How to catch the BEST BAIT for Pier Fishing! (California Special)

[@罗强-y3o]

Replacement arrived!By the way, I did forget to mention that the original lure did have a decent strike however as most anglers will attest you can get a hit kzbin.infoUgkxCbNOWAGmn6nfbCbJDmasvBq7J38KZNw2 and fish will hang on and release lure. I used the replacement lure yesterday and ran thru a Shimano Waxwing, Kastmaster, Bobber (set to sink). I found the does run deep (I casting on the flats 3.5'). Make sure you adjust your rate of retrieve and rod tip angle (up) to prevent getting snagged on bottom. Used it a couple of times and action was very lifelike (looked like local bait fish for trevally), craftsmanship very good....however eyeball fell out. I asked for replacement and it is on it's way! It was very easy to change out treble to single inline hook.

[@dvt6481]

Seeing you with your parent made me miss my mother and father dearly .....

[@LSKChan]

whatever the situation is, I'm sure the feeling is mutual and they love you

[@artz50]

Love ya bro and Tu parentes love💕 you tooDeaRly;):)

[@nealjohnston954]

This guy is the friendliest fishing guide I've found on the internet in the past month, since I started searching for fishing guides. He's universally accessible and very likeable.

[@1966neal]

I have watched a lot of Pier Fishing videos, but this is one of the best ones. He explains how to use Sabiki rigs for catching small bait fish and large bait fish at my favorite pier.

[@brianmaloney3294]

That's my spot been going there with family for 20 years. Glad to see you out here. Awesome!!

[@MayorMcheese12]

I caught a yellow stripe at the pier about a mile north there's good fishing up there too

[@mxyzptlkmxyzptlk191]

I've been fishing in Southern California for a while now. The method is sound, but I've found that in Cali, it can be a "feast or famine" scenario. Your technique will get you all kinds of action at the Galveston fishing pier. Not as pretty an area, but tons of fish to be caught in that brown water!

[@jamestopia3944]

Hey bro like watching your videos, very easy to follow and your not taking up all the air space. Iam just learning myself and passing on my knowledge to my young kids. So thank you for teaching us, your an amazing job. Watching from new Zealand

[@Malvarez909]

Yes, that's California for you. I always try and catch for something big, but end up taking home a bag full of smelts and mackerels lol. Everyone once in a while I catch a nice Perch.

[@randallmiser2976]

I live on my boat right there in King Harbor. Fish and dive there all the time. Just got a 25 pound Halibut..

[@markcaamal5643]

That's where I grew up fishing shout out to Redondo!

[@fortysixn2903]

I don’t sub that often, but this is the only fishing channel that has a dude I feel like could kick it with on a Pier and not get annoyed. Gotta new sub my dude.

[@thomashughes8634]

Skipper is the only thing keeping everyone alive

[@HeySkipper]

Haha thanks Thomas. I’m not sure what that means exactly but I appreciate it 🙌

[@thomashughes8634]

It is a exaggeration saying you are everyone in these times

[@Jo_and_HisJK]

Sounds like a quote from hotel rowanda

[@pecarski2456]

@@HeySkipper Hello Dude 🖐... I buy Shimano Stradic C500hg- fl and now i need a ROD , can you tell me ideal Size and Strenght for my reel... Salt water Surf fishing and Jiging... Thanks🖐👍

[@danielzanders5191]

No he’s not he is very inexperienced

[@connercastro3885]

Thanks for fishing California!!!! I'm probably going to get some of your bait for my birthday!!! I am hooked on trying your awesome bait! I too have had to give or throw away so much squid! I'm tired of throwing away squid and 10 dollar bags of shrimp. Very excited to try your bait!

[@WeEvolveDance]

There are a bunch of big game fish buddy, you just have to know how to fish California. It's easy to fish back on the east coast because you have a lot of different small fish. We have Salmon, Halibut, Black Sea Bass, Rays, 6 gill and 7 gill shark, and many other sharks, Ling Cod that are as long as your body, Big eels, dover sole, California Sheepshead are much larger than the east coast sheepshead. Stripers here are some of the largest in the USA. So when you say there isn't large game fish around here, you're just not hooking up that day. Next time you come, don't be afraid to come up to San Francisco where we are know for Halibuts and pretty much the rest of the fish I told you about. We'll show you around. Tight lines.

