Fishing the California Coastline for BIG SURFPERCH (Best Eating Fish in the Surf)

Felt good to get back on the sand for this video. Got on a nice surfperch bite as the sun was setting with some SLABS in the mix. Thanks for watching!!! Btw, next few videos are gonna be epic!!!!
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[@hammer44head]

I love Perch fishing i did it commercially for a few years, catch them big black belly slabs in late fall winter months when the storms off shore stir up everthing and create new holes. Some of these guys that post their "Perch fishing " skills are usually fishing in the March to late June when the females come in to lay eggs. Catching them isnt any challenge and it wipes out the next years fishing. Cool video thanks for posting.

[@davidbohrer5052]

I have really been enjoying your videos. T hank you

[@jimbo4612]

One solution is take the fillets and soak in milk , salt and black pepper and soak for 24 hrs . Black pepper neutralizes funky perch skin smells . Then use the fillets like rock fish. Italian herb panko made by Progresso is pretty darn good on these.

[@myotherlinefishing]

Great looking slabs! Thanks for the video. 🤘🏻

[@kratos8873]

Always fun watching your videos, wish you'll upload more often

[@NorCalTim]

Always appreciate a beach fishing vid!

[@fishsalmon8747]

Weather looking nice and warm... Fish on..

[@mikestacklebox]

Excellent video as always brotha keep grinding out there.

[@livetofish5601]

Awesome job you know how to find those fish those were slabs great to see you out on the beach I got to get out there this fall good luck with your 20 pound lingcod now is the time for those big ones

[@ronmodafferi8202]

A fine video with good drone footage!! You appeared to be fishing in an local where there was a deep drop off along that entire beach; plus a local rip. A very exceptional beach (high tide too) to see a "single" breaker/wave beach. Except where the S Cruz Surfcaster fishes. With that sort of beach you can cast short and don't need to wad out waist deep to get where the fish are; Calissa/Flash Minnow territory?. With that sort of calm/deep water it's very likely good halibut territory. A very informative video and it's enjoyable to see you on shore again.

[@aaronanderson7619]

Last fish is looking at you like " hey, im not even on the team.... I dont need the physical" Love the view man. Thanks for the insight.

[@csmats5374]

Nice to see a surf fishing video again. Don't get me wrong, the kayak vids are great but where I am job-wise I can only fit weekend surf fishing into my schedule. It's good to see action right now for what I'm aspiring to.

[@fishingprod2156]

Adam great job always slaying them fish!!!

[@captainadventures]

Awesome to see a new video from you!

[@coolasis]

Good stuff Adam. Would love to see how you cook them!

[@RIDEON909]

OG surf fishing gotta love it 👍

[@salcalderon2125]

Adams back on the beach! Nice quality fish bro! Gotta get myself out there. Big ones coming in now. Love it bro! 👍🎣

[@bbt95762]

nice, heading out tomorrow to try my luck - probably along Marin coast somewhere (easiest access from Sacto)

[@SuperDave-vj9en]

I stumbled upon your channel from Googles recommendation. Excellent, top-shelf, well made videos. You bet your britches I subscribed, thank you!

[@hustonwitt9425]

I agree with you 100% . Don't catch much barred perch up here but the redtail and pogys are delicious.

[@m.t.4338]

Finally a surf video!

[@scrtchglfr]

Came across your vid and subscribed immediately. Nice vid brother. Shout out from the east coast 👊🏽

[@earlergott5514]

Thanks. Great video. 🙂👍🏻

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

Good stuff.🐟

[@ClaytonDarwin]

Thanks, Adam. Love the surf videos. That's how I got started on to your channel a few years back. 👍

[@DieHardFishing]

Glad you like them!

[@kumaboyy.7443]

Yes, nice surf perch! Should taste good on the frying pan, Adam!

[@davidclark1177]

Looks like you had a good day of fishing wish I was there

[@catrunes666]

Now that I'm watching this I'm pretty sure I saw you this day. Went out with my boy and dog, sat and chilled 200ft or so to your left. It's been getting better down there for perch that's for sure.

[@souchou5455]

What beach is that?

[@tokol1000]

just started fishing last week and watching your videos for tips. I think I seen you by half moon bay with your buddy.

