Surf Fishing. Are You Doing it WRONG?
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- Опубліковано 26 гру 2018
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I'm back at the beach after a few weeks visiting with family and friends in my hometown. I have noticed many people may have the wrong idea about how to approach surf fishing in our area, so I want to address how you can do it in a more effective and successful way!
Also, this is my first video with the new GoPro Hero 7 Black. It's really cool but the audio from the GoPro isn't conducive for the beach because of all the mics picking up the noise from the surf. I have ordered a mic and hope this will solve the issue, but for now I apologize for the audio issues.
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"What you're doing wrong". Basically everything in this video. Circle hook, pompano rig, setting it in a rod holder. Smh. Noob.
Stfu
@@darius5173 I second that notion
Wrong? He hooked fish so it worked.
Says the clown that has 0 videos up. Move along
Well, you got one part of your name right - Jerk. Here's one: KYN.
Nice to finally find a video of David Spade fishing.
Daannnggg
I thought more Norman Reedus from Walking Dead.
Have you seen the videos where he and Chris Isaac go fishing together?
Hey man thanks for the video, I'm aware that it takes a lot of effort and time to make these nice videos, I'm beginning this surf fishing journey and your tips help a lot.
Great video, really appreciate, the fact that you included the length of the rods, size and type of hooks , the line specs and sinker weight. This info is extremely important, to those of us starting out. So often videos lack this info. Many thanks for this great info.
I've learned so much from him, I go down there three times a year, I'm 48 years old, since 1996, I've surfed all wrong, till this video, remember the two target species, he's right, I've caught all the other fish same light tackle! It's wether or not if can you can fish! I wish I had video! Sorry if their are grammar mistakes, lost my glasses, noodling for a red fish
Great videos bud. I fish the gulf shores pier so i can relate to them well. You also do a great job at explaining your techniques. Thumbs up!
I appreciate all the good information to provide in your videos. My wife and I visited the gulf coast for the first time thiis past summer and loved fishing off the pier! The local fisherman were very nice and gave us advice on how to catch different species as well. We are eager to try surf fishing so thanks to your videos I will be packing up my steelhead rod and stocking up on the Fish Bites!! Keep those awesome videos coming!
You definitely should! They are really perfect for surf fishing this area.
Where i'm at the primary species that is easy to catch is jacksmelt. I can usually catch 20+ of them in a trip but i only keep 10 of them. I usually smoke them and i eat 1-2 and the cat and dog love to eat the rest.
Can I suggest on the dropper closest to your sinker. Make it much longer say 6-10 inches past the sinker so it rolls round in the surf. The large whiting love it
You said it just right, BBB, about TARGETING particular species. That's the key to fishing in the area, whether in the surf or from the pier. I've been catching them (whiting) up to 18 inches in December, mostly on pink fishbites and shrimp pieces - same as you're doing. Hoping for weather to calm down and for the water to clear up. Keep up the good videos. They're entertaining and instructive.
I’m ashamed about how long I have been watching your videos without subscribing to your channel. But now I’ve done it. I live in Knoxville TN where I casual fish fom my boat when my wife and I go out on a Sunday afternoon. But when I go to the beach (St George Island,FL), I get serious about fishing. Your videos have helped alot. I catch stuff but have yet to really have a big day with quality fish. Thanks for all your help.
I stumbled on this old video in my feed and it answered a ton of questions I’ve had for whiting fishing. I can catch pomps for days but not whiting unless by accident.
Another good video. I'm envious. Been raining here in SC. Keep 'em coming
Thanks dude.Now I'm more confident to go fishing and just enjoy it. You taught me a lot i appreciate that man
Man I’m glad to hear that! So cool to hear you guys are experiencing success
Thanks for taking me fishing.
I have a mix of gear. I have a 10’, an 8’, and a couple 7 footers. Caught my biggest fish, a 36” bull red, surf fishing on a 7’ rod with a pompano rig. I fish the northern gulf too, Panama City, FL.
It’s great when you have a versatile arsenal!
Bama Beach Bum that’s my philosophy. Can never have too many rods/reels!
Thanks for the video, your info always helps!
whiting and croaker are two of the most underrated fish to eat. They have made many a fish fry for lots of folks.
They are delicious! I kept a bigger croaker this day as well.
Whiting are a day saver great fish
Lol I use croaker as bait no matter how big
@@fishermanreeltime7466 Croaker's are almost no-miss bait for Alligator Gar, I know that for sure!!
@@willardcormier7727 so you use a saltwater fish for a freshwater one?
