Beach Fishing: How to READ a BEACH ( 8 Key Points )

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

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[@MegaPrime2010]

I've been absent from fishing for 40 odd years(life got in the way). Retired now, and I needed someone to explain the new gear (no such thing as braid or fluorocarbon in those days!) and the science of reading a beach and fishing in general. Went to Ocean Beach near Strahan, Tas. followed your tips and caught some nice sized salmon! I'm pretty sure they're the biggest fish I've ever caught ... so thank you, Roger, for all your input . I feel much more capable now.

[@martingray8350]

Man I’ve been looking for years for someone to explain the fundamentals of beach fishing in detail and accidentally came across this absolute ’GOLD’ of a video. Thank you so so much mate you have no idea how happy you’ve made me. 😊😊😊👌🏾👍🏽💯

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Thanks Martin, much appreciated, cheers Roger.

[@pedrovasconcelos4149]

Im from Portugal and I dont know most the the fish species you talk about, but this is invaluable information, can use it anywhere in the world! Thanks Roger!

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Hi Pedro, yes you can

[@NoelGreaves]

I learnt a lot about beach fishing from this video

[@ApachePieman]

I usually fish rivers/lakes, gonna head to the beach tomorrow, this is by far the best video i've watched for surf fishing, all the info i needed, cheers

[@thedon9670]

Best video I've seen too. This guy is awesome.

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Thanks ApachePieman, All the best with your Surf fishing. :)

[@christianhopwood8123]

I would like to express my gratitude to you sir and all that are involved in the making of this video. You have done a great job at explaining in great detail the important information that is needed for surf fishing that many others have failed to do. Once agin thank you !

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

You are very welcome Chris

[@foxxof6022]

Thank you for the tips... I'm just kicking-off with this beach fishing thing for my kids to get involved with. Trying to get my head around the various tackle and bait is my issue right now. Thanks again!

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Good luck!

[@foxxof6022]

@@RogerOsborneFishing Thanks again Roger... Great channel... Learning all the time!! 👍🏼

[@nmk00t]

I have to accept that this is one the best beach fishing video. Very clear, full of details, hints. Thanks for sharing.

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Thanks Khoi, I appreciate your positive feedback. Roger

[@danfloros4267]

Roger your best video mate..thank you..I mainly fish fresh salt fly but now getting back into my roots on the beack..cheers mate

[@andrewmould5576]

G'day Roger, I've Just retired from a 25 year military career, and most of my fishing has been trout fishing in the snowy mountains. I had no idea about beach fishing, but have always wanted to have go, but I just didn't know what I was looking at, or what I should be looking for. This has been extremely helpful. Cheers

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Thanks Andrew, you are most welcome

[@skydiverbob1]

Thank you for that informative video. I was born in Melbourne and was shipped off when I was 5 years old. Now I live in Selma, Texas. One thing or another has always prevented me from returning to my birthplace. But it's people like you that give me a grand connection with a place I do so very much love. Where I am it's a 3 hour drive to the Gulf of Mexico. I fish there when I can. I'm still learning... Peace!!!

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

hi Bob, Thanks for your message. I am glad that you enjoyed my video and that it reminded you of Australia. Cheers, Roger

[@younusdanka7605]

"and I'll wind my line a few feet and wait... and I'll wind my line a few feet and wait"... THANKS.... THIS IS A TOP SECRET 👌

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

You're most welcome.

[@WildBillTap]

Love ya Man!!!! You have by far, the best instructional fishing videos. You're very thorough and make things easy to understand. Thank you for all you do!!

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

I appreciate that! Roger

[@happytime1108]

I am from Jamaica and I just start to fishing, I love this video it is so informative. As I was just about to go and search for best time to fish there it is, so much information in just one video.

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Hi Happy time, nice to hear from you, Roger.

[@hindusthanimusiclessonsmal5224]

Hi Sir.. I am from Kerala, India.. your videos are really helpful.. I am watching your videos one after another and there are lot of things to learn from in each and every video.. thank u so much

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Thanks Sushanth, hello from Australia !

[@MyJBCastro]

Thank you so much Roger. I very new to fishing and haven't caught anything yet. Don't even know where to start. You're videos are very helpful. Keep it up please.

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Glad to help, got some more videos coming up on basics stuff. Let me know when you catch a whopper!

