Have caught so many fish using this info. Whenever I give new beach anglers tips on reading the water I always point them towards your vids cheers Rich
@richtroxler17 күн бұрын
Hi John! Sorry for the late reply. I've been working on some music projects and getting some of it out on streaming platforms. I wish I could clone myself LOL. I'm glad my videos have helped you up your game and appreciate you pitching my channel.
@sfxdesigner7 жыл бұрын
I was staying at a hotel on Moonstone beach this last week. First two days I went out and threw bait for a couple of days and me and my daughter might have gotten 4 bites. I went back the the room and accidentally found your KZbin channel. We went out the next morning and I actually read the beach the way you explained it. My first cast...bam and brought it in! I ended up getting bites on almost every cast and landing a lot! I went up the coast to another beach and same thing. The next day, went out again and landed a dozen more. The info you shared completely re-wired my brain on how to look at the surf. I think I've gotten lucky on previous tips to my local beaches (I live in SoCal) and will apply the knowledge from now on. Thanks for sharing, it's the surf fishing info I've never received previously!
@richtroxler7 жыл бұрын
Sorry for the late reply, still having problems with my notifications. Your story makes me happy as I'm really just trying to pass a little something forward to a sport that has given me many rewarding years. Fish on!
@nielviljoen39958 жыл бұрын
Rich - I've been fishing for years and have found great benefit from your youtubes. Thanks you for your efforts man, they mean a lot.
@richtroxler8 жыл бұрын
Gald you found them useful Niel. Thanks for the kind words, it's appreciated.
@AccountingTutor8 жыл бұрын
Your lessons are succinct and logical, and the videos are well produced. Thanks for taking the time to think through the topics and present them so well in this excellent series of tutorials. I'm about to leave for 3 weeks in Florida and I'll be flyfishing the beaches a lot. I'm a midwestern fresh water fisher who knew nothing about beach structure. Your videos will help me get off to a great start.
@richtroxler8 жыл бұрын
Have a good trip to FL.
@redamor91824 жыл бұрын
@@richtroxler mate I'd love to shout you afew beers thanks for your time and help good O olson
@Saxomonk8 жыл бұрын
Absolutely incredible you are a natural a supernatural you deserve a special category at the Oscars or the Emmys not one word is wasted on BS every word is to the point clear concise articulate. The graphics are as minimal as possible to do their job perfectly. By imparting this information you have fulfilled a childhood wish. And to have done it all for free simply to pass on the information makes it an incredible gift. Thank you so much
@richtroxler8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words sax.
@richtroxler7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sax. Just uploaded the first of a new series of educational vids on surf fishing. The series will contain a lot of info in my usual rapid-fire delivery. No sense taking it to the grave ;-)
@TheSmilingFury3 жыл бұрын
Just moved to southern california and I must say I would be lost if it weren’t for you Mr Troxler. I stumbled onto your work on youtube while still living in the northeast. Your illuminations are truly maxims that stand the test of our physical world, which is great! Hahaha. Thanks again, tight lines👍❤️😎
@wdavis68143 жыл бұрын
I'll be moving to SoCal in a few months (Torrance most likely), is the surf fishing good out there?
@richtroxler3 жыл бұрын
Hi Angelos. Very sorry for the late reply. I had a health issue that dragged on for a while but I'm back now. Thank you for your kind words and good luck on the west coast. Be well.
@TheSmilingFury3 жыл бұрын
I’m glad to hear you are on the mend! 👍🤙
@Arashad7866 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge and on a side note I've never see someone reply to most if not all the comments . Keep up the great work you sir are a gem to the fishing community
@richtroxler5 жыл бұрын
I apologize for the delay in responding. I just got done moving again. Actually I reply to every comment. Just haven't been able to keep up lately. Thank you for your kind words and for watching.
@jefferyduran6 жыл бұрын
Rich, I love you bro!!!... Keep it going!! Please write a book so I can breath life to it.... I never noticed the beach the way you explain it and your right!!! I read other peoples stories but it never made sense until your enlightenment. Thank you!! Your one of my top heroes. Wifey and I spend time at the beach, we watch your videos and find truth and we share with the kids. We find joy and life at the beach like never before!!!...
@richtroxler6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words E FX. I'm glad you have found my videos useful and thank you so much for watching.
