when you head out. Hope this was a interesting read if nothing else, I know if I were helping teach a kid to fish the simpler the better. I can remember growing up when my dad and I discovered or learned something together it was all the more special, even if sometimes he was just acting and wanted to have a laugh at my expense lol!
I purchased a saltwater reel and rod combo for 20 bucks. Some of the items you showed me, and two bags of frozen shrimp and I caught fish all day. Nothing to crazy because I just wanted to learn how to fish and I didn’t care what I caught. Thank you!
' if you're a girl, or just don't like blood' I dunno man I think they're probably more accustomed to it than we are lmao Very informative vid! Thanks!
Here's a Pro-Tip (you're gonna thank me for later): When tying this type of "improved clinch knot" using *MONOFILAMENT* line (*specifically*) you can use some saliva/spit (this is usually the most convenient) or anything wet really, such as water, to lubricate your line on the bit you just twisted before cinching your knot down, as shown @ 2:20 --this will help prevent the mono from stretching and warping, which will ultimately improve the strength of your line and help reduce break-offs. I believe this phenomena is sometimes referred to as 'Mono Burn' or something like that, but you can test it and see for yourself by tying one each way and looking at how disfigured your line becomes with no lubricant. I promise you will notice a difference, you can even feel the mono heat up after you cinch it down -go ahead and grab the knot and it will be super hot to the touch! That heat is why you need to be careful and try to avoid by keeping your line cool with lubricant and going S L O W when cinching the knot down. I'm always sure to add in this little detail when tying this knot once I figured out what all was going on. It just makes sense, and it really does help improve the overall strength of your rig and help you land more fish!!! ✔✔✔✌😎👍✔✔✔ cheers, -Fred
A little background on what may make this spot productive. If you look to the right, you may see that the waves cease to churn at a certain point. This indicates a cut in the sand that predatory pelagic fish use to herd bait fish. You may also notice that the waves break further out than they should. This indicates a trough between the first break and the break closer to shore. Troughs are essentially fish highways. This area seems riddled with sandbars and many other forms of interesting soft bottom structure. Fish cruise the void for days on end seeing nothing. Any structure interests them. When getting skunked, casting into a cut or trough may change things dramatically. However, you generally want to cast past the trough and let your lure/bait enter the area as living bait would.
Great video, I appreciate the simple “teach by example” approach and how little fat you had on your video. Straight to the point. Informative. Thank you sir.
Jeff Excellent beginner's tutorial. One edit I would make is the part where you tie the knot. I was always told when I was about ten (now 70+) and everyone I know agrees that you never pull that knot tight without lubricating it. Saliva, water, anything that will cut down the tremendous amount of heat generated when mono slides over mono (same applies to braid) getting increasingly tight and does not permit the knot to fully seat. Failure to follow this simple rule will reduce your knot strength by up to an additional 80% and many knots reduce the line strength just by their nature. (Yes I saw on Google that a Dupont engineer debunks this but that is refuted by numerous guides and others that get paid for putting fish in the boat!) I was really nervous when Kristi took her swim. No rod and reel is worth going fully clothed in cold water. Glad it turned out well and everyone had a laugh. (You saw how concerned the marine police were. They deal with the bad things that happen under similar circumstances.) Wish I had been around for your "tournament."
I really learned a lot. I grew up fishing in Michigan and would hammer the fish all day up there. Recently moved to the South and have been not doing so well. Vacationing at the beach next week and I am excited to try shore fishing!
This was great, thanks, been searching for "surf fishing torquay" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Wenayden Xenaylee Blaster - (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some amazing things about it and my m8 got amazing success with it.
Nice instructional vid! Personally, for small fish I use only gold hooks. And, we call them whiting or sea mullet....not to be confused with the land mullet that is often spotted driving a camaro/trans am.......
I wish I would have found your videos before I vacationed at the beach a week ago! Keep them coming, I'm a newb to fishing outside farm ponds. Thank you!
Hey everyone! Just wanted to specify that this 'Tutorial Vid' is intended to show that surf fishing can be accomplished with essentially any rod and reel as my setup is actually for inshore saltwater fishing- but this vid is intended to show that surf fishing is super fun whether it's your first time fishing or you have been doing it your whole life!
Ewww myrtle Beach. I hear you can catch a lot of junkies. Just use a high strung out rig with a couple good size pieces of crack and you should land some nice slot size dope fiends
That’s not an improved clinch. That’s just a standard clinch knot. You needed to go through that final loop you created at the end before pulling tight. Also, always lubricate the knot with some water or spit to prevent abrasion and assist with tightening it. If this is a 101 or beginners video then mention of fishing line type (braid, mono, floro) and lb test is good. Size of rod, rod action, or reel type info might help too. Great job getting out there and fishing and enjoying the waters though!