What a sunrise! Absolutely gorgeous
You couldn't be more right. I live near Dauphin Island. When I surf fish, I always bring 2 setups. One for throwing out biiig chunks of bait in hopes of a massive Drum/shark or anything that gives a fight and another setup for basic surf fishing. Just yesterday, couldn't get any hits on live croaker, cut mullet, etc. Then I hoooked into my PB black drum on a Pompano rig with a size 8 J hook on 8lb test using a piece of a FishBites the size of a penny while trying to target whiting. The fight was crazy fun on that light tackle! The surf on DI has been rough..zero whiting. I definitely gotta try the surf in Gulf Shores. Tight lines, love to support a local YT channel!
I use a 9 ft steelhead rod while surf fishing San Diego. It works great for most species that we get in the surf.
I got to go to Gulf Shores a couple years ago for summer vacation. I'm from Oklahoma and had never fished in the Gulf. Bought some fish bites from the store. My buddy and me caught enough of those whiting (the size you were keeping) to fill a small ice chest every day we fished. Only problem is we didn't know what they were since we had never been there before. Looked like something you'd throw back here in Oklahoma. Lol. Last day I was there I decided to sit down and look up what they were. Once I told my buddy we had been throwing away keepers we had a good laugh about it. Haven't made it back since to catch anymore.
have to be clear we're talking a specific area. maybe some newbies won't get that. the North Carolina coast for instance... definitely the bread and butter fish is going to be croaker/whiting, spots and pompano with some small flounder almost all the time except for dead winter... but the fall and spring run is well known for drum and bluefish and everyone is heading out with big tackle.
Yes, that’s why I was specific when I said northern Gulf Coast. Fishing in other areas are obviously completely different. But same principle applies in the overall theme of the idea in that you need to target what is present and not try to force a square peg in a round hole.
Great advice depends on the area the fall run in NC with big reds every one has heavy equipment and yes I'm one of the them lol great video
Bama Beach Bum i have to admit I was doing it wrong back when I first started out. but finally figured out (NC beaches) that most of the fish I was hoping for were feeding close to the beach on sand crabs and other delicious stuff being turned up by the waves ...and I have to show up just before sunrise. oh yeah cut the bait a lit smaller. 1/3 inch pieces of shrimp or blood worms usually caught enough for a fish fry within a couple hours. now I'm in Bali and totally confused again. love your channel and hope your sub base grows a lot in the New Year.
Thanks for the lesson. Yeah, I've heard great things about those steelhead rods. TIght lines Matt.
Really change the game when targeting whiting. So fun! And I’ve caught some big ones on them now too and that’s...interesting. Lol
Thanks for the tips. I usually surf or pier fish in SC. Surf fishing during the summer months are pretty decent for whiting. My wife says I am the only person in the resort that cleans fish in the room and fries them up!
Good job man. Keep 'em coming.
I loved all the information in this video. We were just at GSP last week but the weather was terrible. Caught a couple whiting and a white trout and the rest were junk fish.
Good video sir. Perhaps I missed this, but what month was this? I know you said it was late fall early winter. We are going to Fort Morgan mid October. Never fished for whiting, but looks exciting.
Some good tips and I love to catch and target whiting - VA beach, Myrtle Atlantic coast , gulf ...
You nailed it Bama Beach Bum Buddy! Like I been tellin folks for years "often 95% of the fish in the surf zone weigh less than a pound. IF you target those you will likely have much more catching action. And when you do hook one of those 5% fish, it will be an epic battle!" Even 'Potlickin' the pier can be fun sometimes ;-) lol
Here in Texas, I started to tie 6 hook leaders. Using a video you had up about "how to tie Pompano rigs" I took that knot and just made the tag shorter and more hooks. I use a kahle hook on the smaller side and no beads on 30 and 50# mono with mainly fishbites. Dude I literally use this rig for everything in the surf. Reds love it, Pompano love it, Black Drum love it, I've caught 5 and 6 Whiting at a time and the same with Sand Trout in the bay. It works so good I have folks stop and ask me about the rigs. I make like 100+ of these rigs sometimes and sell them as I fish on the beach. I have one video up of a drum I caught with one of these rigs. I need to invest in a body cam to get my UA-cam channel going. But yeah, Love your videos buddy.
What a beauty of a place .. congratulations on the concept
Going to be there Saturday. Can't wait.
There was a time when I fished like this young man. Spike multiple rods, run around chasing the one thats bent, etc.. Now I fish one rod, hold it at all times and I’m having a lot more fun. Keeping four rods baited up is too much like a job. To each his own, its a big beach. Plenty of room for all.