@jorgecolon78757 жыл бұрын
This video is very educational for fishing fanatics. I learned a lot and can't wait to get to the beach. Thanks
@richtroxler7 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Jorge, hope it helps you find the fish.
@getfurtherfaster5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this valuable information and taking the time to share this with others!
@richtroxler Жыл бұрын
This comment just popped up in my feed under "not responded". Apparently it's from 4 years ago. I'm not sure what happened but please accept my most sincere apologies for not responding to your post. I try to respond to everybody who posts on my channel, so a belated thank you for watching my video.
@willfox25783 жыл бұрын
Very well explained! I am getting back into surf fishing this year, and want to do it more seriously than I have in the past. You way of explanation is just what I need to refresh what I know and learn more to build on. Thanks!
@richtroxler3 жыл бұрын
Hi Will. Very sorry for the late reply. I had a health issue that dragged on for a while but I'm back now. Good to hear you're returning to surf fishing. It's a great way to spend time and recharge. Thanks for watching.
@chuyaguilera22853 жыл бұрын
I've seriously learned so much off these videos!! I live in the bay area and surf fished a couple times but had no idea what I was doing and now I can't wait to get back out there.
@richtroxler2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, was out of commission again for a while, so for now I'm just trying to get caught up on responding to everyone and trying to finish up on some new content and other stuff. Thanks for hanging in there with me and I'll get this thing going again.
@MrPoseidonSays4 жыл бұрын
good video Rich. I never stop learning from watching lots of videos good and bad. Thank you again!
@richtroxler4 жыл бұрын
Sorry for my late reply. Lots going on in these strange days. I never stop learning either lol. Fishing is a life long learning process, it never gets old, and neither do you in it's pursuit.
@MrPoseidonSays4 жыл бұрын
no worries Rich. Seems your a good man. I always appreciate a reply. great answer in we all learn all the time. Hope these strange days pass with healthy and happy times fishing ahead.
@rainmariano54238 жыл бұрын
Hi Rich, I have just watched your entire surf fishing series straight through, and I will certainly be referring to them in the future. They are very informative and concise, and I hope you continue to make more. Best regards from the Bay Area, CA.
@richtroxler8 жыл бұрын
+Rain Mariano Thank you Rain. I will be adding some more videos as time allows.
@angelmelko9 ай бұрын
This would have to be the best explanation I have seen. Thanks.
@richtroxler8 ай бұрын
You're very welcome!
@nitrobenceno76899 жыл бұрын
Man you deserve way more views, great explanation, can't wait to put it to practice! Thanks a lot!
@richtroxler9 жыл бұрын
Nitro Benceno Your welcome Nitro.
@shellydae8 жыл бұрын
loved it..Watched all 3, ready to hit the surf in June!! great job!!
@richtroxler8 жыл бұрын
+Mark “Marky 4 Fingers” Laws Glad you enjoyed them and I hope you find them useful.
@junaidahmed39809 жыл бұрын
Brilliant. I started implementing your lectures towards the close of last season with surprising results almost immediately. Keep up the good work.
@richtroxler9 жыл бұрын
Junaid Ahmed I'm glad you find the information useful.
@coleperkins40196 жыл бұрын
Great videos. Thanks for putting them together, I never would have known otherwise.
@richtroxler6 жыл бұрын
You are welcome Cole and thanks for watching. I hope they help you out.
@splendidbeastie6918 жыл бұрын
Watching these getting ready for next year, cant wait
@richtroxler8 жыл бұрын
A new series coming over the winter, hopefully in time for spring ;-)
@matthewl11876 жыл бұрын
Man this information is so good. I've been surf fishing for 20+ years and really all I could do was identify a sand bar. I am going to the coast week after next for a full week and can't wait to put this into practice. My son is 5 and loves to fish like me so I just learned new stuff to pass onto him. Thanks for the video. ~ Matthew
@richtroxler6 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome Matthew. I hope you and your son have good times on the beach. Those are priceless.
@gparktc20109 жыл бұрын
This series has been a much appreciated learning experience! Can't wait for more!
@richtroxler9 жыл бұрын
Gl Par I glad you found the information helpful. I have a few more videos planned. Stay tuned.