My first bull red i caught was with a size 1 hook. I was maybe 10 or 11 didnt fully appreciate how cool that was on such a big red. The hook was bent and almost straightened out. My dad still has it somewhere
Nice we have a beach just like this down here in Corpus Christi, lots of whiting, stingray, catfish, flounder, drum, and croaker. Unfortunately theres lines of people constantly walking down the beach and would rather grab my line and lift it over them than walk 4ft to the side and go around me
Awesome. Headed to Orange Beach, AL in about a week and gonna try some of this. Looks a lot like dam fishing where you never know what you’re going to get hold of. Fun stuff.
I just got my saltwater rig and have been practicing my cast. So far 110 yds. I look forward to this weekend and starting with shrimp and up sizing into my 9/0 rigs. Hopefully it gets rowdy!
ME GUSTO MUCHO ESTE VIDEO, EN REALIDAD ES EL PRIMERO QUE VEO DE TU CANAL, GRACIAS POR COMPARTIR TUS CONOCIMIENTOS, HABLO UN POCO DE INGLÉS Y TE ENTIENDO PERFECTAMENTE, SALUDOS DESDE ESPAÑA 👍
I'm a freshwater angler from WV. Came here to get some pointers about beach fishing for a upcoming trip. Great video, very informative and awesome cameo by Fish Hawk!
@ATLsooner it went pretty well. I caught several different species, not familiar with what they were though lol. I also managed to catch one decent sized shark.
Light tackle with little bait catches little fish. Get a 10-12ft surf caster with live bait and get in the water and put your bait beyond those breakers and big red and black drum may bite.
Not sooo fast there. Little baits "do "catch BIG Fish ! Just look at the big fish Matt Isbell @Bama Beach Bum, catches. Big Black Drum, and Big Redfish on #2 circle hooks with only "Fish -Bites !" A 12' rod is hard to handle for most people, 10' is really all ya need. With a Penn 6500 SS V / VI reel ,ya are all set. (Penn 5500 SSV /VI) Tom Daytona Beach, FL. Thank You.
Lived in New Bern.. fished the sound and the banks beaches often. love it just pay attention to the time if your on the islands.. miss the last ferry, you're camping lol
Hey man I am newly subscribed to your channel and I want to thank you for your thorough 101 and informative fishing videos. They are great. Keep up the great work
most people in my place just put down the rod on hang stick, put a bell on the rod & just wait till the fish bite the bait. never see people do this kind of style but this is awesome trick to get a first hook up ratio up and up..
Mabby you should subscribe to or at least watch "Bama Beach Bum" videos. Matt really knows "Surf Fishing and how to !" Really, I'm sure you'll find Matt gives ya way better advise on what to use and how to use it. Just check it out, nothing to loose. Much too gain ! Tom , Daytona Beach, FL.
This is trash. This guy is an armature who doesn't know anything. Look up surfing In Florida. You'll learn how to really surf fish and catch big fish and actually learn how to read the surf and know where to fish and proper rigs and bait to use
hey great vid especially showing the knot tying; but use a uni knot, supper easy, lots stonger than improved clinch. Get rid of snap for weight, use line with loop so you can break off and save hooks and rig if you get snagged. im from portland or. uni and palomer knot only knot i use for surf, salmon and steelies.never loose fish due to knots failing. also wet the knot before tighting it, so your line wont burn; trust me. oh lookup gulp sand worms, best bait artifical bait forsurf here pnw.
fishing off the beach is really fun haha. although it can be tough on some days lol what i do with extremely softbaits such as clams is i usually tie them with bait cotton so that they don't fly off wen i cast and i usually cast my bait hard and far lol. also helps to prevent getting stolen too easily by pickers too
Been surf fishing for the first time this week this was s helpful video so thank you. I’m here in the outer banks for vacation and have caught a sea mullet and a bunch of sting rays, been using shrimp.
Those premade rigs aren't very good. We have some vids on our channel where we teach how to tie dropper rigs with low vis floro carbon with high quality hooks and sinkers. We catch pompano, redfish, whiting, drum, sheepshead, all types of stuff. Fish have a harder time seeing the rigs and you get more bites. Nice video.
Thanks for the tips, I cast out every time I go the beach and catch nothing. Realized it's due to my weights thanks to you, best of luck to you and hope I catch a fish next time I go out! (Edit) I was using pinch weights.
