How to Catch MORE Fish using Bait! (Beach Fishing w/ Bait Tutorial + HUGE FISH)

This week, I am showing you favorite fishing bait tips for bait fishing on the beach. These are tips my dad and I have picked up over the years that help us to catch fish every single time we go out to the surf. What are some of your favorite tips that you’ve picked up?
This week, I am fishing with Erin, my mom, and my dad at Point Lookout. We are throwing some big baits today, so we’re hoping we can weed through all the little fish and finally land a big red drum today! I’m so lucky to be able to have this fishing experience with my dad. What’s one of your favorite memories of fishing with your dad? Let me know in the comments below!
0:00 Intro
1:10 My tips on using bait
7:00 First Fish!
14:51 The BIGGEST fish my dad has EVER caught on the beach!
22:11 Conclusion
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[@Poppabill48]

I've been fishing for over 50 years and learn something every time I see one of your tutorial videos.

[@jasonhuggins9909]

Good job. You dad kissing the fish was the best...lol Thanks for the helpful tips. I can't wait for Maryland weather to warm up so I can go try all your tips. Thanks Skipper

[@BasicFishingNZ]

far out congrats to ur dad on landing that big redfish!

[@benriley3631]

His dads smile said it all

[@justaquestion5080]

dad looks so proud makes me happy .. he pets the drum love it ..the smile

[@lesshrubb203]

From the UK: you are more help than you know, even though you are thousands of miles away! Stay safe and keep fishing!

[@tireflipper8000]

Congrats on that PB drum! Nice fish! Your advise is spot on with the bait, I do the same thing with a 10 minute-check rule. So many wasted opportunities soaking just the hook. Also, If I miss a fish, I'll let it soak for another minute or two (to see if it comes back) then bring it in for a bait check. Man sometimes you wait days for that big red (seasons even) but when you finally get it, its 1000% worth the wait. You are showing the novice surf folks how to catch fish.. these are tips that take years to learn, thanks for what you do!

[@ndourmaiyane5519]

Hello from western sahara

[@robertstorms5539]

Totally enjoy your dad and mom fishing with you.

[@ShananigansDownunder]

Awesome fishing, Awesome family. Great times. GO DAD!!!!

[@dougiemac8417]

Hey Skipper!!! Awesome video. Way to go Dad!!!!! You guys are way too awesome!!!!

[@jdavidmusic]

Hey Skipper! Can you reply or maybe even make a video on why you setup your rods so far from the actual surf? I see many people do this, and although some of it my be GoPro lenses causing it to appear further than it is... describe how far form the edge of the water you stake your poles.

[@HeySkipper]

Hey friend! I just set it there because the tide is either coming up or going out and I just don’t want to move my stuff. I’ll move up or back every couple of hours or so. Thanks for watching!

[@ronmb81]

21:45 Did he say whoomp there it is?? hahaha what a cool dad!!

[@taylored_cutsde3841]

So happy for your Dad to catch that big red nice.

[@redouanepeche]

Thank you, my fisherman friend. You are skilled in fishing techniques🦈🦈🦈🎣🎣🎣

[@agusserangbanten]

Wooooooomg dady strike fish big. 😀👍👍👍👍

[@allansisson355]

Great video as always. What a Monster !

[@TomyTekOutdoors]

Congrats to your dad for catching that fish of a life time. I've been waiting to see this ever since your IG post. Great tips. Having the right bait is crucial to a successful trip. Bringing several options will increase your odds.

[@catherineb5066]

Dad is the coolest guy.,and has some really cool catches. Dad is the King slayer of fish!🤴🎣👍💝🦈🐟🦑🐡🐠💝Mom the queen of the beach protector of puppy and part time comedian 👸Can we go home now🤣

[@HeySkipper]

You are the best:)

[@gino55yo]

Hello, my best wishes for health and success for you, your fiancée and your family.

[@rolandcaldwell1824]

That was a great one. Dad looks like he just hit the lottery

[@cedricmanikam7597]

I just started fishing as a hobbie. I am learning alot from ur channel. Thanks for. The video. Awesome stuff.

[@xmrtonyxable]

That clam is a little too excited 😁

[@rjhtigerfan1]

I like your videos. But really like videos with your mom and dad in them. So special.

[@coreylett5728]

Keep those videos coming for 2021. Learn alot from you guys this year. Stay safe

[@HeySkipper]

Thanks!

[@zoozoodambi1035]

beautiful fish....thanks for this vidos an big Congratulations for your dad

[@syafiie1515]

Your tips are good. Me even fishing in singapore follow your tips

[@ozarktargaryen383]

Always wait for your vids, happy new year!