[@csufjeff]

That is why they call it fishing and not catching....But unless your line is wet you will not catch anything....Thanks for the great video...Cheers Jeff

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

You're welcome, thanks Jeff. Regards Roger

[@warrenbertrand290]

Simply fantastic video. I've been fishing beaches for years and there are several tips here that I have never read or heard before.

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Hi Chris, thanks for your comments. Kind Regards Roger.

[@Supaokie]

Excellent excellent video. Easy to understand and follow the steps. Thanks for taking the time to teach. Love from Miami, Fl!

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Hi Dave, Hello to Miami from Australia! Glad you found my video helpful, Roger.

[@natashapereira3138]

Hi Roger... My name is George here in South Africa... I just want to say I love your videos... Did not have much luck in beach fishing and Im quit good at fresh water fishing... but since watching your videos and the way you teach, I've had much success in salt water fishing.. from finding baits, setting up rigs up to fishing and really loving it now, which I never did... Would like to add.. Keep up the great work in teaching it's awesome and so are you... Carry on fishing Roger.. I'm a great fan now...

[@jaydensilk8386]

Hi roger where is this beach please, I’m new to fishing the beaches and haven’t had much luck yet , I’m watching all of ur videos and they are majorly helpful , thank u

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Hi Jayden, the beaches on this video are on Sydney's Northern Beaches. Warriewood, Bungan, Narrabeen, Long Reef.

[@STINKINGLOWLIFE]

This video is pure gold sir , many thanks for doing a rare and awesom job and sharring .

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Thanks Buddy, glad you enjoyed the video, Roger

[@saravanankumar7545]

Very Nice explanation Sir😊

[@saravanankumar7545]

Hi Sir, I have a doubt regards hand made feather rig... Is this works during surf fishing? Pls...

[@popsfishing]

Thanks was stump on what to do with featureless beaches. Glad I found some answers.

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Glad I could help!

[@williewilson7095]

yep this guy is onto it Thks.

[@louisvanrheede751]

Thank you Roger. You have a very much think-ahead approach, I do the same, ...planning ahead makes a day,s fishing more pleasant! I tie all my bait already on hooks, freeze the hook and bait. This approach stems from that I have determined exactly what fish species I am going to target, as well as where I am going to fish, with our south-easterly, easterly fishing wind in mind. Louis

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Hi Louis, you are even more organised than me ha ha! What area do you live? Roger

[@nathanneeth3947]

Very helpful n valued points sir...thank u. Love frm india

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Thanks and welcome

[@flasktalimasa5586]

And now I’m keen and thought I’d missed out and never will have the opportunity ever again but thanks to you and technology I’m able to learn again your channel is very educational thanks

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Thanks Flask, all the best with your fishing, Roger.

[@sunnygaming42]

Nc vdeo bruh, just wondering what kind of rig u use when u do a beach fishing..thanks

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Check out my video "6 Killer rigs for beach fishing"

[@danieltku]

Nice tips. I learned alot. Will check out your other videos. When I see fisherman at beaches always wonder how they catch fish. A mystery to me. You explain like a science teacher. Thanks.

[@sapphodesigns2377]

Thank you for a simple explanation of the beach fishing mystery.

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Our pleasure!

[@stoniofishing]

Excellent video mate, mad respect. Love it! I want to get I to surf casting, now I can.

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Go for it!

[@sulaimanabdulsamad]

Just starting off with beach fishing and these are like my most befitting basics to keep in head. Thanks heaps Roger!!!

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Glad to help

[@davebrown1975]

Great video! May I ask what do you do when you encounter seaweed?, should it be immediately avoided? I seem to not be able to get away from the stuff.

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Hi Dave, Seaweed is a pain. I avoid it. Often its just a matter of moving down the beach a bit. You can fish with a small amount of weed but otherwise move to a weed free location :)

[@WarriorTactical]

I was figuring out beach fishing on my own but with your help all my questions were answered!!! Thanksss your the besttttt!!!!!

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Haha cheers 👍

[@flasktalimasa5586]

Thanks for the tips I’m now 44yrs old and have 4 kids my dad loved Fish’n and would take me with him as a kid but I didn’t master the talent now I wanna rekindle it but he has long gone and taken what he’s mastered with him and I’ve

[@raidazz1]

Love this channel!! Clear and informative.

