Most OVERLOOKED Surf Fishing Style **Big MISTAKE**

[@danlindey7368]

You cover it all. What bait, leader, line, reel, where to fish. The only thing you don't do is bait the hook for people. Great content, Thanks.

[@BrassHammer]

Who goes surf fishing and not expect to get their feet wet? Love your vids and positively happy personality with a great outlook on life!

[@pierpounder]

LOL the air temp was about 45 degrees!

[@TheCaptainbeefylog]

I've always found fishing for "bread and butter" species like whiting to be very under-rated by "serious" fishermen. I love catching a big fish but I will always have at least one lighter rig out as well. Often I'll catch 10 "trash" fish for every "good" fish and have more fun doing it. Push comes to shove, live whiting make good bait too.

[@thadeckhoff5153]

Your surf fishing videos are my favorites. They’re what brought me to the channel. I found Bryant’s channel from yours.

[@mattgarland1776]

Good morning beach bums!!! Hope all had a great Easter day yesterday!!!

[@davecourington]

You need to get Fred his own GoPro... It would be nice to see your partners perspective on your fishing.

[@chrisweiss6363]

It just wouldn't be the same without Fred showing up to say hi

[@stevegerdes2614]

Good video, thanks for going over your rigs, pole and baits. Still learning here and it’s fun fun to watch your videos, then have you explain your setup at the end is just Awsome. Thanks for sharing.

[@barbarasanders187]

Good morning my Bama Beach Bum friend, I just wanted to say how much I enjoy watching your videos, you're real. I'm a 68 year old lady from S. Fla, having been transplanted to S. Miss. Before I came here, all of my fishing gear, rods and tackle was stolen and only being on SS I haven't been able to afford to replace them 😟 fortunately I received my stimulas ck this morning and can't wait to replace them and get back to fishing. Thanks for sharing your fishing trips and tips with us and I'll let you know how it goes for me here on the Miss. coast 🤗😎

[@chrisdreyfuss461]

When I lived in Hawaii we used to hang bells on the rods so we didn’t have to keep starring at them and miss a bite maybe a idea to think of. Great videos keep them coming

[@TheSimpsonTwins_]

Same! We did that I California growing up

[@AJRay-db1dr]

The wind around the gulf coast would keep the bells ringing

[@AJRay-db1dr]

An sometimes the line goes slack I tried my bells last year on the south Carolina coast an they was going off constantly cause the wind maybe if the wind didn't blowing it would be good but idk when we dont have wind on this side of the beach

[@verdantgrottobarbell5279]

I use bells for catfishing. It works great for that. I’ve found in surf fishing I usually end up tossing the bells back in the tackle box. Another thing I use for Night Cats in Rivers is Glow Sticks. A little electrical tape on the tip of the rod then you can chill by the fire

[@janicebrowning8101]

My Granddaughter loves catching whiting on the beach. If she knows we are going fishing she grabs her gear and is ready to go.

[@fishinfool3795]

Fred is patiently waiting behind the cart.

[@winddialfarm]

Thanks for all the pointers. We'll be there mid-May and will be trying our hand at surf fishing with at least four 7-10 year old midwest farm kids. They're soooooo excited and so am I.

[@kavak1344]

I get to the coast to fish once a year if I'm lucky. I always target the Whiting first, always starts the trip off right. like you said, you never know what else you'll catch! They're easy to clean, and great eating too👌🎣

[@brentnanita3939]

The only man I have seen that gets just as excited about catching small fish as he does big ones. True fisherman. Can not remember how many times I have been surf fishing and people will stop ask me have I caught anything, and I said.. Naw, just alot of baitfish..whiting and croaker. Lmao.

[@monkeyman4131]

Nice going Matt , and great advise on surf fishing . Tom Daytona Beach, FL. 6, April 2021 .

[@billyboothe3643]

Great video. Grew up fishing Perdido Key in the 1960 excellent fishing. Catching Reel Memories Stay bummy

[@rubensaenz8418]

I am in MS and the same happened with me. I was about to start reeling in my rods to call it a day and my lightest rigged rod bent over like crazy and it was a slot red. Totally unexpected. He gave a hell of a fight and I had to be careful not to break the rod and the reel was barely pulling it in. Keep up telling us what your using because it helps us beginners.

