Can't Catch Fish? You’re using the WRONG Fishing Hooks! (Surf Fishing Problem SOLVED!)

Are you having trouble catching fish? Using the correct fishing hooks is extremely important for fishing. It can make a huge difference in how many fish you catch! Beach fishing/ surf fishing can be challenging to learn at first, but after you learn a few basic principals, it gets much easier. Dont give up, it takes time to figure these things out.
Using smaller hooks will help you start catching more fish simply because smaller fish can fit the hooks in their mouths. Alot of times people tend to miss the fish because the hooks are literally too big to even fit into the fishes mouth.
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[@benjaminhsu6961]

These a good tips. But for those folks who don’t get to go every week I feel that you need to mention preparation before the trip. I can not tell you how much time I see my buddies waste setting up rods and tiring rigs and such while I’m catching fish. All because they never looked at their tackle since they got back from the last trip. Preparation is honestly one of my biggest tips to any new angler. Great to see you all out there!!

[@brianyoung4868]

21:45. They cover preparation in a handful of other videos also

[@peasantstimekeeper]

As a new angler, i cant stress this part enough! First time i went out, took me almost an hour to get everything strung up, tied, stakes in the ground, ect. 2nd and 3rd time ive been out, had everything i could possibly have ready, just had to tie rigs onto the mainline and start fishing! Less than 15 minutes of setup time. I live in an apartment so storage space for 4 rods/reels plus all the equipment and buckets isnt easy. I have to break down everything in-between trips so it doesnt take up too much space.

[@user-dj4pq1sh6o]

I totally agree with you. I myself am a small-hook angler. I usually use a size #12 Kirby classic J hook and it has catched me a lot of fish. But when I go even smaller (#14 size) I catch a lot more fish and bigger as well. So yeah, beginners make the mistake of using big hooks and they might even think the size hooks I use are tiny, but that's what all these years of experience delivers. There's several fish out there with a tiny mouth such as the pompano, bluegill and tilapia to name a few. All you need is a small hook and a small piece of bait and you're all set.

[@tareqibnziyad4732]

I love your work, it makes me more confident as a beginer.

[@vjabonador1067]

Depending on legality on your state/country, you can also change from circle hooks to j-hooks / octopus beak hooks. It makes a world of difference in hookup rates.

[@ubreakitirepairit3569]

I can definitely agree with this. I’ve always used #6 and #2 hooks for a lot of different species.

[@iancaen2977]

I've used #2 circles for quite awhile...caught and landed everything up to 37" reds. My rod favorite is a 10' Lews crappie jig rod cut down to 9'...30 lb braid and 20 lb flouro single hook pomp rigs that I tie myself. This rig will catch 99% of what's out there. Tight lines all!

[@HeySkipper]

It works well!

[@Shontaljones]

I have a 7ft pen can I use that why is 10 or 9 ft so much better

[@Yahmantv]

I love your videos i do a lot of fishing like this in Jamaica 🇯🇲 so I am learning a lot from you thank you so much 🙏🙏

[@user-dm7pu7ph1x]

Hi im from south africa. West coast.the rig with the sliding sinker is al that i use. I only use 1 or 1.0 hooks. The goast shrimp that you startet to use is all that i use. If i dont get them i use blackmussel. That grouw on the rocks. We dont get the same fish here that you get there by you but fish is fish. We get blacktail all year. And summer we get stumpnose, cob, normal mackril and if you lucky yellotail. I like your videos and never mis ons. Enjoy the week.

[@kegsrifa]

Love how you guys work so well as a team... im from California love your content

[@HeySkipper]

Thanks!

[@chyeong2518]

You are so entertaining, and I can feel the excitement even when I am on my couch watching. Bravo!

[@kent7525]

Great info bro subscriber here. I'm going to try this we went out on the Chesapeake Bay yesterday on Mana Peak pier and was using 7/0 circle hooks with big bunker bait didn't even get a bite really disappointing I'm definitely going to scale down this was very helpful thanks a lot for posting this never ive never had a day like you guys had there on the beach

[@dvdschaub]

I was recently fishing piers in California and regretted not bringing smaller gear. Missed so many fish!

[@tripplebeards3427]

OpNoticed the same thing switching from #2’s to #6’s in the same Owner Mutu Lights. I get a lot more hook ups BUT big fish get caught way farther inside the mouth. Sometimes in the rounds or gullet. Bought the 6s to try for minnows on crappie. They work for everything including huge fish. Your shirt is bad ass! I want one!!!!!

