Beginner Pier Fishing at Night! - Saltwater Pier Fishing

Can KZbin help me become a better fisherman? In this episode I am night fishing the Gulf State Park Pier in Gulf Shores Alabama. I start out shrimp fishing for croakers to use as cut bait. Then I manage to catch a hand full of white trout, as well as a giant croaker and a skate! I hope this video can help new saltwater fisherman hit the pier with a few tips to catch some fish. There is a bit of overlap in freshwater and saltwater techniques when you are just starting out. I am just happy I was able to catch so many fish in the gulf.

[@whatevertheflick8421]

Dude yessss finally a realistic fisherman

[@herokillerinc]

That Croaker was a BEAST!!!👍👍👍

[@lojofishing]

Dude I'm really digging the saltwater videos! Remember, spring is coming, and the bass down here are going to be huge! Get ready!

[@BEARDedOutdoors]

Love night fishing! Your saltwater series definitely makes me want to get to a coast and fish some saltwater. When I was a kid we'd go out in the yard at dark and catch a bucket full of night crawlers then head to a pier on the lake. We'd fire up the lanterns and fish all night long. Miss those days!

[@rickkania8398]

Nice pier and a great looking sunset.

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks for watching Rick!

[@jorgerivero9460]

man thank you so much for making this video it takes me back when I used to go pier fishing back home it was a toss up you never knew whay you were going to bring up it was a blast thanks man

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks for watching Jorge!

[@dylant4737]

5:23 Now that’s what I call a saltwater rod!

[@jerryrouth6115]

I love this video. I always wanted to do some pier fishing. Have never had the opportunity. Thanks, Jerry Routh

[@RealisticFishing]

I hope you can give it a try sometime

[@CAM67]

Bro!! I like the pelican....he is keeping you company!! He is patient too. He is hope he can steal something (or a free meal from you)

[@RealisticFishing]

I tossed him one in the video. :)

[@paulpanciarello7554]

Kat Lyn they are also known as white trout dumb ass

[@Henry-rc6nq]

He ate my jig when I was there. And snapped at me when I tried to pull it out lol

[@tbauer2521]

@@kaity4667 l think you need some vinegar and water

[@gooutsideandplay4975]

We went there the end of summer. Beautiful place. Next time I'll go fishing!

[@MCamp-ll9mf]

Decent haul!! After watching this, I'm thinking of heading down to Galveston to fish the Gulf again. Tight lines!!!!

[@RealisticFishing]

The fish are waiting...

[@2HOT4UBAYBEE]

awesome. love your set ups.

[@FishingWithLardAlmighty]

Nice haul, looks like a fun time. Be sure to rinse and oil those reels, or the gears will corrode from the salt water.

[@RealisticFishing]

I will try to remember, thanks.

[@saphserg5221]

Nice also when you dropped the skate all my mind throught was ' sea flap flap AWAY'

[@enginesandfishing]

I hate when im pier fishing and swarms of people and their young grabby children trouch my rods and ask me dozens of questions, something about fishing on a pier really makes people want to bother you for hours.

[@RealisticFishing]

I learned that this time for sure.

[@faithm.173]

Realistic Fishing did you get "is that a camera?" "whats that for?" "what are you doing?" "why?" "can i try?" "who are you talking to?" "why?" i have lol

[@RealisticFishing]

I had a few like that :)

[@chancebad]

Walter's Fishing corner I was surf fishing at Jekyll island and had a rod sitting out already casted while I was cast netting for mullet, and this family walks up to my pole and they let their kids just start reeling my rod in and randomly go through our stuff.

[@Razzy1312]

I live in San Diego county which can be a bit tourist-y and this is why I stopped fishing the piers and stopped beach fishing except from the few secluded beaches around here that aren't crowded because they are harder to get to. It's so annoying to have people walking by asking you questions every 5 minutes.

[@fishingwithjesus2274]

Looks like a lot of fun pulling in all them fish!

[@RealisticFishing]

It was a great time. Try it one day if you haven't.

[@rodneyharris7246]

Awesome man looked like you were having heaps of fun!!!! That was a nice little skate you pulled up!!! Saltwater fishing's pretty cool fun!!! That was a beautiful sunset!!! Sunset over the ocean always looks good!!! Take care and tight lines!!!

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks for watching Rodney, it really was a fun time.

[@rodneyharris7246]

Your welcome!!!