@edwardcresci14364 жыл бұрын
I love your videos. Cant wait to put some of these lessons to use. Thank you!
@richtroxler4 жыл бұрын
Hi Edward. Glad you enjoy my videos. As I'm fond of saying, fishing is a life long learning process, enjoy the ride! Have a good season and stay safe.
@Gypsyboy9325 жыл бұрын
Rich, Thanks for your hard work! As a student of the hobby of fishing, it is very helpful.
@richtroxler5 жыл бұрын
You are welcome. We are all students of fishing. The learning process never stops. Thanks for watching.
@Marmaduke009 жыл бұрын
Great series. I woulda never know this stuff.. Going surf fishing in two weeks and really looking forward to it now! Thanks for the great information
@richtroxler9 жыл бұрын
+Ty TXTitan You are welcome. We can never have enough information.
@mitchellhelms72386 жыл бұрын
I just started watching your videos I think it's cool the way you make it simple to see what you are talking about. I just started surf fishing a few years ago thanks for the info
@richtroxler6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mitchell, I hope it helps you shorten your learning curve.
@frontporchmedia3 жыл бұрын
I've been struggling to read waves recently. This is a great video! Thank you sir!
@richtroxler3 жыл бұрын
Hi FPM. Very sorry for the late reply. I had a health issue that dragged on for a while but I'm back now. Takes a while to get used to what you are looking at because you have to take into consideration tide and wind, but once you've done it enough, it becomes second nature and you never look at water the same way again. Thanks for watching.
@heironchan38918 жыл бұрын
Your video's are incredibly informative! Keep up the good work Rich!
@richtroxler8 жыл бұрын
Thank you Herion. A new series in the works over the winter.
@zig69739 жыл бұрын
Excellent! All your vids were highly informative. Thanks!
@richtroxler9 жыл бұрын
zig6973 Glad you enjoyed them zig.
@ihcfn7 жыл бұрын
Great series of videos Rich. I fish fresh water but have always wanted to try beach fishing, just didn't have a clue where to start! I may have to go out and buy some new toys now to give it a go! 😊 thanks for the great info p.s. red headed step children ha ha ha! Tight lines from the U.K. 🎣
@richtroxler7 жыл бұрын
It's never too late to try something new! Where about's in the UK?
@anthonylawlor91305 жыл бұрын
Very entertaining videos.... Fantastic information for the surf fisherman. I've watched this video 3 times and come out learning something new each time. Thanks and please make some more for us hungry fisherman.
@richtroxler5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Anthony and I hope they help you have a productive season.
@connormcgrath64768 жыл бұрын
Excellent discussion. Looking forward to more
@richtroxler8 жыл бұрын
Another one coming in a couple days. Gotta get it finished as it's starting to cut into my fishing time.
@Deitz0056 жыл бұрын
Very informative and thorough vids. Thanks! 👍
@richtroxler5 жыл бұрын
I apologize for the delay in responding. I just got done moving again. Thank you for watching my videos. I hope they help you out.
@m.m.25779 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I was searching for a comprehensive lesson on Reading the Beach. I think you and 311 Pope have covered these topics well. Tight lines!
@richtroxler9 жыл бұрын
South Jetty I hope they help you get on some fish.
@alecbotash24274 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing so valuable knowledge! ✌🙂👍
@richtroxler4 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome and thanks for watching. Be well.
@wngchnKid6 жыл бұрын
from the bottom of my heart, i would like to say thank you so much for the invaluable informations!
@richtroxler6 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome. Thanks for watching
@sandyawibawa57809 жыл бұрын
long awaited for this vid. thanks heaps!
@richtroxler9 жыл бұрын
Sandya Wibawa You are very welcome.
@victorcanion73446 жыл бұрын
Having watched 3 out of 4 of this series I can honestly say I wish I had watched them three days ago before I hit the surf. Excellent insight and instruction. I can see exactly what I was seeing correctly and what I was not. Thx
@richtroxler6 жыл бұрын
You are welcome and thanks for watching.
@mond0009 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your great fishing videos
@richtroxler9 жыл бұрын
***** You are welcome Simeon.
@southernfishing41236 жыл бұрын
Best beach vid I’ve seen! Thanks
@richtroxler6 жыл бұрын
Thanks SF and thanks for watching. Hope you have a productive season.