[@franciscoteveni5847]

Thank you for your video and reminder. I used to go to smaller hooks when the fishing was slow then I stopped.

[@HeySkipper]

Yea it works well!

[@marley9904]

Hello folks , nice to see you again. Enjoy fishing. Catch and cook is wonderful.

[@HeySkipper]

Thank you so much!

[@aussieauto7314]

Hey skipper you should be using a long shank bait keeper hook because u want ur ghost shrimp to be live when you throw it out in to the surf ,the way ur doing it is ok but u want ur shrimp to look natural and be alive

[@davidmaerz2756]

The football sinker with the single hook is called the "fish finder" rig and it is what carp fishermen rely on . Glad it works for the beach as well, as well as any fresh water fish as walleye, carp of course, and perch inland.

[@Andre-Nader]

Isn’t the main difference that the fish Finder normally uses a pyramid sinker to stay in place?

[@mattnguyen1672]

Also Carolina rig

[@sockgoblinamazingwtf6511]

In south africa we call it either a baber/catfish rig(freshwater) or a cracker/muscle cracker rig(saltwater) its my go to when at the ocean,i use it for grey grunters using size 4 and blacktail(pin fish) using size 8 and smaller hooks, if you use it around rocks, i use a torpedo weight,that 1 that looks like 2 bullet sinkers back to front

[@davidmaerz2756]

@@Andre-Nader nope, its a sliding football style sinker.

[@addicted2fishing119]

You have to match your hook to your bait… 200 pound bluefin tuna are often caught using live sardines with #6/#8 live bait hooks 🍻

[@wildcajueiro4817]

Brasil

[@stevenstone307]

Loved this video. This is the first time I've seen a US fishing video that looks so similar to a UK fishing video! Except that you guys actually have fish on your shores except us lol

[@charlesdeleo4608]

I definitely have caught more fish with smaller hooks. I even caught a black drum on them using only crab scented fish bites and cut squid. It was 14 inches, which in NC is a keeper size. Needless to say, I dispatched it, cleaned it and cooked it. It was absolutely delicious, sautéed with olive oil, onions, garlic, butter, dill, tarragon and a splash of white wine.

[@BryTunesMusic]

Nice, do you mind saying what size hook and how you like to cut the squid and fishbites? For a small hook is that just a small square or do you let the squid have a slight tail? Thanks

[@leonsus9317]

Those whiting are huge compared to the southern Gulf of Alabama. I would love to fish there but, wife enjoys the powdery soft beaches that are hard to pull a cart in, ( even balloon tires) . Seems the ghost shrimp holes are easier to get to there also. Great video.

[@HeySkipper]

Thanks! We were blessed with a lucky day of fishing!

[@mxkinist]

Bro I watch you from Lebanon 🇱🇧 thank you so much for all the helpful information you've been giving out FOR FREE, I feel like I'm robbing you every time you give helpful tips and tricks. Thanks to you I've been much more successful with my fishing and you helped me appreciate the sea and life in general and be more responsible towards its wonderful bounty. Thank you so much to you and your lovely family, your content is gold. Salute brother ❤🎣

[@HeySkipper]

I appreciate that! So happy to be a small part of your fishing journey 🙏🙏 what kind of fish do you catch in Lebanon?

[@mxkinist]

@@HeySkipper Mostly mullets, white and saddled sea breams and red porgies. These are the most common species here in the Mediterranean, not as big as the monsters you catch in the States. Cheers brother

[@bobfronczek8118]

Oh good test that day when you were fishing would’ve been half of your rods with your normal hooks that you use and then the smaller number to hooks you might’ve just hit a very good day when everything was biting but this was a very good tip to be aware of to downsize your equipment sometimes

[@LiLlouder]

What beach are you fishing from???? Thanks for the video sir!!!!

[@kadaluzhavan4150]

Superb fishing Technic 🎉

[@getmoney92]

These set ups is how we fish on the surf on the California coast 10” medium fast. As light as possible everything. I use grubs and lures tho.

[@mvmves803]

Give you a thumb up from Singapore 👍 & Nice little Kastking reel though🤞

[@HeySkipper]

Thanks!

[@FishermanSchool]

Great fishing! Good health to you!