[@WeEvolveDance]

@Lucas Oats it depends on what you are fishing for? There are a few lures for stripers and halibuts. Poppers, SP minnow, or lucky craft flash minnow110 (also for halibuts, barred perch). Halibuts work well with swim baits (paddle tails), Keitech ES3476 Artificial Fishing Bait, Pro Blue Shiner, 5", Zoom Fluke (white) and a few others. These seem to work the best. Tight lines!

[@duh650dumcity]

@@WeEvolveDance it's more so dependent on where you fish and how you rig. Lures aren't essential unless you are targeting something like stripers but, even then they get caught on bait just the same as long as they are running. SF Bay/Coast gang shit. Tight lines you beezy.

[@AU-pu9vl]

We evolve dance. Shhhhhhhhh please leave the masses intertwined and misinformed.

[@compayasoaguilar3393]

Well redondo beach isn't about fish. It's about lobster and crap. If you've been to redondo you know what I'm talking about

[@flyguy4515]

Hahahaha right. Some people man. Spoiled.

[@ryanpalmisano5217]

I usually use a high low rig, I have caught croaker, rockfish, mackerel. One time a skate. (Southern Cal.) Using squid. I like to use squid as bait, it works really well down here.

[@longrider42]

I've fished that pier. But your rigs are a bit light for Halibut fish. 20 pound test would be the lightest I'd use. I'd more likely use 30 pound test. There are some big butt fish there. I used to use 30 pound test on a Penn 309 level wind reel. Do not attach your bait directly too the line. Cast out using a 4 to 6 ounce weight, depending on tide. Then attach your bait to a hook on about a 20 inch steel leader with a good snap swivel on the other end. Now attach your baited leader to your main line and let it slide down said line. But you have to keep your main line tight. Its called a Slider Rig. Used it a lot in 84 when I fished the piers out there. The piers are way over fished.

[@KT-kt6qq]

Skipper, the HALIBUT is in northern Cali. Bodega bay. There is ocean striper, salmon and ling cods. Some of these fish can be caught at the beach or piers. However, you luck raise exponentially if you have a boat out a few miles from the harbor.

[@chinadave2854]

Butter mouth perch at Huntington beach pier and corbina sometimes Bonita and halibut I use a grappling hook and pull the muscles for bait been fishing there for 45 years love it!!! And the seal is begging lol he is a regular!!

[@marwyhidalgo4841]

So skipper what kind of salt you put on the bait ? Skiddy bits or frozen shrimp .

[@traderjoe6195]

Here in San Diego pier I'll toss out bread to lure the bait fish and for bait I ball up bread then put it on my hooks .

[@probablynotabigtoe9407]

Your name got me chuckling

[@jamesgraham8826]

1 year later and this name got me laughing 😆

[@KT-kt6qq]

Welcome to California. 11:43 Looks like a rockfish. The other fish might be opaleye or halfmoon? You should try putting some green peas to catch those.

[@fvaldez714]

Mussel works great for opaleye

[@filipneacsu7128]

With sabiki you need to do faster and longer movements and if you don’t catch anything for at least 30 sec reel it in a bit the jig it there then keep doing that and I personally think shrimp is the best for that

[@filipneacsu7128]

And also you need to do it ferociously not gentle cause it’s supposed to mimic tiny bait fish and fish like action a lot of action

[@filipneacsu7128]

And also not to be rude but don’t tell us what to do and not to do if you aren’t really familiar with the jig

[@HeySkipper]

thanks for the input. ive been fishing sabikis in california with my dad since i was a young kid, and we use sabikis all over the world. everyone has their own preference and i appreciate hearing your method, ill give it a try next time

[@Daveeeeeeyhowyoudoing]

​@@filipneacsu7128why are you telling this this dude how to fish, you said it yourself, everyone has a different style. You sound entitled

[@waytogojonny]

Up in bay area used to put those sabikis on a float and send it with the current. Adjusting the depth of the sabiki untill we found them

[@TedSpider2023]

That's what I do sometimes. Float with current and cover a good area.

