SAN DIEGO SURF FISHING FOR HALIBUT [LUCKY CRAFT]

[@RodneyMarquezFishingChannel]

thats it. Im convinced ! Surf fishing next !

[@RodneyMarquezFishingChannel]

thanks for the video btw!

[@amefocus]

Rodney's Fishing Adventure nice! Thanks for checking out the video Rodney! Yeah, hit the surf, I want to see you make a dope surf video!! 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@Hook2Cook]

BEYOND THE TRAIL 365 second that!

[@whitedove9070]

Hello fishing man . Is this on Ocean Beach or Coronado Island Inn looking to do this type of fishing

[@thedetective8150]

About time Rodney you start surf fishing 🎣. Love your channel bro!

[@jrr0204]

I love that spot down by Wind & Sea

[@thedetective8150]

You did good bro. I usually go straight braid too when using my Lucky Craft lures.

[@amefocus]

Thanks brotha. I get so much love on this video. I’ve learned a ton since then. I’m super fortunate to have a fishing partner/mentor that is a legit slayer. 🤙🏽

[@defmud80]

I just switched my luckys and xraps to single hooks and my hookup is no different and I dont mangle the fish with trebles. Also seem to snag less muck in the water.

[@amefocus]

defmud80 Thanks for the tip! I just removed the center hooks on all of my lc’s the other day. Maybe I’ll give the single hooks a try!! 🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@chuckmoore972]

same here with crimped barbs

[@jackiefitzpatrick2906]

Wish you could have released halibut a little faster. Clearly was undersized , didn't need to waste time finding measuring tape and then holding it up to examine it for the camera. Good video though.

[@JigJigPow619]

Legal or not, always nice catching flap jacks in the surf. I feel a legal is coming soon! That area you are fishing at looks pretty nice. Got to drive up on a weekend and join you one of these days. This month has been busy for me, only able to sneak in a few hours in the morning and had to stay local. Aight doggy, keep doing your thing and I will catch you around the Gram.

[@amefocus]

Jig Jig Pow! Thanks Dino!! For sure, let’s do it soon. I appreciate you!!!

[@533lpunit]

What beach is this ? Black beach?

[@gigiponce2729]

Jesus Hernandez....Cardiff Beach, just south of Highway 101 parking lot. Good luck.

[@simonemidy6158]

Man how I miss fishing SD and north county. I never did much conventional fishing in the surf, I preferred the fly fishing. Now, living here on the Texas gulf coast you made me home sick. 22” for a Hali? Wow. Hey, I enjoy the vids love Cali surf fishing.

[@amefocus]

Thanks for the comment! I appreciate the support!

[@BenjieKimFishing]

Great job jimmy! I skunked twice last week chasing that thump. Keep up the grind, can’t wait to see that legal bro!

[@amefocus]

Benjie Kim Fishing thanks Benjie!

[@justicesketchworld894]

I have the same 9ft pole with 20lb thin braid on a small reel for casting a lot a times without getting tired

[@amefocus]

Nice! I haven’t used that rod in a long time, but it’s a great rod at a great price!

[@BaezWelding]

Were is this at? I’m from San Diego to and I’ve bin looking for new spots

[@AlexGarcia-zn2oo]

Thanks!! I'm inspired

[@amefocus]

Thanks for watching!

[@geofish]

Noce looking spot you got there!... Nice hali, maybe a keeper next time

[@amefocus]

Got'em Fishing thank you bro! Thanks for checking out the video! Yes, I’m dreaming of the keeper 😂. Hopefully get on some descent perch too like you; the perch slayer! 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@DingDangg]

A few years back I accidentally stepped on a huge halibut and felt that sucker move 😂

[@djcue7608]

Love that spot bro great vid

[@amefocus]

Thank you brotha!

[@killuminatigomez3795]

Where in SD is this spot at?

[@TwinkieGurlMeowMeow]

My brother want to know if it’s OK to fish at all beaches , as long it’s after sunset or when beaches are closing/beach goers go home/ before sunrise?? He just doesn’t wanna get caught from cops/called by neighbor’s.

[@amefocus]

Yeah, all beaches are open now. I’m not sure about after sunset. Is he in SD? But I’m sure he will be just fine.