[@rockyclick371]

Love your content my friend

[@Jibby-ti2ni]

Previously i use heavy set all the way because im not go for small fish. But i changed to light set this year. everything rated below 20lb. Rod reel line Accessories. And its really more fun more challenging and more fish.

[@wildcajueiro4817]

Brasil

[@paulmeek537]

This looks so fun. I'm definitely doing this this summer

[@HeySkipper]

Awesome man! If you found this helpful you gotta check out my website, I custom make a ton of gear to help you with your next fishing trip! www.heyskipperfishing.com 😄

[@jhondernoahfishing3070]

Saludos desde texas espero saludarlo pronto y compartir una pesca

[@garythompson4505]

Brandon would love to see what you can do at fort Macon State Park at Atlantic Beach nc

[@charlieridgway1085]

That's right I always get questioned why I use a smaller hook u think when I double the catch of my fish to there fish they would learn but nope

[@amirspd7492]

Good job 🎣🎣🎣

[@jovienng87]

Hi woow awesome! Great catch! How I wish our country also can catch the fish so consistent! And Ghost shrimp look like this.😮. Wanna try to hunt some but not sure if Singapore have😢.. hahaha love your videos!

[@HeySkipper]

Maybe! You will have to check

[@jovienng87]

@@HeySkipper ghost shrimp don't have but lot of clams hahahah😅

[@generalmudcrab1674]

Another great video! (:

[@deanv5470]

You’re in Florida right what beach are you wan is that Melbourne I’m down here in Boca Ratan looks like a lot of fun thanks for the knowledge

[@boynickkitchen4528]

hi boss what is your rod?? or what is your set up?????

[@frostizz2072]

I like to use the 1/0 mutu light hood for snappers and jack and even smaller fish

[@HeySkipper]

That works well too!

[@arjanpaans654]

love your videos Iwhis i kut fischt whit you but im frum the nederlands Keep gowing love all of your videos

[@carlmarks2199]

Carolina rig is salt water? What do you catch with that?

[@EJROCKER1]

Who picks your background music? It's always very good.

[@LifeWithSpike]

I usually slay bait fish using x2 long eagle claw #2.

[@johnnysjasonable]

Hello what size of rod and reel did you use....

[@hawnjoe773]

fyi if u neva know hawaii is part of the US and yes we do regulate and we catch 150 lb ulua giant trevelly from da shoreline awesome channel bradda

[@peterjaro7386]

Great video.. thats a beautiful beach

[@HeySkipper]

Thanks!

[@be643]

A tip to use a lot less bait elastic is to finish with 2 or 3 Wraps around the hook shaft to finish it off. 6 or 7 Wraps around bait then 3 around shaft will keep it tight around the bait without tearing it but also really secure around and easy to snap the elastic. Nice vids

[@martyadams3915]

Catching big fish or any fish for that matter especially in the surf its not so much the size of your terminal tackle as it is the quality of your drag and the experience of the fisherman using it. I have caught little whiteing on a number 1 circle hook and turnned around and caught 40 pound red drum on that same hook. The only fish that gives me hook troubles is sharks and sometimes big rays. The sharks will braraid the hook and it can break and the rays break hooks no matter the size i think i have broken and stretched more hooks on rays than anything else.

[@kenong6392]

Yes yes yes yes yes u all are the best 👍🏾👏🌹💪

[@PhuTran-cm3tg]

Thích quá.có bộ cần câu nào thanh lí không a trai

[@bobbymalta73]

Thank You.

[@zapdos2564]

You are right. Philippines needs regulation regarding catching fish. I am a newbie at fishing and can only fish during weekend, catching a fish here is a struggle. I usually go to ports and still really out of luck :D

[@Roiciphus]

"LET 'EM GO, LET 'EM GROW"

[@Akeim23.thompson]

I'll be definitely using this method of smaller hooks, I just started my fishing adventures and I've been using size 2 hooks all I've been getting is bites, watching from Jamaica thank you for these amazing tips @heyskipper

[@williambenner701]

Size 2 is my go to hook in the surf.

[@HeySkipper]

Glad I’m in the same boat!

[@shaugnmetapsi]

It's a fine balance between trying to catch everything versus knowing what fish you're targeting, and the hook size to use given the size of fish you want to catch. Too small and the problem of gut hooking arises. I'd rather lose a bit of bait and catch the size and type of fish I want than trying to get it all. Win some lose some.

[@HeySkipper]

True!

[@tonybanner7599]

Where did you get the tube used to pull bait from the shore?