[@kevincurry4304]

Happy New Year guys. Great fish Mr. Mike.

[@richthorn1683]

nice big bull red, my biggest is also 43" but I got mine in a canal.

[@kevinashley6648]

I want to say thank you. I have been watching your videos, and it never occurred to me to tie my own rigs. After watching your video with your dad teaching T-knots, I will never buy a rig to fish with. I also used to just have one bait, shrimp. I have tried bloodworms and even squid, but I never got anything on those. I will definitely be bring more bait with me from now on. Now that I have a 4wd truck, I plan to make many trips to the beach this fall to fish. Thank you so much.

[@gevinzongaco0914]

Happy New Year to Sir Brendon and Ma'am Erin. Sweet couple. ☺️

[@HeySkipper]

Happy new year to you!

[@thekernal0318]

Fantastic video Skip! Love the channel and keep fishing with your dad as often as you can.

[@michaeleverton4882]

Hey Skipper; - If you walk into the shore wave dump to cast, like when you go to pick up a fish, you will get some more casting distance! Take the pink skin off the squid (or chokka,) to (re)freeze it, the white cleaned squid will stay fresher for longer! Catch another big one! !🌞 🎣🐟🐠🐟🎣 🌞!

[@consuming_FIRE]

Husband catches Big fish, smiles and wants to fish some more.. wife says "yay, Can we go home now"🤣🎣 I fish a lot in Hawaii, Big Fish here. That Lizard fish that u caught and released. those are like candy for Big fish here. Maybe same for where you're at. Next time you catch those hook through the top jaw and cast out live for monster fish. They are bottom dwellers, hide themselves in the sand.. and Predator fish look for them, suspended above sand if the big fish are around they will not hesitate to strike that. Good luck. Aloha from Hawaii.

[@elimartinez665]

Skipper Sr. rockin the channel’s cap. I dig it. Dad always proud of son’s shared passion.

[@tnpfishing8547]

That was a great red your dad caught. Take care and stay safe

[@phiology1983]

Great video to start off the new year!!! Nice bull red!

[@izhaidgamez8182]

I just want to say you helped me a lot, and I really appreciate you and your content. Hopefully you can keep up the great work👍🏽👍🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@Trek50000]

Sr is a amazing fishermen!

[@SparhawkM]

This is a very important lesson in the video guys. I fished for two months before I figured out tricks and hooks with baits. Doubled and tripled my catches right away. Happy New Year to the whole family!! Awesome catch Dad!!

[@alialahmed6439]

You make me love fishing 🎣

[@keomakk]

Thanks for this video! I thought I was baiting the right way. Can't wait to try this out! Keep up with al the tutorials!

[@14richardm]

Happy new years guys.. never stop fishing.. ✌🤘..

[@krisutvv]

Wow ur father is a beast too well done!

[@estuardocarrera8744]

HAPPY NEW YEAR hey skipper good bless you

[@hussaina278]

So good 😊 dear ... Thanks for this information

[@michaelparsons3192]

Enjoyed the video. Might also suggest using Fishbites red bloodworm alternative as a backup with soft baits like shrimp. With the "stayability " of Fishbites, you'll never find yourself "fishing on credit" . Keep some bait in the water and lines tight.

[@BruWuFitness]

Awesome video! Thanks for the tips! Happy New Year!! Wishing you guys all the best in 2021!

[@SDkd619]

You’ve made a few videos about bait and all are appreciated. I cant tell you how many times ive just put a fat chunk of bait on there..

[@BialyOrzel777]

Happy New Year 2021 Skipper and your family thx for your videos !

[@eliaslemus158]

HAPPY NEW YEARS LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!!!

[@FWD0702]

The best red bait is a head of a mullet. In texas we call it Red Candy.

[@marcellusnickles1816]

Happy new year skippers keep fishing and all the best. Great tips you have help me improve my fishing alot

[@NEECYTRIBE]

Awesome catch! We use bait when we fish from the shore at the Ches Bay and tidal rivers here in MD. Bloodworm, shrimp, soft crab work the best for us. We use bait fish we have caught like baby perch or spot too!

[@jameshines4012]

Nice catch pops love it.

[@tamilangler]

Wow ...... giant fish catching....nice to watch bro...

[@gerryholland1932]

Thank you for the help and happy new year

[@willysilly4578]

love the surf fishing videos

[@everesthyseni5481]

Thats a good fish for 2020

[@leomileto6241]

Thanks guys you are very helpful!

[@traciesmith1929]

Awesome big fish Popa!

