Hot tip. Collect a bunch and flash boil them. They turn orange when done and you can freeze and keep them for a long time. I've had at least the same hookup rate if not better on the cooked orange ones than live. I bet it has something to do with the fact that they are very similar in color to the eggs under them. But it's awesome when they are hard to find
The most likely reason people think they're mushy is that they did what you did.... failed to put them on ice right away! Trout are the same way. I kept a stringer of trout on a stringer in a "cold" lake for hours until I had my limit. When I went to clean them they were mushy. Guys at the cleaning station sold me my error. I learned. I know it's often impractical, but ice is the answer. Nice film! Got my surf perch juices flowing. Heading for Monterey next week... with a fish cooler. :)
Apparently redtail surf perch is the only one that has to be at least 10.5 inches in order not to be hit by fish n game just a heads up for everyone, be safe all and have fun!
You make fishing look so easy. You're just a natural. I've been skunked so many times. But, like they say, a bad day of fishin' beats a good day of anything. Excellent video!
Alan hopefully you brush up on what the holes in the surf look like. Research your spots on low tide for holes n structure and highways for sand crabs and predators . That’s way when your at perfect conditions and rigged correctly you’ll be more productive too 🤘🏼
@@alant.541 remember when surf fishing there eating real close to shore where the sand crabs are many think they need to cast way out to find the fish when there right there in 3 ft and less water depth I've caught huge corbina in inches of water 🚿
I actually met your mom yesterday, she was wearing a Die Hard Fishing shirt, jogging down the beach at Moss. Very nice lady, she is very proud of you ! good luck down south !
We fish the Mendocino coast, where we have Barred perch, Red Tails, Silvers and brown Stripped Perch that hold in the Kelp beds, typically the size of Barred perch, 1 to 2 lbs..
The surf perch are mostly in 2 feet of water, sometimes in a foot of water. Dan Hernandez did an episode on surf perch way back in the 1990's. He was right.
Carolina rig. 8 lb braid W/12 lb monofilament. 9’ Shakespeare Ugly. 4’ leader. 1.5 oz slipshot weight. #4 hook. Berkeley Gulp sand worms. Red, Camo, Neutral. The latter I like best for surf perch & leopard sharks around Point Mugu, Pacific Coast Highway, Ca
Nice video of the fish you caught... I was specting you to show some of your viewers the way you catch the bait it would help a lot as some may not know yet..... Thanks
Great video man. I’m up in Oregon and i just started surf perch fishing for red tail. Any suggestions on how to improve my chances on catching them? Thanks.
I got a feeling that UA-cam will love the name of the vid and everyone will love the thumbnail. I got a feeling people will be watching this looking for surf fishing tips for a long time
Those days where each cast is a hit are the best man, especially after months of so-so results. You know it's gonna be a good day for BSP when you pull up and automatically see the sand crabs running.
Why or when a fish finder over a c-rig? They’re basically the same mechanics but the c-rig will roll with the egg sinker vs the pyramid weight staying mainly stationary.
What's the difference between a fish finder rig and a carolina rig, other than the size weight used? The concept seems the same in which the sinker slides freely, and a single hook is used with a varying length of leader. If you were to put a 3 ounce egg sinker on a c-rig, it's accomplishing the same technique. Please explain if I'm missing something.
a pyramid sinker on a fish finder rig will not roll around as much as an egg sinker on a carolina rig. if there isn't much current it won't make much of a difference.
That's a nice day, man. Today at Bolsa Chica I got 4 corbina (10-12 inch range), a yellowfin croaker (same), a small perch (like 5 inch?), and a little ray (the round one, not the bat-shaped one), all on lug worms. Four species in a morning is a nice day for me. I'd rather have those tasty perch, though.
I think it's worth noting that Olaf is currently undefeated when it comes to being present at the beach and you catching fish. I think he at least deserves his own sticker lol.
If you have time I had a question or two. I noticed you put your fish right into a bag after catching them. I have seen other anglers do this. I was told by my fishing elder to bleed a fish as you catch it, and to bonk it to put it out of its misery. Can you elaborate at all on this part of your process?
