Beach Fishing: How to Cast 2x FARTHER! (Best Tips for Casting Surf Fishing Rods)

[@HeySkipper]

There’s about 1 thousand ways to cast far. Depending on where you are from there are just too many methods to name. These are my tips that helped me personally. Comment below a method that has helped you!

[@saxon6]

I put an eye bolt through a lacrosse ball and use it to practice. It weighs about 6 ounces and has similar wind resistance to a mullet head. It helps me practice pendulum and lay down casts.

[@michaeleverton4882]

Hi, Mr and Mrs, Hey Skipper! There are alot of more experienced anglers who comment on your various videos;- (more so than me!) We learn by sharing our angling/fishing methods etc! I need casting practice too!, and will improve at it! !🙂! There are many improvements in the comments, I hope you take them into consideration, when doing your tutorial videos, like updating! "Catch a huge'un" ! !🌞🎣🐟🐠🦈🐠🐟🎣🌞!

[@michaeleverton4882]

@@saxon6 ; - I can try that too! I have a few tennis balls with different size sinkers separately, in each ball, for my casting practice; - hopefully safe enough if a snap off happens! 🙂

[@darrellnielsen6303]

The biggest tip that helped me is safety while casting. You don't realize how much power you can generate leveraging a 10+ foot rod with a 3+ oz weight. Especially on 30 pd or more braid. It can easily shred through your hand and fingers much like a bandsaw and send you to the ER requiring stitches.. personally I use a glove on my dominant hand, but their are other solutions out there as well.

[@CrimeVid]

Have a look at backcasting for your amusement or pendulum casting, these are the real distance casts.

[@hammahdolo49]

Tip 1: go as close you can get to water or go in water

[@philipsnyman1407]

@scripteaze or just use 15.6 foot grinder surf rod and get way more distance.

[@indianculturecooking8892]

What if you get a stingray if you are in the water

[@babailew]

I swim over where fish is and just left my bait sink.. 😌

[@No_Love_Gaming74fe]

I’ve waded through the 1st trough onto the sandbar to cast. I only do the when the waves are very small.

[@ppppogoopiu9933]

Bro you are so lucky to have a wife that helps and knows what to do

[@notfbi2716]

Mine just thinks i am childish

[@surfaddictedonlinestore7321]

U got a supportive fishing partner dude!! Thats the greatest part!!! 😇

[@sacvibe]

I started watching your videos for tips a few months ago. The next best thing to "being there, actually fishing," is learning from serious anglers who share their knowledge. On my surf-casts, I gently bounce my line twice, and on the third and biggest bounce, I take two steps forward and then swing out. I generally cast further than anybody I see on the beach, and yeah, I get away with 25lb braid catching 3 lb Dungess with 3 oz of weight plus 2 ounces of bait. Super fun! Thanks! hooked up 5 nice Dungeness last weekend in Tomales Bay, CA. Can't wait to go back.

[@killajakez]

Great video, just a suggestion, when you are on a fish, as you are reeling, slowly make your way towards the water so you don't have to drag the fish over 50 feet of sandy beach. Particularly for a non keeper fish, you want to minimize sand exposure to maximize their chance of living.

[@chrishill9825]

^THIS^ I really enjoy his videos, but it drives me crazy seeing him drag those fish all over the beach!

[@ricksweetser1683]

Not to mention grabbing the fish by the gills!

[@saxon6]

Bluefish cakes rock! I am always amazed how many people will give away their blues on a fishing trip.

[@houvanhumor]

It seems strong that in USA the men only have small rods. In Europe people only speak of a surf rod if he has more than 13 feet otherwise you have a spinning rod. I always use my 16.48 feet (5 meter) rods. Only as a tip, if you want to do surf cast, you cannot do your lead 1.5 feet under the tip of your rod to throw in, leave the length of your line to the bottom eye to throw in. This way De Lijn conveys more power to your throw. For the rest it is a nice contribution again. Thx Friend

[@savelermas1237]

lol at the "where's my camera?!" gold.

[@ricardocamarillo1957]

Great now I have something to watch while I fish 🎣

[@HeySkipper]

Lol! Good luck!

[@ricardocamarillo1957]

@@HeySkipper thanks bro

[@roninpl1]

Man..it’s all about practice!!! Thanks for the upload!