I fished with bait once when I was 8 years old and went straight to lures ,… never touched bait ever again… I also graduated to casting conventional multiplier reels and 12’ heavers for the 200 yard cast ,… no more fooling around ,… that was over 50 years ago…and I’m still casting 200 yards
Enjoyed the video but that is a standard Clinch knot and it does do better if you get it wet before cinching. The Improved Clinch Knot requires one more step. After putting the tag end through the loop at the hook eye you put the tag end back through a loop you just created by doing that. Then you wet the knot cinch it by pulling on the Standing end.
Thanks you guys! I liked, subscribed, purchased the things you mentioned. I have always fished but only a few times oceanside. I feel prepared, just need to know fish size and limit regulations. Headed to Tybee Island and surrounding area. We shall see.
“If you’re a girl or…maybe you just don’t like blood then wear gloves” 😂😂😂 cheers from uruguay! We do alot of surft casting on our atlantic coast! Have never heard of worms for beach surf down here! Might give it a go!
I really appreciate the effort that went into the making of the video. However, this video is not a REAL beginner's video. - What to do when I catch a fish? - What are my easy options of storing a fish once I catch it? I'd say a video where you show a process of catching a fish and showing all the steps from start to finish when the fish safely in a container would be really helpful!
A man of your knowledge I trust. I am about to go on my first saltwater fishing trip in September. Wanting to catch a shark is what I’m hoping and afraid to have to small of gear to handle a bigger one if it bites on. What rod/reel/line/ and bait would you suggest?
Hi Jeff , I’m paying attention.. Did you say an improved clinch knot ? When rotating the tag end 5 revolutions and come back through the loop at the eyelet , you come back with the tag end and pass it through the second loop then cinch it using a little saliva
I would do a "loop to loop" connection for when you connect your hooks to the main rig, instead of a slipknot like you did, should be a much stronger connection
Great video...ive surf fished a few times caught some nice drum and flounder but I have never used blood worms...do they bite and cause a allergic reaction? I think someone told me that once...i don't know if they were yanking my chain or not
Bloodworms can, will, and do bite and once you have been bitten you learn to keep your fingers away from their mouths. Some people cut their mouth off just to keep from getting bit. Never heard of an allergic reaction.
Thank you for your video. Our 11 yr old grandson is in love with fishing. We rented a house on the beach in Indialantic, FL, and want to give it a try. Could you list the try of rod I need to buy and the supplies? It looks like fun. I'll give it a try too!
Thank you for this.I just moved to the beach and I'm new to saltwater angling.I will invest in your rig set up.That seems to make all the difference when casting.
I just watched an old Andrew Zimern episode when he was Boston. It was either Bizarre Foods or Delicious Destinations. Anyway, some restaurants are SERVING skate, because they’re all over the place there, and everyone loves it. It’s all about prep to get rid of any ammonia taste, but I don’t recall if they explained the process. Otherwise, texture and taste is like cod.
Dude , that is an old school clonch lnot . The improved clincj lnot uou run the tag end back through the loop from putting the tag end theough the loop on tour finger .
Cut the fans off of a stingray use it like scallops then cut the center of the head it looks like white hamburger meat grill that shit up with seasonings it’s so good!
Question... I live at the beach, retired and wife and I want to start eating more fish...provided I can catch them...So, what do I keep and how big do they need to be?? I don't know jack about fishing but we want to start something we can do together along with eating?? Thanks for the great "how to" video by the way...Perfect
Left with no food in Scotland I need to learn fast I live 50 yards from.sea Thank you this will help me learn I need to learn how to attach even lime I got beach rod in. Don't know ANYTHING yet
Thanks, bro I have been hitting the flats for years here in the Indian River Lagoon and have never really fished the surf, I usually surf lol, Since we have been on a "flat spell" no surf is up. This video def helped me get into this whole new way of fishing. 7:28 wasn't that a sheepshead?
I got a $60ish rod and reel combo last year and used it with a whiting rig, same idea as the rig in this video but all fishing line no metal wire, when I was on Hatteras Island. Caught some sea mullet and spot with it using artificial blood-worms. I would think you'd need more for going after something like Drum but it was fun for me and they were good eating.
Just what size reel are ya using ??? 1500 yards off shore ! Why not just get a boat ? You'll never set a hook, even if ya did it would take ya all day to bring something in.
Learned a lot by watching your video and can’t wait to try it when we visit HHI this weekend. What is your thought on using a fresh water fishing rod for surfing fishing? Is salt water fishing rod necessary?
Wish I would’ve found this video when I was still at the beach, because I was experimenting the entire time with squid and mullet for bait. I never really caught anything though. I only really caught things when I was at the sound using squid, but those were just little perch. I was a little disappointed, but next time I’ll have more experience to do it.