I leave Saturday for orange beach!!! Glad you mentioned steelhead rods cause I fish for those alot here in Michigan so stoked maybe I'll see you on the beach
UP??my boss/friend from flint said that’s a good place to go spend a few days when the time is right. I think he mentioned Black creeks And throwing spoons.? And people pool cooking trailers in there and camp around them maybe? He invited me a few years in a row and I never excepted the invitation. Not too smart. I need to give them a call
Do you know anything about drinking beer and frying smelt?
Drinking beer and frying any fish is my thing!! Especially frying fish on the ice!
You are so Bless with such a beautiful place to fish and the fish there are big. Here our biggest whiting are only 15 cm and so few. Thanks for sharing, like your videos.
I don't know anything about fishing, but was considered for the lead as a piece of bait in a school play. Plan to move to Mobile County round August, was thinking of learning to catch Shrimp and Mullet (I throw a small net well (Physical Therapy), just don't fish). It would be a bonus to get a few Whiting while wading for mullet. If someone could help with some questions I wouldn't be so dumb. How far out/deep do these Whiting hang out? Can't see how far you are casting on my screen. Can they be seen in the surf? Are they fast? Could they be cast netted in the surf sight throwing, like for mullet? Will they gather at a chum tube in surf? Is a 1 and 1/4" mesh to big? Any info. appreciated. Thanks.
I learnt a lot from this video. I will take a look at the size hook I am using. I will be using shrimp from now on. Thanks for sharing.
thanks for adding in tips in the beginning, going to catch me some whiting!
I grew up catching whiting on the beach and still love to do it!
Whiting are easy and one of my favorite eating fish. I also love the steelhead rods for light action . red hooks seem to work very well too.
We’re coming down to Gulf Shores from Tennessee next week, I see you fishing in the vicinity of the pier there, is that public access beach? Also is it a good time of the year to surf fish like you were here? Thank you for any input, God bless
Fished the pier today ( 1-1 ) and the pelicans were a major problem. Saw one hooked and I almost hooked one. Made me wish I’d brought my stuff for surf fishing. Enjoyed the video.
Very informative! Love yer videos!
thanks! enjoy your Videos, be there at the end of January, would love to go fishin with u! Happy New Year!
Great video dude. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching! 🤙
I've never tried a steelhead rod for surf fishing, but watching this has me interested in giving it a try! Anyway you could post the links to the rods you used in this video? Thank you!
Great video brother.Headed down in the morning from Louisiana
That's not a soapbox. That's great information and when I go surf fishing I will be using it! Thanks
I catch alot of speckled trout from the surf using a similar rig here in apalachee bay
Great video.Think this will help beginners or tourist with high expectations ..People can just have alittle fun and with little effort to at least have a fighting chance at catching something.
I love Florida fishing!
Do you every use those Steelhead/Salmon rods to throw lures in the surf? I know throwing a topwater would be close to impossible but maybe a spoon, soft plastics, jerkbaits, lipless crankbaits, or bucktails? I can only get to the surf a few times a year and like to throw lures and bait. Thanks. Great videos.
I cannot wait for the weather to clear so we can get back on the beach and try to get some more fish! You would be welcome to join us any day out there when you are fishing solo! We mostly fish in Perdido key but could come west!
Yeah man, thanks for the breakdown on surf species and targeting pompano and whiting.
Just found the channel. Awesome content! New sub. New to surf fishing and this is informative and fun. Off to the beach for the weekend ~
Thanks for the info we been surf fishing in nj with little luck going to try these tips.
Good to have you back on the beach!
Glad to be back!
can you show how you tie your rig ? looks interesting. I'm from west coast, we use carolina rig.
Hey that helps a lot. Great Video. Planning to book a trip with you this spring or early summer.
Thank you! And check out my website soon to send a request for a trip! www.staybummy.com
I'm takin a trip down there in September. Do you have any pointers on what fish would be good in that season? Tryin to catch eatin fish and anything worth the experience
Cool videos man. Just found your channel. Gladly gave a sub! Here in Daytona, hoping to get into surf fishing this year. I'm usually hitting the river up.
I gottta try these bite up on Long Island this year. We get a nice run of northern kings in the summer.
Moving rods, aka zone awareness. Some guy put out a video on this, I'll send you a link to it if ya want lol. Great video as usual! Nice to have you back in town, see ya out there soon.
Thanks dude!
Braid straight to a swivel? I usually use a short length of leader in case that braid knot slips on the swivel?
Bama beach bum going to be in gulf shores in 2 weeks targeting Spanish mackerel in the surf , any recommendations? Looks like diamond jig works for you anything else or just stick with the diamond jig ?
Great ,real fishing no bull,just truth,thank you
you earn yourself a new subscriber, not just for this video....keep them coming!
