EASY SURF FISHING TIPS- How to catch the MOST fish on the beach!

Want to catch more fish while beach fishing? The simple tips that I follow get me on fish constantly while saltwater fishing. It can be super frustrating to not catch fish when you see them in the water but for some reason, they just won’t bite. These easy tips are simple to follow and will help you to get on more fish at the beach.
This week, we are fishing in North Carolina. The fall run is in full swing and I want to get on some fish. The other fishermen around me don’t seem to be catching anything, but I am having a good time catching all sorts of species! Have you followed any of these tips? Let us know in the comments below!
0:00 Intro
0:49 First 3 tips
2:28 Baiting up
8:13 First fish!
13:31 Erin casts out
14:00 Erin's first fish
22:35 Erin's takeaway
23:40 Conclusion
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[@josemarrero7982]

I don’t know who needs to read this but my guy... you just put me on to how to REALLY fish from shore man!! I had no clue about the waves and wave-breaking meanings!!!! I’m always trying to cast far man!!! I love you skipper!! Lol #respect my brother! Best KZbin fisherman channel man!!! 💪🏼 💯 always and i mean ALWAYS EDUCATING in every episode!!! God bless you and your family always bro!!! On my way to the surf... 🌊 🏃‍♂️

[@alejandromaestri4438]

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[@NewsBangla7100]

thanks sir

[@taechang3347]

Where is NC beach?

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[@josemarrero7982]

@@taechang3347 it mean North Carolina bro

[@Bluedot1]

I love fishing 🎣

[@ghod666]

I love how you keep it simple. Some of the boys here in Texas that fish around Galveston make it seem like you have to bring expensive tactics to reel in big fish. They only talk about 100 yard casting and casting reels that have been modded. You keep bringing that humble attitude and we'll keep watching.

[@NewsBangla7100]

thanks sir

[@brittanycarrell1]

I love fishing in Galveston haven’t caught a shark yet though

[@VS30MEDINA]

Funny I catch 40+ inch reds at 20 yard texas city...and in jamaica beach and crystal beach...just like he does

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[@angelocavaliere4196]

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[@kellyhill4410]

Little brother you are so lucky to have a sweetheart that supports you and everything you do. Plus loves to do what you love to do.!. Oh Yeah.!!!

[@noeticmusic3247]

This guy is a legend! been watching his videos for a few years now. Thanks for all the helpful content Skipper!

[@normantiedemannii5236]

Dude, you are so positive, genuine, and encouraging with Erin. That's an awesome personality trait. Thumbs up to that. And thanks for sharing your tips! I'm stoked to go fishing!

[@saltwaterinmyveins]

I've surf fished all my life, now I surf catch! You + Larry Finch the best. Thanks!

[@leomileto6241]

I have not had much luck on the beach, I’ve been watching so many of your videos I just want to say you guys are very helpful thank you!🎣

[@daleholt3852]

I’ve been in fla a year and haven’t tried beach fishing or any salt, I’m intimidated, you made it sound easy to learn. Fresh bait is the key, THANK YOU

[@lockguy2652]

Dude! some of the best most easy to understand fishing advice i have ever come across. It may be obvious to some but for those of that go once a year or so, this is great information. thank you

[@m.antoinette3410]

These videos are invaluable. Your service to the angler world is firmly entrenched. You and Erin inspire.

[@studyandfishing]

Betta Halfmoon fish nice moments kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqvQmICrodlpncU

[@head4obx]

Great videos, thanks for making them! I learned a lot and love the energy from both of you, looks like you are both having fun out there. I'm just waiting for the NH waters to warm up a bit, miss that NC surf.

[@eliascampos8460]

Bro your my fishing idol

[@coreylett5728]

Once again another great video. Just wanted to tell you I learn a lot from your videos. Really made me a better fishermen. Can't wait for another educational video next week.

[@raymondarchibeque9676]

Sir - Ma'am I've watched your shows a couple years now . And it is so nice to learn from your fishing skills..And the way you two talk to each other is so heartwarming. So nice your language is not so nasty every word .May GOD keep blessing us all.

[@RandomReviewer27]

Hey Skipper, so many times I went out surf fishing only to come back home with a a small fish or none at all. Today I have just enjoyed eating one of my smallest fish of five big fish. Thanks to your videos. Your passion just fed me a meal that would cost at least 20 dollars. I have one rod I invested in and it has paid itself off already. Thanks again to you and your partner. Keep making more videos. I am a huge fan of your humble and down to earth attitude.