Not all spot on beach produce fish, go on low tide to scout, look for deeper holes and structure. Fishing is a numbers game, and we can improve our chances by learning tidal movements and the target species seasonal spawning cycles.. And be ready for lots of skunk days. I've learned to just enjoy hanging out on beach :)
Its always interesting seeing people get surf perch because as a spearo you see TONS of these (literally hundreds) but don't even think about shooting them because they don't have much meat! This is a cool tactic though! Awesome video!
Lol we gotta wear waders and fish in like 5 ft breakers. Dont got any of those baby waves up here. We just get the red tailed. It would be cool to get something different. Just flounder and red tails. The surfers would love it, if it wasnt freezing cold.
Thank you, I'm in Maryland about to head out to the Chesapeake. This area has a bridge and beach. So I'm going to take my nephews out and try a couple of your set ups. Thanks again.
Thank you great videos I am from the foothills and have to stay in the Bay Area a couple of times a month, I am going crazy not beefing able to fish. I’m going to give this a try in Pacifica thinks for the tips
I was watching another video when you were on slippery rocks with your sandles on. If you take scotch brite pads and glue or strap them to the bottom of your sandles, it will give you incredible traction on the rocks. Also if your sandles get slippery on your feet because they are wet put scotch brite under the soles of your feet to keep from slipping on your sandle.
With the keepers do you just toss them in the bag(no water) straight or do you cut the gills and brain stab them before the bag? Do you scale then gut and behead before frying whole?
Looks like fun..not asking where you are fishing specifically, but is that place usually that empty? I'd like to get more into surf fishing...I just don't want to hook someone when there are surfers in the water and kids/family running around the beach near me while casting:).
I was using the same exact bait, but I didnt get a single bite. Are you looking for spots with holes or do you more go to any spot as long as its sunny with little wind? And is this low or high tide?
What beach is that? What town / state? I used to get a lot of sand crabs in the summers in SoCal and use them fishing for Corbina; sand crabs more scarce in the winter. I’m planning a drive down the Pacific coast Seattle to San Diego in December and don’t know whether to expect to find sand crabs in WA, OR or even northern CÀ, especially in winter, and, if not, what other bait to use.
The best time is when the fish are biting, lol I just read someone's else's comment, to surf fish when the tide is rising and into high tide, the fish come in to feed on the shoreline, etc.
Very nice!! Surf fishing Torrey pines reserve san Diego 2 days ago. Absolutely NO sand crabs. Dug up a couple of clams and used them but no fish. Also did lure casting, no fish. Medium out going tide at the lagoon inlet but no fish. Well, kind of. Caught 1 12 inch wingspan ray.
It seems to me you tend to use the hard shell variety more, is this because your not getting the soft shell variety, not sure which you are using, would like to know, thanks
A super enjoyable video with great sunset lighting. Those "surf" water conditions were calmer than my last pool lap swim. The setting looked like an exotic south pacific island with a barefoot local in shorts catching dinner. That spot looks like where "THE" surf caster fishes. I'm usually battling frequent (5) as you can see, short set waves. Great vid!! And yes, with lots of catching (and how to do it). Lots of catching is usually or not normal?? Or is it? Very obedient dog!!
Bro, where is the water that calm in California if you are there. I've fresh water fished my whole life and just started ocean fishing. I mostly been pier fishing more than surf fishing, the only time I've gone surf fishing me and my buddy only caught a shark, the only other species we have caught from the pier are rays, lobsters and mackerels. Have any spot suggestions? i feel for the most part we have the baits and lures down but not the destination. Been watching all your perch catching videos and now i wanna get ahold of some as well. Even though this is a older video keep it up the great work!
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Hot tip. Collect a bunch and flash boil them. They turn orange when done and you can freeze and keep them for a long time. I've had at least the same hookup rate if not better on the cooked orange ones than live. I bet it has something to do with the fact that they are very similar in color to the eggs under them. But it's awesome when they are hard to find
The most likely reason people think they're mushy is that they did what you did.... failed to put them on ice right away! Trout are the same way. I kept a stringer of trout on a stringer in a "cold" lake for hours until I had my limit. When I went to clean them they were mushy. Guys at the cleaning station sold me my error. I learned. I know it's often impractical, but ice is the answer. Nice film! Got my surf perch juices flowing. Heading for Monterey next week... with a fish cooler. :)
Apparently redtail surf perch is the only one that has to be at least 10.5 inches in order not to be hit by fish n game just a heads up for everyone, be safe all and have fun!
