Salmon Trolling Outside GGB | HUGE School White Seabass

This video was filmed outside of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, CA in September 2021. I thought it was just another normal day of salmon fishing. I went out solo, got my quick limit of salmon on the troll. I had made several salmon videos in a row so decided I would hold off on making the video until the start of the 2022 salmon season to pump us all up. What I didnt know is I went through a huge school of white sea bass. The most prized fish on the California coastline. if I would of know, I would of gone out the next day in search of this school. But its 6 months later and I can only dream what could of been.
I wish everyone GOODLUCK this salmon season. I hope to see you all out there. Give me a wave when you see me!
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[@salvadoraboytes6470]

Chris great videos tanks

[@ChrisPfish2]

thanks for watching

[@DaveysWorldFishing]

Dang it I need to get up there. Also need to get you a couple Sabiki rods. Great footage.

[@wayneosmon1687]

good job getting your limit chris nice under water footage

[@AlPal5000]

Best fishing channel in the game!

[@ChrisPfish2]

I appreciate the nice comment, thank you very much, made my morning!

[@jondixon1392]

Anchor up on the SE corner of angel island in sept oct with live anchovies you will see guide boats you will catch them with right bait presentation

[@santiagocastillo5027]

Buen trabajo amigó

[@janicebabin2764]

Seabass love and target live squid second best market squid

[@gerardomartindelcampo1627]

Very cool video. Thanks for posting.

[@ChrisPfish2]

Thanks for watching, happy you enjoyed it!

[@ItsAllGoodFishing]

Cool videos Chris it’s always nice to see your videos

[@alexrodriguez484]

Nice catch well done for solo 👏 👍 what kind boat you have

[@ChrisPfish2]

2007 north river 20' seahawk thanks for watching

[@DieHardFishing]

Awesome footage Chris!!!!! If I knew those were there, I'd bust out the big hammer swimbait!

[@airastepanyan4476]

i would use squid

[@bassfishing7249]

What time of day did u seem to hook into more halibut

[@yourmom-5150]

To catch those bass you should take a very small treble like a trout hook and bend down one of the points then bury that point in the nose of an anchovy and fly line it. The small hook gets stuck in the membrane in the corner of it's jaw. Your welcome. This method slays them when they're feeding on anchovies.

[@karlkobler218]

Live anchovies for those WSB in that area is what woulda worked! There arent really squid spawns out of the gate but the commercial halibut fishermen seem to catch them on the bar every year. Pretty sure we hooked one on live anchovies on the bar last year. Ran hard horizontally like they normally do. A month and a half later I caught a 70lber.

[@lukepiacente1877]

70 lber on the bar or just out the gate?

[@silverbull2932]

What’s up Chris. This is Isaac I met you at half Moon Bay with the Grady white 226. What kind of underwater camera do you use? How did you guys do on salmon the other day? We made limits on our way back home. Get em. Good luck

[@chrishaener8702]

If you are ever looking for someone to fill a seat, I have gas money, bait, munchies, and my own gear. No need to go solo!! Live in Sausalito. Awesome videos!!

[@Mark-dj5qf]

Hi Chris, good footage. Do you tow your boat with your canvas up? Thanks

[@ChrisPfish2]

yes i leave it up while towing

[@janicebabin2764]

Hey brother ocean base not the best but it fishes use it for steelhead all the time if you can and have time take a pair of scissors cut that bloodline through the metal wrap it up and paper towels put it in a bag on ice

[@ConnectedFishing]

Awsome catches Captain Chris !

[@BoT-mr8rw]

Great vid, How long is your boat?

[@ChrisPfish2]

its 2007 north river seahawk 20ft with 2 foot off shore bracket (part motors attach too). Total length is 22ft

[@rchernandez42]

What size weight do you use on your sabiki rig?

[@bruceisbell9137]

Hey Chris who makes you boat canopy

[@StereotypicalAsian]

I have been watching most of your videos. I am wondering why you keep the boat moving when you have fish on. Over here in Washington, almost everyone stops the boat when we have a fish on.