[@hardcharger.fishing7411]

Bro I have learned so much from your channel over the last couple of years it's incredible. There's not another channel on KZbin that I have found that provides as much information for its viewers as you do. Thanks for going through all the effort to help others learn to get on more fish on a consistent basis. Blessings my friend and keep up the good work!!

[@dougiemac8417]

LOL!!! I love to see Erin behind the reel. She's a great camera lady and a super Angler to boot!!!

[@h.entertainment1935]

Yeah she is awesome ! To bad she allows him to disrespect her . He calls her an AIRHEAD when she had on shoes putting the fish back into the water .

[@cspracer]

I have been fishing the OBX surf for over 28 years. Your video is great advice. If someone is new to surf fishing and follows your points they will catch fish. Great job. I will try to post some more advanced techniques and tips after my next trip.

[@jamalafghan9403]

i have been fishing for almost 2 years and on 1st year i was not able to catch a single fish and on second year i was able to catch some Catfish but since i been watching Hey Skipper Videos, every single time i go to the pier i catch all types of fish almost back to back, i just want to Thank Hey skipper team for such amazing videos that always help a new fisher men like me. Thank You So Muchhh

[@stevewilliams8590]

Best day of fishing in my life was in the Outer Banks 2 years ago. I caught 28 fish in 11 hours. I didn’t want to leave the beach as the fish were hitting almost as soon as the bait hit the water. I never had a day like that before or since.

[@michaeleverton4882]

Well done/caught Erin! Always nice to see ladies catching fish too! !🙂🎣🐟🐠🦈🐠🐟🎣🙂! Bait presentation could be improved with bait cotton! Try pushing some of bait on above hook's eye, can push toothpick point thru bait-hook eye, break off, tie fast with cotton! Can thread hook thru bait twice,- Especially with hard bait like squid/chokka/octopus, to stop it sliding down over hook's point! That will mostly stop bait sometimes flying off, as you mentioned; and bait will be presented better to fish! Trim fins off those bait pieces with scissors before hooking up! Catch a big one! 🦈

[@jeremiah983]

Yeeeaahh thank you!! This is the video I wanted and WAAAAY MORE!! 😮 Thank you so much to you fisho couple!! 😊

[@elizabethmcentee652]

My husband taught me how to fish. love fishing now and am 68 and still learning from him and from you..thanks a lot. from New Zealand

[@davidweathers6651]

This Video is awesome!!! I had no Idea about wave breaks or the freshness of bait, but this taught me a lot. I put down my rods about a year ago because I was tired of ether catching no fish or junk fish, but after watching this, I'm ready to get back at it. Thanks for sharing!🎣🪝🐟

[@westlee1626]

Quote of the day - “give them a taste, not a whole meal” 😂😂

[@Kaelan_Bell]

This Is so valuable, all the tips on where to cast and what to look for Is extremely helpful, I’m watching this while fishing on the beach 😂 I’ll give an update on how I go 👍🏻

[@richg1221]

I'm subscribing because of you no nonsense down to earth teaching. Been many many years since I did any surf fishing. Thank 100 times thank u

[@StHubert1]

Thank you so much for the tutorial…very excited to give a try this summer

[@TheMDOutdoors2016]

Thanks for the great tips hopefully someday I'll be able to get onto some saltwater catfish or even my FIRST shark.

[@clintlong5268]

Always love the videos fun to watch you two

[@pepeillogonzalez2258]

New in the surfcasting fishing in Spain, i enjoyded a lot watching a lot of your videos and learning about how to read the waves and all the other good advice you are giving about fishing, i also like the way you explain a lot off the fishes them selves like big fishes when you catch them and release to let the fish revive before trow it in the water, thanks you and keep up the nice fishing and informing like your team those, greetings from a new member and new at fishing.

[@leonventer5048]

Hey skipper. Thx for your program mate. Always an adventure, info a great family and awesome character traits. Way to go guys.

[@rhythmtapper]

Excellent video -- I've never fished from the shore and imagined you'd just yeet the bait out there. Very informative, and great catches!

[@johanvannoordwyk6360]

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[@fishingwithreef7172]

Thank you Brendon I got into fishing because of you and you have taugh to me almost everything I know about it. I love your vids and thx for everything!!!