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

I appreciate that! Thanks

[@alimohammadranjbar4770]

Thank you not only for your good points, but also for fluent explanation like a kind teacher!

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jamesparsons1192]

Brilliant, Roger! Good info without all the pizzaz like music and hauling in one fish after another that some KZbin fishos seem to think necessary. You look like a great bloke to have as a fishing mate.

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Thanks James, Glad you enjoyed it.

[@pjorgerod522]

Hello, thanks for sharing beach structure. I begin to fish this year and I focus most in reading the beach structure. Do you know any book or source of knowledge to learn deeply? Thanks in advance, Paul

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Hi Paul, I don't have a book that I use and I am not sure if there is a book that really goes into detail on this subject. I have learnt from years of exploring and hunting. i have a number of new videos that I am working on that will be published soon. Roger

[@pjorgerod522]

@@RogerOsborneFishing Hi, thanks. Very curious about new videos :-). Best, Paul

[@aussfish9995]

Nice video love your work, I’ve fished all my life but I’m new to beach fishing I’m loving it 💪👍

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Awesome! Thank you! Keep in touch, Roger

[@FishnFisherman]

Realy informative and detailed video with excellent explanation. Appreciate that!

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@chalmers_88]

Thanks for the vid. Haven't thought about that much before!!

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@letsRegulateSociopaths]

thanks! Didn't know anything but now I have a shot.

[@paulchristou9065]

Thank you for your great videos and information you freely give

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Thanks Paul, Glad you like them!

[@oba621414]

Best teaching.I will try to practice.

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Thanks, All the best

[@rigaflr]

Brilliant tutorial! Excited to get our there now I’ve got this knowledge under my belt. Subscribed for more informative lessons. Thankyou so much

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Awesome, thank you!

[@peterlazos1978]

Wonderful videos as usual.I fish in Victorian beaches which are full of seaweed and fishing is always hard. Thank you so much for your time! Cheers.

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Thanks Peter, you're most welcome. More to come.

[@juzzonmorris]

Thank You for this video. I'm a city dweller and there are no beaches where I live. I'm trying to venture out and broaden my fishing experience. I didn't understand everything, as I'm not familiar with many of the terms you used to describe the anatomy of the beach and water points.Great video👍

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Hi Morris, good to hear from you. If there is a term for describing the beach that you don't understand, send me a message and I will explain, Roger

[@harryatherton3452]

Hi Roger do you know any good spots on the central coast to fish?

[@jayare6872]

A fisher of fish and also a fisher of men! Thank you Roger :) God Bless!

[@brendoncosta1]

Hi Roger. Great informative video. You mentioned that big swells and high winds are not great times. Could you please comment on specific numbers for too high swell in metres and too windy times in knots for good ok and dont bother fishing times? I am also on the AUS east coast. I do a bit of fishing but am trying to be more consistent in catching fish :-) thanks

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Hi Brendon, I prefer swell of around 1 metre and not bigger than 2 metres although when the swell is large you can often find somewhere protected near the corner of the beach or in the shelter of a headland. I prefer no wind or up to about 10 knots (18.5 km per hour ). Kind Regards Roger

[@NorthwestAdventurerNWA]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and wisdom with us. This is great info which I’ll apply to my area of the mighty Pacific Ocean in the USA. 🎣

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Hi Northwest, great to hear from you. Every success with your fishing :)

[@todmainwaring8099]

Awesome tutorial easy well explained and understanding, concise to the point practical and sensible on all key points. Cheers for your knowledge I’ll put it to use👍

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Thanks Tod 👍🎣

[@abdelatif77777]

you are generous .. best beach video tutorial ever. Apple have to change their logo into your photo. SHARING!

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Thanks Sergie, I appreciate your encouragement, Roger

[@johnrose8806]

Great help as always, now lets end this lockdown so we can get amongst em..

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Yes John, it's your form of recreational exercise 😊

[@mohammadbhuiyan1810]

Thanks Roger. As a beginner, this video is really helpful.

[@kenanarpay527]

it was a very nice illuminating video, congratulations

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Thank you very much! Roger

[@ghostofnedkelly7371]

In your first tip what are you looking for in regards to swell height, wind direction, wind speed etc?

[@Ozzierob]

Your videos are way better then the garbage fishing shows on Tv these days mate.

