Reading the Beach - Identifying Sandbars, Troughs, & Cuts

[@seadriftcharters0624]

I have been surf fishing on and off for 30 years. I now live at the beach and you sir just explained in 16 minutes what I've been trying to do for all those years! You just added a valuable tool to my tackle box. So, when my wife and I go walking on the beach she'll be looking at the water, sunrise or sunset and I'll be identifying cuts, troughs, and sandbars in preparation for my next fishing trip! Thank you!

[@richtroxler]

Glad you found the video useful. Just remember that structure is only 1/3 of the equation. You need bait and fish in the area also. Thanks for watching.

[@TheSjh196]

Any luck ? Report back lols .

[@treehuggernz]

Yuss!

[@michaelrk9351]

Mr. Troxler, you leave me somewhat speechless. You are by far one of the most informative instructors on Reading the Beach. Thank you so very much for these videos. You just made me a better fisherman...

[@brucebruc3]

Does he reply though?

[@richtroxler]

This comment just popped up in my feed under "not responded". Apparently it's from 8 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.

[@Mightiflier]

Yours is one of the view I’ve ever seen that discuss the subject in detail. It’s eight years old and one of the most valuable for beach fishing. Apparently, You write the script out and keep the info moving, unlike some videos that might put someone to sleep. Thanks for taking the extra effort, very excellent job.

[@lengray7804]

Awesome instruction! Thanks.

[@crazycomments8038]

Dam, 9 years later we are still utilizing the video. This could be history!! Thank you

[@MMgoforth]

Great video. No meandering artsy fluff like some of these videos, just vital information clearly delivered. For a surf fishing neophyte, this is pure gold. Thanks a million, Rich!

[@richtroxler]

+Mike Goforth You're very welcome Mike.

[@richardkimgreene2749]

Excellent presentation! You teach at a masters & doctorate level with well chosen content, words and visual images. Your detailed planning is apparent, making this an extraordinary learning module worthy of a subscription. Thank you, sir!

[@richtroxler]

Wow, thank you! 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.

[@richtroxler]

Thank you Seymour. What keeps fishing interesting is that there is always something more to learn, for me, for you, for everybody. It never grows old.

[@Dadlife911]

This seems to be incredible information. I’ve been watching a lot of surf fishing videos. They all seem to be people just trying to show you the rig they are using. This guy is actually showing you where to fish rather then just tossing your bait out and hoping for the best

[@richtroxler]

I apologize for the late reply, I had some personal business to attend to. Fish don't do random, so I'll pick knowledge over luck any day. Thanks for watching and I hope it helps you.

[@farzana6676]

@@richtroxler Hi Rich, are you saying we should cast in the trough, or on the far side of the sandbar.

[@nathanielduong9982]

i'm a surfer and am super grateful for this video. also involved in education lol and this is an excellent use of examples.

[@richtroxler]

Thank you for watching!

[@harrywong8250]

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[@haydenpierce7141]

This may be one of the most informative videos I've seen in a long time

[@richtroxler]

Thank you Hayden. More coming.

[@TheMandalore04]

Rich, this video series has been great. I really appreciate the time you've put into this.

[@richtroxler]

I appreciate you watching them :-)

[@nathanjones3323]

Fantastic video. Thanks so much for taking the time to help others.

[@richtroxler]

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.

[@RonaldTugublimas1]

This is the most informative video about the beach and movement of the fish. I love fishing and I would use this knowledge not just for myself, but to pass through my future kids. Thanks a lot, Mister...

[@richtroxler]

Thanks for the kind words Ronald and I hope it helps you out.

[@showerhead9608]

Thank you for putting together such a well made video along with informative as well as enjoyable narration!

[@richtroxler]

+Glenn Arnold You're very welcome. Gald you enjoyed it.

[@Sky_Hustle]

Another surfer here. This is pure gold, thanks for putting this together.

[@richtroxler]

Hi Dmitry. You are very welcome and thanks for watching. Stay safe and be well.