[@davidkaplan176]

Realistic Fishing can you please subscribe to me I already subscribed to you

[@RealisticFishing]

Already am Beast mode

[@DinsmoreOutdoors]

Looks like you had a good night! Get the chance next time use on of those lil croakers for live bait they work good!

[@RealisticFishing]

I will have to give that a try.

[@BubbaBass]

that view though...priceless

[@RealisticFishing]

I had a great time visiting the area.

[@jeraldali924]

Great video, heading that way in a couple of months!

[@RealisticFishing]

That Gulf Pier is a great place to fish. Hopefully it isn't too busy when you go. :)

[@rheidtech]

1st person fishing...awesome!

[@RealisticFishing]

That would make a good channel name.

[@CAM67]

Great Job Homiee....

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks!

[@AFishBicycle]

Getting stoked for shore fishing in Mexico next week! Awesome vid!

[@RealisticFishing]

Good luck!

[@AFishBicycle]

Realistic Fishing Thanks man, great channel! Love the vids! Keep em comin!

[@tylerhamlett653]

Lol “sucks, I got 8 people starring at me” 😂

[@RealisticFishing]

😅

[@jakesgopro6524]

looked like fun to me that ray looked awesome

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks JGP

[@michaelbird3226]

Nice selection of fish there and a great way to end catching a ray. Surprised you never got any flounders of that beach. Great videos been watching a few of them lately.

[@garrettmckenziefishing161]

The saltwater videos are great!

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks! How is that anise soap coming along?

[@garrettmckenziefishing161]

Realistic Fishing I totally forgot, I will send it out tomorrow. Sorry

[@YakinwithJack]

Around the winter time around gulf shores and pensacola (were I live ). There's a lot big bull reds around and they love white trout put one on a Carolina rig and hold on buddy. Great video by the way

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks YwJ. I hope to try again soon. Would a croaker on a Carolina rig work? I catch a fair amount of those too.

[@YakinwithJack]

Realistic Fishing yes they would work great too next year when they come back in big schools you should come to Pensacola then I can put you on some big bull reds as long as you don't mind being in a kayak

[@YakinwithJack]

Realistic Fishing got a few videos on my channel as well if you wanna see how we catch them

[@RealisticFishing]

I'll check em out.

[@williamandaudreymenjivar85]

Great video *

[@2up2downoutdoors19]

Awsome video man!! I'm ready for the saltwater bite and warm weather to come back here in VA!!

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks! Hopefully soon.

[@Da_Pimp_Nugget]

I’m va guy to Near Norf Airport.

[@mizhermosa9606]

Your first rig setup are interesting,i never seen someone using that rig

[@whatevertheflick8421]

You're giving me so many ideas for my first video, you should come down to Florida

[@heribertogonzalez1554]

I started laughing when you said I’m making you famous 😂

[@Mike_Y.]

Real nice night

[@marshallhurt8814]

Great video as always!

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks MH. I am still working on the truck. Time to check the starter circuit.

[@marshallhurt8814]

Realistic Fishing You should do video on your truck?

[@marshallhurt8814]

Realistic Fishing Hope u get her running right.

[@RealisticFishing]

Maybe one day...

[@marshallhurt8814]

Realistic Fishing ok 👍

[@7citiesfishing]

awesome man, my kind if fish fishing. you need to come to VA Beach during the spring!

[@RealisticFishing]

Maybe one day!

[@nicholaspouliotoutdoors384]

Another night of bindge watching trying to catch up lol nice croaker that was epic. I like using squid I used to salt fish alot when I lived in Virginia. Now I'm Land locked in Illinois lol.

[@RealisticFishing]

I love saltwater fishing, too bad its 8 hours away 😅

[@AlexRuddFishing]

Awesome video man! We vacation on the other side of the state park year almost every year.

[@RealisticFishing]

I love that area.

[@twotoned2774]

Nice video. This video has me wanting to go to the pier here. It's $5 to fish all day. I love using shrimp and caught plenty of fish out there. I used DOA Shrimp and the trout loved them. I lost 2 out of 3 and it sucks since they are almost $8 for a pack of 3.

[@RealisticFishing]

Losing lures is a bummer. It happens to me often, that's part of being realistic.

[@84CORVETTEBILL]

For a sec I was sure you had a trouser trout on the line! 😂 🐠

[@RealisticFishing]

you wish

[@IntheCape]

Good job on the overall video and commentary

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks!

[@koltonmooney7598]

just saying rn if you are walking to the end the first bathroom go to the right side drop a shrimp and you will get a Bonito I've caught 10 within 15 minutes

[@RealisticFishing]

I wish I was still in town, I would try for sure!