[@HeySkipper]

I’m so happy we can help:)

[@shoreenough6825]

@@HeySkipper your awesome i do surf fishing in Ocean City and your teaching me alot about it. I new to surf fishing but i been fishing for 25 years.

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[@bdubsflavs4597]

@@HeySkipper what size hook u use

[@benjaminperez4207]

New angler here. I enjoy watching fishing videos…I can’t wait to do this on my own.

[@charlierp]

Great video. It's raining here in Taiwan this weekend, and I couldn't go fishing so I made a rod holder from a vacuum cleaner tube and a broken umbrella, and found one of your videos while looking for new knots and rigs to learn. Looking forward to more.

[@ShananigansDownunder]

Love you both. OMG if you ever come to the gold coast Australia, I so want to go out fishing with you both. Great channel, great fishing, great knowledge. WOW great all round. I cannot stop watching all your shows. A

[@emiliocastellanogarrido3788]

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[@zjhawson7921]

This is my number 1 fishing channel that I watch, keep it up man! 👌🏽👌🏽

[@HeySkipper]

🙌🙌🙌

[@franklinclark8544]

Enjoy watching you guys fishing from the shore. Keep them coming.

[@abdulsamadi9592]

Hi After many years fishing, finally I watched one of your clip wich chicken breast marinate with garlic, worked very well for me, and I enjoyed my beach fishing, and I caught a few bream. Thanks 😊

[@JD-iu2xh]

He says, "The TRICK is... walk up to the water, cast as far as you can, and wait". Lmao. God I love this guy!

[@huntersoutdooradventures413]

During the summer in nj we always catch kingfish and spot on bloodworms and bloodworms fish bites and when we do we sometimes use them as bait and we will catch brown sharks or giant stingrays or sometimes a big striped bass or bluefish you should try to catch some smaller bait and live line it I’m sure you would catch some giants there

This place reminds me where I fish here in Brazil.🎣🐟🐠 Your fishing equipment is fantastic, you are an excellent fisherman, congratulations!👍👏

[@joemarlowe853]

Great video!!! What a pleasure learning from a knowledgeable, yet humble man! Well done!!

[@ynech]

Great fishing. A wonderful catch.

[@tajcain735]

Jesus i saw you at ybs

[@katiehaynes3554]

When you talk about where to throw your bait in the water when you are on the beach, please show where the bait hits in the water when you you cast. We love your channel and have learned so much from watching.

[@hikarumorishita9338]

Thank you for the lessons! Soon i will try to catch some fishes at the beach. Keep up the good work and you're a verry verry sweet couple. Stay strong! 😁💯

[@SparhawkM]

Man it looks so beautiful on that beach! Good tips! Have fun and stay safe guys!!

[@user-vl1tq8yu6f]

I'm amazed at the shape of the hook, how it catches the fish, and it's curved in so much.

[@juancampos16]

Because the hook is made like that

[@seansaxon641]

There are videos that show how ot works. To the ill informed, it doesn't seem plausible. I had to see the videos before I would accept that it was really a good choice. (I was the ill informed 🤣)

[@salmanpopalzai2038]

i just went my first surf fishing trip and watched your videos and i saw that you used salted shrimp so i did the same and caught fish thank you so much

[@HeySkipper]

What did you catch? Good job!

[@salmanpopalzai2038]

@@HeySkipper i caught whiting and hard head catfish witch is a type of salt water catfish in the gulf coast

[@omarnunez5944]

Thanks from Trujillo - Peru. I will use your tips right now! Great vid!

[@joncornwell8872]

I've been shore fishing in OBX many many times, but have never been successful. I also never used these strategies. I'm so happy I found your channel! Thanks so much!!!

[@iansaints862]

You are my favorite KZbinr, I hope you never stop posting.

[@HeySkipper]

You are the real mvp

[@12172809ful]

Nice catch thanks for the tips

[@jayayyy2584]

Thank you brotha I had the best fishing day at the beach after I watched your video.. Your Tips are great. I was able to catch non stop.. 🤙🤙🤙

[@mikemay777]

I really enjoy and learn from your videos. I am near where you fish often. Palm Bay. Thanks for the awesome job you are doing. Hope others can recognize it too!

[@ahmadakkad7870]

Use surf poppers in the surf. They increase your chances of catching more fish. In the even the bait was off after the cast, you can still catch something even without the bait!!