[@artemasleslie]

I am new to surf fishing and almost gave up trying to understand how to read the beach, but this was the best exanation I have ever watched. Cannot wait to go out again!

[@richtroxler]

Hi art. 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. Winter is a good time to practice. Just look at the beach at low tide and then again at high and see the difference in the way the waves break over whatever structure was there at low tide. Thanks for watching.

[@treehuggernz]

“Fishing is a lifelong process that never ends ..” Indeed! Same could be said for Catching! This was a really good Succinct and seaworthy tutorial. I definitely learnt something from this video, cheers bro! New Zealand here.

[@richtroxler]

Hello New Zealand and cheers to you! New Zealand is one of countries I've considered moving myself and my wife to recently. May wind up doing it, not sure yet. It would certainly be interesting for me to learn all your native species and how to catch them. That never gets boring to me. Be well.

[@claytonadams7436]

Very informative. Been coastal fishing for years in Port Aransas, Corpus, and surrounding areas. Never understood how to tell the sandbars without walking out into them. lol. Thank you for you time in making these videos. You are appreciated!

[@richtroxler]

Thank you Clayton. The game changes when you learn to read water. It's the fish's world, so the more you learn about what the fish species prefers and the more you learn to read water, the easier it becomes to dial in and catch consistently, and sometimes, just know when to go home.

[@MaryBoychuk]

You're detailed descriptions and analylses are outstanding. You effectively breakdown a complicated topic into easily understood concepts. Yours is the best presentaion on KZbin! BTW, I'm on my wife's computor so it's not her commenting but me.

[@richtroxler]

I'm glad you found my video helpful. If you had a problem with the volume, there is a volume corrected version, it just has a different thumbnail. I think it's the featured video. Thanks for watching.

[@AccountingTutor]

No audio problem for me. 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.

[@richtroxler]

Thanks Craig.

[@paulataybron]

I was that person just sitting at the beach waiting today! And I knew something was off and I found this video. Thank you! -Paula T.

[@richtroxler]

You are very welcome Paula. Don't forget to check out the other videos. They will help refine your searches on the beach. Thanks for watching

[@amagamergva2756]

Extremely informative! Thank you! I learned soo much in less than 20 minutes!👍🏼👍🏼

[@richtroxler]

Sorry for my late reply. You're very welcome and thank you for watching. Stay safe.

[@davidguette7202]

Thanks very much for sharing an excellently organized lecture on fundamentals of fish behavior and beach structure. The video very nicely compliment the clear explanations. Very generous of you Rich thank you, I have never fished on the beach and was browsing for tips as I am going to siesta key in a week. This is priceless!

[@richtroxler]

You are welcome David and thanks for the kind words. Have a good time on your vaca.

[@fishingvin4112]

I have been trying to understand this stuff for so long. Finally a video that really makes sense and defines all the terms. Great Job! thank so much.

[@richtroxler]

This comment just popped up in my feed under "not responded". Apparently it's from 5 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.

[@sec1720]

Great video! As an avid beach goer, I've seen this action thousands of times. Your video secured what I already thought and cleared up a few things for me. Thanks!

[@richtroxler]

Glad you found it useful and you are welcome.

[@jgdroptop1]

Excellent video on how to read the beach. This is how I have been doing it for many years and when you can find these cuts, you will find fish.

[@richtroxler]

Thanks for watching Joe. Fishing would be a lot easier if the fish were spread uniformly down the beach, but it just ain't so ;-)

[@Syler1979]

Thank you so much!!! Ive been doing it all wrong! now that i think back at the beaches i fish on hear in Australia i see the exact same structures you have pointed out and ive had NO idea how important those sand bars are. In one video you have clearly explained every thing the surf fisherman should know.

[@richtroxler]

+Syler1979 You're very welcome Syler. If you know what kind of water a species prefers, then reading the water will help you dial in their most likely location.