[@keiththompson1265]

No coincidence I suppose you chose a wristband with the "Matthew" reference to that quote! Nice.

[@chadbrantley839]

So good to see you back in the surf. The kayak fishing was cool, but it sure is good to see you fishing for whiting again.

[@fishingjimcolon4339]

Whiting is one of my favorite fish to catch. They are so underrated.

[@EddyG0rdo]

They fight hard for being little guys.

[@survivalpodcasting]

Whiting are hands down my favorite fish to make ceviche with.

[@AJRay-db1dr]

Good to see you back on the beach my friend

[@davidmartinez7956]

Good morning beach bums, hope everyone had a good Easter Sunday with their family's. I agree Fred needs his own go-pro so we can see his perspective on your fishing. Thanks for going over your setups as I'm getting ready for surf fishing here is Galveston. That was a nice Red you caught there, I was hoping it was a 20 in speckled trout so you could have crossed that off.

[@d-op1502]

Thanks for your videos. I was at Anna Maria last week and cleaned up on whiting. I am from the midwest and with your guidance I was able to get on some fish. My best day i caught 60 or 70 whiting. A couple were 13 to 14 inchers. I fried some up and they were awesome!

[@freebird7057]

That's neat, and I have been planning on coming down that way later this week and trying out some new light tackle, 2000 series reals with some 4,lb Test line and see if I can land some of those whitings.👍

[@brianschwind3895]

Awesome video. I am coming down in 3 weeks. Can't wait!!

[@waterassassinfishingbuilds6122]

Man just a quick story, first off you are awesome! I’ve been watching you and angler up for a while now! I love what y’all do and so I have decided to try and make a KZbin channel myself!! I’d like to say thank you and keep the videos coming!!

[@FoulOwl2112]

This is the best time of year for surf fishing the Northwest Gulf Coast! One year ago this month, perhaps to the day, I landed and recorded TWO personal best species! I was actually targeting Pompano. Which even though I did land five or six, over my 4 days of fishing, they weren't really tearin' em up yet. However, l did land my PB Whiting at a healthy 17.5 inches ( which is a BIG darn Whiting)! Then I landed my PB Bull Red at 31 - 32 inches ( My cooler top ruler only goes to 28 ). THEN, within the next 2hrs, I bested my own best with a shonuff Hoss of a Bull Red! I can only guesstimate his length at 37 to 39 inches. I didn't know they even got that damn big!

[@PompdUpFishin]

I surf fish the bama gulf coast for whiting year round. They taste good cooked/prepared a variety of different ways. Usually easy to locate....(a bit more difficult to locate during the winter but definitely doable). Most times I’m able to put at least 10 in the cooler over 10”. I just never get tired of it.

[@jackfleming7457]

Great video and great ethos! Many thanx!

[@benhamsher6630]

Was down in Destin last week. Wasn’t catching anything on the beach. Went out with your friend glen flowers and had a good time. Hopefully next time on the beach I’ll get some fish.

[@tonyjoe1753]

Thanks for going over your fishing equipment

[@waterassassinfishingbuilds6122]

First off you are awesome! I’ve been watching you and angler up for a while now! I love what y’all do and so I have decided to try and make a KZbin channel myself!! I’d like to say thank you, whether I make it or not I’m still doing something I love and you have truly help in this decision.

[@chaliep2920]

Reeling in 1st fish and there's Fred lurking :) Hahaha

[@xgtmg]

Thanks for the bait tip for Whiting. I'll be trying it the next time I get to the beach. I could eat Whiting every day. Great video Matthew. Prayers your way from NC.

[@christopherjenkins2373]

Great video of a perfect morning of fishing. Good job!

[@FishHookedFishing]

Insane! Gotta love when they bite at the end!! Tight lines from FishHooked beach bum!!

[@CBurns862]

So much for keeping the shoes dry! 😂

[@Alabaster245]

You may have already done so but if not it would be a great idea to do a video on how to spot a rip and how to spot sand flees. Anything to educate people.