I thread the blood worm on then a tiny piece of fish bites over barb to keep the worm on and add color , works for me bloodworms are about. $ 12.00 a dozen
Hey brother thanks for the outstanding video and for your service. I'm headed up to Delaware later in the summer and I'm hoping most of these tricks will work for the surf up there too. S/F
If you haven't already....get some non iodized coarse sea salt and cover up shelled shrimp a few days. Same with fish and squid. 10x tougher, stays together when you cut it, doesn't stink, make a mess, doesn't need kept cold. It's a game changer for croaker, spot, pompano, etc.
Just wanted to thank you for your advice, I’m novice to beach fishing but did exactly what you said and caught fish on every cast! My little boy was very excited, you rock!
I happened to notice your comment and just randomly thought I'd share but you may want to consider trying salted baits at least as a backup.
You can save alot of money, waste, and frustration...especially if you are re-baiting for yourself and others. Plus it could be something else you and your son enjoy together. You can use any soft body animal from the sea but shrimp and squid have been what I've used most.
You can shell fresh to almost about to spoil shrimp, let it sit in Kosher salt for 3 days and now have a bait that's 10x stronger on the hook, easier to handle as far as no smell or mess, doesn't need refrigeration and when the birds catch you slipping...they usually drop it a time or 2 bc the extra salt surprise which can be quite funny and you keep your shrimp. If I have to walk way out to cast I'll cut a few pieces for the shirt pocket so if I get cleaned I can avoid the walk back to the cooler. I wouldn't recommend that with fresh bait of any kind! Also if you don't fish very often it keeps forever on a shelf in the garage so it's one less thing to rebuy when you head out.
Hope this was a interesting read if nothing else, I know if I were helping teach a kid to fish the simpler the better. I can remember growing up when my dad and I discovered or learned something together it was all the more special, even if sometimes he was just acting and wanted to have a laugh at my expense lol!
That’s what it’s all about right there
@@jewwyjones9760👍🏾
I purchased a saltwater reel and rod combo for 20 bucks. Some of the items you showed me, and two bags of frozen shrimp and I caught fish all day. Nothing to crazy because I just wanted to learn how to fish and I didn’t care what I caught. Thank you!
What combo was it??
' if you're a girl, or just don't like blood'
I dunno man I think they're probably more accustomed to it than we are lmao
Very informative vid! Thanks!
😂😂
Well played Sir! HaHa!
Ameer Uddin haha
Haha - him saying that made me laugh and come look at the comments...You, Sir...have won. lol
Good response. This "If you are a girl"-comment in the video was pretty weird.
Here's a Pro-Tip (you're gonna thank me for later):
When tying this type of "improved clinch knot" using *MONOFILAMENT* line (*specifically*) you can use some saliva/spit (this is usually the most convenient) or anything wet really, such as water, to lubricate your line on the bit you just twisted before cinching your knot down, as shown @ 2:20 --this will help prevent the mono from stretching and warping, which will ultimately improve the strength of your line and help reduce break-offs. I believe this phenomena is sometimes referred to as 'Mono Burn' or something like that, but you can test it and see for yourself by tying one each way and looking at how disfigured your line becomes with no lubricant. I promise you will notice a difference, you can even feel the mono heat up after you cinch it down -go ahead and grab the knot and it will be super hot to the touch! That heat is why you need to be careful and try to avoid by keeping your line cool with lubricant and going S L O W when cinching the knot down. I'm always sure to add in this little detail when tying this knot once I figured out what all was going on. It just makes sense, and it really does help improve the overall strength of your rig and help you land more fish!!! ✔✔✔✌😎👍✔✔✔
cheers,
-Fred
It is also known as blood knot or half blood knot iirc
A little background on what may make this spot productive. If you look to the right, you may see that the waves cease to churn at a certain point. This indicates a cut in the sand that predatory pelagic fish use to herd bait fish. You may also notice that the waves break further out than they should. This indicates a trough between the first break and the break closer to shore. Troughs are essentially fish highways. This area seems riddled with sandbars and many other forms of interesting soft bottom structure. Fish cruise the void for days on end seeing nothing. Any structure interests them. When getting skunked, casting into a cut or trough may change things dramatically. However, you generally want to cast past the trough and let your lure/bait enter the area as living bait would.
Lost a huge striper this weekend and I wonder what weight my line should be to catch a 15-20 lb saltwater fish?
Thank you for this video. We're going to give surf fishing a try for the first time in Cape Cod this year!
Great video, I appreciate the simple “teach by example” approach and how little fat you had on your video. Straight to the point. Informative. Thank you sir.