@jackene4158 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rich. I'm new at surf fishing, but now have a clue how to find where to fish. Fishing in the Vero Beach FL area for the next few weeks.
@richtroxler8 жыл бұрын
+Jack Sullivan Good luck in FL Jack. I wish I was there :-)
@GB-td6ue7 жыл бұрын
Great vid! Lot's of good information, well presented. Visuals with highlights really make the point; pun intended!
@richtroxler7 жыл бұрын
Thanks GB, glad you enjoyed my vid and thanks for watching.
@Daniel-vu4ft4 жыл бұрын
Thank you My Friend very clear and with good examples.
@richtroxler4 жыл бұрын
And thank you for watching Mike. Be well and stay safe.
@grandwonder58588 жыл бұрын
Rich, I think your videos do such a nice job of explaining how to read the beach that if you ever decide to write a book on the subject it might not do as well as you would hope since your videos do such a nice job of explaining everything!
@richtroxler8 жыл бұрын
Thanks GW. Just passing something forward to the sport I love.
@Deitz0056 жыл бұрын
Great videos! Thanks. You're a great teacher. Thanks for sharing your wisdom. Ps, red heads should never be overlooked!
@richtroxler6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words Paul, and thanks for watching.
@mueshow8 жыл бұрын
Great videos! I have watched and re-watched the "View From the Beach" series. I'd like to understand how wind and tides affect lateral currents and structures. Maybe in the a future vid? Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
@richtroxler8 жыл бұрын
Good idea for a video. That's the small ball of fishing, the next level down in the knowledge chain. It's very different for every location, but the basics are the same. Good idea.
@ramonramon80298 жыл бұрын
I actually thought I knew what I was doing until I saw your video , you should be teaching this course in college and charging a lot of money for this valuable information .Thank you , happy fishing and be safe out there .God Blees.
@richtroxler8 жыл бұрын
We are always learning. I try to learn something new every time I go out, and seeing as I am new to my area of Virginia Beach, I get to put my money where my mouth is lol. Always learning, it nevers stops :-)
@TriniTrav9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the very informative and professional video.
@richtroxler9 жыл бұрын
+TriniTrav My pleasure Trini. I hope it helps you in your search for fish.
@thomasbarden92057 жыл бұрын
Awesome video man, thanks so much for all the info!
@richtroxler7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Thomas, and you are most welcome.
@danno5805 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, this was very helpful 👍
@richtroxler Жыл бұрын
Glad you found it useful and thanks for watching.
@MrXinsizionx8 жыл бұрын
These techniques have helped me very much on the south shore of Long Island. The beach lip has produced some nice sized bass on bucktails and sand fleas.
@richtroxler8 жыл бұрын
Hi MrX. Glad they helped you zero in on productive fishing. Holes are a real key structure for me.
@battleherk019 жыл бұрын
Excellent information. I've been fishing your years but just recently getting into surf fishing. This video will help me find more fish. Thank you Sir.
@richtroxler9 жыл бұрын
+Alan Stinar You are welcome Sir. I always point out that structure doesn't magically produce fish, but if they are in the area, being able to identify the structure your target species prefers will help you dial in on where they are because they certainly won't be spread out uniformly along the beach. Unless it's a massive run of course ;-)
@tjmctaggart79868 жыл бұрын
amazing video i enjoyed all three of them and found them very helpful cant wait to go try what u taught thanx
@richtroxler8 жыл бұрын
Hi TJ. I hope you get on a good bite.
@hubertfarnsworth85066 жыл бұрын
Thanks and good luck We are all counting on you
@richtroxler6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching.
@richtroxler9 жыл бұрын
Just want to let everybody know that I've been having troubles with youtube messaging, so if you sent me a message and you didn't get a response, it wasn't from lack of trying. I'll try and get the problem resolved (not sure if it's youtube or my email client) and get those replies out to you. Thanks for subscribing to my channel, more videos to come!
@letun34818 жыл бұрын
Wow!!! What a great video! Thank you :)
@richtroxler8 жыл бұрын
You're welcome letun.
@coraldecuba66169 жыл бұрын
Hi Rich, Thanks for replay don't you worry a bit still a great show now I got me a nice pair of ear phones lol.