I am intrigued by the use of the salmon rods. I got they were 9 to 9.5 ft in length. What action and “power” are they. Watching the action they did not appear to be an ultra light or light action rod. Thank you!
Happy New Year!
I find this true with freshwater fishing too. I only use ultralite gear, 4lb test, small 20 size reel. and catch everything... even big fish
Those whiting look exactly like Corbina here in souther California Corbina feed specifically on worms and sand crabs and you use ultra light gear for them too nice video
I'm intrigued by your use of steelhead rods, great idea! I've been using 7' medium rods but can't get the light whiting rigs out very far. Can you give more details on the rod you're using? Great video, thanks for sharing!
Did you ever tried to use longer rod ?? 9" fast to moderate action rod would help to cast further
Late to the party here but the Wright McGill, ugly stik e-lite steelhead rod and the okuma celilo are all fantastic rods under $50 that I use in the surf as a lighter action rod
Dude ... haters gonna hate. Keep doing what you do. You are an inspiration. Stay safe. much love to you and your family.
You have got to try this: UL/L bass rod, 2500 size reel, 8 or 10 lb braid, 20 lb fluoro leader and a 1/8 oz (or 1/4) metal jig. Let me know how it goes. Forget about rigs and baits, just do UL shore jigging
I target whiting with 9ft surf rods, 1/0 circle hooks, sometimes J hooks and usually 3oz weight....most days where I'm at they are a little farther off the beach and more current than a 2500 setup can handle ...
It looked like your circle hook was on the dropper loop from outside the bight, you will have a better hook up ratio if you push the loop in from inside the bight of the hook
Nice stuff man. Happy New Year
Happy new year!
Hey my pawpaw asked what are going to be hitting I'm on his phone and I was wondering if in October if it would be good for cast netting and I might see you on the beach
I go to Destin every year for vacation and me and my wife fish the beach a lot. It’s always the last week of October and we do o k but it’s mostly Whiting. I catch Reds here and there but no size to them. What’s the best lure or bait for this time of the year. Love your videos keep um coming I’ve learned a lot.
I don’t have a surf rod but I only go to the beach about once a year and don’t think it’s worth the money at the moment but this video helped a lot on setup wise
New subscriber and loving your videos! Suggestion, could you make mention of tides and time of year for the viewers.
I'm down for Saturday the 29th through the 1st and want try to get some surf fishing in. Do you think the weather is going to be decent enough? Also do you have a video on fileting whiting. I have done but not well.. Thanks for your videos!
It’s the best chance we’ve had in the last several days. The surf conditions look more favorable and there is less of a chance of storms.
Could you do a compiliation of the best bites while surfcasting? Love to see them!
great video!! What do you use next to the hook?
Is whiting and Corbina the same time of fish (I am from the gulf coast but live in Cali now)
What line of poundage do you recommend for a penn battle 6000 on a 9ft rod
I had a blast in Destin catching Small Pompano with my Scott 6wt. streamer rod. Smallmouth/Trout tackle in the surf.
I bet! There is so much light tackle opportunity in the surf!
I saw your paid links to equipment. Is this what you only use or are you using different rods and reels? I was looking at a ugly stix surf rod 12 ft and daiwa 4500 reel. Wondering if that is a good combo. Also how do you choose the right size rod? #brandnew
You're living the life good sir! Just subbed to your channel and really enjoying watching your videos. Daydreaming about being out of Indiana so I can get my toes in the sand, waves at my feet, and fish as the ocean waves crash down.
If you're ever in Indiana and want to change up to fish for big blue, flatheads, Channel catfish, etc drop me a line
What is the pink thing on the hook and what is it for.
What surf zone are you fishing? Between the first and second bars?
How do you set up your bag to carry your chair and rod holders???
hi,do you clean the equipment everytime you go fishing?
Thanks for the video. How far out are you casting for whiting?
what brand and type of waders do you recommend?
Hey man, love your videos. Just moved to NW Florida and I am learning a lot about fishing these waters from you. Question about your gear: I've been looking for beads and those small floats you use (like on the rig in this video and your pompano rigs). What size beads do you use? Also, where can I get some of those floats, or which do you buy and mod for your rigs?
Great stuff as always! could you do a video on how you keep your reals clean/ceasing up from salt ?
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ID LIKE TO SEE THAT
Great vid! What is the pink thing (material) on the hook once you went east of the pier??
Its called a fish bite, they are artificial baits and they work pretty good, they have a piece of cloth in the middle of them so they stay on your hooks a lot better than others do.
Also are the medium, medium heavy, or what?
We share the whiting passion at least some of us down in south Texas. My Dad and I love the whiting best eating, fun to catch.