[@FelixgreenYT]

I don't wonder why. You're an awesome fisherman. Like me watching your videos, at some point if you didn't know something you learned it! You've got a smart dad who does the same too. I'm teaching myself to fish from the ground up with no in person mentors this year. Thanks Sensei Skipper!

[@FelixgreenYT]

I feel like I attacked creek and lake fishing pretty good during the warmer months but it's died down here. It forced me to the beaches. I'm hoping to catch a whole new range of species now.

[@davidwp5761]

I'm having a blast just watching, great job to both of you!

[@t.n.9125]

I'm a very skilled fisherman and I learnt so much from this still! The rod wobble haha. Thanks for your efforts mate. Love it from a viet brother from Australia

[@dearred2923]

I love how he just yeeted the little baby fish to grab a pole. LOL

[@olivier7593]

Yeet

[@pectonhjones1855]

I don't wanna misspell your lady's name, #respect. I've been watching you guys a long long time now, and i must say she is a ride or die partner,,lots and lots of props to her... I truly enjoy your vids. stay safe guys.

[@doesitmatter9451]

Yet another great episode, Thanks for sharing 👍

[@jamiebrinck]

Love that cool cutting board on the cooler setup. LOL

[@ubreakitirepairit3569]

You should practice hooking your bait diagonally. By doing that, it will prevent hook from foul hooking the bait. Basically by hooking it the way you do, the bait can spin freely around the hook and get caught on the hook point.

[@Casper-sb7gm]

Great information man, I didn’t know anything about the wave! Game change! If your ever in Miami Florida. Hit me up! I Just Subscribe to your channel!! Fish on

[@TheonlyRCJ]

LMAO when the wave caught her feet !!! i love this video.

[@bullishbeartrader6121]

Tried that new rig you showed a while back. River fishing it worked great

[@Beary_Supreme]

I have a 6 1/2 and a 7 ft rod and I’m not sure how to set up similar rigs to yours when they can’t handle the same weight yours can 😓 I look forward to every Thursday for your videos! You two are a great way to start the weekend!

[@frankiev-tech4630]

Uglystik Tiger spinning rods have 6 to 8ft rods that can handle 4 to 8oz lures no problem...they're practically bulletproof and they're in the $70 range. I own 3 of them and never failed me and I've caught massive 30 to 100lb fish with them. But if you want to cast further...yeah you need to buy Surf rods that can handle that weight...but to be honest...Ive caught the majority of the bigger fish within 100 yards of distance. They usually come to you with the right bait.

[@Beary_Supreme]

@@frankiev-tech4630 thanks for the tips! I appreciate the feedback and as I am a beginner I probably haven’t been using the right bait. Just gotta keep fishing!

[@arnoldkellner2173]

I did not know that flounder had a season in NC. We have a slot in SC I’m not aware of a season on flounder

[@scrtchglfr]

A very short season

[@feustond]

Ty! Also in North Carolina and New to surf fishing! Can't wait to try your tips

[@bradcarlton8665]

Enjoyed the video and tips! I live in the mountains of NC and trout fish with a fly rod. I don’t get to fish the ocean much at all but this video was useful for my next beach trip. Thank you.

[@phiology1983]

You guys need another Go Pro mounted on your chest. So you or Erin don't have to worry about grabbing the camera.

[@watersedgefishing9502]

Hey. How are you? I don't want to come across as rude but a some of what you say sometimes doesn't make sense or is actually opposite of what should be done. Additionally, sometimes you talk about your favorite tips and tricks but there isn't consistent producer of fish. In this video, you say that your 10 footer casts shallow. Why? Most surfcasters plug beaches with 9 footers. When you talk about how to work lures and plugs, a lot of it is incorrect. Also, sometimes, it looks like you just like think of a reason for doing something, on the spot and it doesn't make sense. I appreciate your enthusiasm and how motivated you are. Some of your tips are actually very helpful though. Because of you, I now out salt on all the shrimp I use. Great tip. I think that if you read John Skinner's books and watched John Skinner Fishing, you would have a greater insight into fishing the ocean as well as walk away with a lot of knowledge and tips. Please, read his books Striper Pursuit, A Season on the Edge, at least. I promise you, it will be eye opening and you will definitely sound more professional. They will LITERALLY change how you fish and how use weather, lures, bait, tides, birds and so much more, to target saltwater fish from the beach and boat. Please read them and don't see this as really rude, Thank you, Sincerely, A Friend

[@michaeleverton4882]

And, many of us have added improvements/variations in our comments, in the videos! Is how we learn from each other! Catch a big'un! !🙂🎣🐟🐠🦈🐠🐟🎣🙂!