[@DavidML777]

The warmer weather does make a huge difference on what shows up, we even get mahi running around the piers

[@tagamial]

Next visit, try around June to August , especially around our grunion runs. Further south from Newport to San Diego is warmer. Agree with others, the southeast coast areas you fish are way better.

[@BlackandWhitecustoms]

Recently caught some nice perch off pier in San Pedro also have caught rockfish and some sand bass in same spot

[@smahiz]

Hey Skipper coming to my neck-of-the-woods to fish. HYPE!!

[@HeySkipper]

🙌🙌 happy to have had the opportunity to fish there!

[@garethlappin2653]

Skipper, when are you coming to Monterey and Santa Cruz California?

[@HeySkipper]

Maybe next year!

[@ericunderwood1482]

@@HeySkipper water current is cold up there...the baitfish are back big time...you could almost open cannery row again!

[@PaperGin]

I'm been a local fisherman in Redondo for over 50 years. The once abundant fishery has disappeared, and only a few species are caught off that peir now. Hermosa, Manhattan and MDR are the other spots in South Bay to fish. You really have to fish Catalina Island now for what we used to catch back in the days. Redondo Beach is now better suited for surf fishing... beautiful sandy beaches to walk along and can be fished all year around. At least this way, you can avoid the crowds, seals and seahawks that create a nusiance for locals. My dad fished Redondo everyday for 9 years in retirement before breaking his back, tripping over a pelican that a small crowd of tourists were feeding directly behind him. He was stepping away from the rail as he brought up his last mackerel.

[@Wyrdwulf19]

2:59 This video has its own natural seal of approval.

[@richardariola2961]

Going to get some salty bait soon . Keep the good content coming love the videos

[@dave3207]

Welcome to california. Pier fishing is not easy here as you found out the hard way.

[@bojaiden5175]

Fishing off jetties and piers in Cali sucks, you need to go miles offshore.

[@MagnusSentDooM]

Yup too many people over fishing fish close to shore, plus the water is pretty dirty in the harbors so in turn those fish growing up in there aren't good to eat at all. Go off shore on a boat as mentioned

[@duh650dumcity]

Nope. Just don't fish the newb ass spots like piers and jetties.

[@NotPaesh]

@@duh650dumcity What do you recommend?

[@duh650dumcity]

@@NotPaesh I've always just gone on google earth and looked for rocky fishy easily accessible coastline and fished in those various places. Seems to work pretty well

[@NotPaesh]

@@duh650dumcity Heard. What part of California are you in? I live in North San Diego County.

[@WadeBaune]

What were the larger fish swimming around at the end of the video?

[@HeySkipper]

Calico bass

[@WadeBaune]

Hey Skipper wow! Thought they were maybe opal eye.

[@vjstudios]

im over in south jersey, i really enjoy watching your videos! Thanks!

[@RafaelWilkinson]

I'm a native fisherman out here different times of the day is when different fish start biting if you fish on the rocks you would have cought some bass scorpions, some halibut different types of purch

[@kennethdias9988]

In Santa Barbara in the summer we used Kast Master spoon to catch Bonita Mackerel and sometimes small barracuda

[@sajithktri]

i watch your channel all the time and you are a great angler .. videos are so helpful even i cant' fish here..... love all the way from Dubai...

[@SDkd619]

4:04 OH , hey guys 😂😂🤘

[@jaimecruz1337]

Hey skipper in Cali !! That’s awesome Wish I go fishing with you!

[@HeySkipper]

Hey!