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Thanks Rob, all the best.

[@konne16]

Thanks for that!!! Helped me alot, fishing at the northern Rivers 🎣

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Great to hear!

[@FishGum]

Man this is the ONE AREA I need to get better at!!! thanks for the upload!!! I am a new fan of your channel! We KZbin Fishermen got to stick together! Just Subbed!

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Hi Fish Gum, thanks for getting in touch. Kind Regards Roger

[@buffaloconfusion]

Just started surf fishing and learned some great tips here. What wind speed would you suggest is too windy?

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Hi Ben, above 20km per hour.

[@zidanethalib]

I am from coral island named Kalpeni, Lakshadweep in Arabian sea. Kalpeni is located about 120 miles west of Kochi, India. While growing up fishing around the lagoon of Kalpeni and I am feel blessed while I am at it. 5 years back I shifted to mainland India. Hear beaches are flat with few structures there is, are littered with abandoned fishing nets. Just like you I have a deep urge to fish through out the year. Lately I understood that beach fishing is the way to go. Unlike in my island i am unable to have instincts of when and where to catch fish on flat beaches of mainland. Your video helped me to get a better understanding of how stuff work on any beach around the world. I wish you could elaborate on few points and how to identify them through out the year. 1. How do I come to know the spawning season to better target a species. 2. Rig 3. How seasons affect the time for fishing. 4. Time for fishing when there are no sand bars or structures. 5. Types of fishing like jigging etc and time of the year to employ them. 6. How to Identify what the fish are feeding on. 7. Tide, sun and moon relation. 8. Off season fishing ( times when fish are few). You sound like my uncle back home and I enjoyed watching your video. I felt like you squeezed a lot of information in a short span of time and I have watched the video many times over. I wonder if it is the best time for me to fish all day long as everything around hear is closed for Corona pandemic. Keep up your good work. Thanks.

[@bmgmendoza3947]

I like very much your tip Sir, you are truly an expert fisherman. Two thumbs up for you. Thanks

[@thefunnyfamily1462]

Hey what swell and wind conditions would you not go fishing?thanks

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Hi Mathew, I would not go fishing off the beach with swell over 2m and wind more than 25km hour. Having said that, you can find places sheltered from swell and wind near a headland at the end of a beach. Roger

[@thefunnyfamily1462]

@@RogerOsborneFishing cheers for the info

[@JP-cq7ud]

Roger your great to watch, very informative & have helped me immensely with fishing knowledge.

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Thanks 👍 You're welcome JP

[@whateverthishit]

Thanks Rodger

[@ChristopherWKwan]

What a well put together and informative video! Just what I was looking for! Thank you!

[@alvinfernandez31]

Roger I have been following your videos, I must say a huge thank you for your wonderful content and knowledge that you share to your subscribers. After seeing your videos it has inspired me to try my hand at beach fishing I usually fish on a kayak in lakes and inlets. Thank you so much again continue your fantastic work.

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Thanks King Alvin, You are very welcome

[@bbadomi]

Fantastic :) I usually do drone fishing (surfcasting 200 - 500 m) in New Zealand. Sometime, it really worked, and sometime it didn't work. Now, I understood the results. Thank you again :)

[@desireeannealexisdesouza6247]

Thanks for posting this video. It's exactly what I was looking for to improve my catch rate.

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Glad it was helpful! Regards Roger

[@chris33592]

Thank you i was having so many problems reading the beach and you just made it 10x easier

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Hi Chris, thanks for your comment. Let me know how you go and if you have any questions, Regards Roger.

[@jackbower7732]

Brilliant video, very thorough.

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Glad you liked it!

[@trevorgordon6109]

Thoroughly enjoy you videos. Thanks for sharing a lifetime of knowledge.

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Thanks Trevor, My pleasure!

[@colinscott8406]

Great information, thanks for the presentation

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

You're welcome Colin.

[@whiskeyrocknrolla4033]

Wow I'm glad I came across your channel. Your videos help a lot. Thanks!

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Glad to hear it!

[@seagoat666]

Thanks! VERY informative. many of these points are similar or applicable to fishing in lakes and river too!

[@capblap]

Awesome video!! Thank you so much for sharing your passion, I found this video to be very helpful. :)

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

You are so welcome!