[@TwinkieGurlMeowMeow]

BEYOND THE TRAIL 365 yea, he’s in San Diego. He just don’t to get in trouble fishing along the shoreline or any beach shorelines when peoples are swimming.

[@rgescobar1]

You need a CA fishing license with ocean enhancement stamp to fish the surf

[@irishdylan1993]

Yo loved your vids man, I live in pacific beach San Diego area and am a beginning fisher, could you tell me of any good fish spots to go try out around my area?? Thanks and keep posting bro

[@amefocus]

Hey, thanks for the love! I’m not familiar with the coast in your area, but if you can make it to Torrey Pines, the sand crabs are showing up in large numbers right now. Can’t go wrong with Carolina rig and a sand crab on the end! Thanks again for the comment!

[@juanluuy575]

Surfers at encinitas ,Carlbad are so nice but at oceanside lier surferd are super mean . I didn't know that but i heard it depends on the level of education of the cities, but thanks you surfers of encinitas for been so nice to Fisher men

[@amefocus]

I’ve never had any issues with surfers. Most just mind their own, and some are super friendly and ask questions. I don’t ever fish Oceanside, so I can’t relate there. Just keep doing your thing, stay positive and don’t let others negativity affect you! Thanks for the comment! 🤙🏽

[@brittanyfischer3592]

I feel like I don't get any distance when casting when I use the lure alone, do you use any kind of weight with this to throw it further? (sorry if you've answered this question before)

[@amefocus]

No worries, and thanks for the comment. Yes, I do add weights to the Lucky Craft 110. Check out suspenstrips. Made by a company called Storm. You can buy them on Amazon. I’m not sure if I have a link in my videos or not. Also, depending on your setup, that could also limit the distance. What are you using? I don’t believe I was using weights in this video, but not too long after that I started to throw weighted lc’s exclusively. Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any questions. Take care! 🤙🏽

[@brittanyfischer3592]

@@amefocus I am buying the sticker weights today great idea! The last time we went we just used our salmon poles. We used a bass pro shop-9' Borealis BLS4000, with braided line. I also have a Okuma-Delta Bay Elite? We're going to Dillions next week crabbing but will be fishing for surf perch too trying to get set up. Thank you for your reply!

[@stevenversace2720]

The rapala long cast x rap works wonders. It's about 2oz. Casts like a bullet

[@amefocus]

Thanks for the tip! I’ll check them out!

[@Tetheu_Lu]

Nice video bro definitely gonna sub. Good to find another local youtube fisherman. Maybe I’ll see you out one day👍

[@amefocus]

Thanks for the love! For sure, definitely say what’s up if you see me! 🤙🏽

[@humboldthigh4269]

I have a LC but it is soo light it doesn't cast far enough in the surf to get where the fish are. Do you add weight?

[@amefocus]

Yes, I do add weight.

[@humboldthigh4269]

where do you add the weight, what kind of weight? [e-mail] really appreciate the instruction. Willie

[@jesse.434]

What size angler clip do u recommend for halibut using the lucky craft lures? Thanks

[@amefocus]

Good question. I personally have been using size 30. I’ve heard of people using 25, and others recommending nothing less than 50. I use 30. Not recommending it, but it’s what I use, and I’ll stick with it for now. 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@amefocus]

Blueskies it’s a clip that you tie to your leader and then clip to your lure. Makes it possible to simply swap out lures without cutting line and re-tying. Just look up TACTICAL ANGLERS CLIP. 🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@amefocus]

Randy it’s a clip that you tie to your leader and then clip to your lure. Makes it possible to simply swap out lures without cutting line and re-tying. Just look up TACTICAL ANGLERS CLIP. 🤙🏽

[@Drago286v]

Hey Jimmy what is the line rating for your rod? Is it 6-12lb?

[@amefocus]

10-20 and 12-20. MH heavy brotha. 🤙🏽

[@kqc8224]

Awesome video man. Love to see these videos of local SD surf fishing. Keep it up 👍 What pound line do you recommend using when surf fishing 3” curly tail grubs ?