[@Quagula]

Good demonstration. I generaly go for the. "Its like pitching a baseball but instead of a baseball its an axe" analogy.

[@scottmaia53]

Thanks for the tips Skipper

[@qeawonstevens6253]

In South Africa we use rods with short butts. Makes it more comfortable fighting the big fish where get here.

[@michaelpio6444]

Not true. Multiplier reels we use short butts Coffee grinders long butts.

[@qeawonstevens6253]

@@michaelpio6444 how sure are you about that buddy? Short butt rods for every reel. Also, mulipliers are getting used less and less.

[@michaelpio6444]

@@qeawonstevens6253 eh that's just my 2 cents. Not going to argue, safe!

[@qeawonstevens6253]

@@michaelpio6444 no problem, but yes a lot of rods still have long butts

[@qeawonstevens6253]

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[@flapjackson6077]

Great casting demonstration! Great footage!

[@jpb53ao]

Great video, guys! Please use this sound 1:43 liberally to denote excellent casting distance or when an idea goes over your head or to signify very light traffic on your commute into work etc...

[@Jackmerius_Tacktheretrix]

I like to go Fshhhewwww myself lol

[@er315631]

Thanks for the helpful tips.

[@alifkamal6733]

Thanks bro... I just bought my 1st surf rod and still learn how to cast it far. Your video is very helpful.

[@JBStefan]

1:43 shooh wheeoo

[@saltwaterfishingnortheastu527]

Use clip down rigs, learn how to pendulum cast and don't go under 12ft for the rod length its a standard beach casting in UK/Europe 140-200yd casts are common. If you have difficulty doing it then you haven't done it enough.

[@muhdshuhairi609]

I use 13ft zziplex rod with pulley rig and only know the ground cast, is that ok?

[@saltwaterfishingnortheastu527]

@@muhdshuhairi609 If it catches fish its ok.

[@derekmcmaster6123]

I can't imagine fishing a gently sloping beach like that without lightweight waders and getting into the surf

[@xyncyllx4200]

Im a fan of hey skippers. Been subs to it for the past 4yrs+ , ive learn alot regarding the old vid of lure methods, rigs & also the bait. But im gonna advice afew regarding surf casting. First thing choose braided line (30lbs - 50lbs) for your reel . Always always use shock leader (always higher Lbs then your main line. 40lbs - 60lbs) . You also need to use a heavy sinker in order to cast all the weight & line out ( Recommended Size 3 to 5 sinker ). Stronger wave = Heavier Sinker. Always cast out your line at at 45° angle . It will help you push the reel line further & smoother. I hope this help you guys out. Ive been surf casting for over 9yrs. Cheers ♥️👍🏼

[@xyncyllx4200]

I forgot to mention, surf casting rod recommended are from 10ft to 15ft. 2 piece rod has better back bone power compare to 3/4 piece rod. And also for reel size i will recomment size 5000 up to 10000 depanding on how far you can cast & how deep is the water your fishing at. Hope this helps. Cheers ♥️👍🏼

[@romantitus3341]

Him: "Use a 10 ft rod before using a bigger rod" Me: *Orders a 15 ft rod*

[@MalikUsama-wp9qi]

😂

[@crowdemon_archives]

Whoops @ my 14ft rod

[@Static_MK3Focus]

Over here in socal. We use long rods to cast lures called surface irons. Let the rod load up and the graphite in the rip to shoot the lure out. Good rods are calstars, phenix, shimano teramars

[@HeySkipper]

These were all phenix! Love those rods:)

Another beautiful fishing, congratulations, your fishing equipment is very good, this place is incredible, it has big fish. Hug and good fishing!👍🎣😉

[@TheBiggerDavo]

I keep hearing good things about using a casting trigger to save your finger when heaving heavy sinkers

[@speshulk007]

Especially with thin braid. Breakaway makes them

[@leschab]

Always enjoy watching you guys fish. Especially in the Chesapeake.. Spent a few years doing environmental work stationed in Grasonville near the Kent Narrows. Loved it there. Your dad's T style dropper loop really helped me out last week. Thanks Dad. John Holden's Easy Cast video helped me get respectable distances reliably . It is about "loading" the rod early in the cast and keeping the reel hand high after release.

