Beach Fishing Tutorial - Surf Fishing the Easiest Way Tips and 101

Beach fishing is one of the most exciting ways to fish for saltwater fish- and especially when you have bloodworms and shrimp, you can catch nearly anything. In this vid, I do a very basic tutorial mainly for people looking to get into saltwater fishing from the beach where I break down step by step how to catch fish from the surf zone.
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[@bmar4353]

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!

[@jewwyjones9760]

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!

[@MJ-tz6rs]

That’s what it’s all about right there

[@verilyverily1442]

@@jewwyjones9760👍🏾

[@GCRANDOMVIDEOSHD]

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!

[@user-wf4be8ig9b]

What combo was it??

[@ameeruddin4277]

' 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!

[@celticwarrior777]

😂😂

[@WildBillTap]

Well played Sir! HaHa!

[@dirtysouthbushwackers2415]

Ameer Uddin haha

[@owenthunderguns3608]

Haha - him saying that made me laugh and come look at the comments...You, Sir...have won. lol

[@Howdy3000]

Good response. This "If you are a girl"-comment in the video was pretty weird.

[@fredthebasspro2256]

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

[@germandutchman8866]

It is also known as blood knot or half blood knot iirc

[@darkcheddar6871]

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.

[@you_gotit_bud]

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.

[@Mgrankin11]

Thank you for this video. We're going to give surf fishing a try for the first time in Cape Cod this year!

[@davidfrye5461]

Probably with most no nonsense surf fishing tutorial I have seen yet. Great job!

[@SD-wo2gx]

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!

[@bensonmofo]

That is a regular clinch knot. Improved has one extra step

[@nickfrumento5990]

nicholas decris " p

[@kevinrowe1101]

You thread the tag end back through the top of the twists

[@Axel-ib9ms]

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.

[@jallendylan211]

No dummy he put the line throw his finger for improved clinch knot stop thinking your the smartest largemouth bear

[@CrowleyStarkey]

@@jallendylan211 That's definitely just a normal clinch knot

[@obxkoastie8170]

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."

[@rajgill7576]

OBX Koastie oh shit. Thank you, even for fisherman’s knot I have noticed mono has a lot of friction. Spit is my friend

[@bigd3721]

I’ve have done that knot without living it, and several times I would pull it. It would break

[@ronwebster3103]

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!

[@jakejohnson7867]

Love that Fish Hawk made a cameo. I love both of your channels!

[@joescarpadventures]

Great surf-fishing primer! Whetting my appetite for saltwater fishing!

[@zenbooter]

AMEN, BUXTON!!!! Great video, brought back tons of memories. Best bait then was squid skinned and cut into minnow like strips.

[@bagoroismaelarnaud2531]

First day 14 largemouth bass, 2 six pounders, and one 8 1/2. Great strength and sensitivity. Love it...

[@justin8708]

Super informative. Thanks for the vid

[@SchusterFishes]

I was there last week, got my first red drum. Love it out there

[@MultiGunner65]

Thanks for the info. Gonna have to give this a try this summer in Myrtle

[@adamthomas4462]

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

[@sirfantyvr300]

I was just in myrtle and caught a ton of croakers

[@pokachuz]

love the video man! Very informative!

[@gabrielsoto9597]

Thanks brother! I’m going to try this out later on today at Boca Chica

[@tjstudios2674]

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.

[@HookLineSinger]

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.

[@nickatdallas]

Great job on making this video, awesome review

[@JD-mv8tl]

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

[@ltmmwd2873]

Great video, thanks for the tips.

[@jeffreydelisle7337]

I haven’t fished since I was 6 but am thinking I might try it. Way cool!

[@tracybradshaw1362]

Great tutorial

[@svtcobra3475]

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.......

[@1fish2fish10]

Awesome!

[@rodgerashworth76]

I am on the west coast in So Cal but am going to try the same setup. Thanks for the video.

[@jerrymarbury9365]

Good surfing there too.been there many a time,b4 they moved the lighthouse.

[@supermariodelta1753]

Thanks for all the videos. I caught my first Slot Red last Saturday in Rodanthe.

[@stavio12]

Just the video I need as a beginner, awesome thanks mate.

[@davidfahy9232]

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!

[@1fish2fish10]

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!

[@kelbykies8867]

1Fish2Fish what kind of line are you using. Like lbs and type

[@1fish2fish10]

@@kelbykies8867 15lb test braid

[@shappirefishing1186]

Many Thank for the Easy Tutorials

[@mantarayasurf]

so much fun, cool video!

[@Codycastfishing]

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!

[@atlsooner85]

Doing the same. I know fresh water is more challenging but I want to learn this for an upcoming trip. How'd yours go?

[@Codycastfishing]

@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.

[@MetalRush666]

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

[@MrRoyHutchins]

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.

[@BasicFishingNZ]

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

[@RobertAnderson-ze9mu]

Watch you channel every day, just like the tides, East Coast Fl. 🎣😎👍

[@harrisoncarter9187]

Thank for this amazing video

[@micromd9]

THANKS FOR THE TIPS

[@RichWllmsn]

Wicked video, made me want to get out there right now. Definitely getting my kit sorted for tomorrow though

[@mrkaufmanMTB]

“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!

