How to Dropshot Surf Halibut (WEEDLESS)

Hopefully you find this "How to" video helpful. Catching California Halibut in the surf on a dropshot can be so rewarding!
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Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:02 What is the best tide to catch halibut on the surf?
1:38 surf halibut behavior
1:58 using your rod tip action for surf halibut
2:07 Working an area effectively for surf halibut
2:33 dropshot halibut in weedy conditions
3:08 dropshot setup for surf halibut
3:38 first hookup on a halibut
5:01 Legal length of california halibut to keep?
5:30 Drop Shot Halibut Tutorial begins
8:54 how to rig the zoom fluke for dropshot halibut
10:30 Ean catches a keeper halibut on the dropshot!
12:17 Underwater view of the dropshot rig
12:40 Begin of cooking portion
13:05 filleting a california halibut
17:06 eating california halibut
17:54 Summary of catching and cooking california halibut
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[@Hook2Cook]

If you liked this episode, You might like our other Halibut fishing videos: kzbin.info/aero/PLdyrc3-kAPQ4IgrKC04IcmMT4tqm44ili

[@jamalswann7786]

im planning a trip in two weeks from Seattle to la and driving down 101 coastline any suggestions for fishing . i plan on just stopping everywhere

[@jimvalim1567]

What sets your videos apart from other fishing videos on KZbin, is that you show the viewers what gear and technique you're using. Very informative! Great video 👍 Thanks for making the video.

[@Hook2Cook]

Thanks for pinpointing what your find helpful. Comments like this help to craft the next episodes! 🍻🤙🏼

[@elijahf111]

if your fishing on a day with no seaweed you can put a 2nd hook on the bottom of your torpedo weight, catches a surprising amount of bites sometimes

[@lifeofeels8271]

The person who gave you a thumbs down must be having a depressing day because he doesn't get to have your awesome looking dish.

[@Hook2Cook]

Awe we thanks Q! Sometimes people do it on accident. Had a video where the thumbs down disappeared the next day. Pretty fascinating 🤣

[@Fishingwithdaboys]

I don’t know why people hate on this video it’s so awesome 👏

[@bdogfish75]

This is one of the best videos that I have seen in a while. Great fishing and cooking video. Good job on both catch and cook 👍

[@Hook2Cook]

Wow, thanks! means a lot to get this type of feedback. More to come! Cheers

[@inupik23]

Love your videos man. Informative and entertaining. Keep ‘em coming!

[@Hook2Cook]

Much appreciated! Thank you for confirming the mission was accomplished!

[@thelinecook]

Dude what!! That looks amazing. Had no idea you could be so productive halibut fishing in the surf! Your filet jobs are seriously good too. And that meal looks unbelievable. Great job

[@Hook2Cook]

Yea down here with calm enough warmer water and bait shallow, halibut will be present. Filleting is such a satisfying skill to learn. It’s quickly become one of the best parts of fishing for food. The process is just so gratifying

[@hypnosis4207]

Thanks for the tips👍🏼👍🏼 I've been trying to land a Hali for months now. I need to try that spot. I hear they kinda moved up north👍🏼 can't wait to see you out on the water 🎣🎣

[@pauloconnor6331]

Great video all around. Nice job on the filleting as well. Mouth watering food prep !

[@Hook2Cook]

Thanks Brother! Appreciate the compliments

[@bryandillard6071]

Thanks for the tutorial on the drop shot set up! I've been targeting halibut, but doing it wrong. Looking forward to finally doing it right!

[@Hook2Cook]

Glad this helped Bryan. What part of it helped you change your setup?

[@nikolascastro2296]

Bro thanks for this video so much. Been fishing for a long time and recently been trying to go for halibut this helped so much. Caught a good size halibut andy first seabass

[@user-lenabeana]

I've been trying to catch a halibut for the last few weeks. I'm craving exactly what you cooked. Shee! Setting up that drop shot.

[@YO3A007]

I love halibut with a little butter and salt and pepper. Great show guys!! WOW.

[@tidalrootsadventures]

Love the content my dude thanks for all the advice! Keep it up!

[@Hook2Cook]

Thanks for the encouragement!