[@ChrisPfish2]

Hi Joey, I keep it going to keep tension on the line and it helps control the fish. When I started I would stop and the fish would go under and to the other side, even to the front of the boat. This way the fish stays behind me and I can turn the boat to keep it on the side I want. More likely to tangle your other lines too if you had some in.

[@MoreThanFishing]

Awesome underwater footage Chris!

[@ChrisPfish2]

Thank you Jun!

[@alonsogutierrez7152]

Awesome footage of the seabass, always enjoy your content.

[@fishhunt9874]

White sea bass footage was epic! Good job, 2 hookups and 2 in the box. Does not get better than that🤙🏼

[@ChrisPfish2]

Thanks for watching, yeah I was so surprised when I saw all those wsb.

[@fishhunt9874]

@@ChrisPfish2 I have also been unsuccessful targeting them. I am about 0-5 attempts in Monterey Bay.

[@brittneycarter5855]

I love in Lincoln I would love to come fish with you! I've never been on a boat fishing do you do tours

[@Fishing247]

Wow. I have never seen a school of wsb. The best bet for them is fly line with fresh frozen squids or anchovy. I caught one with fly line frozen anchovy.

[@ChrisPfish2]

I remember that video with the wsb. Thanks for watching and sharing your tips!

[@707SLAYER]

In socal the schools are so big every person on a charter boat are hooked up at the same time and the bite lasts until the boat is limited out and you are also catching black sea bass at the same time and they get huge but you cant keep black sea bass last time I went the white sea bass went from 25 to 50lbs ...

[@freeandindependenttorres2233]

Nice I would try

[@seadude3061]

Dude that’s gnarly!

[@ChrisPfish2]

I know, bummed it was 6 months when I watched it for the first time and not that night so I could go look for them the next day.

[@janicebabin2764]

Love the underwater camera footage so much to be learned think we’re gonna put that in our arsenal this year keep the keep up the good work

[@jimbo4612]

WOW! awesome unique video . With all the anchovies the WSB likely went on a wild dawn feeding frenzy and were just stuffed full.. Best chance is getting on the water early early and setting a cut of time to get your daily Salmon limit. If your have the time Twilight bite also works but running the bay at night is not for everyone.

[@yippikiyay197]

I would use the same thing! Most people I know use the same thing.

[@algonzalez6818]

Just subscribed, and I’m exited to follow your fishing adventures.

[@ChrisPfish2]

I really appreciate it! thank you

[@ehumaui4087]

Dang that's a big school.

[@ChrisPfish2]

man I know

[@messyfisherman4140]

Years ago me and a friend each got white sea bass while trolling in the sf bay for halibut

[@ChrisPfish2]

wow that is so cool. One day... Thanks for watching and sharing your story

[@ryangaughran1690]

I would love to fish with you some day i enjoy watching ur videos evertime fish on brotha 🐟🎣🔥

[@charlessailor7170]

Love the video White Sea bass are normally caught with squid I have done trips in the San Fran area with anchovies and sardines what’s more important is you can try a dropper loop set up but locate them on the fish finder or the environment they are in drop to the bottom and wait if they are there they will hit current weather also. They normally look like a white ball a shadow on the fish finder. I never caught one mooching or trolling they are lazy fish.

[@reece4731]

That’s really cool seeing those White Sea Bass out there would of been awesome to see you catch one but it was still awesome seeing you catch those salmon, good job on limits also on the opener where do you think your going to go I think I’m going to Duxbury or shipping channel because Bodegas weather looks alittle sporty

[@ChrisPfish2]

I think I am going to go to Monterey Bay for opener. It was real good last April, seems like best weather for this weekend, and oh I got invited on a boat :)

[@lowhangingnuts1660]

I caught a 28lb WSB last summer mooching with a 6-7in dead herring. Great video Chris, I love the content!

[@ChrisPfish2]

oh wow thats amazing. Was that in the bay area or south? Thanks for watching

[@tblazy3463]

Nice footage! I hooked in to a big white seabass years ago by using a live anchovy free spooling of the boat maybe try that! 😁🐟 👍

[@ChrisPfish2]

that is awesome! Gonna have to give that a try. Thanks for watching

[@janicebabin2764]

If you don’t mind me asking where did you film that school Seabass

[@TugLifeFisherman]

Great timing on the video Chris. With the salmon opener coming up. I was curious to why you prefer the anchovies 4.5 to 5 inches over the bigger tray size? Is it the action of the smaller bait? The underwater footage was awesome.