[@paolorota4039]

After considering all the key points I've had a lot of success fishing after rough seas and heavy rain it churns up all the sand plenty food for fish to find also the murky water draws in the larger fish bringing them close to shore great video to share your knowledge with us

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Thanks Paolo, yes fishing after rough seas as the swell drops is a great time to fish.

[@rc5549]

Great informative video, thank you so much for making these. I have learnt so much from watching your educational fishing videos and listening to your knowledge.

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Thanks for your comment Leafy!

[@liamboyd3499]

Great video Roger, i've been struggling with beach fishing here in Australia most days I end up with nothing (I mainly fished freshwater in Scotland) but your videos are great and are helping me slowly catch more fish each time I head out 👌

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Thanks Liam, Glad to help.

[@alipapzan809]

I've learnt so much from you, Roger! Thank you for that mate.

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Ali Papzan Hi Ali, you’re welcome. Glad to help. Roger

[@tonyp6088]

Thanks Rodger, very informative. I've been beach fishing for years but i still got something out of this👍

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Thanks Tony, Good to hear from you. Roger

[@jeanleroy3465]

Thanks for this video. I just arrived in Victoria and need to learn the ropes. Great job! Subscribed.

[@rhyshiscox9386]

Sounds like Graham from 4wd action when you do that. Lol

[@randallhicks7072]

You look like a young Walter from “Crocodile Dundee” Great info!!!

[@gabrielbattika]

Thanks,Roger, another great video I look forward to your tackle/rig setups

[@GordonMelsom]

Hi thankyou for your great videos youve motivated me to start fishing again along Sydney beaches and cost after 20 years thanks again

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Hi Gordon, yes fishing is a great pastime. It is really good for your soul. Roger

[@kindheart2792]

Thankyou Roger, You are a great guy. God bless.

[@alexz4786]

Nice video, subscribed! One question, could you provide some informarion about using lure in beach fishing？Thanks!

[@samtan6100]

Hey Roger! Thanks for all the tips! I’ve been watching your vids and it’s been great. Just wanted to ask, you mentioned you check the tides, wind, weather etc, what’s the ideal conditions to look for?

[@timkane2991]

Nice video I do a lot of beach surf fishing I mainly use bigger hooks for gummies snapper and flathead. Your saying you catch a lot of whiting off the surf maybe I should try using some smaller hooks on 1 rod and try catch some whiting I useually fish the 90 mile beach In Victoria

[@johnoliver2414]

These videos are awesome!! Thanks Roge

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

You're welcome John

[@artofnoly9754]

The Ramjet of Fisherman! Good tips.

[@stevemiddleton1699]

Thank-you Sir...your insights are very welcome! I recently fished an open section of the Kingscliff beach area...winds were Northerly and strong...a lot of weed in the water and strong currents...not ideal for fishing I know! But my young son and I were camping and didnt have much opportunity to move far...we were lucky that a gutter existed just in front of our camp, however it didnt have an obvious outlet to the sea...we got one 32cm whiting closer to shore but that was it! No good bites...Was it just like you said, "sometimes you just are wasting your time?" I also often wonder about how much weight I should be using...I like to fish light but the swell and under currents can be horrendous near Kingscliff...Could you please provide some guidance as to lead/sinkers ?? Also I am struggling to catch a beach worm, even with your guidance...when you were first starting out...was it frustrating and felt difficult or am I just completely using the wrong technique??? Kind regards and thank-you!

[@beekeeper6957]

Beach worms are really hard to catch & most people struggle for a while before getting the hang of it - practice makes perfect... keep trying!

[@suryalumbantobing9972]

Thanks for your tips sir.... When do you think the best time for fishing according to the tides level of the sea?

[@jnhm3575]

Thank you for sharing your experience!We all learn everyday!Though I new all this you gave me a different perspective.Thank you!

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Hi jude, thank you for your comment. kind regards, Roger.

[@markwillis2698]

Awesome videos Roger, would love to see your set ups in a video. Do you ever fish plastics off the beach?

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Hi Mark, the sunny coast is a great spot. I have not tried plastics off the beach yet although I am sure that I will some time soon. I do plenty of plastics fishing in my local lake which I enjoy. I have some new videos coming out soon mainly regarding beach fishing. Roger.

[@PumpActionPineapple]

Great video mate. Cheers.

[@albreezie7731]

Extremely wise advice! Thanks mate.