[@milan2k11]

How do you not get swept back in with such a small weight and those waves? I usually have to use a 4 oz pyramid so it stays out there. Thanks

[@fahdsamad2874]

What is the name of the thing What you tid it up on the shrimp i want to to buy one thank you

[@tonymontana897]

Love Cassidy. She has great hooters !

[@Targt_gaming]

Do you bleed the fish right after the catch? I saw you toss it into a bag right away and was curious since I’ll be kayaking

[@poyraz8368]

What is the name of the device you used for pulling bait from sand?

[@777sgiles]

Can I find ghost shrimp on the west coast of Florida?

[@khurrammahmood8424]

I have a question. It's been few months since I started fishing and on my fishing rod (casting weight 100/200) is written and I want to know what does that mean?

[@NoName-yi3oz]

Wow you know about Philippines

[@osvaldo8393]

I get more hook ups with the size 4-6 Tru Turn blood red than a size 1 circle

[@PAPERandPENCILguy]

What’s the fishing shirt? It looks amazing lol

[@HeySkipper]

Choona!

[@robinhood8824]

Just saying hello from the netherlands. 👋 ppl all over the world watch you i guess

[@vincentha6188]

Hi guy I’m newbie’s ,i have some experience on river only .have try 2-3 on beach but can’t catch any fish @,,,@ Using bait shrimp- prawn -chicken…. Use sinker big sinker and same hook…

[@braxtonmorris5438]

Hey skipper I'm going to holden beach sc tomorrow for a week. And I was wondering what you'd suggest to target. I'm turning 17 the 12th

[@HeySkipper]

Try using fresh dead shrimp, or use mullet! Probably catch red drum

[@panasko228]

I am down I Myrtle now fishing catching blues and whitting

[@leroylittles5213]

What’s the location ? Planning a trip to the area last week of this month get tips btw !

[@bikingmomma524]

Where is that beautiful beach you were fishing? Obviously not Texas, the sand is too white.

[@kevinknight3891]

Nice vid!

[@HeySkipper]

😁

[@carson4227]

What style of hooks are these

[@livinglapesca]

Yo le pongo una pequeña liga a la cola de camarón para que aguante más

[@mrsamirf]

What is that tube he’s using to get bait

[@ryanconte3910]

What is that Gadget that you are using to take shrimp out of the sand

[@williambenner701]

So I have surf fished in three different countries and seven different states. I have normally used size 2 hooks, and two oz size weights. What I do different is I prefer pyramid sinkers in the surf. I been using the same sort of rig for about 60 years. And no, I don't miss many fish! So, yeah I guess you are preaching to the choir with me!

[@HeySkipper]

Haha glad I’m Not the only one!

[@mattwolf1718]

What kind of fish are those?

[@capulooo]

Bua llevo 3 vídeos de este tipo y es que no se ni por donde empezar jajjajaj encima tiene miles de suscriptores.... llevo toda la vida pescando y los consejos que da son de dependiente de decathlon recien contratao

[@Yahmantv]

Where can I get the bait electric?

[@edsonleiva1264]

Hey what’s the tool called that you’re using to catch bait? I’m new to world and picking it up as a hobby lol.

[@nicodemuscorleonis2178]

Claminator

[@ralphpratt9671]

smaller fish have less build up of heavy metals too

[@HeySkipper]

Exactly! Less mercury

[@Andreyshunt]

We’re at ??

[@griffith68]

How many grams does your egg sinker weigh?

[@thomashughes9542]

I like his bike

[@SonofFisherman]

Nice

[@wilfredoconlu836]

Correction. Philippines do have fishing regulations just so you know

[@PeterNaidoo-kx1zd]

Which country are you in ?

[@gumtree7177]

The ghost shrimp full of eggs put it back. Or you will one day have no more ghost shrimp. Called nippers bait here.

[@JimmyAnwar]

Just ordered some and they are on sale for $5.

[@PattayaFishing]

Wow ❤❤❤❤

[@ravedutanes7203]

bluefish they like shrimp too?

[@HeySkipper]

No not really

[@chunglow7646]

ZggZactamundo tips grasshopper!

[@khmernattie]

Little Talbot island

[@user-cu1ci9td9k]

好好豐富的漁場

[@jamesskidmore5776]

Has your dad thought about doing a channel

[@heribertocalderajr5507]

Cassidy is beautiful

[@julioalcala4084]

Same bat time