[@Syler1979]

I went to one of the local surf beaches and this time i was able to watch the waves, pick the sand banks, troughs and holes. in 3 months the salmon start their migration and i cant wait. Thanks again

[@richtroxler]

Good luck to you!

[@jgdroptop1]

Thank You for sharing your fishing knowledge. I have been striper fishing for 40 years and was still able to gain some knowledge on this fabulous video. 👍🏻😎🎣🎣

[@richtroxler]

You are welcome. As I said to the previous poster, I learn some new every time I fish. We can always learn more lol. Thanks for watching and have a pleasant holiday season.

[@JesseG085]

I almost drowned in a rip current when I was a kid. I didn't know any better and tried to fight it but luckily a nearby surfer saved the day. Anyways, since then I've always looked for rip currents even when I wasn't swimming. It never clicked that those cuts would make for good fishing but I have never surf fished before. Thank you for giving me a better chance at success when I do get to surf fish this summer. Cheers

[@richtroxler]

And Cheers to you Jesse. Sorry for the late reply, these are crazy times. Rips and cuts are very good places to catch fish in addition to hitching a ride out when surfing lol. Thanks for watching. Be well and stay safe.

[@AndradeLearns]

I'm a kitesurfer and I just wanted to say I found this video super informative. It really explains why certain waves break the way they do, especially after bigger storms

[@richtroxler]

Hi Andrew. Kite surfing sounds like fun. Big storms tend to change the bottom structure and contour a lot, so what you thought you knew before the storm will usually be different after the storm. And yes, it is the bottom contour and wind direction and speed that determine how waves break. Thanks for watching.

[@kompwizbasha]

Amazing explanation. So throughly and eloquently done!

[@richtroxler]

Thank you kindly!

[@cpsintake7161]

Hello, Mr. Troxler I don't surf fish very much but i love it. In the past i have not had much luck maybe catching one or two fish when my wife and i visit the beach. This year I decided to do all the research possible and get the necessary tackle. Well I had most of the tackle i needed and while researching surf fishing i ran across your video specifically this video. After watching this video i decided not to watch another video because i felt that the information seemed to be sound and good; in addition i did not want to confuse myself. I visited Destin Florida and walked right out on the beach and stuck my rod in the sand but i didn't put any bait in the water. I took 10 minutes to watch the water and implement everything that i could remember about this video( I watched this video for about a week prior to going) I was able to identify what i felt would be the best fishing spot it was about 60 yards to my left. Oddly there were people all around me fishing but there was no one in that spot. After i convinced my wife to move we set up. I had three rods with me and two rod holders. I baited one threw out into the trough about 20-25 yards out. I believed the trough was fairly deep because of how the wave were breaking plus there was a guy walking out casting and it was nearly to his neck lol. While everyone was casting 50 yards or more out. I started catching fish two at a time. twenty minutes in i had about 15-18 fish (whiting) before i knew it my wife was reeling in and i was left baiting and taking fish off of the hook. After about 25 whiting we stared catching pompano then red fish. In all we caught about 40+ fish when people around me were catching nothing. I am so grateful that you sheared this information my wife now understands my passion for fishing. Thank you Thank you Thank you. PS. people started walking up to me asking me what i was doing what bait i was using and you know the usual questions I don't know who was more proud my wife or me. Again thank you.

[@richtroxler]

Cps Intake Great story Cps and thanks for taking the time to share it! I'm glad this info helped you get on fish. Bottom contour is key. It won't produce fish, but if fish are around, it'll let you know where they are most likely holding.

[@mickeyrat1297]

This is one of the best videos I have seen. very informative. Thanks a lot.

[@richtroxler]

You are welcome Miguel.

[@glendavies5681]

I watched your series and went to my local beach..I understand everything you teach. I see though very different eyes now. And have decided to buy my self some fishing gear. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge

[@richtroxler]

You're welcome Glen. Enjoy the process.

[@bushcraftlearningchannel6819]

Great video! I really appreciate the time you took to explain the details. Combined with the footage, it made the concept much easier to follow.