Jeff Excellent beginner's tutorial. One edit I would make is the part where you tie the knot. I was always told when I was about ten (now 70+) and everyone I know agrees that you never pull that knot tight without lubricating it. Saliva, water, anything that will cut down the tremendous amount of heat generated when mono slides over mono (same applies to braid) getting increasingly tight and does not permit the knot to fully seat. Failure to follow this simple rule will reduce your knot strength by up to an additional 80% and many knots reduce the line strength just by their nature. (Yes I saw on Google that a Dupont engineer debunks this but that is refuted by numerous guides and others that get paid for putting fish in the boat!)
I was really nervous when Kristi took her swim. No rod and reel is worth going fully clothed in cold water. Glad it turned out well and everyone had a laugh. (You saw how concerned the marine police were. They deal with the bad things that happen under similar circumstances.)
Wish I had been around for your "tournament."
OBX Koastie oh shit. Thank you, even for fisherman’s knot I have noticed mono has a lot of friction. Spit is my friend
I’ve have done that knot without living it, and several times I would pull it. It would break
Probably with most no nonsense surf fishing tutorial I have seen yet. Great job!
I really learned a lot. I grew up fishing in Michigan and would hammer the fish all day up there. Recently moved to the South and have been not doing so well. Vacationing at the beach next week and I am excited to try shore fishing!
That is a regular clinch knot. Improved has one extra step
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You thread the tag end back through the top of the twists
This was great, thanks, been searching for "surf fishing torquay" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Wenayden Xenaylee Blaster - (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some amazing things about it and my m8 got amazing success with it.
No dummy he put the line throw his finger for improved clinch knot stop thinking your the smartest largemouth bear
@@jallendylan211 That's definitely just a normal clinch knot
Nice instructional vid! Personally, for small fish I use only gold hooks. And, we call them whiting or sea mullet....not to be confused with the land mullet that is often spotted driving a camaro/trans am.......
Awesome!
Wow. Straight to the point and not wasting your time. Great tutorial. I'll have to figure out how to make it work in Tampa.
First day 14 largemouth bass, 2 six pounders, and one 8 1/2. Great strength and sensitivity. Love it...
I wish I would have found your videos before I vacationed at the beach a week ago! Keep them coming, I'm a newb to fishing outside farm ponds. Thank you!
Only thing I've ever caught on these rigs are rays, croakers, and snapper. Doubled up many many times. Basic rig that'll catch fish all day long
Seen beach fishing on a commercial and had to see it done for real. If only I had friends who did this
I tie my own bottom rigs
Thats not an improved clinch and wet it before cinching
I’ve been doing clinch knots since I was 6yo off the beach
Just the video I need as a beginner, awesome thanks mate.
Hey everyone! Just wanted to specify that this 'Tutorial Vid' is intended to show that surf fishing can be accomplished with essentially any rod and reel as my setup is actually for inshore saltwater fishing- but this vid is intended to show that surf fishing is super fun whether it's your first time fishing or you have been doing it your whole life!
1Fish2Fish what kind of line are you using. Like lbs and type
@@kelbykies8867 15lb test braid
Thanks for the info. Gonna have to give this a try this summer in Myrtle
Ewww myrtle Beach. I hear you can catch a lot of junkies. Just use a high strung out rig with a couple good size pieces of crack and you should land some nice slot size dope fiends
I was just in myrtle and caught a ton of croakers
That’s not an improved clinch. That’s just a standard clinch knot. You needed to go through that final loop you created at the end before pulling tight. Also, always lubricate the knot with some water or spit to prevent abrasion and assist with tightening it. If this is a 101 or beginners video then mention of fishing line type (braid, mono, floro) and lb test is good. Size of rod, rod action, or reel type info might help too. Great job getting out there and fishing and enjoying the waters though!
Great constructive criticism
Going to be fishing on Myrtle Beach in a few weeks. Never fished outside of Ohio, so a little nervous lol.
Where do you live in Ohio
No need to be nervous. It’s super fun and myrtle beach is nice
Aye I live in ohio too trust me fishing at the beach is awesome well as long as you know what your doing
I'm a local its pretty simple, if u have no luck on the surf give pier 14 a try 👍
Havoc Nation Riders gonna try some next week. Any other tips??
My first bull red i caught was with a size 1 hook. I was maybe 10 or 11 didnt fully appreciate how cool that was on such a big red. The hook was bent and almost straightened out. My dad still has it somewhere
Nice we have a beach just like this down here in Corpus Christi, lots of whiting, stingray, catfish, flounder, drum, and croaker. Unfortunately theres lines of people constantly walking down the beach and would rather grab my line and lift it over them than walk 4ft to the side and go around me
Great surf-fishing primer! Whetting my appetite for saltwater fishing!