[@amefocus]

Hey, thanks for the support! I mainly throw the lucky craft 110’s, but for the grubs I would say 8-12lb test should be good. Thanks again! 🤙🏽

[@kqc8224]

@@amefocus Thanks for the update. After watching all your video's over the Summer, I made a list of your gear. I've picked up a backpack, LC's, 30g jigs, white curly tail jigs and a couple of Okuma Surf Rods and Shimano 3000 reels. My Compass 360 waders come tomorrow and I'll be chasing hali's from Mission Beach to South Carlsbad. I turned 61 this summer and really look forward to retiring soon and doing a lot of surf fishing. I caught a #17 Hali in 2016 in SD Bay, so I have to beat that someday soon ! Thanks for the motivation and cool videos.

[@amefocus]

Wow, that’s awesome! Good luck out there. Sounds like you’re getting it all dialed in. Good luck out there. I’m sure we will run into each other one of these days! Take care!!!

[@kqc8224]

@@amefocus Hey thanks. If you don't mind, what is the brand, line rating and weight rating on your 9'0 rod ? It looks like you can really launch that LC 110 a good way with it. Thanks for any info. Much appreciated for sure.

[@amefocus]

Sure, no worries. It is a Tica Libra 9’0 heavy 12-20lb. I think the lure rating is 1/2oz-2oz. Are you a member of CSA(California Surf Anglers) on Facebook? One of the moderators, Victor who is from San Francisco has a relationship with Tica rods.

[@G3Steve]

Do you upgrade the hooks on the 110? If so, what size and type?

[@amefocus]

I have, but lately I’ve been leaving them stock. When I was upgrading, I stayed with the stock size #6, 2x owner hooks. When I get snagged on structure with stock hooks, when all else fails to break it loose, I just tighten the drag and pull. It bends the hook, but I don’t lose a $20 LC. 🤙🏽 take care!

[@G3Steve]

BEYOND THE TRAIL 365 thanks bro!

[@amefocus]

No worries, anytime!

[@alexheilman9090]

im kind of new to ocean fishing, and i was wondering how strong of a line do i need for flounder and halibut?

[@amefocus]

I personally use 20lb leader. It’s all about the application and preference too. I usually toss Lucky craft lures, so I stick with 30lb braid main line to 20lb fluorocarbon leader. Hope this helps.

[@alexheilman9090]

@@amefocus thanks

[@amefocus]

Anytime 🤙🏽

[@amefocus]

@@alexheilman9090 anytime!

[@sammyh5006]

What’s an ideal surf set up, or can you use virtually anything?

[@amefocus]

Sammy H You COULD use anything, but it also depends on what you’re wanting to catch. Any specific species? Or do you just want to get out there with something simple that will catch you some fish? 🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@sammyh5006]

BEYOND THE TRAIL 365 im not familiar with whats in the surf but i could start with something simple that can land me fish

[@amefocus]

Sammy H okay no worries Sammy! Try a Carolina rig, 1/2 oz egg weight. 2-3ft leader line(6#), #6 hook with Berkeley gulp camo sand worms. That will get you on some bsp(barred surf perch) and maybe something else too! How’s that sound? Let me know! 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@sammyh5006]

BEYOND THE TRAIL 365 sounds good to me, thanks brother!

[@amefocus]

Sammy H anytime! Just get out there! Tight lines 🎣🎣

[@jomend450988]

Nice man. Need to catch myself another hali. Its been a long 5 weeks without one :(

[@amefocus]

Thanks! Get out there!

[@vernoncardenas4766]

Awesome. What beach is this if I may ask? Also is beach fishing ok 24/7?

[@amefocus]

That was Cardiff. I’m not sure if you can fish 24/7. A lot of beaches weee closing at like 6pm. But they may have lifted that now. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@cdsfishing4346]

nice halibut, I actually caught a halibut on my channel like a week ago.

[@adamwomboldt9993]

Are you running a leader and weight on there?

[@amefocus]

20lb flouro leader. No weight.

[@jbettss]

What setup are you using?

[@amefocus]

I think my setup was different in this video. Currently I’m using an Okuma SST mh 8’6” with a daiwa bg3000.

[@jbettss]

@@amefocus cool thanks.