[@nightshadow4751]

Excellent hook and baiting info,

[@delmassonia]

I watched his videos a lot because I was going to Galveston for spring break and I caught a 36pound red drum

[@ericglenn4644]

Great fishing tips

[@cyrilvanrooyen1720]

What a nice bigg fish congrats and happy new year

[@lagalagfishingadventure101]

Nice master happy fishing happy new year👏👏😁😁😁

[@dj_mo_doe]

Your dad.... " WOOP THERE IT IS" 😂 Awesome!

[@summerholcombe1106]

THIS GUY NEEDS MORE SUBS

[@damonbradshaw28]

Your Pops is always out fishing you. Step your game up son! Lol Happy New year!

[@loniwulff1151]

"One looks like a hotdog!" 😀

[@biffjohnson2076]

Great video! Your parents are awesome! Looking forward to trying your squiddy bits that I just got in the mail yesterday. I think the mailman opened the box, because there was a bit of an odor haha. Gonna be trying them out this weekend in Wildwood, NJ.

[@drumslayer4792]

Lol that kiss tho great catch!!!

[@mikkofishingadventures7986]

Nice bro this is amazing bait good combination always watching here in Abu Dhabi

[@randallmiser2976]

Great camera work Erin!!!

[@skixd88]

Keep on fishin guys !! Happy New Year 🎊🎈

[@mahonrijaussi2925]

Thanks for the info...

[@GGAnglers]

BULLRED💪 Great Catch🔥🎣💪

[@bitumenjunkie2435]

G'day mate your dad's got a great fishing head on him, great spot

[@robertwickstrom8940]

What series of KastKing sharkey 3 reel do you recommend for surf fishing but able to switch over and use the same reel fishing fresh water big cats.

[@hanna2nv]

Great video as always iv just tied up some of those improved high low rigs other wise known as paternoster rigs here in Australia and im going to try them on a bottom bashing/ bottom fishing charter im going on on Thursday keen to see if it works alot better than the standard one with the dropper loops

[@saltwaterinmyveins]

Happy New Years! The best redfish bait I've found is peeler crabs or a shrimp mammy

[@zander4662]

thx for the tip man

[@phiology1983]

Happy new year! Hope 2021 gives you more success and happiness

[@HeySkipper]

Happy new year!

[@shonuff6815]

Great catch you guys I'm a NC surf fisherman also great tips I hope they work for me also

[@valterfonseca3615]

Feliz ano novo! Tudo de bom para você e todos os inscritos.

[@dapeachy5914]

very cool parents. and family. your very lucky

[@asiffishing9]

Happy New year

[@gaybear5328]

@heyskipper .. also, you can cast net for shrimp bait on the inlet side. Best bait for everything

[@babydooda5183]

best fisherman !

[@lynnb.6722]

Nice iob Pops!!!

[@rocklund8348]

Happy New Years guys! You guys are the best! Always coming in with the most useful tips💪🏻🤙🏻

[@ChrisCasanada]

Oh my god that catch!!

[@chrisburnett7572]

Happy New Year's

[@codeezy__]

Hoooooly fish!! Happy New Year!!

[@HeySkipper]

Happy new year!

[@suburbmom01]

Happy New Year y’all! Stay safe... 😄

[@martindevilliers1345]

ok so there where you have the clam and piece of fish on the hook use ghost cotton to wrap just the section closer to the hook. this will keep the bait much longer on the hook and the presentation looks good.

[@flaviomejia]

You should do a video with a # counter showing how many times you’ve checked the bait or showing how many times you’ve re-baited between scenes. Awesome content as always. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@scottyjenkins3082]

Just sharing my experience but typically once the line is set, if you get bites and grab your rod to set the hook and nothing is on the hook that you can feel, either reel it in to check your bait or wait no more than 10 min then reel in if no bites. I change my bait out every 30 min if it’s still on the hook with minor to no bites because appearance plays a factor in if a fish bites your bait. Having bait wadded on a hook vs your bait hooked once and dangling could be the difference if you land a fish or not. Along with appearance there’s smell that plays a factor for fish. If you are using any type of fish head or bait that bleeds, eventually it will lose its juice as I say and you won’t have the same smell trail coming off your bait other than the meat itself. Not a big deal if the bait doesn’t bleed but having both factors of appearance and smell will greater your chances of landing a fish.

[@flaviomejia]

@@scottyjenkins3082 thanks for the insight and advice. Good stuff.

[@johntorrence2195]

Nice catch happy new year

[@HeySkipper]

Thank you!

[@omarkg2007]

Great work! I wonder who first grow the habit of fishing, you or your dad?

[@str8fishing__]

Happy New Years 🎣🎣💪💪