[@Professor4555]

John Skinner always talks about using bucktails and artificial stuff , I rarely see him use any real baits that all true fishermen use, they are selling somethings, fishing isn't that complicated..

[@proangling326]

I wish surf fishing was as easy as you make it. Awesome vid!

[@ronaldweaver8347]

I love watching you two catch fish. All I ever do is fish not catch. maybe some day.

[@williammills936]

They're not getting any fish cause they ain't watching Hey Shipper to learn how to catch fish.

[@PabloSanchez-vm3kd]

Hey skipper

[@donaldlaxner8212]

Read the beach and fish where the fish are.....

[@Luvvdevii]

Lol

[@robertwee3882]

Lmfao...especially if you follow his video title....fish on the beach ...my arse

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[@richardclaus4751]

We saw the proposal, when is the wedding. Hehe, she hooked u dude....

[@Luvvdevii]

Fr lol

[@Luvvdevii]

I wanna meet him someday and go fishing with him

[@Brad77658]

First time checking your videos out Hey Skipper. I appreciate the tips . Nicely done.

[@jaimecruz8855]

Hey skipper always great content , keep up the good work !

[@BILALMOOLLA]

Again come to South Africa we will teach you how to catch fish 🤣

[@michaeleverton4882]

!🙂🎣🐟🐠🦈🐠🐟🎣🙂!

[@monicageorgson4870]

Don’t go they will kill you

[@phiology1983]

You know you have mad fishing skills when you're catching fish and the other fishermen near did not.

[@antwanjones4079]

I hate when that shit happen. The person next to you be getting all the fish in you can't get one

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[@bjj4834]

Watched for first time! Learned so much ! Thank you!

[@aaviles83]

You guys are awesome I’ve learned so much from you and I’m ready to take on surf fishing. I’ve fresh water fish most of my life but always wanted to surf fish with your great tips I’m ready to go. I’m going to check out your web site👍🏾

[@RickysFarmAndHatchery]

I'm not going to lie to you guys ever since I started watching your videos every time I go to the beach now I feel like the only guy actually catching something. Even if it's a bunch of mackerel but I'm the only one catching them I using your methods

[@dannybubba5899]

Thanks for the video. It was fun to watch and very helpful for fishing off the beach shore. I'm excited to try some of these tips this weekend. All the way from Trinidad.

[@kryptologicalz8436]

Did not know about how to read the beach or even that you needed to. now I do thanks man

[@warganet5744]

Wow, the weather is very good happy fishing

[@stevenjanicelli6593]

Great information. Thanks for sharing. You are a great instructor. Thanks for producing this great channel.

[@terrenceteo2251]

great tips..bought some of your baits....great video, thanks

[@aurorasalinas1215]

Man I learned a bunch about surf fishing in this video. Thanks skipper

[@salteastsimon]

Your one of the original og surf fishers. I learned alot and i appreciate your content!

[@brotherjoeradosti]

Great job!!! I'm going to try my hand at fishing in the ocean!

[@phillyman5000]

I fish freshwater but thinking about surf fishing!! Thanks for this video!!

[@northwesthome4692]

Kool video, I never ocean fish but fish a lot of rivers and lakes so this was helpful so when I do ocean fishing

[@anthonyleedunlap3732]

Finally. Im from Oakland and ive been searching for a fishing guru on YT. Teach me your ways!!

[@paulp5656]

nicely done and excellent strategy, everything you said makes sense

[@sookykim2249]

Very educational!! I used to just cast far as I can but now I know how . I live in Vegas now but I am planning on moving to Oregon soon and I am going to go Surf fish with techniques I've just leaned. Thank you Skipper!

[@HangNguyen-ty7zv]

Oregon is cold water, and there are not many fish like Nc or SC, Oregon is good for Perch , Salmon, Coho, chinooks

[@jamesm.gilbert3543]

This is the second video I've watched and I'm liking it. Thank you for the tips.

[@roysol1101]

She is a keeper....having a female friend that loves dishing is the best....great video....just needed 2 talk about slack for those that are learning....thanks for the vid 😊👍🏼👏👏👏