[@richtroxler]

+Bushcraft Learning Channel Thanks Bushcraft!

[@AbedElkassih]

thank you for diving directly into the subject and explaining very well all aspects of the surf fishing. your contents are amazing.

[@richtroxler]

Thank you for watching. 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.

[@rouge3031ify]

Thank you very much for this video. Now I'm so excited to go to the beach and apply what I have learned. I usually fish on the jetties but more options on where to fish is gold.

[@richtroxler]

+rouge3031ify "but more options on where to fish is gold" Truer words were never spoken. The more spots and techniques you have, the easier it is to make adjustments and find fish. It's very satisfying and always exciting.

[@pedrocaceiro3936]

Hello Rich, this is a great video, everyone talks about this but not many explain it as good and as simple as you did.

[@richtroxler]

Hello Pedro and thank you for your kind words.

[@RealisticFishing]

I will try to remember these tips next time I go surf fishing 👍

[@richtroxler]

Hope they help you get on some fish. Thanks for watching.

[@rhodesiansneverdie5376]

Realistic Fishing I find you all over the fishing sections of the internet!😂

[@1yankeefishing256]

I have been looking for a video like this all day. I googled the place I am going to fish next month. And I think I can see it what you were talking about. Thank for the video

[@richtroxler]

You are very welcome. I hope it helps you get on some fish.

[@albertferguson8175]

Most helpful video for fishing the surf I have seen. Thank you and great video!

[@richtroxler]

Hi Albert. Very sorry for the late reply. I had a health issue that dragged on for a while but I'm back now. Thanks for the kind words and thank you for watching AND the sub!

[@DrDSays]

great presentation, you should have just taken a decade off most new surf fishermen and women and helped clarify a lot for us "old-timers" who thought we figured it all out! Thanks.

[@richtroxler]

Hey, us old timers never stop learning. That's the game. I'm just trying to pay a little something forward to a sport that has given me so much pleasure.

[@csralumni]

Rich, thanks for taking the time to share this. The video is outstanding and full of great info.

[@richtroxler]

This comment just popped up in my feed under "not responded". Apparently it's from 8 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.

[@richtroxler]

Thank you for your kind words. I hope it helps you get on the fish. I'll have another one out on holes and points in the near future. Holes are the hardest to spot, but they really produce.

[@BigSlimThic]

+richtroxler, You Sir....Are my new uncle! Thanks Uncle Rich!

[@richtroxler]

You're welcome nephew lol.

[@cbftoan01]

This is great, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I'm going to finish watching the rest of your videos and probably watch them again. Hopefully the next time I go fishing I might finally start catching something.

[@richtroxler]

Qoul Wan Make sure to learn the habits and patterns of your local species. Reading a beach is only part of the whole package. It's an important part, but a part none the less. If fish are not around you'll still draw a blank, but if bait and predators have moved in, then being able to determine what areas on the beach they'll hold / feed in will make all the difference. Keep at it.

[@cbftoan01]

richtroxler Thanks very much for your advice.

[@UncleShaggy831]

Great video. Expertly explained and easy to understand. Thank you so much.

[@richtroxler]

Thank you UncleShaggy!

[@insanegaming9410]

I'm on my way to a beach and usually when I fish from the surf I adopt the "they'll come by" strategy. I can't wait to try this stuff out, thanks so much for the video!

[@richtroxler]

Good luck, although luck usually doesn't play into catching ;-) Fish definitely don't do random, so I hope my videos can get you started on a more productive path. Thanks for watching.

[@nicholasestrada5535]

This is awesome I want to thank you for giving any of your time to give us this overload of knowledge. 👏 you are THE MAN!! WISH I COULD FISH A DAY WITH YOU.

[@richtroxler]

Hi Nicholas. I'm glad you enjoyed my video and I hope it helps you . Thank you for watching!