[@jonw8825]

Quality and sound 👍🏻 gear and tackle description 👍🏻 awesome video bro

[@joker1031473]

Nice!!! You guys just made me hungry for some halibut gonna have to go and try to catch one. Tight lines boys!!!

[@TheTonganballer]

Thank you I’m learning something new all the time with you guys!

[@Hook2Cook]

Thanks bro! That’s the goal! Glad to know we’re achieving that

[@IvanLopez-jx8qd]

Wow what a nice catch Cali hali! Great video hook2cook

[@Hook2Cook]

Thanks Ivan!🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@eddiep6468]

Great Video man. Love how you show how to set up. Really help beginner fishermen like me learn more. Thank you.

[@Hook2Cook]

Much appreciated! Thanks for the encouragement and hey good name, Eddie!

[@eddiep6468]

Hook2Cook haha thanks man. Hey when you do your videos can you mention your location? I'm always looking for good spots to fish. Thank you.

[@kumaboyy.7443]

Another nice video, Ed! Enjoyed it! That was a 3 course meal! Looked delish!

[@Hook2Cook]

Right!? Ean brought the salad and the rice was the perfect combo for hungry boys! 😂

[@entername5706]

This was art! Thanks for the video

[@timothyolson9529]

Thanks. New to fishing Halibut and this will give me confidence when I go out.

[@Hook2Cook]

Go go go! Water is still warm!

[@zking407]

Excellent tutorial with actual catching results! Got to live bass fishing in the ocean and Vice versa! Best fishing I ever had in a lake was from an ocean swim bait!

[@Hook2Cook]

Thanks Zach! Yea fishing is fishing. Predatory fish have strike responses to a lot of similar presentations whether salt or fresh

[@thecoastlife2895]

Dude I love your content, great video, I love catch and cook video!! I live in Long Beach so this video will be really helpful to me!! You got a new subscriber 👍🏼

[@Hook2Cook]

Glad you enjoy the content and thanks for the compliment

[@Sammypeeonu]

Great video, learned a lot👏🏽 you guys made that fish look so good

[@Hook2Cook]

Much appreciated! It was pretty fun

[@Damnshegotcake]

I was looking for a video just like this, thank you! I always fish with tail spin lures like the damikis and jig-paras, but now Im gonna try and fish a drop shot

[@Hook2Cook]

Yes! Glad to be the first to expose you to it! Good luck out there!

[@salcalderon2125]

I gotta get me some of that "Pepper Plant" looked amazing brotha! I usually catch all my halibut off the beach with the drop shot. Thanks for the tip on when the halibut are more likely to bite during the tide change. Can't wait for the next vid bro! POWERRRRR!!🤙🏼🎣

[@Hook2Cook]

Thanks brother! Yes! The pepper plant is super rich. Also, yea that low slack tide seems really prime! Thanks for sticking with us!

[@lifeofeels8271]

That's awesome Edward! Beautiful fillet job!

[@Hook2Cook]

Thanks again Q

[@emiliomorales4302]

Great video and instruction! Very enjoyable. Thanks

[@Hook2Cook]

Thank you sir! Glad you found it helpful

[@Koi_Lawk]

Thanks for demonstrating the dropshot rig. Going to give this a shot in the SF bay.

[@Hook2Cook]

It should do very well

[@richfisherman2664]

Thanks again for sharing. Just picked me up some pearl white super flukes. We are going to Redondo Beach tomorrow. Hopefully it doesn't rain.

[@Mrgarcia84]

Great video makes me want to head out there right now

[@eugenemauhili6826]

Brother good video's! I want to get back to the beach and NEED to hook a Hali. Great tips and will be on the beach next week to get me one!

[@rebepalma2430]

Bro sick fillets 💯🔥 nice catch and nice tutorial in giving it a try thanks and bro cooking looks bomb 💣 😇🤛

[@renothekid7631]

I've gotten a couple of keeper Flatties this summer down here in Socal, and both have been on Calissa glow, one with green belly, and one with pink belly. Love those Calissas...

[@Hook2Cook]

that pink belly is fireeeee even with striper

[@aldenjames7333]

Good job guys! Love your channel..