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You make fishing look so easy. You're just a natural. I've been skunked so many times. But, like they say, a bad day of fishin' beats a good day of anything. Excellent video!
Yup 👍
Thanks 👍
Alan hopefully you brush up on what the holes in the surf look like. Research your spots on low tide for holes n structure and highways for sand crabs and predators . That’s way when your at perfect conditions and rigged correctly you’ll be more productive too 🤘🏼
@@SDkd619 thanks for the tips shawn. people jokingly tell me that i have a smell that repels fish. when my line's out , i just soak up the outdoors. 👍
@@alant.541 remember when surf fishing there eating real close to shore where the sand crabs are many think they need to cast way out to find the fish when there right there in 3 ft and less water depth I've caught huge corbina in inches of water 🚿
Put the perch in the cooler with ice and water with a touch of salt.
It helps to keep the meat firmer until you filet and eat or freeze.
I actually met your mom yesterday, she was wearing a Die Hard Fishing shirt, jogging down the beach at Moss. Very nice lady, she is very proud of you ! good luck down south !
We fish the Mendocino coast, where we have Barred perch, Red Tails, Silvers and brown Stripped Perch that hold in the Kelp beds, typically the size of Barred perch, 1 to 2 lbs..
Use the sandcrabs for barred perch, and corbina here in so. Cal. Dime sized softshells with orange roe work best!
Sand crab is his "secret bait" mentions at the very end
The surf perch are mostly in 2 feet of water, sometimes in a foot of water. Dan Hernandez did an episode on surf perch way back in the 1990's. He was right.
Carolina rig. 8 lb braid W/12 lb monofilament.
9’ Shakespeare Ugly.
4’ leader. 1.5 oz slipshot weight. #4 hook.
Berkeley Gulp sand worms.
Red, Camo, Neutral.
The latter I like best for surf perch & leopard sharks around Point Mugu, Pacific Coast Highway, Ca
Surf wise there are still some stripers south of Manresa, fish in the 24-25inch range. all on bait.
Thanks for the tip
Nice video of the fish you caught...
I was specting you to show some of your viewers the way you catch the bait it would help a lot as some may not know yet..... Thanks
People use rakes, shovels & fishing nets but I just dig deep with my hand & I'll find a few at a time.
Great video man. I’m up in Oregon and i just started surf perch fishing for red tail. Any suggestions on how to improve my chances on catching them? Thanks.
Forget the pole holders, fish for them with the rod in your hands, the same technique you'd fish for largemouth bass...
I got a feeling that UA-cam will love the name of the vid and everyone will love the thumbnail. I got a feeling people will be watching this looking for surf fishing tips for a long time
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@@Michael_McMaster Shit is expensive
Those days where each cast is a hit are the best man, especially after months of so-so results. You know it's gonna be a good day for BSP when you pull up and automatically see the sand crabs running.
Why or when a fish finder over a c-rig? They’re basically the same mechanics but the c-rig will roll with the egg sinker vs the pyramid weight staying mainly stationary.
What's the difference between a fish finder rig and a carolina rig, other than the size weight used? The concept seems the same in which the sinker slides freely, and a single hook is used with a varying length of leader. If you were to put a 3 ounce egg sinker on a c-rig, it's accomplishing the same technique. Please explain if I'm missing something.
a pyramid sinker on a fish finder rig will not roll around as much as an egg sinker on a carolina rig. if there isn't much current it won't make much of a difference.
That's a nice day, man. Today at Bolsa Chica I got 4 corbina (10-12 inch range), a yellowfin croaker (same), a small perch (like 5 inch?), and a little ray (the round one, not the bat-shaped one), all on lug worms. Four species in a morning is a nice day for me. I'd rather have those tasty perch, though.
I think it's worth noting that Olaf is currently undefeated when it comes to being present at the beach and you catching fish. I think he at least deserves his own sticker lol.
Yeah I agree, best surf fisher dog I know
If you have time I had a question or two. I noticed you put your fish right into a bag after catching them. I have seen other anglers do this. I was told by my fishing elder to bleed a fish as you catch it, and to bonk it to put it out of its misery. Can you elaborate at all on this part of your process?
