Insane Keeper Halibut Bite From Shore! (Dropshot and Swimbait Fishing)

I set out for my first Halibut session of the year and was rewarded with a couple of nice keepers. The conditions were perfect and it was only a matter of time.
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[@831Dre]

Awesome job! Caught a 46 incher in the kelp beds to the right of the wharf, when I was about 6. Well, I set the hook and went flying in almost, pops grabbed me by the back of my shorts, I was still holding on, pops brought it in and landed it, guess it’s his fish, then my uncle beat it with an oar. One of my most favorite fishing memories. That and walking down the wharf with it and back to the old Terrace Court Motel. What amazing memories here. Keep it up

[@victorycigarettes]

Rad story.

[@gregk9387]

Like u said, no easy. Love u share your setup, lure, bait etc. A lot of channel out there don't even want to share their setup, bait, lure, location... Etc. Good work and information for everyone fish for fun, subscribed without question

[@jackspade2576]

Respect! I was fishing HMB State beach Saturday. Heavy surf, strong currents, 2 keeper Stripers. Love our waters! Keep it up!

[@donforbus2826]

Thanks, very nice video. Hope to see you on the beach. Don

[@salcalderon2125]

That spot produces good fish in season! Sweet vid bro!

[@takeadeepbreath6053]

You da man Everett! Great job and congratulations on your 1000 subs!

[@scbeachboi]

Damn kid, awesome way to break in your new saltist.. Your videos make it look too easy, you must have super duper fishing🎣🎣🎣 powers ⚡️⚡️⚡️ I tells ya! Haha. There’s grown men spending mucho bank on boats and kayaks just to land Halibuts like these, and then... there’s you who lands these monsters from the surf! 😂😂😂. As always, Great 👍 Job Kid, and keep it up. Those are Epic catches from an Epic Surfcaster Angler! Primo Dude! 🤙🤙🤙

[@plutoplatters]

I always think of the thousands of spots where this can happen.... nice

[@josephsaeteurn9158]

from the beach? deserve a like for sure.

[@Fishing247]

Wow. Great fishing trip. Good job brother. Fish on.

[@Heli4G3]

That’s awesome man!!! I miss fishing SC!!

[@johnnybravo508]

That's what I want, catch halibut from beach. subscribed🤙🏽

[@charisseglen9639]

Nice to see some minimalist fishing .show people that you don’t need to spend thousands if not tens of thousands of dollars on boats and equipment. I used to catch halibut off the beaches in central Baja around seven sisters area in the mid 90s on just a plain chrome crocodile never thought to try it here in Northern California might have to give it a go

[@jamesnorwood4084]

Grocery stores sell cheap fabric ice bags with top enclosures. If you could find something large enough in that category you could place a few slim cold packs in them enough to keep your fish cool while you finish your session. Just a thought. In fact I see them at Walmart in the grocery section all the time.

[@manseraoutdoors]

Dope! Ive never caught a fish off the beach drop shot. Keep it up bro& congrats on the 1000 subs!

[@thesantacruzsurfcaster6231]

Give it a shot! Y'all have better halibut fishing down there anyways I'm sure it would be killer

[@82300sd]

nice job Everett!

[@josephremarcik4250]

Great job I like how you just keep grinding putting in the time.

[@chrismariano7642]

Damn bro! Good stuff catching limit on halibut

[@bryanwiley1900]

Great job! Just subscribed!

[@GSRich78]

Nice catches! Wow halibuts from the shore, no kayaks needed.

[@JcSr.]

Man I need to stop being lazy and going to moss landing to fish . Your a heck of a fisherman

[@pedrodiaz327]

Only got one halibut there was a crazy I've never catch them only perch

[@SeasideRoots]

yewww nice fish dude, good job!

[@rhabdob3895]

Damn dude. Nice flat!

[@josephremarcik4250]

Great job thank for the video. cant wait for May to come

[@todddiehl6879]

That was a good day I was there .

[@djtave9315]

Which beach is this

[@Jbennyho]

Good job, good fishing, good video.Very innovative.

[@fishsalmon8747]

That's crazy...😎 fish on...

[@kamilbialous6903]

What finger glove do you have on at the start of the video? Lookin for a good one. Thanks.

[@BigDaddy-hn7oh]

Used to get em that big off Laguna till they closed it .job well done brother,

[@ashleycarlton7128]

Patience.🌟🙌👑nice catch

[@BLVCK408]

Nice! Just subscribed man

[@jaketotten1863]

Cracked your camera lenses !

[@PhysiciansGoneFishing]

Nice! Where about is this, I’m visiting from Florida and would like to try my luck. Funny how similar the tackle is to what we use in fl

[@HazardousCliff]

Wow! Impressive skills you have

[@elliotoberlinmurrayosborn3123]

yeah dude so sick

[@felixperez5637]

Nice job, you make it look easy.. enjoying the vids brother..