Awesome. Headed to Orange Beach, AL in about a week and gonna try some of this. Looks a lot like dam fishing where you never know what you’re going to get hold of. Fun stuff.
I just got my saltwater rig and have been practicing my cast. So far 110 yds.
I look forward to this weekend and starting with shrimp and up sizing into my 9/0 rigs. Hopefully it gets rowdy!
Love that Fish Hawk made a cameo. I love both of your channels!
Sea mullet? That's a first for me here in Texas they're just whiting , nice vid man.
lol i lived out there for a while... mullet lol yeppers whiting...
I am on the west coast in So Cal but am going to try the same setup. Thanks for the video.
Thanks brother! I’m going to try this out later on today at Boca Chica
ME GUSTO MUCHO ESTE VIDEO, EN REALIDAD ES EL PRIMERO QUE VEO DE TU CANAL, GRACIAS POR COMPARTIR TUS CONOCIMIENTOS, HABLO UN POCO DE INGLÉS Y TE ENTIENDO PERFECTAMENTE, SALUDOS DESDE ESPAÑA 👍
I haven’t fished since I was 6 but am thinking I might try it. Way cool!
Btw I have found that the clinch knot is worse than the uni knot especially for braid or heavy mono.
I'm a freshwater angler from WV. Came here to get some pointers about beach fishing for a upcoming trip. Great video, very informative and awesome cameo by Fish Hawk!
Doing the same. I know fresh water is more challenging but I want to learn this for an upcoming trip. How'd yours go?
@ATLsooner it went pretty well. I caught several different species, not familiar with what they were though lol. I also managed to catch one decent sized shark.
Light tackle with little bait catches little fish. Get a 10-12ft surf caster with live bait and get in the water and put your bait beyond those breakers and big red and black drum may bite.
Not sooo fast there. Little baits "do "catch BIG Fish ! Just look at the big fish Matt Isbell @Bama Beach Bum, catches. Big Black Drum, and Big Redfish on #2 circle hooks with only "Fish -Bites !" A 12' rod is hard to handle for most people, 10' is really all ya need. With a Penn 6500 SS V / VI reel ,ya are all set. (Penn 5500 SSV /VI) Tom Daytona Beach, FL. Thank You.
Lived in New Bern.. fished the sound and the banks beaches often. love it just pay attention to the time if your on the islands.. miss the last ferry, you're camping lol
i live in jacksonville and fish top sail or onslow beach every weekend, great time!
That first fish is actually called an Atlantic Kingfish, but we call the Whiting too in Southeast Georgia lol
I’m going to Oak Island NC in August. I’m going to get a simple salt water set up.
I was there last week, got my first red drum. Love it out there
AMEN, BUXTON!!!! Great video, brought back tons of memories. Best bait then was squid skinned and cut into minnow like strips.
Hey man I am newly subscribed to your channel and I want to thank you for your thorough 101 and informative fishing videos. They are great. Keep up the great work
most people in my place just put down the rod on hang stick, put a bell on the rod & just wait till the fish bite the bait. never see people do this kind of style but this is awesome trick to get a first hook up ratio up and up..
Great video for beginners...Hope to see you there in three weeks
This was the best tutorial I was able to find on beach fishing thank you so much
Solar Panel check out bamma beach bum
Mabby you should subscribe to or at least watch "Bama Beach Bum" videos. Matt really knows "Surf Fishing and how to !" Really, I'm sure you'll find Matt gives ya way better advise on what to use and how to use it. Just check it out, nothing to loose. Much too gain ! Tom , Daytona Beach, FL.
This is trash. This guy is an armature who doesn't know anything. Look up surfing In Florida. You'll learn how to really surf fish and catch big fish and actually learn how to read the surf and know where to fish and proper rigs and bait to use
What is the coincidence that I watch this video randomly and fishhawk is in it WV repping baby
hey great vid especially showing the knot tying; but use a uni knot, supper easy, lots stonger than improved clinch. Get rid of snap for weight, use line with loop so you can break off and save hooks and rig if you get snagged. im from portland or. uni and palomer knot only knot i use for surf, salmon and steelies.never loose fish due to knots failing. also wet the knot before tighting it, so your line wont burn; trust me. oh lookup gulp sand worms, best bait artifical bait forsurf here pnw.
Recently went fishing the other day after work with a mate. Went expecting to catch nothing but to have a good time and now I’m really interested
fishing off the beach is really fun haha. although it can be tough on some days lol what i do with extremely softbaits such as clams is i usually tie them with bait cotton so that they don't fly off wen i cast and i usually cast my bait hard and far lol. also helps to prevent getting stolen too easily by pickers too
I noticed you not setting your hook, and you aren’t using circle hooks, so just curious why?