[@koltonmooney9888]

maybe we can fish there this summer im in north al rn we go on vacation there

[@koltonmooney9888]

this year im not going to peir fish as much im going after snook red drum peacocks and blackdrum

[@Razzy1312]

Now you have me wondering if pier bathrooms are connected to the sewage system or if they just flush into the ocean, because if it's the latter I can definitely see why some fish would be consistently lurking near it.

[@fishingwithchase1621]

Nice vid

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks!

[@wolfspiritoutdoors158]

Miss fishing the salt for sure usually fish once a year out at a little spot called Willoughby spit around August to October but couldn't this year. Need a vacation 😂

[@Scarecrow-pk3nr]

nice evening of fishing

[@RealisticFishing]

It really was, I had a great time.

[@matthewowens455]

The pelican was like when you catch one be sure to give it to me

[@RealisticFishing]

He got a couple 👍

[@matthewowens455]

Realistic Fishing i was fishing at this bridge one time and i fed a pelican bout 30 to 40 pinfish and when he was full he tryed to fly outta the water and he couldent so he just floated down the river till he digested all thoes pinfish ha

[@kipperwhite2976]

G/kids luV'd it TY well done video !!

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks!

[@explore2265]

Looks like fun

[@RealisticFishing]

Even for a noob like me, it was very fun!

[@JamieBakerM]

Good stuff again mate.

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks Jamie!

[@AidanP]

Fishing With Jamie Awesome video!!! If anyone wants, check out my channel and subscribe if you want! Great huge projects planned for 2017 with drone footage and dope edits! DONT WANNA MISS MY LATEST VIDEO!

[@RealisticFishing]

Apex, you are on the verge of spamming. Stop replying to all of my subscriber comment or you will be banned.

[@JamieBakerM]

I almost clicked on his channel to check it out, but come on man... once is cool, twice is pushing it. Let your content stand on its own man.

[@CAM67]

(Smile) I like the reel that needs oil!! it sounds good..

[@RealisticFishing]

Squeak

[@saltydawg8988]

This man has a beard.....I trust this beard.

[@aaronnelson1099]

Never caught a "skate" sting ray that would be cool! Been keeping it Reel well lately bud!

[@RealisticFishing]

It was a cool fish for sure!

[@ReinaldoMiguel]

Awesome vid. More more more saltwater. I'm a bit jealous wish we could get seatrout up here in the north (NJ). Love to hear your thoughts on how they taste.

[@RealisticFishing]

They were pretty good. A little soft while trying to fillet them, but the taste was good.

[@patrickloucks4587]

thats a really nice croaker

[@RealisticFishing]

My PB croaker right there.

[@rickkania8398]

I wish we had piers like that in the uk.

[@justindamirgian1088]

No u dont

[@guitarzarfun]

Just got back from vacation there and caught some nice little blue fish off that pier with my old Penn 4400ss/6'7" Ugly stik using a Gotcha lure. Went till late at night one evening and caught a lady fish then a little Barracuda on my first cast off the very end of the pier straight out into the dark unkown still using the Gotcha. He was a nasty little thing snapping and carrying on the whole time I was unhooking him.

[@RealisticFishing]

Sounds like fun! I hope to try this pier again sometime 👍

[@SharingTheOutdoors]

"Don't eat my bait" LOL Nice video

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks for taking a look!

[@SharingTheOutdoors]

Sure, looks like an interesting channel. We do our share of pier and surf fishing as well. Always nice to follow other channels doing the same

[@RealisticFishing]

I really enjoy the youtube outdoors community.

[@PeabodysParadise]

Fish on dude, I'm right around the corner in Pensacola.

[@RealisticFishing]

I visited a pier at Pensacola beach once. It was nice 👍

[@prestonpetterson4990]

I've cleaned a fish at that cleaning station too.

[@JohnsFishTales]

I remember going to the pier with my grandfather and watching some guys catch a bunch of rays. One guy in particular would set a 5 gallon bucket over the tail, then sit on it while he removed the hook. Pretty clever idea, and it never hurt the fish.

[@RealisticFishing]

I wonder how bad it hurts to get barbed.

[@JohnsFishTales]

I have a feeling you wouldn't forget it.

[@lemesnil1]

Looks like you had a nice run on those sand trout... nice video... also those ray wings are really great eating if you like scallops aka( bay scallops) check out a video ir web site on how to prepare the wings ... they really are excellent... great video like all your other videos... looking forward to the next one! :)

[@RealisticFishing]

I will look into that, thanks!