[@jaimecruz1337]

Hey , thank you for all your help , sharing Tips . Love your channel 🤙🏼

[@BasicFishingNZ]

the bonus on catching ur own bait: ure still fishing haha best part of the sabiki for me is that all u gotta do is jig it up and down at the right time and tide and the fish will just come swarming all over it. also if the fish arent there all u gotta do is put out berley/chum to bring them back.

[@eltonjones1990]

You need to go to Wilmington North Carolina to the fishing Pier, I also be there about every month, also around September, October, November, that's when spots are biting

[@thealabamaangler122]

Love your vids

[@HeySkipper]

Thanks for watching!

[@joshdickworthy6781]

What size hook does everyone recommend to catch a 30 inch red or something bigger? I've been using 0/1 but I heard it's to small from one person and it's too high from another. But I'm wondering if they know what they're talking about.

[@christianlee9041]

Hey skipper i love watching your videos. Your very informational. Most of the fish i catch i use what you have told us. Keep up the good work and stay safe guys🐟🐟

[@HeySkipper]

Thanks, we are happy to hear we taught you something, and no worries we will stay safe, you do the same

[@joseeguizabal6712]

It is good that you had fun there. I am a local from L.A., and aside from mackerel, sharks, rays, and crabs, I have never caught much other than that at Redondo pier.

[@cloaker7237]

I'm curious, what sort of stuff do you use to catch sharks? I've seen signs of them (hell, one of my friends brought up a half-eaten mack once), but I've never seen one actually caught

[@timkim999]

whay dont u catch smelt with net? is it illegal?

[@kevinmon9549]

May I ask why do you carry a fishing rod when you fly? and how to take it

[@user-kz9yq6ci6u]

Would love to see you fish nor cal sometime if you ever get the chance

[@theperchjerker]

You steppin on my turf my cuz?! 🤣 Lol JK. I shark fish there from time to time 🦈 Nice video 🤙🏼

[@mrsjad3366]

Hi skipper .. what is best main line on reel ? Im using it to catch carp . With feeder methode . Is braid line best or flurocarpon ?

[@leebo92_38]

Do any Texas fishing?

[@joshdickworthy6781]

I fish corpus christi. Where you at?

[@lagalagfishingadventure101]

So cool nice catch happy fishing cool family fishing bonding together

[@Jonathan.D]

Sabiki don't need bait on them. I've used sabiki and handmade bait rigs for more than 30 years. You need to work that sabiki faster for it to work better. Normally we would work the whole water column. Sometimes it's best to cast away from the pier and work it in. Also "One Touch" means that you one have to touch it once to connect it to your line. Which is a little misleading because you have to touch it again to connect the weight. Loved the video and hope to see you at it again. Maybe you can come out to Colorado for some ice fishing?

[@monkrph]

Need to bait in California. Smelt wont bike without it

[@Jonathan.D]

@@monkrph I've caught plenty of smelt in CA without bait. The key is to keep it moving.

[@karl_nxzyn]

You should fish at socal Newport Beach! There sometimes attacks of fish but one time there was this one guy caught a 25 inch halibut with the sabiki rig

[@hectormos2500]

Hey Skipper, have you ever fished the waters of Eastern Long Island, NY?

[@GLADAMS]

You should really consider San Simeon pier for Thrasher Shark. I normally don't eat fish but, Thrasher is excellent, a little cajun Seasoning and slap it on the grill. When I was still living in California , every Saturday a couple friends and I would go up and down the coast and fish the piers. We've caught them in San Simeon, Goleta,Ventura, Port Hueneme (where I lived). It's also known that you can catch Yellow and Blue Fin tuna from the Ocean Beach pier in San Diego, my understanding the longest in the state.

[@p3teytran]

Oo what?! I didnt know you made a video in california. Hell yea!

[@samiam830]

Yes! I’m from Sc and it’s February. I’m literally in San Diego and wanna pier fish!!!!

[@FranktheTank319]

How do you like the power handle on your stradic? I have the 3000 and it comes with the elongated paddle like handle and I'm not the biggest fan.

[@HeySkipper]

Love it!