[@yippikiyay197]

Some folks think you catch more with that size because it's more attractive to all of the fish.

[@ChrisPfish2]

I like the smaller bait because it has a better presentation in my opinion in the krippled anchovy head. Thanks for watching, happy you enjoyed the footage.

[@CaptainSeafood]

Woah never seen so many white bass like that before. That gives me hope to catch one someday. I heard a two kayakers caught two right next to Oyster point and hunters point last year. Been wanting to go on a party boat down south for white Seabass but haven’t got a chance to. It was great seeing you last week at the Berkeley launch parking. It’s an honor man . Hope you and Jun did good last Saturday there were only a few boats about 100+ lol . Got two in the first 30 mins right next to the sailboat and the Rockwall.

[@ChrisPfish2]

hey whats up. you and me both brother, maybe one day it will be our turn to hook up into a wsb. Last Saturday was crazy. We caught so many fish from 7-11am but only managed one keeper. I mean 15+ shakers, then the bite turned off for us and wind picked up so we went in. Thanks for watching

[@noahsizemore1275]

I would love to come do that with you have you ever thought about opening a charter service. If you came out here to Virginia Beach I would take you tuna fishing in a 20 footer center consel. I'm getting ready to put a brand new engine on it.

[@ChrisPfish2]

I do think about getting my captains license, need that before I can start a charter service. Was just looking at google maps, that beach is so long, looks nice. Do you travel like 80 miles out to the canyon edge? Sounds like a lot of fun

[@bassfishing7249]

Love your videos, had a quick question. Do you know if they have dredged the boat launch area behind Encinal high school in Alameda at the Rockwall? I saw you launch there in another video. Really appreciate any info you have on the water depth there for launching. Keep up the great content. Thanks

[@ChrisPfish2]

haven't been in awhile. heard the dock got destroyed in a storm.

[@707SLAYER]

squid is there favorite food .live is best but frozen is still better then anything else ...

[@ChrisPfish2]

ok thanks for the tip and watching the video

[@tamalpias]

I’d never caught a ghost either Chris. Btw with gas prices so high you want subscribers tagging along and helping along with gas? 😅

[@ChrisPfish2]

lol good point! Maybe this year we get a WSB! Thanks for watching

[@andrewvillanueva3722]

In monterey bay when the squid are the white sea bass are also feeding. I have tried 2 times for them. I saw a guys catch a 50lb sea bass and huge 65bl sea bass. The local guys tell me they are 90lb white sea bass swimming in the bay. White sea bass love squid as bait.

[@ChrisPfish2]

yeah I need to head to monterey when they are around. Seems like best chance is there unless you go to socal. Thanks for the tip with the squid!

[@Dickbutler9]

Love your solo trips, oughta wear a PFD when solo though. I caught a 70 lb WSB IN Tomales Bay couple years back while rigged for halibut. You’re right mooching would be a better approach. Nice “ B roll.

[@ChrisPfish2]

Yeah your right I should be wearing a PFD solo! That is so cool you got a 70 lb WSB. Thanks for watching

[@707SLAYER]

channel islands is were WSB are caught every season by the thousands all the charters use live squid. You should go out of ventura on a charter some day the channel islands are amazing ...

[@ChrisPfish2]

oh ok live squid. I bet that would work amazing. Thanks for sharing

[@707SLAYER]

@@ChrisPfish2 I wonder how we could catch live squid .They are hear know I see them in the fish I catch salmon, rock cod and even halibut when caught in the ocean ....

[@707SLAYER]

@@ChrisPfish2 I wonder how we could catch live squid .They are hear know I see them in the fish I catch salmon, rock cod and even halibut when caught in the ocean ....

[@VinceYoutubr]

How long is leader? Looks very long

[@ChrisPfish2]

4-6 ft. thanks for watching

[@AhmedMahmoud-lg6em]

Man you were so close to hooking one up lol one day you will. Great video

[@ChrisPfish2]

Thanks Ahmed, yeah so close, dang it, that would of been incredible

[@tp2808]

Let’s be real, he saved this video so he can air it before the actual salmon opener. Wants to make people believe he’s doing it illegally.