[@Maru667i]

Grasonville? I live there. Got some great fishing!

[@paulmunoz4854]

Dude, your like the best fishermen I have ever seen

[@brokenarrow4266]

Honestly, the best tips for fishing. I will try does in my next fishing trip to Florida and the Keys.

[@HeySkipper]

Thank you!

[@trashpanther2296]

Pick a spot 45 degrees above the water to cast at and add power only at the end of your cast. Look into a Breakaway cannon, it will save your finger and allow for more power on the cast. They also make rigs that clip the bait to the lead and prevent the helicoptering that happens. Lastly please use a shock leader for power casting.

[@FishermanATX]

Totally agree with you here! Or even use breakaway rods. You will be amazed how light they are and how far they can cast 😊

[@trashpanther2296]

Fisherman1ATX I use the Breakaway HDX-T for surf fishing. I had Nick put an adjustable reel seat on it so it can be back casted in the low position.

[@jeffnaval4894]

i just use archery gloves. do i still need breakaway cannon to increase casting distance? i'm already doing 200 yards without doing pendulum casting. I'm using 12ft surf rod 20lb braided line with 40lb shock leader 4.3oz bullet sinker. i hope ur still alive.

[@edwardwargem1894]

Thanks for the pointers on this. Great tips for new anglers.

[@proangling326]

Master of tutorials!

[@DustyTheDog]

Another thing to note is holding the rod in the right orientation. There are two spine on a rod, the soft and the hard spine. the hard spine runs on the bottom side of the rod, for a spinning rod the same side as the reel. This spine is more stiff and is what allows for the hook setting power, but also it remains stiff when casting and has a stronger spring reaction than the soft spine. Turning your rod even just a few degrees, something done by just loosening your wrist and letting it flex, can greatly affect both accuracy and distance. My advice is to make sure you hold the rod with the guides straight up or straight down, depending on rod(casting or spinning). Hold that wrist strong when making hard casts.

[@Sflynn74]

let out more line when you cast. Start with the lead on the ground and fully load the rod then use the same method you are using. Once you have that down you can move to a pendulum where you are swinging the lead to load the rod instead of working it off the ground. Also, a clipped down rig will throw farther still as you get a more streamlined bait.

[@johnclayton1875]

I wish that you would show in your videos where your baits land in the surf so I would know to cast my rigs to

[@Fishinwithsauce]

Come down to Onlsow county and do some LBSF

[@nokyadown]

I have always been reluctant to comment because you catch a lot of fish and I don't mean to criticise. Everyone has his own style. Here in Europe we do a lot of Surfcasting and it's different at the mediterranean from the Atlantic. But if you have a look at the way they surf cast in the UK you'd be surprised with the solutions that they've come up with... Tackle wise and on how to cast. I see people mentioned pendulum casting which works great with multiplier reels but these days they developed great rods for fixed spool reels that will launch your bait to the horizon with a symple "off-the-ground" cast. We also let the lead hang lower when casting, more or less near the first eye of the rod and the reel is pointed upwards more, then giving it a good swing (let the blank do it's work) pointing the rod upwards. Great examples TA Fishing, Sandmans Tackle, Danny Moeskop...

[@ECOutdoorTV]

Thanks for casting tips boss. Surf fishing😍😍😍. Ive been watching you guys since last year. On my first account. Happy fishing

[@fishhubbd]

It is indeed a awesome one !!! Nice Content!!!

[@thebiggman]

"Boom Shaka Lacka".... Awesome!

[@mikesimon9529]

Thanks for the tips😁👍✌

[@tetapuaroberts1502]

Nice mate. My no 1 tip lighter the lone the further it goes.

[@dwhatosrs7597]

Looked so good even your night time footage is very well done spot on

[@FHG1st]

I've burnt the skin off my finger, casting my Penn500 and 501. Best I've found for me, is to use the tip of your thumb, to control the 'run off" speed of your line. Personally I feel your less likely to burn your thumb, when using the tip of your thumb... But hay, that works for me.. So far.

