BEST FREE BAIT! Hand Catching Scavenged Bait on the Beach

Want to know how to catch the best free fishing bait for beach fishing? Sand fleas are easy to scavenge for and easy to use, plus the fish LOVE them. They can’t get enough! Today, I am going to show you have to scavenge for and use the best bait on the beach.
This week, I am fishing in Cape Lookout with Erin, my mom, and my dad. My dad and I are still trying to find a good, keeper-sized red drum. Will we catch one this week?
*Disclaimer: I know what a sand flea rake is and I actually own/use one. I just didn't bring it on this trip because I wanted to save room in my truck and I wanted to show others how to catch sand fleas without a sand flea rake*
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0:00 Intro
0:51 Method for finding sand fleas
2:24 Baiting up
4:07 Let's get fishing!
7:46 Method #2 for finding sand fleas
8:53 Back to fishing
22:07 Conclusion
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[@benjaminfenninger735]

Dude, I just wanted to say thank you. You’ve taught me so much about beach fishing and I’m out all the time now catching fish thanks to you!! All the best to you and your family.

[@Thirdeye-mj1sm]

I love your dad lol " you wanna switch off?" " OH HELL NO"

[@douglasmeisenbach3718]

I never get tired of your videos, I honestly enjoy all your fishing experience and I get lots of information from it.

[@Xomenra01]

I am an audio-visual learner. I used to live and fish the Chesapeake Bay and NEVER PAID FOR FOOD! Now, I live on the west coast. Wedged between a beach and bay. I'm learning how to work these tricky devils. Thank you for all your information and outstanding shooting!

[@vishaeluckraj4557]

So in south Africa the first fish you caught we call a shad and its one of the best fish to eat And the second one is called a kob and they can grow really big

[@michaeleverton4882]

His second fish was a Drum, (as he said,) related to Cob in SA and Mulloway, -in Australia. USA, - Red & Black drums from shore. Freshwater Drum species in USA, some say not as nice as sw Drums. They all have large otoliths, - ear balancing stones! "sand fleas" are mole crabs! 🎣🐟🎣

[@josevillalobos2505]

In California we have sand crabs. We use a net with the surf and move our feet to catch them in the net.

[@m.antoinette3410]

I could just watch you guys all day😁I know it sounds weird but a lot of times I watch just before bedtime the sound of the waves and just watching you guys fish is so peaceful it puts me to sleep❤️ I wish you guys had a reality show it would be just as good as the Chrisley’s😁

[@Dpiddy92]

Great work love your tips!! Need more catch and cook

[@iffatmirajkar3934]

love everythinf hey skipper does and its so useful to us

[@KennethLondon-ft9gw]

This guy is gonna learn his way is the hard way one day get a sand flea rake bruh.

[@HeySkipper]

I have one, just didn’t bring it on the trip. Takes up a lot of space

[@steveguyett384]

@@HeySkipper you

[@steveguyett384]

Easter to dig with hands right

[@patricklarue2023]

When I was a kid my dad and uncle used to make us kids catch sand fleas for them. We had no idea they were using them for bait. It was just fun for us to catch them.

[@HeySkipper]

Have you tried them since?

[@patricklarue2023]

@@HeySkipper, yes I get my son and niece to catch them while fishing radio island here in NC, catch alot of puffers and croakers, but I let them keep the big ones to play with. Also a bit of salted anything keeps the little buggers on the hook. Love the channel and keep on catching man. Life is good. Hope you guys are staying safe , much love from NC and DE.

[@emmhan6748]

Thanks for sharing the idea for bait master..god bless

[@mybackyardfarm..4383]

I absolutely love all of your videos!!

[@jamestoole9406]

Thank you for the sand flea demo and the other baits.

[@SANNIDHYA9972]

Make a video on Camp Catch and Cook

[@mnzirtz8355]

good idea, will try it.....

[@allansisson355]

Looked like a great day of fishing.

[@SparhawkM]

That looks like such a great day out in the beach guys! And great tips too! Good to see you all!! Stay safe and healthy!!

[@HeySkipper]

Thanks Ben! Have a kid one:)

[@vishaeluckraj4557]

Try to use elastic cotton it keeps the bait for longer try it its good

[@nathanburnham7510]

Thanks , my family is going to the beach and Ive never surf fished, been watching your KZbin videos. Hope we can catch some fish. Thanks for showing me how.

[@gregramos8751]

Im new in fishing and Im learning so much from you. Keep it up man 🙂

[@imtiazsheik6280]

Skipper I like your trace presenting and you catch a lot of fish

[@ferrerferrer1529]

Tanks for info, i LIKE it.

[@markgarza6951]

Two thumbs up for the camera lady making these guys look good!