[@MrWillis956]

Nice surf fishing, 🎣 going to use them tips your sharing .Thank you 1Fish2Fish 🤙🏼

[@lazarturoman644]

thanks for the video man learnt alot

[@xAmpriderx]

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.

[@jacobking6594]

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

[@flyingheronfishing2638]

Cool video very informative

[@joeparham2889]

Thanks for your video! Going to nas mayport Monday!

[@geofish]

Great video/love the content...thanks for the info....

[@carlosrenerodriguezmoreno5394]

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 👍

[@markrichardson9999]

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.

[@OCTANEslc]

Finally, a good tutorial

[@INI-qq9gp]

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

[@jameslow5536]

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

[@domincgemelli1889]

i live in jacksonville and fish top sail or onslow beach every weekend, great time!

[@connorhoosier1283]

What is the coincidence that I watch this video randomly and fishhawk is in it WV repping baby

[@tlsparks]

Really enjoyed this video! Just found your channel today. I’m thinking of doing some fishing tomorrow. This was so helpful. :)

[@DuvalDashCams]

So how did you do?!

[@tlsparks]

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!!

[@monkeyman4131]

Try watching "BAMA BEACH BUM" for Surf Fishing Videos ! Tom DB, FL.

[@roarsportsmedia6090]

This video was super helpful

[@martydevaney320]

Very Helpful

[@camcamsmom]

Seen beach fishing on a commercial and had to see it done for real. If only I had friends who did this

[@solarpanel8195]

This was the best tutorial I was able to find on beach fishing thank you so much

[@turbobrick1525]

Solar Panel check out bamma beach bum

[@monkeyman4131]

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.

[@newjersey-thesupertrucker]

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

[@ColHatley]

Great video for beginners...Hope to see you there in three weeks

[@Rafnmel03]

Was there before week before ISASIS. Great place to fish

[@RunTempoFast]

Great Video

[@aaronbuster2452]

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!

[@ShanepxII]

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!

[@HelloThere-ez6rb]

Great constructive criticism

[@wadeconney6507]

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.

[@saltwaterfishingza2640]

Nice informative video

[@augustchristhilf6083]

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

[@tommyk3020]

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?

[@forreelzfishing]

good video, i enjoyed watching

[@Megasigggg]

That friggin hat is EPICally cool! Thx for the vid!

[@BigLonLife]

As somebody who ties an improved clinch for basically everything, you missed the last step and turned it into a regular knot.

[@andrewgeddes8904]

That last step is exactly why they call it an IMPROVED clinch knot

[@whitefox9]

He missed a step because he is too full of himself Talk too much

[@TheDevilguy04]

Made it look so easy

[@littleteethkeith]

I’m going to Oak Island NC in August. I’m going to get a simple salt water set up.

[@thomastuorto9929]

10:15= cow nose ray. pretty good vid. keep em coming.,

[@joshuaarmstrong4958]

Not a cow nose ray. It was a clear nose skate.

[@jorgeposadas1192]

Damn good video, had to watch it 3 times

[@davidturner7040]

Sea mullet? That's a first for me here in Texas they're just whiting , nice vid man.

[@jameslow5536]

lol i lived out there for a while... mullet lol yeppers whiting...

[@davidadkinsii4781]

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?

[@ohioarrowheads7977]

Going to be fishing on Myrtle Beach in a few weeks. Never fished outside of Ohio, so a little nervous lol.

[@ryanv4294]

Where do you live in Ohio

[@BourneIdentity88]

No need to be nervous. It’s super fun and myrtle beach is nice

[@j_bongapple7480]

Aye I live in ohio too trust me fishing at the beach is awesome well as long as you know what your doing

[@havocnationriders755]

I'm a local its pretty simple, if u have no luck on the surf give pier 14 a try 👍

[@joeybrinkley9452]

Havoc Nation Riders gonna try some next week. Any other tips??

[@White_Tiger93]

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..

[@juliacostas7551]

Cool video!

[@gdv4612]

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.

[@monkeyman4131]

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.

[@monirahmed6587]

Good trip boss...

[@rickytrevino8281]

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

[@remystrikefishing]

Nice video.. good catch.. From Malaysia..

[@Nelz_World]

Thanks for the vid, it was helpful. What kind of line did you use? Thishat's the only thing not specified

[@Ira88881]

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.

[@jaaron2834]

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

[@BluJeep]

Good stuff. My son and I are trying to learn as we’ve never done it and it’s super informative. Thanks !

[@fieldgoodmultimedia2611]

That first fish is actually called an Atlantic Kingfish, but we call the Whiting too in Southeast Georgia lol

[@ayeitsjayoo]

Nice video,can you tell me what rod are you using .thanks

[@edwardtekaucic3212]

What is your preferred rod and reel combo for ocean fishing and what pound test do you use

[@oceanscriminal3109]

blood worm way too expensive now a days.... $16-20... Great video. thanks. cant wait 'till its warmer here in ny.

[@ynech]

Great video. Great fishing.

[@dreze888]

Excellent and informative video. Thanks!

[@spinmania.]

Hi dude what is your gopro settings on this video ? Is protune on ?