[@rolandomota8017]

Seriously bro,you became my go to youtube guy for fishing. Thank you so much for the AWESOME content. You my friend are a BEAST.

[@Hook2Cook]

Thanks Rolando! It means a lot!

[@rolandomota8017]

@@Hook2Cook I'd love to join yall in one of your many adventures to soak up some knowledge 1st hand

[@MegaDriver007]

Thanks for showing this technique, I have'nt been able to get on a Halibut yet, but I'm going to try this method.

[@Hook2Cook]

Have fun! hope you nail em!

[@martybraga4832]

Just used your rig last weekend and landed a 30 incher from shore in Tomales Bay! Thanks for the info brother! 🤘

[@Hook2Cook]

That’s awesome! Thanks for letting me know! Congrats- that’s a helluva catch on shore or on a boat!

[@geo5772]

Edward as usual, very nice video work and thanks for the leads on the tackle!

[@Hook2Cook]

Yes will do! Thank you

[@geo5772]

@@Hook2Cook thanks for the personal touch communicating that info too!

[@Hook2Cook]

Geo likewise! Glad we could clear things up! Thanks for being super helpful

[@thomasadventurelife7014]

very nice fillet work! great video, too.

[@SurfFishingCentral]

Outstanding!! Love the Drop Shot also!!

[@Hook2Cook]

Thanks Joe! Why the name change?

[@franklujan8304]

Howdy from Newport Beach California 🐬🇺🇸..it’s the beast Tiger 🐅..thank you for your awesome video I’m just getting back to fishing and deep sea fishing 🐬..thank you showing everyone 👍

[@frankvenegas3997]

Best video ever for me,thank you.

[@lamt99]

Thanks so much for your video it help beginner and rookie like me, tremendous help a lot. It give me confidence and I learn a lot from you, hope to meet you someday, I really appreciate what you have done, fish on dude!!!

[@Hook2Cook]

Thanks for taking the time to express this! Hopefully things do line up for us to share the sand!

[@FishOnRonnie]

Nicely done bro! Quick Catch, Quick Eating! 🔥🤙

[@Hook2Cook]

That’s right! From swimming in the sea to swimming in our tummy’s in record time!

[@anhl5091]

good lookin recipe. way to go!

[@souchou5455]

Bro, your fileting skills got so much better. You could see through those bones! Well done

[@Hook2Cook]

Thanks! Hanging with Leroy has helped so much!!

[@gigiponce2729]

Excellent filleting skills on a halibut. Halibut can be tricky to filet the first time.

[@ixanadu3]

great fillet skillz! Also - you looked hella happy holding up those halibut bones XD

[@Hook2Cook]

Lol thanks! It’s so satisfying to do

[@katieb3104]

Always a learning curve watching your videos Thank you!!!!! #dropshothali

[@Hook2Cook]

That’s the goal! Just trying not to lose sight of that

[@miketech2]

I really appreciate the production quality. a day in the life

[@fishstick3385]

another great video halibut master.ol tried your instant potatoe receipe on some rockfish tonight. bomb!!!👍

[@Hook2Cook]

Fantastic! It's different huh? but a good different... haha

[@jaimeechaveste3535]

great video, great teaching, great filleting, good job man, tight lines

[@Hook2Cook]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@arnaldocarangalan1229]

Hook to cook is the best surf fisherman instructor.

[@Hook2Cook]

🙏

[@robertcerda92]

White zooms!!! Good stuff.

[@birdssurfshed]

Oh Man! I can almost taste it!!!

[@davidjimenez7777]

GREAT knife work!

[@Hook2Cook]

Thanks brother

[@ROLZKYchannel]

Thanks for sharing this is awesome..I'm ganna try this technique. Thank you bro keep safe

[@Hook2Cook]

Of course! Thanks for taking the time to comment! Good luck!

[@Ivan-ve5qd]

Right on. Recently subscribed. Looking forward to more. BTW any on rock fishing from shore?