[@milks_boy4465]

Love your vid man keep it up 👍

[@agusserangbanten]

Wow dapat strike ikan besar kawan. 👍👍👍

[@davidreid7578]

Very easy to watch, outstanding video, sound, content, commentary. You are pros. Thank you, God Bless you.

[@BertoFishingINYAngler]

Another awesome video...always like watching your saltwater videos

[@kongkeahoe]

Thank you for entertaining boy! Here in Boston, fishing is dead for now . So jealous 😬😂🍀

[@andrewwolf4963]

Lol watching you slap that fish made my entire month Thank you Come back the rockfish are biting on both sides MD and DE

[@jhooks2792]

I love watching your video here in Ormoc 🇵🇭

[@Dave30867]

Good advise your leaning some good things there , all ya need now is some big fish and your done .

[@aziziilyes7]

The son: dad do you want to switch off? The dad: hell no Hahahaha 🤣

[@vajazzlerthis]

I found they work great for single hook hand fishing though but yeah for surf fishing you want a tuff bait. Great video

[@kadaluzhavan4150]

Excellent 👍

[@Casper-sb7gm]

Awesome video, thanks to you. I am back in the saltwater but I still fish my freshwater

[@franciscoteveni5847]

I enjoy watching I live in Texas, but alot of your techniques work on the Texas coast. Great job.

[@deanbrady3522]

I look forward to your weekly videos I learn something new each one. Hope to see Erin more in future videos it is good to see a woman into fishing like she is and it shows the young girls that they can do it too,and how fun it is. Thanks for all you do. And Tight Line's .

[@michaeleverton4882]

Yes, you are right!... More fishing from you Erin!... !🎣🐟🐠🦈🐠🐟🎣!

[@antondahl8945]

Good advice thanks! Love your family and that's a nice camper pad on top of your truck,I've pondered building one.

[@BasicFishingNZ]

awesome video! i personally prefer using baits that matches the enviornment like clams off the sandy beach is one. plus its so epic wen the target species and species gets hooked onto your hook so easily especially wen you use a specific bait which also helps to avoid unwanted species.

[@scrtchglfr]

My girls use a beach sifter to catch them. Much easier🤙🏼

[@johnfernandes1912]

That's cool.....free baits......

[@reedcollins3343]

I have a sand flea rake and it’s the best investment I’ve ever made. Highly recommend.

[@HeySkipper]

I have one, just didn’t bring it lol!

[@lapasionporlapesca]

Good video Brendon 💯💯💯

[@anthonypradeepalles7330]

I go fishing every week on the Pier in South East Melbourne Australia. Enjoy your show keep it up

[@michaelhuynh1674]

Hello sir ! You are very good fish man. Thank you very much.

[@patrickmooneypmoon]

Your dad is the coolest

[@MaxMax-st6mb]

Very good! 👏

[@coreylett7972]

Love video. Thanks for the tip

[@HeySkipper]

You are welcome

[@kiavramdeo1866]

Love ur vids

[@JimKat5646]

Very helpful Massachusetts

[@justinjames9127]

I've learnt Alot by all your videos, each time it's a different thing Well done my Bru, thanks for the videos #FromSouthAfrica

[@erhaninanc9076]

What a nice moment that you and your dad throw it at the same time. 14:20

[@andersondouglas8305]

Você é um pescador muito bom, parabéns...🎣🎣🎣

[@jesusdeluna2097]

I Big fan of yuo videos man apreciete saludos desde México

[@ericglenn4644]

Great fishing video

[@debc7341]

I’m hooked on watching you. Thanks for sharing the fun👍🏻

[@HeySkipper]

Thanks for watching:) always nice to hear that we are fun to watch

[@jaydemarco9963]

this man is under rated

[@caseycole6551]

Brendon: you want to switch off? Brendons dad: hell no!

[@vitorhugosemensatodafonsec7956]

Iscas de tatuira são muito boas para pesca de papa terra show de pescaria 🎣 parabéns!!!!!!!!!

[@murilopescaemassa]

Muito bom amigo 👍

[@pedrolguzmanjr.1621]

Good Afternoon skipper i Was wondering you ever try oyster to fish or just only Clam

[@paulbissanti4319]

amazing job on the organization under show more: thank you for the videos

[@umpatas5468]

I love your dad! " OH HELL NO!" LOL

[@redouanepeche]

Well done my fisherman friend, your information is great, I wish you an abundant catch🎣🎣⚓⚓⚓🦈

[@fishhubbd]

It is look good!!

[@GTRXPERT]

Hey Brandon.... nice Vid as always. You should do a intro Beach 4x4 instructional as a leader into a surf adventure.