[@joethebourbonman]

Stud red man! I agree whiting fishing is fun-I’d sooner catch whiting all day than stare are a rod for 5 hours waiting for one pomp. I think the coolest thing about the gulf coast is the variety of fish we get.

[@j.mimoso4767]

I caught my PB red off the surf while whiting and pompano fishing! 36" beast 🎣🎣🎣

[@FishingWithDamon]

I can’t wait for fishing season here it is April 15th!!

[@scottc543]

Another nice video, Matt. Keep them coming!

[@danl.909]

Good video! 👏 Glad you released that red, Matthew. That’s a good breeder, and they aren’t the best to eat when they get that big anyway.

[@stevegiblin270]

Looks like a fun day!🤠🤠🤠

[@michaelhornung7266]

Good stuff right there. Always fun catching something-vs- nothing and your going to eat good

[@JamesThatcher_jtnwdc]

I'm a whiting fan. Fillet one and use the head on a heavy spinning rig for sharks or bull reds--they're probably nearby!

[@MrZerakian]

Love light fishing

[@lmpbzkt1]

Right on brother! Nice way to start my day!

[@ericglenn4644]

Great fishing video with some nice fish

[@slimpickins9124]

Got one small whiting last Wednesday. Will be hitting the beach in Tampa this Wednesday.

[@debscottacker]

I catch my whitings at the first sandbar casting to deeper water and usually I get the bigger ones

[@bravohuey]

Great video as always. It might be of interest to know that even the large whiting are relatively young. I collected otoliths (ear bones) from a bunch of whiting and had them aged and even the 1lb+ whiting were no more than a year and a half old. Since there are no size or creel limits on them in Alabama, I personally keep just about any size I catch. They live fast and die young so like Mahi I think they are an excellent choice for filling a cooler. I don't live at the beach so when I get there I want to make the most of my time, and Whiting have been one of the most dependable bites in the spring and summer for me. Keep the great videos coming even if they do make me incredibly jealous!

[@charlessarver8350]

They are super small on the mississippi coast, like under 10 inches normally but they are tasty little suckers.

[@jeffreyweaver8184]

coming tomorrow to catch some pomps. maybe we will see ya. great video.

[@dbrown0610]

Out here on Dauphin island this week. Caught a lot of whiting and finally caught a keeper Pomp! He was 21 1/2” long and tasted amazing lol.

[@bradpitt3810]

I can’t seem to get a pomp from dauphin

[@autumnmarie25333]

Awesome video!!! What’s your ceviche recipe? We have never tried that. We love sushi and like to try cooking that kind of stuff at home.

[@fredguajardo3784]

Always good when an unexpected bull red tugs the line

[@tonykirby4809]

I got her t shirt the other day. Thanks. Still haven't got grants or Brian's or what ever that guys name is,lol.

[@GetFuktPriusOwners]

You mean Bryant?

[@larrylarryb7456]

I'm having a little trouble seeing the riffs ever think of drawing some graphs or sketches to give more detail of what, where you are fishing

[@mikethedesertrat]

Do you get your fresh shrimp from a grocery store or a tackle shop? In other words, how fresh is "fresh"? Thanks.

[@bobjoncas2814]

...fun in the sun..lol...good one, stay safe...

[@North_Star_Fishing]

Beach fishing is a dream of mine I was actually just filming a vid in Florida but from a boat

[@terrellknight1756]

Great stuff as always!!👊🏼🤙🏼

[@curtmurdurk]

I honestly think it’s the rarer catch that’s why people choose pompano and their bigger. But to me whiting when fillet and clean right is one of the best tasting fish in the sea. With the Flounder of course

[@RustyReels]

Some good whiting action right there! Nice red too 🤙

[@cliftonfountain4416]

Where did you get your fishing cart from?

[@m.e.rosson2758]

Great Red!!!

[@mcgaugheyryan1]

How's the surf fishing down there in mid-September?

[@JCASTELLUCCIOJR]

What brand name is your beach wagon w/the large sand/tires and purchased from where? Thanking you in advance...John C (Deep South Coastal-Louisiana)!

[@trophyadventures6258]

I’ve got a buddy at Down South Outdoors that loves whiting!

