WHITE SEABASS FISHING: The Most Elusive Fish on the California Coast

[@gabe5661]

Hey Adam, if you attach a polarizer to the lens of your camera, your viewers will be able to see much better into the water. Especially on cloudy days.

[@rogerwilco6355]

This guy is the best fisherman! Thumps up :) Woooooo lol 10/10 A+

[@alfredog2154]

What an epic outing. It seems like you have to put in dozens of outings before you get one seabass. Looks like you had a least 10 bites. That is a very special day.

[@newtonh4907]

Now that was an awesome video! Just a little hint, down here in Brazil we usually attach a small assist hook, like the one used for vertical jigging, on the jighead. That helps landing more fish. Give it a try. Thanks bro

[@DwightPerkins-i7t]

You were definitely in a zone on those sea bass. That was exciting to watch and non stop action. 👍👍

[@robbergstrom943]

Congrats! It was a long time coming and I knew you would eventually do it!

[@joshsircy7695]

This is one of my favorite videos! White Sea Bass are my dream fish to catch. Haven’t got one yet but one day....

[@wadeknupp5808]

Have you thought about scent? I velcro a plastic bowl to the front of my kayak. I squirt some scent in it. Before every cast, I dunk it. Turns follows into bites and nippers into swallowers. When I get back to shore, I rinse the bowl then dishwasher at home.

[@stevehammond2016]

Well , at least you didn't get bored today . That first one tho' , that was purty !

[@reelin_it_with_jake]

Wow they come off the hook pretty easily! Tons of action and grats on the keeper!

[@thresher4]

6/26/21 I went to Oxnard with my cousin, and 2 of his bros. We had live squid, that's candy when they congregate for spawning. We limited out from 6:00 a.m. to 9:30a.m. All from 25lbs. to 35lbs. It was a 65 mile run from Oxnard to Santa Rosa Island. I personally caught 7 keepers but put back them as they were smaller. I lost 4, by unhooking. Epic.

[@anthonyherrera9000]

Tfti

[@DieHardFishing]

That's awesome bro!

[@thresher4]

@@DieHardFishing I got pics but don’t have a tech savvy to put it here, check again later

[@sharsphootervideos]

Where do you get live squid?

[@thresher4]

@@sharsphootervideos With that charter, the owner moved his boat there From SanDiego area. At times of the around spring to summer squid congregate to spawn. Commercial boats get them. Most likely the owner bought them from the bait docks when they come in.

[@gheedly13]

Looks like a blast man. Cheers

[@fishybiz]

So awesome. Congratulations. We were fishing for them on the squid grounds at SBI but didn’t get any.

[@alexanderx33]

It seems like heavy lures are the worst possible thing for fish shaking the hook out. Whenever possible I would either put some distance between the weight and the hook or just use light lures. Having additional hooks in him also helps but not as much.

[@ahhdat]

Wow, never seen those in person before. Great find and awesome catches.

[@jamestownvirginia8463]

I've seen you excited before but this 😅😆, nice fish! I've never heard of a white sea bass,(east coaster)

[@manseraoutdoors]

The hook sets you give can create a kick flip with the kayak🤣 awesome video

[@ANT.LEEEEE]

wow! favorite bay area youtuber by far!

[@andrewvillanueva4222]

They get huge in Monterey bay 50lbs and up. I have seen 65 lb white sea bass caught.

[@jimbo4612]

A 79lb 4 ounce WSB was taken near Pajaro by one of our local Santa Cruz anglers named Justin Bary back in 2011. Just look up Justin Bary white seabass

[@tommyh500]

They grow to over 80lbs in Australia and even bigger in South Africa

[@neudaly86]

@jim bo when is the best time to fish for them? In Monterey would love to hook up on these hogs

[@johnwhiting9765]

What kind of rod is the blue one you caught the seabass on I love the bend

[@NikonF5user]

Holy cow, that second bass took you for an Nantucket sleighride!

[@kumaboyy.7443]

Damn, epic day hooking up with those sea bass! Nice fish, Adam!

[@stanlee1857]

Dude yiu gotta start making videos on how yiu prepare and eat the fish you catch please. Super curious.

[@robertdiehl1281]

I was figuring that maybe the second hookup was a yellowtail. One of the cruisers that are homebodies. Hard to say great video dude.

[@tyronejones1644]

Are they bony fish or easy to deal with? I love using swimbaits for lingcod. Such a fun fight on a light rod.

[@josephantos2295]

they are not bony fish...one of the best

[@NateForTree]

@@josephantos2295 they’re just like spot tail bass and stripers.