[@ChrisPfish2]

Lets be real, you were hoping to hate on me for fishing illegally, realized everything was okay but still felt the need to anyways.

[@ayearea1471]

Hi Chris noticed you got a pretty nice reel there! May I ask which one is it :0 would like to look into a similar reel :) ty!

[@saltycoffin436]

If your looking for a reel for the Bay Area salmon, halibut, etc check out the avet mxl and penn fathom 15 or 25

[@ChrisPfish2]

I do love that reel, its a shimano trinidad 16a. it has the "star" drag, the other commenter suggests a Avet. Those are probably the most popular but I dont like the "level" drag. So the drag system is different on either reel. I like star and dont like level but I feel I am in the minority on that. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment

[@3one6tv]

Hey Chris, what size ball do you use on your downriver when trolling for Salmon? Thanks. -Arie

[@RIngels15248]

He said it was 12lbs

[@ChrisPfish2]

I was using 12 pounds last year. I have 14 pounds this year from a company called 4-fins I am excited to try them out. It all comes down to how deep you want to go. Early season the fish are in 200-400 ft of water and if your dropping 150ft you need more weight so your line stays below the boat, the 4-fins are designed to turn and stay below the boat. If you going 40ft down in September you could get away with 10 pound. I would recommend 12-15 pounds.

[@3one6tv]

@@ChrisPfish2 oh cool, I'll have to look into the 4-fins. Thanks for the tips Chris! I thoroughly enjoy all your videos! Keep 'em coming! -Arie

[@xoticbullzz4654]

Hey Chris I watch your videos a lot for tips and tricks!! I see you go by yourself to fish sometimes, I’m always free to go In need of a fishing partner. Also from the bau

[@xoticbullzz4654]

Bay **

[@xqset26]

How do I qualify to fish with you? Husband n wife team

[@johnf7847]

WSB are usually caught on squid (live or fresh dead). That said, I've caught them on fin bait before, but it was larger bait than what you're trolling. They will also eat swim baits and iron. You may get one someday doing what you're doing though. Fun to see.

[@ChrisPfish2]

Thanks for the info! hopefully one day... I appreciate you watching and leaving a comment!

[@bsumoba]

Barefoot salmon fishing! That's great!!!

[@ChrisPfish2]

lol I was waiting for someone to comment on that. Not gonna find another video with a barefoot salmon fisherman! Thanks for watching

[@doughardy6285]

Not my fishery but it seems the presentation was a lil too fast for there liking. If only you had known they were there. They are trophy fish for sure. Wish we had em up here in the true nor cal area

[@ChrisPfish2]

Yeah I agree, too fast for them. Next September (if gas is cheaper) I am going to go looking for them now that I know we can get big schools of them out the golden gate. Thanks for watching

[@ronmodafferi8202]

Nice catches! Throw in some Pro Cure (with color) in that zip lock with the roe. If you don't like going solo; just contact me anytime. It would be a privilege to fish with you on the best rigged sport boat in the area.

[@adampierce2358]

I live here in Sacramento. I'll tell u, if you're going to use the roe to catch more salmon, or if you're on steelhead, pro-cure is an amazing product. If you're like me, keep the roe raw, intact with the membrane for sturgeon. Dino candy..

[@ChrisPfish2]

@@adampierce2358 I never make it up sacramento river enough to use the roe, fish metro and below and use lures. Yeah I keep the roe raw, just how it is for the dino's. Thanks for watching

[@adampierce2358]

Hey Chris. Just wanted to let you know that there's a ton of sturgeon here in metro Sacramento area right now. Seen some caught and I saw a 200+lb sturgeon breach, it was awesome! Just giving you the heads up, I've been yanking some fish myself, muddy water stripers mainly, lots of sea lions on em!! Tight lines bro

[@ChrisPfish2]

@@adampierce2358 wow that is massive, thanks for the heads up

[@yourmom-5150]

Oh also don't tell die hard fishing because he is a kook. Lol.