[@AnglersPro]

Let’s gooo!!!! Another video🔔❤️👍🏽🤙

[@MH4Designs]

great tips

[@frenchmandarius5222]

Try using the same ticknick u but let the beat swing first u will get more distance

[@r301pirate2]

“So you can hit those schools!” FBI OPEN UP🗣️ 0:20

[@andrewcpham]

Thanks Skipper, will try this technique with my new 12’ surf rod and 4 ounce pyramid using 25lb braid tonight in Huntington Beach, CA

[@michaelpegrum9201]

Just watching your latest vid. I live in the UK 🇬🇧 and looking at your casting on the longer rods, you would probably benefit from "the pendulum cast ". Its used alot over here especially using heavy weights in strong current. Have a look up on KZbin for beach casting in the UK. Keep up the good work 👏 👍 tight lines bud.

[@johndheaton1]

I have been using a hangmans noose for everything. I taught myself to tie it to anything even with an eyelet. Perfect for hooks. It is fast and easy use 4 wraps never had one come undone.

[@SparhawkM]

Good tips!! Tried it already and for sure it increased my casting distance!! Thanks guys!!

[@reefgratos2035]

Im just back from a surf fishing vacation in virginia and North Carolina. It was so great.. i got a 27 inches red drum.. using a 10 feet rod. I live in a dense urban city 10 hours driving from the nearest beach.. but to get to my favourite beaches.. usually viriginia, north and South Carolina i have to drive down 800 miles atleast. So those who live near a beach are so dam lucky,, i even fished with the local at the dock .. those local fishermen , mostly old retired vets catching small croker every morning.. they make my day.. but i prefer surf fishing on the beach.. now about the video., there is one thing i have problem when i cast is the exact moment you need ro release the line.. the finger.. sometime i release the finger a little too late which end up in a fail.. releasing (opening) the finger has to be in sync with the swing. I also tend to release the finger too soon.. which end up casting pretty high in the sky.. As for the rod holders, i bought a couple of the white pvc rod holder because they are affordable.. the aluminum rod holder are so dam exepensive and they seem to scratch the rod.. and potentially scratch the car if youre not carefull . Another thing about surf fishing is sand.. sand can damage a fishing reel.. i lost a $125 reel once.. because i left the rod lay down on the beach.. while i was trying to unhook a fish.. that was 2 years ago.. last week during my vacation i was so exited when i got the 27 inches red drum that i did the same mistake. I put the rod on the beach to unhook and totally forgot about the sand.. luckily this time the sand did not get into the reel .. but during that week so many time sand got on the reel….l sand and reel management is such an art to skill.. next year vacation i will have to figure how to avoid gettijg sand on reel.. my new $250 saltist daiwa reel survived this year surf fishing trip.. csn't wait next year

[@tomecalm7]

I thought about dropping a rig with a drone. But drones aren't cheap!

[@kalunvinka]

You can use about 200 us drones to cast. Be sure to be over 40m alt or will lose gps signal and crash.

[@alejandrogarcia9612]

See I was thinking about how people use canons and drones but those are all cliche and overdone that's why I came up with the genius idea to make a trebuche

[@curtisparker7607]

We use sharkan drones in south africa built for drone fishing ... we use it to drop big baits for sharks

[@fransciscoeldrako8870]

@@alejandrogarcia9612 you nailed it!

[@arronwhittenburg5477]

Doesn't anyone use a sail rig anymore or a kite

[@carlosamejenes4659]

First vid I watched from your channel. Great vid! Awesome camp site and amazing tips. Thx!

[@briandover1254]

Do you still sell your bait boxes with clamp, shrimp, and squid? Wanting to order in a few weeks. And how long does it take to be delivered? I'm in Georgia. Thanks.

[@philgod420]

Braid casts like bewww weewwwweee lol love the sound effects bro.

[@thaarunillantherayan8682]

This channel inspired me to fish on the beach. Love this vid!! Some tricks that I use is to have a smaller line diameter and to use more aerodynamic lures.

[@HeySkipper]

That’s awesome! I’m so glad we could help!

[@justicesketchworld894]

What is the best weight for a jig head to cast the farthest so I can cover the most ground coverage?