[@savagestacker]

Beautiful flattys bro . 2020 was a great year for halibut seen some great fish this year already trying to get some time off work to head out with the boys ES

[@sockeyepunch8523]

Nice job!

[@spfnorcal8955]

Outstanding!

[@jeff0247598]

Good eating brother! Keep it salty!

[@NickFish007]

Sweet 👏Congrats on 1k!!

[@robnhood5432]

Nice action. Gonna give a try at Sunset State Beach. cheers

[@paulmcintyre434]

Great job on catching and filming. I only caught one keeper halibut from the surf (after probably a dozen tries) and I was just outside the breaker line on Coronado Island in San Diego. If I was only going to get one it was the right one.....18 pounds.

[@StevenDelCastillo]

Heck yeah 👌🏼🤙🏼

[@ehumaui4087]

Nice. That is crazy.

[@alexlo246]

That bobber method is a killer rig try a slip knot bobber easier to toss and adjust the depth

[@eddieplaysZ]

nice casts

[@jeffcollier7185]

Lots of good flats in the surf.

[@bellashealingartistry8934]

Great job man! I'll be out that way again! Wish me luck! 😊

[@thesantacruzsurfcaster6231]

go get em!

[@chadharmon285]

What's up man love your videos. Have you caught any halibut yet this year in Santa???

[@joedirt8625]

Well executed. Keep Posting. subbed.

[@franklujan8304]

Howdy it’s the beast Tiger 🐅 from Newport Beach California..🐬🇺🇸.. what kind of lures are used for halibut…(Good Job)..bud..🐬

[@joenguyen-vlog8063]

Nicely done. Subscribed 👍👍😀

[@AnglerSeulangaSantuy]

Nice Fishing Bro ... 🤙👍

[@youtubr4real]

Where've you been. Why no more videos.?

[@naveenprakash82]

which beach it is? Looks like Sea cliff? Amazing Video champ

[@edjim6226]

What beach was this looks nice man I like your set ups nice catch man.where can i fish for rockfish from shore in Sc been looking on the maps but if you can point me to the right direction I’d appreciate it man.

[@geofftentwo]

Congrats!

[@jamescron9538]

Love Halibut...good tasting...

[@fabulousfishing6285]

Nice video! Awesome fishing! I am from the East Coast we catch Fluke (Summer Flounder) on our beaches. always wanted to catch a halibut never thought that you could catch them from the surf so do you mind if I ask you what beach our city ?

[@cory_831]

Good shit man!

[@thesmokinsalmon]

super cool from the beach. just subbed

[@jerrybuenrostro9094]

Wats size of weight for the swimbait?

[@trentel]

subbed! good stuff man!

[@captvfishing]

Green Back/ Pearl Bellys are killer!

[@thesantacruzsurfcaster6231]

I never though It could be as good as straight white but I'm starting to love it

[@MyWayFishing]

Wow, Nice halibut~ subscribed~

[@brett6204]

How many times you catch halinut from the shore? I imagine its uncommon. Great video!

[@ayearea1471]

Hi Everett, Could you help provide guidance of which general area you are fishing at or beach? Or a good place to start in geneal. I've been poking around a few places but haven't had much luck. Thank you. And great video!!

[@thesantacruzsurfcaster6231]

All I can really tell is that if you’re looking for Halibut you’re going to want to go to the calmer beaches

[@LedGuitar1218]

Do what is your drop shot rig

[@MaPee1982]

Your first "unconventional setup" is a shad rig. There are many ways to tie it but generally, it's called a float rig. Great catch by the way. Down south, fish are always more active than they are, here up north.

[@sleelee84]

Awesome!! Did you knew there was halis there? Did you ate it for dinner yet. Great job!

[@thesantacruzsurfcaster6231]

Yeah I knew they were around and I did eat it for dinner. Delicious

[@thecarcarpenter8860]

Nice!

[@ji2myj]

Is that sea cliffs??

[@thesantacruzsurfcaster6231]

No

[@GregBarfuss]

Keep it up 👍

[@noelconklin5916]

Great video. I’m just getting started with surf fishing and I have one question, are you allowed to have two rods on the beach or do you need to get some sort of second rod validation with your license? It’s not like you’re fishing with both rods at the same time. Just wasn’t sure if you need to pay that extra fee for just having a second rod with you so you can go back and forth between the two of them. Thanks.

[@thesantacruzsurfcaster6231]

The second rod validation only applies to freshwater fishing, you can use as many rods as you want in the ocean. The exception to this is when fishing for rockfish or when in certain bays, so check where you are going

[@noelconklin5916]

@@thesantacruzsurfcaster6231 thank you for the info!! I ask questions on different fishing sites often with no replies back. Appreciate it. Can’t wait to watch more videos ASAP.