Yep that's the right way
Good times! I’m so bummed you didn’t show the set up more clearly. I kept replaying the cameo rig appearance but I’m not clear on the set up
It’s called a fish finder rig , attach a bead a sinker slider and swivel to main line and 2 foot leader to a small hook
Sounds like the drag is rippen and you are reeling at the same time.
what pound line do you use?
Not all spot on beach produce fish, go on low tide to scout, look for deeper holes and structure. Fishing is a numbers game, and we can improve our chances by learning tidal movements and the target species seasonal spawning cycles.. And be ready for lots of skunk days. I've learned to just enjoy hanging out on beach :)
question us theirs also fish more far behind the waves?
I eat it with white rice and season it with Tajin or Fish Sauce.
Olaf sighting! Bring your Jasmin rice bag and a fishing pole to catch surf perch! Adam limit out!
Reminds me of fishing Torrey Pines beach and Pacific beach in 60s and early 70s when I surf fished. Sweet
We have barred, striped, and red tail surf perch in Oregon.
I have never done well on such a flat surf?
Its always interesting seeing people get surf perch because as a spearo you see TONS of these (literally hundreds) but don't even think about shooting them because they don't have much meat! This is a cool tactic though! Awesome video!
Lol we gotta wear waders and fish in like 5 ft breakers. Dont got any of those baby waves up here. We just get the red tailed. It would be cool to get something different. Just flounder and red tails.
The surfers would love it, if it wasnt freezing cold.
What beach did you go for this video bro?
Did you say fish finder rig? Is that a high low rig?
Is Feburary a good time to fish for the barred fish?
What bait are you using
Thank you, I'm in Maryland about to head out to the Chesapeake. This area has a bridge and beach. So I'm going to take my nephews out and try a couple of your set ups. Thanks again.
Only thing I'd suggest to add was a quick 2 scoop of a how to catch that magic bait...while easy should of...or link to catching sand crabs
What bait are you using??
Nice limit. What beach is that? Not in SF area.
Thank you great videos I am from the foothills and have to stay in the Bay Area a couple of times a month, I am going crazy not beefing able to fish. I’m going to give this a try in Pacifica thinks for the tips
any luck in pacifica area? I have seen people catching perch but too much big waves and surfers :(
That rice bag though lol I be doing the same sometimes
Same brand I have lol
They fit nice in a backpack!👍👍👍
@@ironmonkey4o8 great jasmine rice lol
What is name of the beach bro. I want to try it there for perch. Thanks
yes please. where, what tide, time of day?
It’s seacliff in aptos (north of rio Del Mar, south of new Brighton)
I use them all the time, the size may vary 10 to 12in up here is big, but the end result is just plain fun...
Damn... I need to go surf fishing after seeing this.
Same
I'm from AZ and coming to pismo in a couple weeks any tips on what kinda line to use? I normally fish for flathead catfish and stripers
I was watching another video when you were on slippery rocks with your sandles on. If you take scotch brite pads and glue or strap them to the bottom of your sandles, it will give you incredible traction on the rocks. Also if your sandles get slippery on your feet because they are wet put scotch brite under the soles of your feet to keep from slipping on your sandle.
Or wear appropriate foot ware in the fist place lol
Can’t wait to try this out at Ocean Beach!
Have you tried using live surf perch as bait for lings? that would make a cool vid just like the monkey face eel ling vid!
With the keepers do you just toss them in the bag(no water) straight or do you cut the gills and brain stab them before the bag? Do you scale then gut and behead before frying whole?
Never have worked for me in SANTACRUZ or Watsonville or miss landing
I’m in that area and have been getting skunked every day. Any suggestions?
Down here in Santa Barbara they hit all day on a small rootbeer jig.
Whereabouts in Santa Barbara?
Looks like fun..not asking where you are fishing specifically, but is that place usually that empty? I'd like to get more into surf fishing...I just don't want to hook someone when there are surfers in the water and kids/family running around the beach near me while casting:).
Surf perch are such good eating 🐟🌮
Please show the cooking too! Thanks for the nice content
how do you find spots like this where there's no people on a beach?