[@theoldsurffisher1943]

Adam, you are a very efficient and knowledgeable fisher. Nice catch, nice video! How would Nick both fight such a fish and paddle away from the kelp? Looking forward to seeing you back in the surf.

[@jeffreybrandes881]

Good job, young man! Beautiful fish!

[@holdenward7471]

I'm from Virginia and that's what we call a Grey Trout,either way that's some damn good fishing from the Yak!!!

[@gorrillaback11109]

Damn what a good day to be out. Looks like fun. Good job brotha 🤙🏼

[@davidwilds3819]

Awesome fun! Love the excitement. Booyah!!

[@luisr6372]

Ive always wanted to catch one of those bad boys! Good stuff!

[@jeffscantling6199]

I wonder if muskie style figure 8s would entice them close to the kayak?

[@izzydlc21]

Fun video to watch the bite was hot congrats on your first ghost on the kayak. Tight line's

[@barretgraf3611]

What type of plastic/jighead were you using?

[@teflonjohn8699]

Adam what rod is that and do Ypu got it paired up with the diawa lexa 400

[@GNappers]

“Grey Ghost”? Always heard them called White Ghost. Great action and it was probably really fun on a swimbait. In Monterey Zaby when we would get them it would be fly lining fresh dead squid.

[@jackb8971]

Really Good fishing man keep up the good work!.

[@minhla168]

Adam, I love watching your videos bro. Wondering if it's possible to catch these on shore?

[@gregoryn9378]

Die hard in affect making the coast line shine keep hooking that ghost!

[@valerieneal2747]

Absolutely epic fishing...those white sea bass are indeed elusive.. But they are delicious 😆 Great fishing, my brother !!💃💃

[@socalsurfadventures4627]

You really got into a solid cbass bite!!

[@mattbrown7483]

after you drag them away from the kelp use your spot lock feature when fighting the fish, it should hold you in position.

[@DieHardFishing]

Good idea!

[@mattbrown7483]

@@DieHardFishing I watched Mark, from MDLR Fishing, he's out of Texas. He used spot lock and landed a 30 plus pound red drum, and it held his position pretty well.

[@k4x4map46]

nice! thanks for raising the bar by catching a different type of fish! love salmon but sea bass? oh my oh my just sow me a fork full bruh!

[@johnnyfisher805]

What jigg are you using?

[@eflyfishing8438]

Congratulations Adam that's some really good stuff 👏

[@toddramsay977]

What is the size or slot limit on those seabass? You didn't say.

[@johnnythy4490]

WhT kind of kayak you own? And how has it been treating you?

[@richardsioson7024]

Hey Adam, Where did you get your measuring board

[@drewbox4625]

What bait were you using???

[@onenation7784]

Are you at so cal or nor cal

[@rommelalba4904]

Damn you’re killin it bro! Thats awesome👏🏽👏🏽

[@tommyh500]

These are called Mulloway in Australia and nicknamed “Jewfish” on account of the jewel-like Otolith (ear bone). Very elusive and much sought after. They grow to over 80lbs

[@akatsukislides13]

Ca record this year is 95

[@thatonebeone]

nice.. what battery size are you using for the motor ?

[@DieHardFishing]

100AH

[@HardPressCollex]

“Ouch” - I hope your fingers okay haha

[@bones8057]

IDK but I've heard you need to release them in the water and not handle them or they don't survive.

[@scorpiontube712]

Nice catch Adam!Hot bite all day

[@seangiffin482]

WSB aren't Halibut. I run that reel and a similar rod and they took me for a ride. You need 40 lb flouro topshot and a stiff rod to haul them in....

[@brandonensley8116]

No you do not I’ve caught them on a calico bass rod with 20 pound leader

[@seangiffin482]

@@brandonensley8116 you do you Boo

[@brandonensley8116]

@@seangiffin482 yeah I will and what you’re saying simply isn’t true

[@seangiffin482]

@@brandonensley8116 okay....Brandon Ensley. You can certainly roll that setup. You can catch smaller WSB with it. My point is that if you get into a bigger grade of WSB I would absolutely want a heavier setup.

[@NickFish007]

Man that looks fun. Congratulations dude!!

[@elliotoberlinmurrayosborn3123]

what knot did you use?

[@marshassassin9583]

Southern California Ghost!

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Beautiful fish!

[@marcusgonewild]

Also these bass look a sister to spotted sea trout. I fish in Florida so it's interesting to see the similarities in coast to coast fish.

[@DieHardFishing]

I think they are related!

[@josephantos2295]

@@DieHardFishing they are Croakers I believe

[@rafaelservin6516]

You mentioned your rod and reel combo as your salmon set up....What kind of reel and rod set up did you use? Im trying to build a good combo for the same type of fishing. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Congrats on your white sea bass....