[@GerryBraatz]

Where did you find such a calm beach? Every time I go out I get 5 rows of crazy surf

[@ozgurbozkurt5945]

right? I can't cast beyond the huge waves

[@mypenny420]

0😅ⁿ😅⁹😅

[@funkehouse]

@@ozgurbozkurt5945 you really don't need to cast beyond them. A lot of fish are caught within like 50feet from shore. If you want sharks then you will usually need to get out farther, but surf perch and corbina are close to shore

[@jenkinsjohn15]

It's so hard in Southern California to find a beach thats not mobbed with seaweed!

[@DieHardFishing]

Don't give up!

[@MayorMcheese12]

Was fishing hb today and caught nothing! I have no idea where to cast what to look for etc

[@FerdzPerrera]

nice surf fishing brother..

[@kylogged]

Always on point! Great video great fish. Surf fishing will definitely always have a place in my heart. It’s what a lot of us grew up on. Sick to see you back in the surf🤙🏽

[@DieHardFishing]

No doubt!

[@juancarloscienfuegos7450]

Where do you go fishing in Southern California ? For prech or curbina

[@zachwilson9824]

I've always thought it was like reeling a football out of the white wash lol

[@jhooksfishing7569]

Nice bro!

[@sangt1869]

I have been enjoying your videos, so thank you. I want to get out to the surf in your area for a while now, so could you tell me what the ideal condition out there would be, swell, tide, wind, etc.. much appreciated.

[@markflo8412]

That is a monster Surf Perch

[@redballs]

I agree, I prefer the flavor of surf perch over the beloved striped bass here on the central coast.

[@Ivan-ve5qd]

Perch are always fun to fish and yes tasty. Take it barred is your preferred perch, what’s your thoughts on red tail or rainbows?

[@fishingnomad1064]

Hello, interesting way of catching fresh bait. What Rod do you use?

[@newerarc4784]

that's so cool! I just moved here and I'm trying to find the good spots. Do you mind sharing this location or any other good ones?

[@twopassionsfishing386]

Nice video friend

[@shotgunaaron]

Beautiful day and a handful of good sized perch! Thanks for posting.

[@Matiungas18]

perch definitely delicious

[@miguelporras563]

I have never done well when the surf is too calm. Have you had the same issue?

[@rudysison9010]

Cool dude! Which beach are you at?

[@82frankthatank]

Where are some good spots for surf fishing? Havnt done this since I was a yougsta, I would like to get bac out ther n try it out

[@daviddo8056]

Hi, can you tell me names Size and Limited the first surfperch you got . Thank you

[@woodystemms3799]

Best eating in Pacific surf, sure, why not. But the best tasting, period, is Pompano, a Gulf and South Atlantic species.

[@jimbo4612]

Many years ago there was actually a smaller species of pompano in these waters and it was commercially fished . Once in a rare moon one will be caught on a bait jig but its a true exotics to find one here these days. Yes excellent eating

[@sickofeverything6413]

You make it look too damn easy bro. 🤙🏻

[@831Links]

New Brighton

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Super informative video man! Thanks for sharing. Been fishing my whole life but never went for surf perch... collab some time? Cheers!

[@DieHardFishing]

Yeah man lets do it!

[@ismaelbarba2593]

What kind of bait were you using

[@DJH3ARTL3SS]

is it bad i’ve been waiting all week for an upload ? lol

[@DieHardFishing]

Appreciate the support!

[@mmontiel6314]

Hey nice video , where is this fishing spot ?

[@jermanmadrigal4014]

What rig you using this time?

[@lifeisgoodenjoyeachday438]

Thanks for the inside info on surf fishing. I'll be heading out to the Sonoma Coast next week. How long is your surf rod? I think my biggest rod is 7 or 8 ft. Is that long enough?

[@lifeisgoodenjoyeachday438]

@Alex Pham Thanks Alex. Good luck in the kayak

[@brianrainn6853]

I fish with a 6 ft. Trout pole, 10 lb. Line , # 2 hook with 1 oz. Slip sinker . light weight setup . I've caught lots of surf perch on Gulp sand worms . Cast an walk up and down the beach . Perch are in close, just a few yards out. Most people cast too far out.

[@lifeisgoodenjoyeachday438]

@@brianrainn6853 Thanks for the great tip.

[@AbedElkassih]

what are you using for bait

[@josechacon307]

How long was your leader

[@sftreeltalk6050]

Makes amazing fish tacos.

[@eddiegodoy3671]

Love the action you’re getting what beach is it?