@richtroxler Жыл бұрын
This comment just popped up in my feed under "not responded". Apparently it's from 7 years ago. I'm not sure what happened but please accept my most sincere apologies for not responding to your post. I try to respond to everybody who posts on my channel, so a belated thank you for watching my video.
@RefinerSimilitude7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the videos on reading the water. I'm a North Carolinian who grew up fishing freshwater, mostly self-taught as my dad didn't really enjoy it. Much to my pleasure, my two nephews have caught the fishing bug, but their father doesn't like to take them fishing either. I'm planning some trips to the beach for us in the coming months and I'm nervous that we won't catch anything. Any advice besides what was mentioned in the water reading videos that will help me create a trip we will look back on fondly? I'm thinking I'll find a place to buy fresh dead shrimp when we arrive just in case my casting net returns empty.
@richtroxler7 жыл бұрын
Just got back from a trip to Hattaras and Ocracoke. Beautiful area. My best advice is to find a good bait and tackle shop near where you want to fish. Spend a few dollars and ask some questions. They usually have the scoop on what's running at what time of year and what the best bait / rigs to catch them with and it's in their best interests to get you fish. I'm relatively new to this area also (Virginia Beach to OBX) so I learn about the local species, when they come and go, what conditions they like (wind, tide, and such), what they eat, etc and then try to find the water they'll be in. The more you know, the "luckier" you'll be.
@allenberman84469 жыл бұрын
Great information. Very clearly explained Thanks so much!
@richtroxler9 жыл бұрын
Allen Berman You are welcome Allen.
@ysvsny7 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for detailed information!!
@richtroxler Жыл бұрын
You are welcome barn, and thanks for watching.
@csralumni9 жыл бұрын
Rich, thanks so much for taking the time to put this series together and share your knowledge. It's fantastic. Question - some rips and holes can be very difficult to see at night. Any tips on subtleties to look for if you don't get to scout during the daytime?
@richtroxler9 жыл бұрын
csralumni Sorry for the late reply. Rips I find by feel at night. Many times I'll walk and cast until I feel a change in the way my plug behaves. You can easily feel the pull of a rip on most lipped plugs, you almost don't have to reel to get them to dig in and wobble. Holes you pretty much have to be able to see where the waves break, which is usually not too hard at night once your eyes adjust. I also take notice of sink time when I'm fishing bait. If I cast and hit bottom quick, then I move. I like to detect several seconds of sink time before I feel the bottom bump. Then I fish it for a while to see if anybody is home. No takers, move on to the next one.
@csralumni9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the informative reply Rich. Appreciate it.
@lukejabarian55938 күн бұрын
Excellent and very helpful.
@richtroxler8 күн бұрын
Thanks for the compliment! I hope you catch some big ones.
@lukejabarian55938 күн бұрын
Please kindly upload more and more videos. Not only they are extremely educational but also they are your legacy for the current and future anglers. My son who is 5 years old and I watch your videos every night. Please keep going.
@richtroxler21 сағат бұрын
I will try to get some more content up soon.
@justinpillay87194 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the response. At first it seemed a bit complicated but after watching the video 3 times i think i understand. I am a novice and still learning. Is there a way of you simplifying identifying structures on the beach even more and if so please let all of us know. I will be advising my friends and family to join this channel.
@richtroxler4 жыл бұрын
Sorry for the late reply. been on a 7 day a week work binge. Just watch the water and learn what the waves are telling you. There are no short cuts, but after a while it becomes second nature. I don't even think about it when I look at water. I just see what's going on and fish accordingly.
@OutsideCleaners6 жыл бұрын
Gold. Thanks for making this!
@richtroxler5 жыл бұрын
I apologize for the delay in responding. I just got done moving again. You are very welcome and thanks for watching.
@kenn32823 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all your detailed videos that now has given me a strategy when walking the beach instead of casting randomly hoping to get lucky. The only sign that I was not able to recognize is the "point". Any simple pointers you can suggest to easily identify "points"?
@richtroxler2 жыл бұрын
The waves break further out but not on either side. Surfers love these. Unfortunately, was out of commission again for a while, so for now I'm just trying to get caught up on responding to everyone and trying to finish up on some new content and other stuff. Thanks for hanging in there with me and I'll get this thing going again.