[@yomama8833]

Any advice for halibut, in 2 years of fishing never got one

[@amefocus]

Look for, “holes” in the water and structure. And then, chuck an LC until your arm falls off 😂. Just have to get out there as much as you can, and soon enough you’ll land one! Thanks for the comment! Take care 🤙🏽

[@erikberndes5343]

Whenever I use the lucky craft from the beach it feels like it's hitting the bottom most of the time. Is that normal?

[@amefocus]

Which lucky craft are you using? 110?

[@erikberndes5343]

@@amefocus Surf pointer

[@amefocus]

Okay, the 115. Yeah, that lure is meant to sink. But, you can launch those things.

[@erikberndes5343]

@@amefocus What lucky craft are you using?

[@amefocus]

I use the 110 and 115. Just depending on conditions. The 110 is a suspending lure. But, it’s a little lighter than the 115. The 110 weighs 5/8 oz. and the 115 weighs 3/4oz. Hope that helps. 🤙🏽

[@capnhb8fishing268]

Subbed brotha. I had no luck surf fishing in SD maybe this year. :)

[@amefocus]

Thanks for the sub! It’s a new year! You’ll get ‘em! 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@JrJrJrJrphD]

What beach were you at for this?

[@amefocus]

For the sake of other anglers, I can’t say exactly.

[@JrJrJrJrphD]

@@amefocus Oh yeah I gotcha. No problem man.

[@amefocus]

Thanks for understanding! 🤙🏽

[@robertochoa9180]

That doesn’t look like the BG3000 or is that before they added the gold accents?

[@amefocus]

I didn’t have the bg3000 yet when I made this video.

[@robertochoa9180]

BEYOND THE TRAIL 365 which one you rocking in this vid?

[@amefocus]

Robert Ochoa Cadence cs5 3000

[@robertochoa9180]

BEYOND THE TRAIL 365 just picked up a BG400 for my Mojo Surf they didn’t have yours in stock lol

[@jamesabresch8309]

I go to that beach all the time its so fun!

[@calebshrewsbury3913]

Where is it?

[@leonardomurillo7361]

Where was this location at bro? I've been wanting to surf fish in SD

[@amefocus]

I try not give exact locations. Even though most are not “secret” spots. But, I don’t mind sharing this location. This was at Cardiff. Take care! 🤙🏽

[@leonardomurillo7361]

@@amefocus Thank you so much! at least that will be a jump start to my adventure

[@amefocus]

Leonardo Murillo no worries brotha! Good luck out there! Let me know how it goes! 🤣

[@leonardomurillo7361]

@@amefocus Thank bro! Definitely hit up some spots this weekend for my birthday

[@amefocus]

Nice! Happy birthday! I hope you slay!!!

[@cougargt68xr]

Butts fell like you got snagged in soft structure like seaweed. There are the bigger ones that get really aggressive and head shake

[@irvin4019]

Yo what knot do you tie to the LC?

[@amefocus]

I tie the palomar knot to the LC. It’s easy and strong. Thanks for the comment! 🤙🏽

[@RicardoChavez-es8vo]

Yeah surfers r not to cool man 😂good videos bro

[@ItsMe-gb8bs]

What spot is this?

[@amefocus]

I usually don’t like to give exact locations. But this spot is not really a “secret” location. This is Cardiff. Thanks for the comment! Take care. 🤙🏽

[@PA96704]

Don't frekin touch my lure!!

[@amefocus]

Ha!

[@grandwonder5858]

What’s the full name of the lure beside being “LC?” You seem to guard the name of the lure, is it a top secret or something?

[@amefocus]

No worries, not guarding at all. That’s the metallic sardine. 🤙🏽

[@Arizona_Stonah]

I think he was looking for “lucky craft” as far as the LC…..maybe ?

[@moejoe3827]

new sub here..pretty dope👍🏽

[@amefocus]

moe joe Hey thanks for subscribing! I appreciate it!!! New video should be out this weekend. 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@dylanp153]

This at Torrey pines?

[@amefocus]

No it’s not TP.

[@dylanp153]

BEYOND THE TRAIL 365 where at

[@alungfishing]

Salam dari pusaka nagara smoga sehat selalu

[@tylerluz8154]

What beach man ?