[@frs.franco]

Hey bro got a quick question going out soon what beach is this bro im from sc

[@barclaysauers255]

That's one dream day of surf casting. You'll remember it your whole life. But, if I ever set an expensive reel in the sand my Dad would've slapped me up the back of the head an called me a knucklehead, for good reason.

[@thesantacruzsurfcaster6231]

If you set it down with the handle facing down the actual reel won’t touch the sand. The handle can be rinsed off with no problems. I do it all the time and have had zero issues.

[@barclaysauers255]

@@thesantacruzsurfcaster6231 I know you've got to be really conscientious to pull that off. Hope your technique and luck continues to serve you well.

[@lindamacchi3553]

Never mind. If you like both talipia or trowt

[@bayboxer666]

Do you ever catch different kinds of fish when going for halibut with the dropshot?

[@thesantacruzsurfcaster6231]

On my last trip out I hooked a striper on it. that vid will be out next

[@bayboxer666]

Nice. How high up from the weight do you usually tie the hook when you dropshot?

[@FranklinFishing]

Which beach is this?

[@da66and1]

love your vids.. what part of the cost you fishing in?

[@thesantacruzsurfcaster6231]

I’d say Nor Cal but some people disagree

[@alexmorataya9122]

Solid outing!!!! Hard to get 1 legal Butt but 2 butts is awesome !!! What leader #lb were u using on the drop shot?

[@thesantacruzsurfcaster6231]

that day I used 30lb but I usually go with 20

[@alexmorataya9122]

The Santa Cruz Surfcaster thats good to know. I usually think 12lbs is too heavy lol

[@thesantacruzsurfcaster6231]

Line visibility doesn’t matter much for Halibut imo

[@alexmorataya9122]

The Santa Cruz Surfcaster I see that, that’s pretty cool to know. Always learning something new thanks

[@pedrodiaz327]

What beach do fish at I'm a local I live in monterey

[@millersbaits8819]

Nice 👍

[@kegsrifa]

Love your videos but dont ever go for limits bro....lets keep the population healthy so when we go back there's plenty to catch.....and quality fish....great job bro nice fish

[@bajadan2769]

quit asking where this is -- just get out and fish ! halibut all up and down the coast !

[@cramcrams7741]

You throw bags of potatoe chips also?

[@jsanti8572]

Whats a good rod for drop shot? Not too expensive

[@thesantacruzsurfcaster6231]

Daiwa north coast 8’6” heavy

[@marionovoa81]

How do you like the Okuma SST rod?

[@thesantacruzsurfcaster6231]

It’s great, definitely the best salmon rod for the price

[@rf5381]

Anyone know where to get some dungi from the shore around the central coast? Recently I saw a borderline keeper that looked like it got washed up on the beach. I threw it back but it had me thinking maybe I should've thrown my snare out there.

[@thesantacruzsurfcaster6231]

I don't really know much about Dungeness snaring but it seem that the flatter beaches with multiple sets of breakers hold Dungeness at low tides. I've picked quite a few keepers that way while wading the beaches fishing.

[@rf5381]

@@thesantacruzsurfcaster6231 I'm going to try it out. I'll let you know if I get anything. I've been craving a crab boil for months and it'll be all that better if I can catch them myself.

[@larrywoloshyn8055]

The top place to catch Dungeness....Ocea beach and Baker beach..and perhaps some stretches near Pacifica..

[@pedrocaldera6778]

What beach is this bye though

[@davidsimmons1105]

yummy!

[@Kianquenseda]

Do you ever fish with a drone to take out your bait ?

[@thesantacruzsurfcaster6231]

No. To be honest that’s more of a party trick than a legitimate way to fish. It does work though

[@mattgg1216]

Why take out your bait of fish is close to shore. I caught halibut 4-6’ from my feet

[@jaymeza01]

Where exactly in Santa Cruz do you fish? I notice some houses behind you.

[@MalachiCurrie]

We’re are you fishing

[@tman302]

what beach is this at

[@luckyangayen]

Where is this are bro?

[@drewbox4625]

Where was this at

[@michaelong2362]

What tide do you aim for for halibut?

[@thesantacruzsurfcaster6231]

I prefer high tides

[@garrettscustomandoutdoors2659]

Why not throw a 2oz buck tail jig instead of the Lead? Two lures instead of one!!!

[@thesantacruzsurfcaster6231]

I’ve tried that and it works but doesn’t cast as well and the bucktail gets hung up in seaweed a lot. I have seen people fishing with two hooks on their dropshot rig though, maybe I’ll give that a try