[@bgmedia4199]

I'm in the middle of making my own bait cannon so I can use it on the beach, but just for now i do the swinging tec and I use a 12ft rod and a 6/7ft rod both work great for me but I do like the way your doing that tho, great fishing to you unlucky with losing those fish and love your video's got my 6 yr old granson watching your shows when you land the fish he's always jumping out of the sofa lol thanks Erin and the skipper stay safe and well to you and your family

[@HeySkipper]

That’s a fun project! Hope it works out for you!

[@darrellnielsen6303]

Check the laws of wherever your at.... I made one and got karen'ed. Police/DNR thought it was awesome but was told I wasn't allowed to use it. :( Bummer....

[@bgmedia4199]

@@darrellnielsen6303 I'll make sure I will thanks for letting me know on that, and sorry to hear that I'm from the UK i might be in trouble for using it but hey at least i gave it a try lol when I get to use it

[@bgmedia4199]

@@HeySkipper thanks skipper I'll keep you posted with that I'll try and take a picture of me standing beside it when I've done it thanks for your reply and for sharing your video's always a joy to watch them

[@surenbhola107]

Awesome demo Skipper thanks

[@MrRaynemaker]

I don't know where you are fishing, but we have a current right to left in Texas. Sometimes a pretty good current. We have to use the surf weights or the baits will just swing around and end up on the beach two hundred yards away.

[@FOXY-2023]

Great video . Well explained

[@JuanGutierrez-vm3iz]

Thanks 🙏 my friend for this tips god bless you and your family

[@scottkim77]

if you don't require finger protection with a spinning reel, you're not casting hard enough.

[@Dill0n1]

Oh god no finger protection is cringe. Braid cuts you deeep

[@Fried_Rice_Ren]

Truth...many cut index fingers

[@seanwoodburn2616]

Fact. I use a Breakaway Cannon. Never gets left at home. Casts consistently.

[@FullmoonEffects89]

Thats because you have soft baby fingers.

[@scottkim77]

@@FullmoonEffects89 your mom & sister weren't complaining 😉

[@salimkutchi8174]

Its great brother your tips help me a lot to cast far by my 10 foot rod thank you

[@coopjr7266]

Your videos helped me so much I got my first 44 inch bull red October 5 2019 and I was using all the tips said by you I just want to say thank you.

[@CharlieDontSurf1006]

I like your videos. If it's long distance the person is looking to cast why are you showing them to cast from the parking lot instead of the water line? Would they not get an extra 20 yards of cast if they did this?

[@cowboyatthebebop]

Have you considered using shock leader along with your braid to help keep it together?

[@RobB-vz2vo]

It's not always about the rod length. In Australia we have the Alvey Sidecaster Reels (with matched rod) which are very good at casting long distances (around 200 metres), and especially good at casting light baits with heavy line. I also choose the smallest diameter line for a given breaking strain which adds considerably more distance to your cast. If the spool, no matter which reel type used, is fully spooled to capacity then you'll get maximum distance. Low line spools really lowers your distance due to friction of the line against the spool lip.

[@marcelocasanova9490]

Nice, parabéns pelo video 👏👏👏

[@HeySkipper]

Thank you!

[@barut0ff474]

Great video

[@ericmel9644]

Nice video, I just think that if you want to cast with 8 oz + bait, then the load must be about 1/3 of the length of the fishing rod. To balance the force and curve of the ellipse the lead flies. It is also necessary to release the line approx. 45° to 50° from the ground, so that the lead and bait together have the correct radius of the ellipse into the distance. With a 390 cm rod and 5 oz lead (of course in a good area near the water) you can cast approx. 110 m (360 ft). Eric

[@paulmidd5523]

8oz sinker??? Madness like casting a small fridge

[@maxdsilvaoutdoor7803]

I will definitely try

[@ViHong508]

Keep up the great work guys! Love the videos.

[@dreaddie1978]

Great tips bro

[@HeySkipper]

Thanks!

[@eptan7107]

May I know when is best timing to release the index finger which U R holding onto the braid while casting?

[@Jackmerius_Tacktheretrix]

Man your videos have me so excited to go fishing in Corpus Christi!

[@winstontan1242]

Thanks for teaching buddy!!! Appreciate it so much.

[@markscheepers6561]

Hi bro your casting is getting better. The only thing you still need to do is bring your left arm in closer and more tucked in when you begin it in.