What was your main line type and size what length rod and what size reel were you using for surf fishing
Yea that info wud b nice for beginners.
Been surf fishing for the first time this week this was s helpful video so thank you. I’m here in the outer banks for vacation and have caught a sea mullet and a bunch of sting rays, been using shrimp.
Thanks for all the videos. I caught my first Slot Red last Saturday in Rodanthe.
Those premade rigs aren't very good. We have some vids on our channel where we teach how to tie dropper rigs with low vis floro carbon with high quality hooks and sinkers. We catch pompano, redfish, whiting, drum, sheepshead, all types of stuff. Fish have a harder time seeing the rigs and you get more bites. Nice video.
This is where I learned to fish, 45 years ago ❤️
There are a lot of areas on the beach it would have been good to describe where on the beach you were actually fishing
Skates or not trash fish to me they are fun to catch and did you ever eat one day taste awesome
Wicked video, made me want to get out there right now. Definitely getting my kit sorted for tomorrow though
Watch you channel every day, just like the tides, East Coast Fl. 🎣😎👍
Hey. West Palm Beach here. Where do you get blood worms around here? No one carries them locally.
Thanks for the tips, I cast out every time I go the beach and catch nothing. Realized it's due to my weights thanks to you, best of luck to you and hope I catch a fish next time I go out! (Edit) I was using pinch weights.
Good stuff. It's a shame I never saw your guy's channel when I was still living in VB. Keep making these great videos!
Finally, a good tutorial
I fished with bait once when I was 8 years old and went straight to lures ,… never touched bait ever again… I also graduated to casting conventional multiplier reels and 12’ heavers for the 200 yard cast ,… no more fooling around ,… that was over 50 years ago…and I’m still casting 200 yards
blood worm way too expensive now a days.... $16-20... Great video. thanks. cant wait 'till its warmer here in ny.
Enjoyed the video but that is a standard Clinch knot and it does do better if you get it wet before cinching. The Improved Clinch Knot requires one more step. After putting the tag end through the loop at the hook eye you put the tag end back through a loop you just created by doing that. Then you wet the knot cinch it by pulling on the Standing end.
Thanks you guys! I liked, subscribed, purchased the things you mentioned. I have always fished but only a few times oceanside. I feel prepared, just need to know fish size and limit regulations. Headed to Tybee Island and surrounding area. We shall see.
Good surfing there too.been there many a time,b4 they moved the lighthouse.
What lb test is your main line?
14lb..20 lb fluorocarbon leader..that's the correct
“If you’re a girl or…maybe you just don’t like blood then wear gloves” 😂😂😂
cheers from uruguay! We do alot of surft casting on our atlantic coast! Have never heard of worms for beach surf down here! Might give it a go!
I really appreciate the effort that went into the making of the video.
However, this video is not a REAL beginner's video.
- What to do when I catch a fish?
- What are my easy options of storing a fish once I catch it?
I'd say a video where you show a process of catching a fish and showing all the steps from start to finish when the fish safely in a container would be really helpful!
Most beginners are just doing catch and release for the time being
When is surf fishing 102 coming out? Lol. I want to see some more techniques and different setups.
201 u mean
Gavin Timoney you you mean
A man of your knowledge I trust. I am about to go on my first saltwater fishing trip in September. Wanting to catch a shark is what I’m hoping and afraid to have to small of gear to handle a bigger one if it bites on. What rod/reel/line/ and bait would you suggest?
Hi Jeff , I’m paying attention.. Did you say an improved clinch knot ? When rotating the tag end 5 revolutions and come back through the loop at the eyelet , you come back with the tag end and pass it through the second loop then cinch it using a little saliva
I would do a "loop to loop" connection for when you connect your hooks to the main rig, instead of a slipknot like you did, should be a much stronger connection
Great video...ive surf fished a few times caught some nice drum and flounder but I have never used blood worms...do they bite and cause a allergic reaction? I think someone told me that once...i don't know if they were yanking my chain or not
Bloodworms can, will, and do bite and once you have been bitten you learn to keep your fingers away from their mouths. Some people cut their mouth off just to keep from getting bit. Never heard of an allergic reaction.
@@obxkoastie8170 thanks😁
Thank you for your video. Our 11 yr old grandson is in love with fishing. We rented a house on the beach in Indialantic, FL, and want to give it a try. Could you list the try of rod I need to buy and the supplies? It looks like fun. I'll give it a try too!
Thank you for this.I just moved to the beach and I'm new to saltwater angling.I will invest in your rig set up.That seems to make all the difference when casting.
I just watched an old Andrew Zimern episode when he was Boston. It was either Bizarre Foods or Delicious Destinations.