@Anglerte8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the detailed descriptions, I'm new to surf fishing and I suspect my lack of knowledge regarding this topic may explain why I've been skunked on 4 out of 4 trips.
@richtroxler8 жыл бұрын
Knowing how to read the beach doesn't guarantee fish. The fish have to be in the area and if they are, and a suitable bait source is around, then that is when knowing where to fish will pay off.
@Anglerte8 жыл бұрын
Coming from freshwater fishing that certainly appears to be true, but at the very least knowledge of these structures can't hurt my odds.
@liamoconnor39586 жыл бұрын
Thank You so much for your Brilliant read on the oceans..This will help me immensely!
@richtroxler6 жыл бұрын
You ar ewelcome Liam.
@roanbasson47306 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making the video's. I'm from Namibia. I fish the Atlantic coast from time to time with no real luck. I think your advice will change all that.... next trip is 10.08.2018. Let you know how that goes. Thanks again
@richtroxler6 жыл бұрын
Good luck and thanks for watching. I look forward to hearing about your trip.
@billdave69349 жыл бұрын
Awesome series of videos. Thank you! How's your season going so far?
@richtroxler9 жыл бұрын
Bill Dave Slow unfortunately lol.
@eugenefourie40388 жыл бұрын
Hi Rich to start off thank you for all the effort you put in to all of this i feel like a whole new world have been opened to me. Im currently in New Zealand and we have very little wave action (sum but not heaps) we have alot of rock structures so im not to sure on what to look for as I am fairly new to Ocean fishing. Do you have any tips please? It would be appreciated.
@richtroxler8 жыл бұрын
Most depends on what your local species like. A generalization is that fish gravitate toward structure and rocks are certainly that. They also need quick access to deeper water. While some species roam flats, most like to be near deeper water for protection. Try buying a few things at a local bait & tackle and then asking a few questions. Their business depends on repeat customers so they are usually quick to give you local knowledge and put you on fish.
@PhongMike6 жыл бұрын
Thank. You.. This is very educational and interesting... It is not easy to locate a honey hole..
@richtroxler6 жыл бұрын
And the honey hole will only be that if bait and fish are present to begin with. Structure alone does not produce fish, it's just a place that bait and predators tend to congregate when they are in the area.
@Oozmacappabruderhood6 жыл бұрын
Is there a difference between holes and sand pockets in between reef? I live in Hawaii and I appreciate the valuable info u have shared in this series I'm trying to fish pockets of sand do you have any idea what they might look like or would you say they are similar to holes?
@richtroxler6 жыл бұрын
To be honest, I've never fished a reef or been to Hawaii, but I do believe most fish relate, or stay close to edges, regardless of what they are made of. So when fishing from shore, I always attempt to find changes in water depth and fish those edges. From my kayak, or a boat, the same thing. I always seek the deeper water around changes in depth. From the beach these reveal themselves as changes in the way waves break (spilling or plunging), their direction, their amplitude (the height they break at) and how close to shore they break. For instance, surfers always surf over the most shallow areas and paddle out between breaks over the deeper areas, where the waves don't break as high, or as fierce.
@Oozmacappabruderhood6 жыл бұрын
@@richtroxler thanks for the timely response I appreciate all input and your videos have helped me scope out beaches down here appreciate the time taken to do this for us 🤙🏽
@SEARLY1008 жыл бұрын
Great information, thanks
@richtroxler8 жыл бұрын
+Rob Searle You're welcome Rob
@richtroxler8 жыл бұрын
Interesting that this video did not get the same views as my previous video on sandbars. Holes are a much more common fish holding structure, but harder to spot. :-)
@fatpotg53488 жыл бұрын
This and your other videos on how to read the water is amazing, invaluable info. Thank you !
@borngaming79467 жыл бұрын
This information is for a very specific group of people! We love this videos! TYVM!
@richtroxler7 жыл бұрын
I could never live far from the ocean :-)
@richtroxler7 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you enjoy my efforts. You all are very welcome and I appreciate the kind words.
@olympiawashdrummer6 жыл бұрын
Still great stuff. I am 58. When I was 9, I used to read surf fishing books about the east coast. There were some chapters about riptides etc, I had a hard time visualizing this through words. Your 3 videos kind of capped it off very well. I have shared all 3 of your videos with the Facebook page "Surf Fishing Washington / Oregon" group. I wish that Washington's coast had Striper activity. Southern Oregon has some, but not a lot.