[@KeifersReelPlanetBass]

Good job bro!

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks Keifer... doing any fishing over there?

[@KeifersReelPlanetBass]

No fishing here we are getting sub below zero temperatures and record snowfall I just did a MTB Pro box unboxing you can see why I'm not fishing! there is more snow than we have ever had, running out of places to put it and it's going to be pretty scary when it starts to melt, we have a code red alert and on standby to evacuate! pretty bad brother

[@RealisticFishing]

I was just watching it!

[@KeifersReelPlanetBass]

Thanks man! are those sea trout any good to eat?

[@RealisticFishing]

Yes, I did eat them and they were pretty good.

[@Jmb905]

i love night fishing

[@joewizard100]

i like your intro dude =]

[@whysosyria1]

I always have thick gardener's gloves just in case I have to pull one over the rail

[@RealisticFishing]

Thats a good idea!

[@fishingwithjesus2274]

Looks like you had a crowd!

[@RealisticFishing]

Yeah, a tad annoying but I was able to not cuss them out.

[@rheidtech]

he's under the boat! i think he's gone under the boat!

[@rheidtech]

hoopah!

[@spraym88]

Awesome. I'm a beginner and going to florida this weekend. So the weight goes on the bottom of the rig? Hook is above it?

[@RealisticFishing]

This is one way to do it. I like to rig it this way so that when the line is tight, the bait is always just off the bottom. (However long you make it from the hook to the weight)

[@j.t.cooper2963]

I guess some people would rather watch than actually fish themselves, if I was there, I would be fishing.

[@KTSAdventures]

Ever tried a sabiki? You usually can get all the bait you need. I tried one and sure enough...here they came and out they went on my hook. Sometimes I will fish @ Cedar point Pier in Dauphin Island, AL. Fishing can be good.

[@RealisticFishing]

Yes, I have tried one. But in the winter, nothing was biting on it but croakers.

[@davidtaylor8406]

Just so you know, you can eat skate. You just fillet the wings. You can find videos explaining it.

[@RealisticFishing]

Alright, thanks.

[@fishingwithjesus2274]

right I can understand that

[@deepiper6529]

Going there next summer for our family reunion! Going to do some pier fishing while i am there. Do you ever go out on a boat down there? Looks like you are the only person out on the pier. Nice! Is that your rod and reel equipment or did you rent it?

[@RealisticFishing]

This is my equipment, but its the older stuff that I don't care about... because it could get damaged from the saltwater. I never went out on a boat down there, but it looks like fun.

[@rodfather_bass_fishing]

That looks like a good time. The Oregon coast doesn't look like that otherwise I'd give it a shot.

[@RealisticFishing]

How do people fish the Oregon coast?

[@rodfather_bass_fishing]

The Oregon coast is mostly rock... only a handful of beaches up and down our coast. Some do surf fish, but not many. Most coastal fishing is done on charter boats for salmon. Big industry up here. Commercial crabbing is big too.

[@nathen.thegachaidiot1209]

Have any tips on caching grass carp I’ve been trying for weeks

[@mrfish49el]

Use the white trout whole as bait for reds.

[@RealisticFishing]

Maybe next year if I ever go back

[@mrfish49el]

Realistic Fishing if you go back try to go around April when the Spanish mackerel come in they loads of fun on freshwater gear

[@lujayn3]

wow your piers are decked out, vending machines, fish cleaning stations, bait cutting boards it probably has rod holders and stuff along there too

[@RealisticFishing]

this pier was severely damaged by a hurricane

[@bmxstreetstyler8426]

Pls go fishing there again

[@RealisticFishing]

I wish I could! I was on vacation.

[@dr.smiggins1138]

Are you talking about Old Hickory in Tennessee? If so I grew up fishing that lake. Cool shit.

[@RealisticFishing]

Yes, thats where the majority of my videos are done 👍

[@jerrycrispino788]

nice video, you're lucky you got the peir all to yourself

[@jerrycrispino788]

except for those people. when I was in Mexico, I was fly fishing from the shore. all of these people would get close and take pictures of me and it was really weird

[@RealisticFishing]

Haha, it is awkward when people gather around.

[@yomayraramireztopshelf3443]

Great video... I recently started fishing at night, at the Port Hueneme pier in California, and its hard. I see so many fish but no bite.... any tips?? FyI...i use shrimp, mussels, mackerel, calamari as bait.....any fish like that over here...tired of catching mackerels.