[@seanwebb3422]

love everything you do would love to fish with you sometime in in up state maryland

[@bitumenjunkie2435]

G'day mate great to see you fish with your family , great spot

[@chaytonroy2802]

Keep on fishing good guys 👍👍

[@HeySkipper]

We will:)

[@metivelaj9437]

Grande Complimenti sei numero uno ti seguo da Italia

[@HeySkipper]

Hi!

[@gregoryburris6374]

Love your video's! Would like to see your truck setup some time! Greg

[@bassblaster162]

Good video & good catches guys! I'm going to get some sand fleas next time I hit the surf, and I gotta get some of your squidy & shrimpy bits 😊

[@FLG8r]

the tent on the truck ... like that

[@davidblack308]

Love your videos

[@floridaboy3432]

You should do a beach catch and cook, awesome video btw!

[@HeySkipper]

Oh maybe we will thanks for the suggestion

[@SteveCramerRealtor]

Great job love your post. Couple questions I’m looking at a 5000 size real using 20lb braid What color of braid would be best for Denton florida surf fishing? Also what weight of flora carbon and color for leader and how long? Thanks keep up the great job.

[@skinnyp8028]

Friggin awesome how u can drive right up to fish and that bridge on the other videos

[@Trout-Anator]

Best fishing channel!!!

[@HeySkipper]

Thanks!

[@hartonoblues8324]

Yes sir

[@seyongo]

Great bait for sure although it only attracts dog fishes and rays in jersey water.

[@romeroharris6008]

Try blanching the sand fleas you can then freeze them and have bait ready plus they stay on the hook better

[@Liam-se2ok]

cant wait to watch

[@HeySkipper]

Let me know what you think

[@s4dg]

how i've always caught them is when a big wave recedes, it pulls the flees out of the sand, so as soon as the water is gone you see a bunch of holes where they burrowed, just pick up like a 2x2x4 inch hole near the wholes and you will find one. if you have a shovel just scoop up that bit of sand and throw it in a bucket, then do it with a bunch more holes and then sift it. they also make sand flee rakes which are pretty much just a crab trap with a stick on it and you pull it through the sand. these work well too.

[@hankypanky9380]

Hi Skip, Awsome video. what is the brand of your surf rod uve catched the ray? ... nice action rod...grreeeeetz from Amsterdam.cheers bro🍺

[@ralphpratt9671]

ever salt the sand/mole crabs?

[@DieHardFishing]

They work great on the west coast too!!!!

[@HeySkipper]

That’s awesome, what do you catch with them? Striped bass maybe?

[@ralphbriseno9830]

@@HeySkipper barred surf perch and other perch varieties love the sand fleas, I fish with them on Morro Bay Strait beach , it’s the Central Valley of California, caught a few smelt , I’m guessing a striper bass might bite on em to. Your videos are great I really enjoy watching , you ever fish on California surf?

[@DICASDOBEJA]

very good...nice bait :P and great video...tumbs up

[@bcask61]

Another really good video man, love the channel. Not sure I’m going to be slapping the beach with a dead fish anytime soon, but it was fun to watch!

[@jeffjones9995]

Trying to catch up on my favorite fishing show! What is that windbreak you wear around your neck all the time and where can I get one?

[@akim2007p]

Lol, never heard about dead fish slapping technics to catch sand fleas, usually just doing hand digging technics 🤣 I will try it with dead fish next time. But I need to catch fish first to have dead fish. So, I will use digging technics first 🤣🤣🤣 Thanks for videos. Wave sounds in your videos are really peaceful. I feel a breeze on my face and salty taste on my lips while watching your video. Can’t wait to get to OBX for summer break. 👍

[@dudebro87]

Hope to see you guys at Holden beach, kerr beach, or murrells inlet this new year. You guys are great.

[@HeySkipper]

I will try to fish murrels inlet for sure!

[@dudebro87]

@@HeySkipper hopefully see you guys there.

[@kernalsamazingworld3175]

I would really enjoy fishing with y'all, especially if your dad was there he is closer to my age and he usually has a beer . Ha ha good luck

[@baldieman64]

We don't have those sand fleas here in the UK but looking at hem, I can't help but feel that a bait band is the way to hook them.

[@Darshur1]

hey skipper, where did you purchase the fold up solar panels?

[@RockyWockyY]

Are there some beaches that have sand fleas

[@12askalHarry]

What beach you fishing at I’ve also have a 4x4 truck I’ve been seeing your dad fish at Guana river with Loi

[@anthonynelson2015]

Where do you primarily fish out of?

[@tinakuri6293]

Hey skiper can you do a review on the ugly stick balence combos please

[@akadetchetvarakul8345]

Very good Boy