[@Hook2Cook]

Thanks a lot! Not really rock fishing right now... there’s so many distracting other options! 🤪

[@freshandsaltyjohnny]

Dude awesome freaking video. I think with the knowledge you are sharing I am building up enough confidence to try out some surf fishing, any recommendations on waders? Or locations. I use to spear fish them out in Monterey Carmel area maybe like 16 years ago. Never caught them on rod and reel though.

[@captainadventures]

Amazing video

[@mikestacklebox]

Dude I missed it!!!! But great job as always.

[@Hook2Cook]

Thanks brother! This was a fun and simple on to edit too!

[@mrsopas05]

Perfect timing I'm going to San Diego, never fished for halibut.

[@Hook2Cook]

Sick! We were just there. Good luck!

[@grumpy1513]

Right on,Good video thanks 👍

[@Hook2Cook]

Thanks for watching!

[@shawnsmith1140]

Very cool video I like how u say what ur using and how to set up the rig but would also like it if u said what beach ur fishing on if that’s cool

[@rolandomota8017]

IVE LEARNED SO MUCH ALREADY.

[@Hook2Cook]

Glad to hear that!

[@knightclan4]

Great rig tutorial;!!

[@Hook2Cook]

Thanks Rick!!! 🙏

[@toddbettis148]

I love that Tshirt , may I ask where you got it ??? And as everyone has also told you Grrrrr88888 videos , very informative and instructional !!! Thank you for the free lessons !!!!

[@edderhernandez4367]

Nice halibuts by the way bro

[@arnoldnunez7160]

My mouth is watering 😋!!

[@Hook2Cook]

Thanks! It’s smelled, sounded and tasted so good especially since we were so hungry

[@georgewakayam3532]

Hi. Eddie looking good on the kayak . Natural

[@Hook2Cook]

Haha thanks George!

[@bicalijd_pierfishing9652]

Hello happy fishing Wednesday night I enjoy pier fishing my favorite fish to catch is halibut and stingray and mackerel fish I enjoy fishing 🎣 👍🏼

[@Hook2Cook]

That's awesome

[@tmmondhink4056]

Just Subscribed a couple weeks ago! I live in Carp, so I love your surf Videos!! You guys ever fish down this way? Wish I could send you a photo. Caught a 30” Halibut on 8lb test using a glow Sardine on Christmas Day! Keep the videos coming! I’m a big Bass fisherman at Cachuma, Casitas, so I Love the idea of the drop shot! Gonna give it a run.

[@Hook2Cook]

Awesome! Not too far away! We don’t usually fish that far south but maybe one day! If you’re on Facebook, find out group and post the picture. It HOOK2COOK FAMILY

[@tmmondhink4056]

@@Hook2Cook ok my dude. Thanks for responding! I will find and join ur group now.

[@rich3782]

Thanks for showing the surf dropshot rig for catching flounder in a surf with a bit too much seaweed. What's the best months to catch flounder off the surf in your area?

[@Hook2Cook]

Right now! haha mostly end of spring as the baitfish start to school up and get close to shore. as soon as that happens and the grunion start going, it's prime time. Pretty much end of spring to end of summer into early fall

[@TeetiXO]

Oh man!!!! That made me so hungry 😋 🤣😂

[@Hook2Cook]

It came out pretty awesome

[@richardadame4722]

You nailed it Edward great job on filleting fish were you in Santa Barbara County keep them videos coming I enjoy them a lot

[@Hook2Cook]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the content! We don’t want to even say what county. Sorry

[@gigiponce2729]

Hook2Cook...Just recently came across your channel and love the videos. Subscribed instantly. Great commentary and explanation of what you guys were fishing with which can be applied in many areas in Southern California. Keep up the great job fellas. I love visiting the Santa Barbara area, I might have to bring my fishing gear next trip.

[@kombujimmy60]

@@Hook2Cook i fish this spot sometimes myself! My lips are sealed but you might wana blur out the coast if you want to keep it a secret

[@533lpunit]

I’m going to try this rig next time

[@Hook2Cook]

Good luck out there!

[@533lpunit]

Hook2Cook thank you, I’ll go within the next week, I’ll let you know how it goes 😃

[@preetichunilall9287]

Love fish for flounder but mennn my equipments poor 😂 but still I make use.