[@RealisticFishing]

I have only been salt pier fishing a few times. I don;t have too many tips. Good luck out there 👍

[@kent7525]

Great job bro, I am on east coast Maryland area fish Chesapeake bay, and ocean city md, salt water. Just curious do only use j hooks or do you like circle hooks as well??? Thanks Ken

[@RealisticFishing]

I use both. I like circles when I set the poles down and I can't pay attention to them 👍

[@kent7525]

Thanks keep the vids coming. Good job, thx for the advice Ken

[@bmxstreetstyler8426]

That's were I went fishing

[@RealisticFishing]

Cool!

[@chancebad]

Great video man! where's this at?

[@RealisticFishing]

Gulf State Park Pier in Gulf Shores AL

[@calebfindley5358]

I subed

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks!

[@jamalcantor3235]

The Walmart special combos

[@violentinstincts]

You can totally eat skate/ray.

[@mattyyy_9972]

Sky Vins my brother does that 😁

[@travistoor6360]

They are good eatin for sure

[@heribertogonzalez1554]

And they were like huh😂

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Their getting bigger...

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

I sent you a youtube message in regards to a little project. Let me know if you are interested.

[@RealisticFishing]

I already replied. Please check your messages.

[@RealisticFishing]

If you can't find my message, let me know. I will send a new one.

[@ericsmith2672]

I will be in gulf shores Alabama for kayak fishing in the Little Lagoon. Going to try the pier this year so any suggestions or tip.

[@RealisticFishing]

Aww man, I wish I had more experience. I know that shrimp and cut up pieces of croaker works on the pier. I am not sure about little lagoon.

[@ericsmith2672]

Realistic Fishing Thanks and I will let you know what I catch dude. keep it breezy.......

[@AndresGarcia-cu6ou]

If anyone doest know always look behind u when u cast bc on a crowded day ppl are unaware, and sometimes u hook em

[@catmastercatfishing7436]

👍💯💯💯

[@blank-cw6fr]

Question my good sir , does a person really need a bobber to fish on a pier ?

[@joshsheaffer7452]

No you don't really NEED one but a Poppin cork is fun to use at times though

[@johnwhitherspoon2342]

What did you use for bait?

[@HOOKEMINTHEMOUTHKAYAKFISHING]

WAY TO GETEM ON THE SALT! HOOKEM IN THE MOUTH!

[@RealisticFishing]

You know how I do in this salt rimmed mug!

[@7citiesfishing]

HOOKEM IN THE MOUTH KAYAK FISHING your channel is awesome

[@HOOKEMINTHEMOUTHKAYAKFISHING]

THANKS MAN COMMENTS LIKE THAT IS WHY I KEEP ON FILMING OTHER WISE I WOULD JUST HOOKEM IN THE MOUTH ! ALL BY MYSELF! THANKS FOR THE KIND WORDS. AND KEEP IT REALISTIC!!!!!!!!! HOOKEM IN THE MOUTH!

[@sammyvh11]

Milly and Arend Visser- RIP

[@StickEmFishing]

those croker look like redfish. how do you tell the difference? they just don't have a spot on the tail?

[@RealisticFishing]

They have little barbels under the chin, also faint lines on the side of the fish, and they croak. Redfish had no barbel and no lines. Thats the way I learned anyway 👍

[@StickEmFishing]

Realistic Fishing well that's interesting they look very much alike! thanks for the info. I mostly bass fish myself.

[@RealisticFishing]

Me too. This was a bit of fishing I did on vacation 😂

[@CubbyCPie]

Umm they croak...

[@angela5243]

when ever I go fishing there it's shoulder to shoulder fishing

[@RealisticFishing]

Winter is great because its not as busy :)

[@angela5243]

Realistic Fishing I know but I go in summer😭😭😭

[@anonymouse7074]

Is shrimp the earthworm of salt water fishing?

[@RealisticFishing]

You could say that. Thats what I was told is the best to start with.

[@fckarasiak]

Nice video! You can try with diferent baits: squid, small crabs, some beach worms. Try to use some heavy pound, when the sea is a little heavy. Bigger hooks = less bites, but bigger fishes. Here in Brazil, we use some kind of "elastic string" to help the bait to stay on hook (for surf fishing, most of times). I don't know what line you are using, but you can use some lighter (we use 4-6lbs, in surf fishing, maybe 12-15lbs in pier).

[@RealisticFishing]

I wish I could go saltwater fishing more often. Next time I am on vacation I hope to try some new baits and techniques. Thanks for watching!