@kaldiver8 жыл бұрын
Do all Striped Bass migrate to rivers and bays or are there ones that stay close to beaches and inlets?
@richtroxler8 жыл бұрын
Where I live now (Chesapeake VA) most younger bass stay in the bays and rivers for the first several years before they start their adult migrations. There is no hard and fast rules as to where / what / why bass do what they do. The total biomass is basically made up of 25% Hudson stock and 75% Chesapeake stock. The Hudson stock migrate and breed in the Hudson, basically coming down in the spring and returning in the winter. The Chesapeake stock typically move north up the coast in the spring and return in the fall. Some may hook up into the bay and travel up into the various rivers, or they may winter off the coast of NC. Many younger bass may just winter where ever they are, like Great South Bay in LI, or any of the bays that line the east coast within their range. The adults do most of the traveling, but as tagged fish have shown, with little rhyme on reason. That's the short version anyway lol. Good question you asked!
@manumalli35708 жыл бұрын
awesome vids bro! my strike rate has skyrocketed since learning how waves behave due to bottom structure, so glad I learnt this thank you..
@richtroxler8 жыл бұрын
+Manu Malli You are welcome. Glad you found it useful.
@jeremiahgiles35939 жыл бұрын
you and John skinner are ironically both from the same area and both are surf fishing masters. I think you'd get along well. probably catch ALL the fish tho 😂
@richtroxler9 жыл бұрын
+Jeremiah Giles LOL, I know John fairly well. We both provide content for the same publication and when I lived on LI we fished the same areas. John is a real nice guy, a very intelligent man, and a great fisherman.
@madeandputri37488 жыл бұрын
nice video rich 😊👍
@richtroxler8 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I hope you find it useful.
@justinpillay87194 жыл бұрын
Thank u, very interesting, almost always when I go fishing in South Africa I catch nothing I am going to apply your method
@richtroxler4 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome Justin. I hope my video helps you up your game. Be well and stay safe.
@BandyBorehole9 жыл бұрын
you should do a video like this for fishing beaches with groins. I always wonder if the channels cut out by faster current at the end of a groin creates a bottleneck for food, and so attracts fish. OR if standard groins finish too close to the beach (and so is still too shallow) to have an effect on good sized fish.
@BandyBorehole9 жыл бұрын
BandyBorehol I guess on a large groin, you would treat it in the same way as a 'point', and so would fish the trough that forms on the downtide side?
@richtroxler9 жыл бұрын
BandyBorehol Interesting idea. Might do something like that.
@richtroxler9 жыл бұрын
BandyBorehol A little different depending on the current. Predator fish will no doubt trap bait against the rocks when they are aggressively feeding. But when they've gone neutral, it's not a bad idea to see if an eddy forms off the tip, where the water pushes around it. Eddies are resting places for fish and always worth a few casts.
@socalhomies9 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the information.
@richtroxler9 жыл бұрын
Hoyt Yee You are welcome Hoyt.
@ramonramon80298 жыл бұрын
awesome videos
@richtroxler Жыл бұрын
This comment just popped up in my feed under "not responded". Apparently it's from 6 years ago. I'm not sure what happened but please accept my most sincere apologies for not responding to your post. I try to respond to everybody who posts on my channel, so a belated thank you for watching my video.
@refaiabdeen59433 жыл бұрын
Cheers Mate!
@richtroxler3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Refai and thanks for watching and the sub times 2 lol!
@LongcastShortsАй бұрын
Thank you very much sir.
@richtroxler17 күн бұрын
Hi Long! Sorry for the late reply. I've been working on some music projects and getting some of it out on streaming platforms. I wish I could clone myself LOL. You are very welcome and thank you for watching!
@tandogando-scotchtaromaku11349 жыл бұрын
I am still a toddler when comes to fishing, I wanna adopt it as hobby, hope I will be blessed as well.
@richtroxler9 жыл бұрын
Tando Taro Maku Fishing never grows old, and you never grow old in it's pursuit.
@w.rodgerenfinger19798 жыл бұрын
God Bless you Sir and thanks for the effort you put into it, come visit us in Pensacola Fl. sometime & I'll take you fishing.