Adam you should try hooking the sand crabs the through the shell in between the legs so they stay alive longer
What bait are you using. Watched your video twice. I'm totally missing it
Sand crabs
I was using the same exact bait, but I didnt get a single bite. Are you looking for spots with holes or do you more go to any spot as long as its sunny with little wind? And is this low or high tide?
Always fish the tide when surf fishing incoming high tide and the fish aren't far out there in 3ft to inches of water feeding off the shoreline
what beach are you at. your videos are awesome
Hi. Do i need to use soft shell sans crab or the hard ones? Please advise
Have you ever used Surf Perch for Bait for other fish?
I need to know what rod that is
Surf perch are on my "bucket list"...we don't have them on the east coast...
5:45 when you get caught looking at her 😬
So what bait did you use? I must've missed it? Care to share?
I can't find his awesome bait either
Ok I think he is digging up sand fleas and using them.
Sand crabs. He said he found them right there
In southern cal we keep everything
Don’t put the fish back in water and don’t add ice barred perch will become softer than ever doing that
What beach is that? What town / state? I used to get a lot of sand crabs in the summers in SoCal and use them fishing for Corbina; sand crabs more scarce in the winter. I’m planning a drive down the Pacific coast Seattle to San Diego in December and don’t know whether to expect to find sand crabs in WA, OR or even northern CÀ, especially in winter, and, if not, what other bait to use.
Rice bag are the best to put fish in when you go out fish.
Sand shrimp? Ghost shrimp? Sheesh; off to bed.
Just killing it out there on a sunny, calm day. Thanks for posting!
What beach r u at? What about rubber lips, have caught them
What rig are you using please
When is the best time to surf fish? Morning or evening?
The best time is when the fish are biting, lol
I just read someone's else's comment, to surf fish when the tide is rising and into high tide, the fish come in to feed on the shoreline, etc.
where is that at bro
Any update?
What time of year did you go? I gotta get out I’m going stir crazy because of the cold.
Very nice!! Surf fishing Torrey pines reserve san Diego 2 days ago. Absolutely NO sand crabs. Dug up a couple of clams and used them but no fish. Also did lure casting, no fish. Medium out going tide at the lagoon inlet but no fish. Well, kind of. Caught 1 12 inch wingspan ray.
It seems to me you tend to use the hard shell variety more, is this because your not getting the soft shell variety, not sure which you are using, would like to know, thanks
What bait is being used ?
what beach is this??
What type of fishing rod do you recommend?
So what was the bait?
nice vid! Whats up with a catch and cook?!?
Great vid man, you just inspired me to go back to the basics and have some good old fashion fun. Keep it up bro😎🤙 long beach diehard fishing fan
All fish have bones my friend lol.
You killed ít. Thanks for the tips. I have not gone perch fishing for almost 18 years. Will try early next year.
A super enjoyable video with great sunset lighting. Those "surf" water conditions were calmer than my last pool lap swim. The setting looked like an exotic south pacific island with a barefoot local in shorts catching dinner. That spot looks like where "THE" surf caster fishes. I'm usually battling frequent (5) as you can see, short set waves. Great vid!! And yes, with lots of catching (and how to do it). Lots of catching is usually or not normal?? Or is it? Very obedient dog!!
Does this work on Southern California beaches? If so which areas???
Yup- it should. any beach, best to go just before high tide & look for a hole
Bro, where is the water that calm in California if you are there. I've fresh water fished my whole life and just started ocean fishing. I mostly been pier fishing more than surf fishing, the only time I've gone surf fishing me and my buddy only caught a shark, the only other species we have caught from the pier are rays, lobsters and mackerels. Have any spot suggestions? i feel for the most part we have the baits and lures down but not the destination. Been watching all your perch catching videos and now i wanna get ahold of some as well. Even though this is a older video keep it up the great work!
Does it have to be a soft shell sand crabs? Do they bite on a hard shell crabs?
Link to the Fishing Rod is not there? I see the J&H tackle link but it takes us to their website not to the fishing rod you’re using.
What is reel you used Daiwa series bg 5000?
is there size limit on the surf perch?
What your location of fishing at?
Hey Adam do you think the sand crab rake is a waste of money
How come you're not using your Dark Matter OB rod here?
Correction** 10.5 inches to keep red tails
We’re is that location?
You named video USE THIS BAIT. But, what was the bait?
are you fishing in northern california?