[@rickeybobby1974]

This makes so much sense.....I'm thinking of all the wasted hours on the beach doing exactly what he said......sticking a rod in the sand and hoping for the best. I'm ready to get back to the beach and learn how to read those bars.

[@richtroxler]

90% of the fish are in 10% of the area. That's the old rule and still holds true. Find fish, don't let fish find you.

[@DANNY6280000]

Hi Im from South Africa, been waiting soooooooo damn long for this kind of info...so thank you very much, highly appreciated :) !!!!!!!

[@richtroxler]

DNY -W You are very welcome DNY

[@alexanderwolf321]

Thank you Rich for this awesome video ! We appreciate the time you took to produce and share this amazing video ! I learned a lot from you ! I can't thank you enough !!!

[@richtroxler]

***** You are very welcome.

[@Angling101]

Thank you for producing such a comprehensive guide on this subject, really appreciate it!

[@richtroxler]

Sorry for the late reply, still having problems with my notifications. You're very welcome and I hope it helps you out.

[@diet330]

Excellent advise from a seasoned surf fisherman. Going to use it in two days. Thanks for sharing.

[@richtroxler]

+David Vanata You're welcome David. Sorry for the late reply. I hope it helps you find the fish.

[@brob-zy8zi]

I've not had much luck fishing the surf of the outer banks. your video is very insightful and helped me learn even more. I'm sure I'll be able to apply this on my next trip this summer. thank you!

[@richtroxler]

You're welcome Brian.

[@ZoofSkillzFishing]

I would like to thank you for sharing important information regarding surf/shore fishing. I reside on the east coast of South Africa and I am sure that the knowledge that you have provided will definitely improve my results. Once again thank you sir.

[@codyluke7728]

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[@richtroxler]

This comment just popped up in my feed under "not responded". Apparently it's from 8 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.

[@glitter2glaze21]

Thank you for this. Not only for fishing but just going to the beach on a outing in general. I've alway known how dangerous the sea can be. With a better understanding I can make sure I respect it even more!

[@richtroxler]

"The sea has many faces, but no heart" -Terrance Littlefeather (from Last Man Standing / The Chronicles of Terrance Littlefeather). Thank you for watching.

[@2bigrivers]

Great informative content, will help any surf fisherman find the Fish. Thanks for posting this type of video.

[@richtroxler]

Your very welcome. 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.

[@marktully9128]

Great video, spent hours on the beach after the storm hit northeast U.K. Spotting the places where the cod would gather other than the already known marks which must move after a bit storm or spring tide. It makes you feel a lot more confident when fishing..

[@richtroxler]

It's always good to know what you are looking for when you hit the beach. Thanks for watching.

[@mamesbick]

Very informative video. Thank you for taking the time to make this series.

[@richtroxler]

You are welcome Sakal.

[@CHAOTICA69]

Cheers mate ive learnt a lot from just watching your video far the best out there not only on the fishing side but from a safety perspective for my kids

[@richtroxler]

Cheers to you also and I'm glad you found my videos useful. Thank you for watching.

[@preferredstock9338]

Thank you for taking the time to produce such an informative video. I've learnt so much.

[@richtroxler]

You're welcome! Any stock tips you can pass on ;-)

[@preferredstock9338]

richtroxler How much have you to invest?

[@tcraleigh]

Great information. Thanks for taking the time to produce.

[@richtroxler]

This comment just popped up in my feed under "not responded". Apparently it's from 8 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.

[@Ryzler13]

Very detailed, I got a lot out of this video. Thanks Rich.

[@richtroxler]

You are welcome Ryad!

[@timemachine7828]

Wow Thank You for sharing this info. After watching your video I can finally make a little more sense of what I'm looking at out there. Going fishing tomorrow!

[@richtroxler]

+tim lane Two things I've learned in over 40 years of fishing. One is that fish don't do random, meaning there are always reasons for why they are where they are. The second is that we can never have enough information. I hope you find the video useful.

[@ferngorgo4276]

wow amazing how well you explained. I cant wait to go to the beach tomorrow and try to read the water as you have explained it.