@richtroxler8 жыл бұрын
+W. Rodger Enfinger You are very welcome. And thank you for your generous offer.
@daray0o8 жыл бұрын
im headed down there in june any places and rigs you recommend?
@kaldiver8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for these great videos. Im just getting started and live on west coast near SF, Calif. Trying to read my local surf action. High winds at this time of year are making lots of spilling waves and make finding holes or rips hard to find. Do you have any books out?
@richtroxler8 жыл бұрын
Reading the beach can be difficult at times. Try to do it on the incoming with an onshore breeze. Those are the best conditions if you can find them. Answered your question above before realizing that you are on the west coast. I honestly know little of west coast bass habits other than they are a transplant that has worked out well.
@jerrymarbury93656 жыл бұрын
Very good job
@richtroxler5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. And thanks for watching.
@leonardmartin51456 жыл бұрын
Best videos
@richtroxler5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jonathanirvin33898 жыл бұрын
So informative.
@richtroxler8 жыл бұрын
Hope they help you Jonathan.
@shelldown86438 жыл бұрын
great video
@richtroxler8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Shell.
@jerrymarbury93656 жыл бұрын
Surfed for years and instinctively read the beach,can put that to use now for some table fare.ha ha
@richtroxler5 жыл бұрын
I always tell people, "Want to find a point, go where the surfers are. There's probably a hole upcurrent of the where they are". Thanks for watching.
@matthewl11875 жыл бұрын
Another KZbinr said that a rip is the best thing to fish if you can find one. I am at the coast of North Carolina on vacation as I type this and there is a rip right in front of the house we are in. I must say it has produced some fish, but nothing spectacular. The baitfish have been plentiful at the beginning of the week and that helped snag a few blues and Red drum. I must say it's not fun getting a 4 ounce weight stuck out in the rip. Lol Getting that sucker back in is a job. Lol
@richtroxler5 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't call a rip the best thing, but it is certainly something to fish. Anything that provides either a hard edge (like bottom contour) or current edge (like a rip) should always be looked at, particularly if the water is much deeper in those areas. I routinely fish with 6-8 oz hatteras style sinkers. They wear your arms out by the end of the night lol. Thanks for watching.
@abdulsamadi9592 Жыл бұрын
Helpful ❤
@richtroxler Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you found it so. Thanks for watching.
@mrkogui9 жыл бұрын
Gracias amigo !
@richtroxler9 жыл бұрын
+mrkogui You're welcome!
@4x4Productionz7 жыл бұрын
but can you catch big fish right there on the shore??
@richtroxler7 жыл бұрын
You catch big fish anywhere big fish go.
@ernestocarig6872 жыл бұрын
Where the fish inside the hole ,side of the hole or in the point ?
@richtroxler Жыл бұрын
I just posted a video that explains it.
@chafunkchelsy82844 жыл бұрын
Where the fish position sir ??? I still not understand. There just hole.cutting,sandbar...
@richtroxler4 жыл бұрын
Deeper water and edges.
@shellydae8 жыл бұрын
southern N.Carolina shores that is..;)
@richtroxler8 жыл бұрын
+Mark “Marky 4 Fingers” Laws Hi Marky. Southern NC should be going good before June. Why wait lol.
@shellydae8 жыл бұрын
Thats a great question? ? Im too busy working fights til june 10-11! If up to me Id be a full time resident! Thanks
@richtroxler8 жыл бұрын
Mark Laws Yeah, work sure can get in the way of fishing lol. Good luck when you go.
@shellydae8 жыл бұрын
Thanks bud..Ill find em!! ;)
@jthepickle75 жыл бұрын
Pick a likely spot and watch at least one entire cycle of wave action, set to set. The set; the 6 largest waves is a set, what surfers wait for. The set will always roll in evenly, as it has just reached the beach contour and tells you little. So look at the smaller waves between sets. This might take 6 to 8 minutes per set. If you try to look at too much beach at once...you're lost.
@richtroxler5 жыл бұрын
Good insight. I did a video recently that talks about optimum conditions for reading water and how wave height and water deep are related. As you said, on relatively shallow bottom a dip of two feet won'y even show if the waves are really big, but will show itself with the wave action from smaller waves.