[@Fishingfun311]

Nice broh thanks for the tip new suscriber

[@bluestrings8829]

That looked delicious! 👍 I agree with a comment below, how did anyone give this video a thumbs down?

[@Hook2Cook]

Thanks! That’s a huge compliment! Can’t win em all 😅

[@Duck-lt1xe]

Subed ! Thanks for the tips! Total noob here 🤷🏻‍♂️😂😅

[@Hook2Cook]

Everyone’s gotta start somewhere! 🙌 welcome to the H2C FAM

[@juancarlosgonzalezfishon.6352]

Looks delicious 😋

[@KowboiK]

Primo job of filleting that Hali....nice knife too, what kind? Dig your rigging info, the detail makes a big difference!

[@Hook2Cook]

It’s a pretty cheap knife just sharpened well. Thank you for the compliment and encouragement to do more like this!

[@eugenemauhili6826]

No halibut in Hawaii so thus is a new challenge for me!

[@superangel1139]

*Hook2Cook* I Really Love It. Your Contents It's Good :b

[@Hook2Cook]

Glad you like them!

[@angelacuellar7814]

Thanks video

[@goldfeverpete3693]

Dude, I watched the vid and used 6lb test with a size 4 hook. After I got done I thought that it looked like a palomar knot with the tag end going through once more. Am I right? Loved your filet job and you didn't even have to explain what you were doing. You might want to say make sure your knife is really sharp.

[@Hook2Cook]

Yup you’re right! Thanks. Filleting is so much fun. Even funnier with a sharp knife

[@steve1953bass]

Good video

[@Hook2Cook]

Thanks Steve!!!

[@ianscottcastillo7709]

Could you make a video on locations? I live in Malibu and piers here suck and so far Malibu beach haven’t had any bites need help ASAP!!!

[@tommyliu4683]

Just discovered your channel and really enjoyed the video. It was very informative! Quick question: what gear ratio is your 13 FISHING Concept A3? Does having a higher or lower ratio make a difference when fishing for Halibut? Thanks in advance!

[@Hook2Cook]

Yes! Welcome! It’s the fast ratio I think it was 7:1 or 8:1…. Really lets you catch up the slack…. You can always reel slower

[@chuckneisler7924]

I’ve fished Jalama Beach for decades from one point to the other. I would love to know where you’re fishing unless it’s a secret. I love your videos but you don’t always mention where you are exactly. Great Job! Tight Lines!

[@Hook2Cook]

You’re correct. We don’t give exact locations on this channel. It’s more of an “if you know, you know” based on not wanting to send too much pressure to certain areas and respect for the locals. Thanks for expressing your love for the channel. Hope you understand about the locations.

[@DanDman5]

Edward, where is that amazing spot? I live on the north end of Santa Maria that looks pretty local to me. Pismo? Oceano? She’ll?

[@ANT.LEEEEE]

subscribed!

[@Hook2Cook]

Welcome to the H2c family!!!

[@josephjoey4843]

Tried halibut fishing for the first time today at alameda rockwall, no fish atall and we got caught in the middle of a thunderstorm and our fishing poles started becoming static and started making sounds. We got out of there fast and skunked.

[@Hook2Cook]

Wow! Sounds sketchy haha but worth the story 😆

[@HOOKUPBROTHERSFISHING]

Hooookkkk uuuuppp bro

[@latumalohi3369]

Appreciate this fellas 👍🏾 what kind of rig you reckon we go with fishing (for halibut) off the pier? Heaps of the fellas here reeling in some hearty size halibut, using live anchovy. I’m liking your rig set up, and will give it go aye

[@Hook2Cook]

This rig can work on a pier! You can also replace the hook with a dropper loop type leader to a hook and do anchovies with a size 1 or 1/0 live bait hook

[@latumalohi3369]

@@Hook2Cook heck yeah! Appreciate this heaps

[@christopherjamescam]

Great video brother! How many lb line u using on that bait caster ?

[@Hook2Cook]

30# test

[@ReelValleyFishing]

Hook2Cook!!!!

[@Hook2Cook]

WOOOOOOO!

[@ramongarcia7307]

Wat location u at? Nice catch Ian