[@richtroxler]

It takes a while to learn what you are looking at, but anybody can do it. I have other videos on the topic that may help also. Thanks for watching.

[@mattseym]

Fantastic video, as a keen novice, I'm really appreciate you sharing the info!

[@richtroxler]

You are welcome and I hope my videos help you up your game.

[@BriteTap]

Perfect. I'm new to surf fishing and was looking for a video like this. Thanks very much.

[@richtroxler]

Hope it helps you out. There is more on my channel. Thanks for watching.

[@BriteTap]

Actually, I am watching them. Rich, these are the best fishing videos I've seen on KZbin because they teach the "why" not just the how. I'm taking my son to Pacifica, CA tomorrow and the videos on reading the waves are exactly what a beginner needs. The tip on Bing Maps was also helpful in getting a birds eye view of the beach area around the pier where we are planning to do some surf casting. It's clear there is a sandbar and many cuts to fish. If you're looking for some potential content ideas, consider a video on various rigs. There are lots of videos that show how to tie a high-low, fish finder, Carolina and other rigs, but not one of these explains the advantages of using a particular rig over another one. Surely, these rigs were developed for specific applications, but it's not obvious to me what the applications are. Keep up the good work. You're the thinking man's fisherman!

[@joshuaparks8949]

Thank you! Really well done. This video helped me immeasurably.

[@richtroxler]

This comment just popped up in my feed under "not responded". Apparently it's from 8 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.

[@MrSteve280]

Exceptional video, all useful information. And I'm glad you combined still shots and diagrams instead of using only video - very helpful. Thanks.

[@richtroxler]

+MrSteve280 You're welcome MrSteve! Reading water is a tough concept to learn and harder still to explain. I always look at my video afterward and think of all the stuff I left out lol. I'll be doing some more videos in the coming months, some of which will contain videos / stills of areas I'm currently fishing or exploring (my favorite thing).

[@rkamen1]

This is great. Thank you for sharing the knowledge and secrets! Cant wait to try it out on the beach soon.

[@richtroxler]

This comment just popped up in my feed under "not responded". Apparently it's from 8 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.

[@veronicaw8105]

wow... i've learned a lot within those 16 minutes... Thank You! Can't wait until this weekend to start fishing again. :)

[@richtroxler]

Wow Pm You are welcome.

[@pedroferreira4134]

Very nice and informative. Beware... I will be watching you!

[@richtroxler]

Hi Pedro. I shall beware lol. Thanks for watching!

[@greggorygannon351]

I'm getting a very low audio signal on this video, anyone else having this problem?

[@preferredstock9338]

Ever heard of turning up the volume?

[@Ryzler13]

Same here, he needs record at higher volume.

[@richtroxler]

Problem is Window Movie Maker. It attenuates the volume when compiling. I have to record the audio on Protools with the meter pinned, which is why there is minor distortion.

[@petrolambert8655]

Very low audio sound in the video

[@cgarin]

i just download the video, and amplify the volume using a video player called VLC Media Player..

[@redbirdsjunkie]

This video is some awesome sauce! Now I'm REALLY looking forward to our next family fishing trip to the South Texas coast (Port Aransas/Corpus Christi) so that I can be a hero for a change.

[@richtroxler]

Thanks for watching Redbirds.

[@aliasdesignz]

Thank you so much for this video, I had to watch it a few times to fully understand but I feel like I know what I am looking for now!

[@richtroxler]

Glad you found it useful. It makes a difference when instead of seeing nothing but water, you see opportunity. Thanks for watching.

[@alecbotash2427]

Thanks a Lot ! This is probably the best and specific video for beginners. Very well done 🙂👍

[@richtroxler]

Hi Alec. Thanks for watching. If you had trouble hearing, there is an audio fixed version with a different thumbnail (but same title) as my featured video. It's the exact same video, just with louder audio so you can hear it better. Thanks for watch and stay safe.