[@lautmchannel13812]

Hi bro..am from the Island of Penang, Malaysia. I love watching your videos probably because the way you shoot and present them, nice contents, the way you speak..loved it. Good job. Normally I don't subscribe to any of the channels on KZbin but I've just done that to yours. Keep it up!

[@DieHardFishing]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@lautmchannel13812]

@@Koji-888 Thanks..do watch Fisherman's Life and More Than Fishing channels, too. They are awesome..

[@derekmcmaster6123]

In conditions like that I would be using a Carolina Rig.......1oz weight AT THE MOST.......3' florocarbon leader and 20# braid.........I also use a 10' ML Shimano Convergence Casting Rod Paired with an Abu Garcia Silver Maxx Reel.......

[@epifaniocornejo3256]

En que parte de California es

[@kakrot3]

How does perch taste compare to pompano?

[@steveguyett384]

The red live beaers

[@bryanduran1474]

What action rod is that?

[@AG-cf4hd]

Is Surfperch safe to eat from San Mateo Shores?

[@bucsfan8458]

I am considering starting surf fishing

[@billykomengthao]

Strip bass are number one top list just got to know how to cook it

[@steveguyett384]

There baby’s are born fully fomed

[@toystoys6322]

Can you tell me a good beach to go fishing

[@xiaolingqian7740]

Where is this beach?

[@carlhaggard3792]

Hey what’s up Adam hey man I can’t find that Shimano anywhere I recently picked up a 12 foot beef stick Man those things went downhill

[@geo5772]

Carl, the Convergent is no longer manufactured by Shimano.

[@carlhaggard3792]

What’s up Geo thanks for the heads up no wonder I couldn’t find it LOL tight lines.

[@user-yj1kq1qr6r]

Yes Hall'O can u tell us where about ur fishing in the California cost

[@ShanePingStyle]

Is Redtail surfperch fishing still easy to you recently? Subbed +1!

[@jaycee1576]

What beach is this

[@manseraoutdoors]

Catch and Cooks?

[@maxprivate3805]

PerchZilla

[@steveguyett384]

Surf pearch are live berers

[@renato113]

Are you fishing on low tide?

[@aspiringpro]

Low tide?

[@bucsfan8458]

What bait

[@DecapitatedRobot]

I have not been fishing in San Diego in years. Do you need a fishing license to fish off the coast? Thanks!

[@scruffy7443]

yes you do, except on piers and man made jetties like the ones made by army corps of engineers, i'm from San Diego, and i usually surf fish and bank fish off rocks and the south mission jetty

[@DecapitatedRobot]

@@scruffy7443 Thank you

[@outdoorfreedom9778]

Any day I can learn something is a good day!! Crushers in the throat, OK, now I know!!! Nice fish! Are off-roaders allowed on the beach?? I can no longer walk but I have a Polaris SXS.

[@takeadeepbreath6053]

It was a state park official’s atv

[@DieHardFishing]

Not that I know of, only authorized vehicles

[@edadankmemes]

Have you ever encountered any parasites in surf perch?

[@LaoYangFishing]

魚真多👍

[@thomascamacho9273]

Lompoc?

[@charlescoult]

People who say they're mushy don't know how to cook it!

[@SpamMusubi308]

So how do you cook them?

[@jimbo4612]

they just let the perch get to warm and the flesh gets very soft.

[@jimbo4612]

@@SpamMusubi308 soak the fillets in milk, salt and black pepper for 24 hrs then treat like a rockfish fillet. Black pepper will neutralize the funky skin smells. Adam is right, barred perch are a way under rated fish for the dinner table.

[@gregharpo9369]

great video. cook 'em up. show us your recipes. get more subs.

[@ehumaui4087]

I heard the perch was biting.

[@YoungGemma]

It's like a salt water Crappie

[@geo5772]

Adam, ah yes origins, never forget where you came from. Kayaks are fine but the beach is for all. Note: the “Convergent” isn’t manufactured by Shimano any longer.

[@greenace9686]

What a beautiful fishing spot! My favorite place to go.

[@dwaynelowery5808]

Many of us do not filet perch

[@OAXBORN]

I saw this title and thought the same, has he never had a pompano!?

[@edwinsandiego3435]

Cool man I’m knew to your Chanel love how you explain about the teeth and how to sex identified the fish pretty cool videos looking forward to all your video appreciate all the hard work thanks for sharing 😎😎😎

[@IvanRodriguez-mu2hd]

What size reel and rod?

[@DryUrEyesM8]

80/20 rule, also known as Pareto Principle