Anyway, some restaurants are SERVING skate, because they’re all over the place there, and everyone loves it. It’s all about prep to get rid of any ammonia taste, but I don’t recall if they explained the process.
Otherwise, texture and taste is like cod.
Dude , that is an old school clonch lnot . The improved clincj lnot uou run the tag end back through the loop from putting the tag end theough the loop on tour finger .
Stingray is not trash fish, beautiful eating, just fillet the wings and season
After fillet is ready cut into circles bread and deep fry better than hush puppies.
People will hate me if I kill one.
This is what people eat in restaurants when they order scallops.
@@lachlanoneil8938 i understand bin there 🦈
Cut the fans off of a stingray use it like scallops then cut the center of the head it looks like white hamburger meat grill that shit up with seasonings it’s so good!
Thanks for your video! Going to nas mayport Monday!
That friggin hat is EPICally cool! Thx for the vid!
Question... I live at the beach, retired and wife and I want to start eating more fish...provided I can catch them...So, what do I keep and how big do they need to be??
I don't know jack about fishing but we want to start something we can do together along with eating??
Thanks for the great "how to" video by the way...Perfect
Left with no food in Scotland I need to learn fast I live 50 yards from.sea
Thank you this will help me learn I need to learn how to attach even lime I got beach rod in. Don't know ANYTHING yet
Yes time to learn peeping.
Aaa I just saw your message was 2 weeks old. Hope you haven't died of starwation yet
Deep fried mars bar as bait....
There's a fine line between fishing and just standing on the shore.
Thanks, bro I have been hitting the flats for years here in the Indian River Lagoon and have never really fished the surf, I usually surf lol, Since we have been on a "flat spell" no surf is up. This video def helped me get into this whole new way of fishing. 7:28 wasn't that a sheepshead?
Nice video but try to release the fish where they may have a chance to live throwing fish that high and far is a jinx.
Can you do a vid on cheap surf fishing combos? Im thinking about starting beach fishing...wondering if cheap combos are any good.
Buy a Penn Battle II 5000 on an 8 or 9 foot rod for about $120 and call it a day.
I got a $60ish rod and reel combo last year and used it with a whiting rig, same idea as the rig in this video but all fishing line no metal wire, when I was on Hatteras Island. Caught some sea mullet and spot with it using artificial blood-worms. I would think you'd need more for going after something like Drum but it was fun for me and they were good eating.
As somebody who ties an improved clinch for basically everything, you missed the last step and turned it into a regular knot.
That last step is exactly why they call it an IMPROVED clinch knot
He missed a step because he is too full of himself
Talk too much
I'm heading to that exact spot but I'm Drone casting out about 1000-1500 yards right at the dropoff
Just what size reel are ya using ??? 1500 yards off shore ! Why not just get a boat ? You'll never set a hook, even if ya did it would take ya all day to bring something in.
When is the best time to surf fish low tide or high tide?
Learned a lot by watching your video and can’t wait to try it when we visit HHI this weekend. What is your thought on using a fresh water fishing rod for surfing fishing? Is salt water fishing rod necessary?
Get a worm threader it works good I uss night crawlers and a floating bead or two above worm they can't steal threaded worm eazy...
Wish I would’ve found this video when I was still at the beach, because I was experimenting the entire time with squid and mullet for bait. I never really caught anything though. I only really caught things when I was at the sound using squid, but those were just little perch. I was a little disappointed, but next time I’ll have more experience to do it.
I thread the blood worm on then a tiny piece of fish bites over barb to keep the worm on and add color , works for me bloodworms are about. $ 12.00 a dozen
Hey brother thanks for the outstanding video and for your service. I'm headed up to Delaware later in the summer and I'm hoping most of these tricks will work for the surf up there too. S/F
Southern Kingfish, anyways, you can use freshly dead, cut shrimp. It's less expensive and more prevalent in the water.
If you haven't already....get some non iodized coarse sea salt and cover up shelled shrimp a few days. Same with fish and squid. 10x tougher, stays together when you cut it, doesn't stink, make a mess, doesn't need kept cold. It's a game changer for croaker, spot, pompano, etc.
@@jewwyjones9760 I've heard of this but havent tried it.
Really enjoyed this video! Just found your channel today. I’m thinking of doing some fishing tomorrow. This was so helpful. :)
So how did you do?!
Shane jeffers not bad! Fished off the pier with some shrimp as bait. Some nice people there helped me. Caught about 7-8 fish. And one shark!!
Try watching "BAMA BEACH BUM" for Surf Fishing Videos ! Tom DB, FL.
I was wondering what is a good surf fishing combo. I’m looking for a new rod and reel.