[@WarriorTactical]

So cool this where i started fishing . Caught my first skate there at night using a high -low rig. Recomend using squid and cut baits of mackerel 🤙

[@HeySkipper]

Very cool fishing spot 👍 The high low rig is a classic.

[@tiszaihorgaszat]

River fishing is stronger..:))))

[@DanielHernandez-gh1qu]

@@tiszaihorgaszat ok?

[@jonphanspromotions]

Thanks for posting this video. It proofs that California piers no longer have fish. I don't feel bad now. Everytime I go, I only catch mackerels

[@HeySkipper]

I hear there are big sharks there too, I just wasn’t there at the right season

[@jonphanspromotions]

@@HeySkipper it's only has mackerels and on and off sting rays. It's a nice pier to hang out with family. They have fresh seafood too, kinda price but fresh.

[@manilakid3]

You have great content. Keep it up.

[@eeeess1667]

Man I wish I would've known you were in town, I would've told you to hit Cabrillo pier. It's only 20 mins or so from Redondo and the fishing is wayyyy better. Besides the mack, you got calicos, barred sand bass, sculpin, horned shark, leopard shark and a couple more I can't recall right now. Maybe next time.

[@melissaalonso8953]

What kind of bait do you put to catch those?

[@eeeess1667]

@@melissaalonso8953 squid, fresh mackerel chunks and sometimes mussels.

[@melissaalonso8953]

@@eeeess1667 thanks !

[@UrbanFisherman]

Great video 📹

[@1979rasek]

Hey, I hope you be good, I'm living in Los Angeles and I've been fishing here and I caught leopard shark, stingray, halibut using macarel, shrimp squid and anchovies, may be next time you're here can we go fishing to Malibu or Venice pier

[@LilDino808]

Yeah pier fishing is so different here in CA compared to FL. Cool video, next time you guys are in CA try out Oceanside and San Diego.

[@renfei9149]

Where in San Diego is a good spot to fish? I am looking for halibut and sheepshead. Thanks

[@jameshaines604]

I love your videos your very informative and I really enjoy watching and learning from you . I think you have me convinced to get some squids bits. I would absolutely spaz out if I were to run into you while fishing here in texas

[@HeySkipper]

Haha we were literally about to go to Texas right before this whole corona thing. Hopefully this will all blow over soon

[@jameshaines604]

Yea around here we are all pretty much back at it just have to wear a mask and practice social distance. But otherwise everything is open and pretty close to normal. Next time you come to Houston hit me up id love to meet ya and maybe we can go catch some big ones

[@dolefaust7622]

Thank you for your advice for fishing. I recently did a travel vlog on Redondo Beach. Search for Dole Faust.

[@customchoppers8824]

But what type of Rod do you use at the pier

[@noramateo8866]

I am a beginner but if you and Erin ever come to washington let me know. I would love to meet you guys. I'm a fan. And CONGRATULATIONS on your engagement.

[@Surfcastingalertaroja]

Saludos de Barcelona sigo con el vídeo un abrazo 🤗🤗🤗🙋‍♂️😙😉👍 Iike 39

[@HeySkipper]

Thanks for watching! Hello to Barcelona 🎣

[@unclejun84]

Hey have your been to the 4th fishing piers, great fishing there

[@JR_ST]

So just wanted to pose a question. I’m just getting into fishing, specifically at the pier around California. I’ve heard rumors about contamination in the water years ago, which caused the fish to be contaminated. Is that still a problem out there? Also, recommendations on cleaning fish that may be contaminated? Thanks for hearing me out!

[@bobzhou9379]

Small fish like Macs and smelts should be fine idk about the bass

[@chinog3030]

There's a small list of fish that are contaminated usually a sign is up around the piers

[@ricksonora6656]

Check the California fishing regulations. You can download a pdf and do a search. There should also be warnings on the website.

[@xzeez6534]

What size are you using 4,6,8,10,12 or 14

[@B3nnyboy]

What rod, reel & # were you using

[@559vrod]

I've caught surf perch, mackerel, jack smelt, and rays all off the pier before

[@quelinhvuist1468]

Why do you not tell us the size of the sabiki you are using? I usually use size 12 or 14 for catching anchovies in nothern california of the pier.