[@stevelee2384]

Why all the thumbs down? This is an excellent video for surf fishing newbies

[@richtroxler]

Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching Steve. Thumbs down don't bother me lol.

[@patriot2864]

Thank you so much for the expert insight... I'm so tired of getting SKUNKED. Looking forward to fishing Morrow Bay and Pismo Beach with this newly gained knowledge.

[@richtroxler]

We all get skunked sometimes lol. It just happens less when you tilt the odds in your favor. Thanks for watching.

[@terryroovers408]

Great video. Informative and easy to follow. Thanks.

[@richtroxler]

You're welcome Terry

[@Errray]

Just saw part 1 & 2, Great video...Hope to put what I just learned to use. Thanks for a great lesson. Very informative...

[@richtroxler]

Jerome Ancheta You're welcome Jerome.

[@lincolnpalmer7174]

Great video. Extremely effective instruction. Thank you.

[@richtroxler]

Thank you for watching

[@greggarcia7737]

Thank you very much for your information. My son and I went surf fishing for the very first time. We did really well catching surf perch. Thank you again for your knowledge.

[@richtroxler]

Hi Greg. Sorry for the late reply, was away for a couple weeks. Glad to hear you and your son had a good outing. It's a great way to spend time with your family.

[@miguelcorleone6633]

Thanks....when I take a walk out at a beach, going to look for troughs...good visual practice.

[@richtroxler]

Hi Miquel. Very sorry for the late reply. I had a health issue that dragged on for a while but I'm back now. Whenever I'm at the beach I look at structure, I can't help it anymore lol. Thanks for watching

[@thisisme0214]

excellent explanation! was not boring. im headed to the texas coast soon and needed this info. thanks man

[@richtroxler]

Good luck in TX. Catch a big bull red!

[@kevinashley478]

I have to say, sir, I have learned a lot from your videos. Nearly as much as I learned from my dad. I have to say though, I went to CA for a few weeks, but ended up staying 9 months. I went to a pier north of Half Moon Bay (I forget the name) and I spent 3 days. THREE DAYS. Lol, I used every type of bait, I casted anywhere I could find any structure, and yet I didn't even get a nibble for 3 days. I feel confident in saying that there are no fish in the Pacific Ocean, lol. In reality, I am sure that I just had no clue on how to account for the differences between the Atlantic and the Pacific. Im back in NC and I plan to take my dad fishing as a reward for his recovery of a full knee replacement. Since I'll have a permit to drive on the beach, I plan to put your lessons into action, especially since I know how to catch fish in the Atlantic. Those 3 days shook me hard, as I have never been skunked that bad. I gotta get my confidence back, lol. Great video, keep up the great work.

[@richtroxler]

Hi Kevin, thanks for the chuckle lol. Nothing like a run of skunk to get you talking to yourself ;-) Glad to hear your Dad's on the mend. We have that storm coming up the coast this week. It's going to rough up the beach a little. It'll be interesting to see how it looks after it passes. The beaches up here in VB were really nice and I hope they stay that way. Drum are just getting started up here. Have a good season.

[@mohammedfarrage6332]

Very useful information Thank you Welcome back

[@richtroxler]

Hi Mohammed. Very sorry for the late reply. I had a health issue that dragged on for a while but I'm back now. You are very welcome and thank you for watching!

[@whiteeagle5076]

Thank's Rich Very nice of you to leave a set of foot prints in the sand, I've lived half my life on the Ocean. I'm moving to FL very soon and I intend to watch every posting you share. How about saltwater tackle,bait ,jigging etc. Again thanks just hearing the Ocean and gulls was Great!!

[@richtroxler]

Sorry for the late reply Michael, your post did not show up in my notifications for some reason. I'll be doing more videos over the winter.

[@DjCarlosSonic]

I learned some good information from your video.Very well explained and diagrammed .That is they way I like to learn.Like a good teacher in school would do.Thank you.

[@richtroxler]

Hi Carlos, I'm glad you found the video useful. Have a good spring.