[@DieHardFishing]

Links in the description!

[@elorenzo180]

Where are you fishing brother?

[@robsties9239]

Awesome Vik.

[@supracurious]

What did ya mean when ya kept saying shaker? Just a smaller fish that shook the rod?

[@DieHardFishing]

Yes, "shaker" is a general term for any fish that is undersized

[@JR-bw3tr]

Wait what , to be continued , holy moly bro , I can't wait , Thanks for sharing , I saw your IG post first , I knew this was Epic🤝 #ghostbasswhisper

[@tp2808]

Probably TBC bc of Nick with fish video lol

[@shotgunaaron]

Great action 👍

[@SomeoneWillie]

Got'em! Good stuff!

[@andrewhooper355]

Adam, your fishing skills are elite.

[@terryhowie3099]

Ghostbusters!!

[@loyddinneen2294]

Adam really enjoy watching your videos. i am going out for white seabass in June and was wondering what is the name of the soft bait you are using? I would like to try some of them

[@marcusgonewild]

I woke up, saw this video posted and was so happy to get my coffee and start my day with this. That second hookset definitely looked like it was gonna be bigger then your first one haha. What a fun video tho dude. Good stuff. You and I share the similar attribute of fishing, when we fight a fish, the excitement is in the voice haha. I'm always like "oh yeah there's one!" And then when it goes into the structure it's always "oh no please no" haha

[@DieHardFishing]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@zudosmg]

Adam, you really need a badass intro!

[@charisseglen9639]

And a net

[@pinkpearl8130]

And a chest or headcam so we can see the fight from his perspective!

[@alexmckeever3747]

Is this Central Cal?

[@jonathanshingle82]

Beautiful ghost!

[@williambenner5550]

So what is the size limit on sea bass? I am guessing around 28 inches or so.

[@gage3293]

Correct

[@williambenner5550]

@@gage3293 I am at guessing things like that I guess.

[@familyfishkiller1062]

Good job buddy

[@henrysmith1070]

What weight rig were you using? I really enjoy your vids

[@choucha5230]

Great job man. You always out fish your buddies. Lol

[@TonyCantShoot]

How good is runcl braid

[@DieHardFishing]

Good

[@salcalderon2125]

YESSS!! Awesome Adam! You hooked your second fish I knew exactly where you were fishing. Gotta go try my luck. The ghost are on my bucket list. Great video and action bro! 🤙🏽🎣

[@banqq4135]

Die hard you killed it keep it up

[@gregoryn9378]

On the prowel ghost hunting and stunting like Cali shou D.

[@jtonneck]

Salute to you man making the impossible look easy in the kelp too

[@ehumaui4087]

I should have tried that today.

[@ryansampson9445]

You are really good.....at blowing up spots

[@ManKidalFishing]

nice catch buddies.........awesome....

[@rogersmullins1677]

Great job

[@andrewvillanueva4222]

Awesome job Adam!!! You are lucky to catch them. I haven't caught one. What kind of swimbaits were you throwing.

[@DieHardFishing]

I'll show you in the next vid!

[@BostonFishin]

Killing it! Seems to be a productive outing!

[@TheBentRod]

nice work. congrats.

[@joetersi1391]

Hey Adam, for nailing the larger WSB, try using a BIG pac mack (greenback) or sardine below the juveniles. Also, to keep them out of the weeds, use a good 60# line & a graphite rod. The really big seabass always hangout on the perifery, & good luck!!!

[@johncos1068]

Wow, that was awesome!

[@MimiFishFish]

That’s my spot!! Nice hat.

[@Escapetosea]

Dang! On fire %!

[@FishermansChronicles]

Wish i had been there! So mad 😖 nice fish man 💪💪

[@DieHardFishing]

Next time!

[@zyxwfish]

Most elusive try to catch a stripped mullet! Now that is hard!

[@SuperPhester]

Didn't even know there was fish called a White Sea Bass, Beautiful and powerful fish. WOW, Adam, What a fishing show. You are like the best fishing videos! Thank you!

[@jimbo4612]

Congratulations. There are some quality 30-40lbers chomping in the Cement ship area as well.

[@jimbo4612]

We got schools of jack mackerel that showed up in the last few weeks and the bite opened up. thresher sharks also showed up feeding on these baits

[@wesleybrown4711]

When you say shaker, is it just like 'it's too small, gonna shake it off'? Not a term i've ever heard up here in Canadia.

[@DieHardFishing]

Yes, generally a shaker fish is any fish that is under the minimum size limit.