[@faizelvarnicker9020]

Your theory on the pull and push technique is correct how ever when you put its to practice you use too much of you body still the aim of the technique is to use the rod to its fullest potential with using the least amount of energy so twisting you body like that allows for an decrease is accuracy and you still not using the rod to its limits over the head is accuracy but you can get distance with the least amount of body movement aswell and the power cast across the shoulder only you torso moves from facing the rear to casting direction while looking up 45 degrees i can assure you practice this with a 4oz 6oz weight you should get atleast 170m (180 or so yrds) on a 13ft but master lighter weights first turning and twisting your body like that not good...but you have given good advice on some of the technique

[@martinbuck3094]

The 'pendulum cast' or 'off the ground' cast will get better results, but one thing to be aware of is the need for a shock leader to take the strain of the cast. The general rule is 10lb of shock leader of every 1oz of weight. So if using a 6oz sinker, you will need at least 60lb shock leader. I always add another 10ib to the leader (70lb) to take into account the weight of the bait. Also the shock leader needs to be long enough to go from the sinker up and through the rings and have at least 6 turns around the spool of the reel. Not using a shock leader will result in 'crack offs' and the sinker flying through the air losing you the sinker and rig but also is a hazard to other people on the beach.

[@danielb2145]

Yes, I also use the Pendulum, I use a 14ft Assasin Sea rod with a Daiwa Grand Wave. I can get it on average about 110m / 330ft. 5 - 6oz weight. I find the pendulum helps to cast really straight when I'm casting between other fishermen. We also call blue fish SHAD in South Africa.

[@michaeleverton4882]

@@danielb2145 ;- and Elf in SA, Tailor in Australia 🐟

[@justinbiondi]

I am heading to Nags Head this weekend. Maybe I will see you around.

[@anthonyshoaf7824]

Hey Skipper. I like the butt end of the rod power.Sometimes the fish are right in close.I am more of the warmer weather guy so I wade out farther. BIGGEST thing is I LOVE your passion. Thanks for the video.

[@jessicahisel2971]

I love watching your videos, please show what the fish looks like, what kind it is and the size you can keep. I am new to ocean fish and I am learning so much from you! Thank you so much!

[@jessicahisel2971]

Loved watching how you cleaned and grilled pompano.

[@pescaconelchato]

Good luck my friend

[@thereelaccountant9246]

how do you make sure you don't cut your finger holding the braid when casting?

[@A.H-Een]

For how long does the content of the salt box last? Also, what is the best way to store it?

[@MikeVoorhees-r2c]

At what point do you release the line during the cast?

[@familyfishingtv8178]

Interesting video, very helpful 😁

[@Henrycheunghk2]

Please try the fishing cannon, should be fun 😆

[@chrisclayton6955]

Love the vids man

[@charlieghague]

Tip 5: Yell out "HADOUKEN!!!" as you're casting. It'll double the power and add a lot of distance.

[@shariganbr]

I'm thinking of making my mix inspired by yours, just a little different containing: Squid, sardines, shrimp and mussels, all kept in coarse salt. What do you think of this mix? Thanks.

[@CharlieDontSurf1006]

Why should we use a spinning reel versus a level wind?

[@neilcox2739]

Helpful video as usual. Why do you walk the roads so far back up the beach?

[@BasicFishingNZ]

awesome video. always fun to be able to cast out far and wait for a fish in the surf to nail the bait. another good tip i like to share is wen you cast, point your rod to 10 o'clock. to allow the line to fly out like a rainbow and also reduces friction on the line against the guide. usually for long distance, i use a long spool reel like the shimano ultegra. would like to see u try using a longer surf rod haha that would b fun.

[@Hoombolt]

LOL you are here as well kiwi fisher! hahahha!!

[@ShanePingStyle]

good video, love your tips and keys, thanks for sharing! We also put a lot keys in our vlogs for surf fishing, jetty fishing, bottum fishing, razor clamming, crabbing, boating ..... we like to hear from your comments too.

[@shariganbr]

Hello from Brazil! Thank you for sharing your experiences with us! I have a question about how to prepare natural baits with coarse salt. Why do that?

[@shariganbr]

Can I keep them for many days without fishing? Or do I need to buy and prepare with rock salt for a fishing trip?