[@juansalcedo909]

I love this pier I’m glad u made it to the west coast

[@cruzramirez5780]

I catch alot of corvina and bass off my pier . Anytips on a rig setup or best way to hook live bait ? I use smelt and mackerel

[@vulger11]

Catch a lot of halibut, shovel nose, leopard sharks , bonita, mackerel and thorny skates off of the pier. I miss fishing Redondo pier and Rat Beach.

[@ericunderwood1482]

Hey Joe Blow...grew up in the 70s do you remember sawfish? Eric Underwood class of 81 Downey High School

[@dieli9499]

Hi,australia here, i just question from your website,squid bits complete starter kits including jigs with the hook? I want to buy the whole lots including your customized hook (flies?)

[@SaltySLICK]

Woah are you guys here in Redondo Beach?

[@jrmora9292]

Next time you go to redondo pier there’s a place really close to there it’s called Redondo Beach Jetty I fish there for halibut it’s a good spot!! Love your videos keep it up!!!

[@GoGabeG]

Great video but next time you go to california, fish one of the Bays. trust me, waay more fun then the ocean piers. spotted bay bass are so fun and easy to catch and then you still catch plent of halibut, sculpin, corvina, and mackerel.

[@Alexander-yx4sk]

Great video! 👍, I may have a question. Can I use a medium heavy fishing rod and reel combo for pier fishing?

[@BraydenZ12]

Yay you did a Cali vid! I go to Huntington pier to fish.

[@danielsegovia8674]

Can you fish in Houston,Texas

[@anthonymartinez1439]

You should try skyway fishing pier in Florida

[@ehumaui4087]

When were you here? So cal or nor cal?

[@CarlosSanchez-jk4fc]

This is socal.

[@crterr431]

Man you were in cali I'm only a couple hours from there next you should try beach fishing in Hueneme or try the pear it's fun fishing its next ti the port

[@toanvuong2665]

I would recommend bread dough for smelt bait, i live in san Diego and i always fish for smelt and makrel

[@shorelinefishingmafia6133]

Bread works?

[@Beck-Stein]

I fish this place exclusively with my sons. There is the original redondo pier adjacent on the other side. There is an area that we use to call the “bubble hole” near the original pier. It was an area were warm water was released into the bay by the electric company across the street. Tons of Bonita and yellow fin back in the day.

[@victormunoz1722]

Try the docks and freeline anchovies on a size 6 treble hooks no weight just the hooks and the anchovies with the head and tail cut off and let it sink to the bottom

[@CarlosSanchez-jk4fc]

He and his girl aren't real fans of treble hooks. But I've seen this done too 👍

[@dianahui1576]

Good 😍👍

[@HeySkipper]

Nice tip victor thanks for sharing! I’m sure that would be fun to try

[@kalisfinest805]

Newbie here.. how did you hook the 1 ouncer?

[@taoyen1579]

Hi, on the other end of the sabiki is a snap swivel. you just undo the clip, slip the weight onto it and clip it back to lock it; think of a safety pin, it's the same concept.

[@m.t.4338]

Skipper where do u get those shades? And are they polarized?

[@HeySkipper]

I don’t like em, the lens stink!

[@m.t.4338]

@@HeySkipper stink? Oh damn, ok ty for the info.

[@rb-ro2po]

Dude can you please make a video explaining a few things. 1. How to choose a rod and reel that's on the cheaper side but for saltwater fishing. 2. Explaing or sharing easy access to what's legal to use for fishing in what area or state or whatever.

[@01THEPAISA]

what size was that rig?

[@marx875]

Can chicken magggi cubes catch fish by mixing in dough?

[@peterpipercoin8474]

Can you point me to the Pier fishing guide with weights/hooks/line set? I dont see it on your store....

[@HeySkipper]

www.heyskipperfishing.com/product/pier-fishing-rigs-and-tactics-4-proven-methods-to-catch-more-fish/