[@letsgotoys229]

Went surf fishing today for the first time. Used a few of your tips to scout the waves and landed a 12 inch barred sand bass. Wasnt too much going on but I tried to focus on the troughs and outflow areas which i believe led to not getting skunked. I appreciate the awesome tips. Thanks :) i would love to post a pic of what i got but i dont know how

[@richtroxler]

Glad you found the info in my videos useful. I don't think you can post pics, but I'll be putting up a Facebook page soon and you can post it there if you like.

[@planecrazyish]

👏👏👏👏👏👏 fantastic video, an absolute education on reading the beach.

[@richtroxler]

Hi plane. Very sorry for the late reply. I had a health issue that dragged on for a while but I'm back now. Thanks for watching and I will be having new content coming in the near future. Be well.

[@planecrazyish]

@@richtroxler welcome back ! glad you're better.

[@mrkokolore6187]

I came here to learn for metal detecting but now I feel like I want to start fishing thanks for the tips they were very helpful.

[@richtroxler]

Fishing is one of the more enjoyable ways to spend time. I hope you catch the fishing bug lol.

[@MrXinsizionx]

I came across this by accident and this is fantastic!!! Thanks

[@richtroxler]

+MrXinsizionx You're welcome!

[@asllitsacjhun8520]

Wow amazing content and excellent video, tamsak done, new friend I love fishing 🎣 you catch a better big fish,after my duty when our vessel is on anchorage all the way fishing, thanks for sharing Sir Idol keep safe.

[@richtroxler]

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.

[@danelotter5242]

Excellent video - extremely helpful and to the point!

[@richtroxler]

Thanks for watching Dane!

[@vinnybeedle1728]

Great video! Gonna try applying the tips from this video out here on the washington coast in the next few months for sand perch. i will let you know how it goes

[@richtroxler]

Please do. One of my FB friends has a a group on FB devoted to Washington Coast Sand Perch fishing. It's called Surf Fishing Washington / Oregon and I think this link will bring you there facebook.com/groups/1850042138549331 Check it out.

[@Charsept]

Great info. Need to remember this next time I'm down to the beach.

[@richtroxler]

Sorry for the late reply. been on a 7 day a week work binge. Thank you for watching, Be well and stay safe.

[@justpeachy3583]

Awesome! I always said just holding a rod or spiking one in any old spot and waiting for a fish to hit is a waist of time! Fish just don't bite in any random spot. They swim where they choose and there is a reason for their choice, and we have to learn that reason in order to catch em! Knowing how to read the beach is the difference between catching fish or being skunked. I have learned from your videos, and my surf fishing has improved dramatically. You should teach a class!! 👍👍

[@abrahamherrera5282]

Exactly 👍

[@richtroxler]

Sorry I missed this comment and for the late reply. Thank you for the kind words and I'm glad you found my videos useful. Thank you for watching.

[@mannyvasquez3733]

best video on bottom structure and wave action!

[@richtroxler]

Thanks Guts. Thanks for watching and have a pleasant holiday season.

[@munkyjammin]

Great Vid. Even GREATER ...WHAT A MATE!!!. Thanks for sharing your fishing know how, I look forward to applying it. BTW your voice is most relaxing. well paced, definitely lowered my blood pressure....😉

[@richtroxler]

Thanks! I used to MC in a wedding band many years ago lol. I can't explain anything to my wife without here falling asleep on me :-)

[@getfurtherfaster]

Thank you so much for this valuable information and taking the time to share this with others!

[@richtroxler]

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.

[@heyoldtime8969]

Thanks a bunch, Im a new beach angler and this was so helpful. I fish Melbourne Beach not much luck yet but this vid changes luck to intent success.

[@richtroxler]

Thanks for watching!

[@kbiv3000]

Thank you. I learned a lot from this video. I surf fish on Dauphin Island. Next time I go I will look for these things.

[@richtroxler]

Glad it was helpful!