Surf Fishing 101: HOW TO CATCH FISH

Surf fishing is simple if you follow a few principal rules. We will be talking about what the best tides for surf fishing are, what fishing baits work best for surf fishing, what kinds of surf fishing rigs to use and how to find fish on the surf.
We are beach fishing on the Florida surf on the hunt for POMPANO! This is my favorite fish to eat yall! Let us show you how we do this.
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[@tommycheshire5508]

I always learn from your videos. You both seem so happy doing them. Thank you so much for taking the time to do them.

[@HeySkipper]

I’m so happy that I can help

[@stevef5442]

@@HeySkipper could you talk more about identify the rip current to fish

[@brianandrew7265]

This is glorious, I been tryin to find out about "ocean isle beach surf fishing report" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Wenayden Xenaylee Blaster - (do a search on google ) ? Ive heard some amazing things about it and my mate got great results with it.

[@DzefStrongmensport]

Just wonderful, I been tryin to find out about "surf fishing topsail island" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you heard people talk about - Wenayden Xenaylee Blaster - (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? Ive heard some awesome things about it and my neighbour got amazing results with it.

[@pakistanis1782]

Many thanks, I been tryin to find out about "oregon coast surf fishing" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Wenayden Xenaylee Blaster - (just google it ) ? Ive heard some incredible things about it and my cousin got amazing success with it.

[@arnez844]

I love fishing with my wife so much. We have so much fun even if we aren't catching. She is my best friend tho so we have fun doing whatever

[@nopespray3724]

Nice

[@MrPoseidonSays]

Same boat buddy. Been with wife now 26 years of the best times. Love going fishing together with her! She always encourages me! Bless you guys and see you on the surf!

[@erth2ingrid]

I wish i had someone to fish with ..

[@MrPoseidonSays]

B N Jesus I could take a mistake from her and deal with a hook in the leg or finger but one missed wack of that axe and I could lose an arm! Lol

[@MrPoseidonSays]

B N yeah dude sounds like we are the lucky ones. I love my bitch. Don’t let her see this reply lol. She’s my life and world dude. 22 years and still rocking. I’ll be live streaming with her in about 2 weeks. See my channel. Built a studio in one of my bedrooms. Lots of work and money and she was with me all the way! Got a fast forward construction of it all. Start to finish. Waiting on 2 pieces of furniture then I can put it all together on you tube. Soon. Remember subscribe and see us both on. I mean I hooked this studio up!

[@josemarrero7982]

Hey bro, NO BS MAN.... i straight up used the info you shared here and I truthfully FINALLY CAUGHT FISH! Not one but 3 types of species unsung your techniques man. I appreciate the time you take to put these videos together as this was a great accomplishment for me. I’m no pro. Just got into fishing 3 years ago but it took me that long to finally catch a fish! Wish i seen this sooner man! Thanks! 🙏 💯 💪🏼

[@alexkostoff6587]

Full respect that you cooked the fish whole... So many high end fisherman youtubers with sponsored boats and drones, yet they dont know how to eat a fish without filleting the meat and turning it into a mayonnaise wrap... You did it right and with your partner :)

[@billeo2002]

Been living near the shore for 3 years, tried surf fishing many times, and I only ever caught one fish in all that time. Watched a couple of your videos, got the right gear, used your techniques, and had my first fish in 15 minutes. I actually felt like I knew what I was doing, which was wild. As a funny side note, l had another much more experienced fisherman come over and give me compliments on my technique, which was even more wild. Thanks so much! Excited to try again tomorrow.

[@michaelluque5142]

Put a light coat of Olive oil on the fish prior to putting it on the grill, as well as brush a light coat on the grill itself with a napkin. That will keep the fish together and from sticking to the gill.

[@hayjud4062]

Hey Michael... I have great close friends with your last name, Luque. Where are you from? If you don't mind me asking 🤗

[@kylevaughan3303]

My wife and I love your videos, taught us a lot

[@waldoterrones3625]

I loved the cooking segment of this video. Do more of that. Love to see what recipes people use for their catches.

[@mangog8277]

Wow! Love this video, my granddaughter is learning so much about fishing with you guys, from these videos . We live in FL and she would to go fishing with you guys someday soon. That was a nice catch Erin we enjoyed watching you reel it in. Keep on making these videos. You have so much knowledge and is an inspiration to many young people, who loves fishing but do not have anyone to teach them. That goes for the adults as well, who would love to fish. Thankyou so much for making these videos.