[@AJRay-db1dr]

I got a big question my friend does it really matter the color of my fishing line in the surf k know in the lakes an streams we fish in around hear it really dont matter but I got yellow salt water line from bass bro so that people on the beach could see my line where they wouldn't run into it but it helped alittle . So will this line slow down my fishing in the surf ?

[@Dementalist747]

Was hoping for a catch and cook on Video lol. Great day tho. 🖤🖤💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@rburnett6266]

Do you ever fish at night under the lights? Trout, redfish, big flounder...?? Live bait?

[@hookdontail4623]

Redfish spot challenge. How many spots can you get.

[@fishingwithivanich1809]

Interesting fishing ! Thank you from Russia !

[@timcallan4754]

I headed to the panhandle area in August. Can I catch Whiting and Pompano from the shore at that time of the year?

[@redelfoutdoors9668]

Do you get bigger whiting on average when you use fish bites especially the new clam one you been using? Or is shrimp just a better option? Thanks. Great vid as always!

[@FireSlayer85]

About how far out do you want to cast for whiting would you say?

[@leehodge36]

Just wanna give Fred a shout out. ! Fred really should start his own channel.. 🦆🦐🐠🦆🎣

[@percynorris2498]

What kinda rig are you using?

[@tigerbrown6799]

Hi Hey I go surf fishing my self every time. I can’t gears with me backpack rod bait rod holder all that stuff. I just wanna say I love that cart your using it . I got old police crown Vic you thing it’s gonna fit in it. if I buy it. 🙏 thanks

[@noahhastings6145]

Catch, Clean, Cook Fred when?

[@royd.687]

Bird hanging around. LOL

[@HuntStewTV]

Do you target different depths or structures when you target Pompano vs Whitening or do they tend to hang out in the same areas?

[@BamaBeachBum]

They will hang out in the same areas, but usually you will have more success for whiting in shallower depths closer to the beach.

[@codyfrasier2897]

Hey man, any way you could give away an easy to get to spot for whiting and pompano for a tourist coming up soon to fish with his dad?

[@spacecoastsurffishing1726]

I fish the Space Coast area and catch lot of fish out of the surf!

[@egpeil]

Shoes on the beach!?

[@johnmounce8341]

Good stuff bro!!

[@troyclift7569]

You should look into ikejime if you're making ceviche. It helps keep the meat fresh and gives it a better taste.

[@miltoneidson1793]

What size and type of hook you use for whiting?

[@iancaen2977]

Don't know about BBB, but I've had great success with size 2 circles...Mutu tournament light inlines are my go to. I also prefer single hook rigs so there are no loose hooks swinging around when I'm unhooking fish.

[@joemorris4863]

I probably missed the first time, but could you recover some of your rigging styles? Thanks

[@juans3728]

Matt, you used a #2 circle hook, is that hook offset or non-offset, where i'm located it must be non-offset it's the new rule when fishing with bait.

[@fredfable5655]

No juan. Offset está prohibido aguas afuera . Vuelve a revisar la ley. Puedes usar offset inshore todavía. La ley cambió hace dos años o más. Saludos.

[@Colonel1Bravo]

Does whiting or pompano taste better?

[@ericcorsinojr1402]

Where do you buy the floats for you pompano rigs

[@iancaen2977]

J&M in OB...

[@jacobkilgannon6059]

Awesome buddy

[@scottmaia53]

Love fishing for whiting

[@shoeshirt6402]

Every fisherman has those days where you just gotta keep any fish especially the no size no limit ones😂 *legal fish only of course

[@simonsaysr1994]

I was expecting you to slay the pompano because your fishing for whiting 🤣

[@triplejadventures6733]

I still can’t believe 3 years ago I thought fishing from the beach was probably a waste of time. You had to take a boat out 20 miles to catch saltwater fish or at least a long pier. Then I started watching this guy catching all kinds of fish including some big ones right off the beach. Thanks Beach Bum for opening my eyes and opening up a new fun way to fish for me and my family.

[@pittmanfh]

Jim, I thought the same thing. You always see somebody fishing from the shore, and they don't ever seem to be catching anything. But this guy is always fishing where there aren't a bunch of people swimming all around him. Plus he obviously knows what he's doing.