[@andrelacerda7835]

Awesome!!! I live in Daytona Beach and just started surf fishing. Haven't caught a pompano yet, but I'm learning a lot with your videos. Thanks

[@HeySkipper]

Keep watching our show the next couple of weeks, we have more info on all the rigs and whatnot comming soon

[@marctaladay376]

I have lived in Central Florida for nearly 14 years and have yet to go surf fishing till a friend talked me into going with her and her husband. So I am looking to get into it and your videos are a huge help!!

[@TheSixStringGuy]

I live in st.augustine fl and i use a 2 ounce weight and two orange beads with a swivel and hook....using shrimp i always catch reds, whiteing, and sheepshead. Once u learn the diffrence between a wave and a bite youll have it down

[@alexnelson09]

Caught three nice keepers down in the gulf on my first ever shore outing last summer. Can’t wait to go back and try my luck again this year. Delicious!

[@calebrodriguez3748]

Thank you two for sharing your passion and knowledge with us. Keep going!

[@carlosgracia9753]

Thank you all for the videos! My family just moved to North Padre and I'm excited to do some surf fishing at Padre Island National Seashore. I'm a beginner so your videos were super helful!

[@sukandigunawan207]

apply with red onion and garlic spices cut into pieces mix sweet soy sauce, then apply on half-baked fish, and apply again after cooking like us in Indonesia It must be delicious, or it can be eaten with sweet soy sauce with chili and red onion pieces

[@paulbrand1256]

She's a strong little woman! Good job Erin!

[@HeySkipper]

Nice to see you back Paul! She was so happy with her fish!

[@cccccc5398]

I just want to thank you for your time. I'm new to ocean fishing and iv learned a lot from you. Iv even past what iv learned from you to my son....thanks again.

[@jroq547]

On behalf of everyone trying to learn.......Thank you!!

[@HeySkipper]

So happy to help.

[@aaronarlington9328]

Great video, I enjoy watching how to videos, and catch and cook videos. Keep up the good work.

[@gray1572]

Loved this video. Thank you for the arrows and diagrams during the surf reading section. I also liked the surf to table grilling explanation. Apprectiate these videos.

[@TomyTekOutdoors]

Awesome video guys. It's great to see Erin get in on the action. Man pompano is one of my favorites. We just bought some for dinner. They were 3.49 a pound. It was worth it. They are delicious.

[@MrPoseidonSays]

Senko this is just a great sene to see your girl latch on to a fish and reel her in! Last summer finally got wife to try it rather than watch me and she hooked 14 keeper porgies! She was so excited, but not like I was! She definitely hooked now and can’t wait to get out there with me again! Wife has always been my partner in everything I’ve done with her but that trip we did really topped it all! We love all your videos and suggest to anyone who wants to learn how to fish in the real world watch Senkos videos. You won’t be sorry! Thanks again guys!

[@IslandBlaze1k]

Another great video thank you guys so much. Because of you I have started my own page to share my fishing experiences. I'm not as knowledgeable as you guys but that's why I watch your channel to keep learning. You have made me so much better at fishing. THANK YOU!

[@tracybradshaw1362]

Soo kool Erin! Great day! Thanks

[@russellcox5129]

I always like to get there when low tide has peaked, and look for the cuts or sloughs which are where fish use to travel, you guys are a good team , tight lines and thanks.

[@drunkNun]

Another great video dude! It was great meeting you and Erin at the bait shop last saturday! Been workin all week but i'll be back at the beach tomorrow morning.

[@elpulpoadventures6696]

Skipper, you're the man!!! Salutes from mazatlán Sinaloa, México

[@jaysmith6013]

Really loved the end of this video. Awesome to see young people get out there, catch this amazing fish, cook and eat it without wasting a bunch

[@SheldonHerringWexler]

Great catch. Never tried pompano but it looks super good. "Itis" is how you feel after you ate a big meal. Feeling full or stuffed, relaxed, tired. In hawaii we call it kanack attack! Lol ALOHA 🤙

[@venchergaming6606]

When you slam plates at BBQ then be like 'Uncle i like borrow couch'

[@joechase2689]

Headed to the coast for our first fishing trip this weekend with the kiddos. Thanks for the great tips.

[@catherineb5066]

Yay Erin! Great job ! Great video!😻💝

[@gmondragonful]

Thank you Skipper starting surf fishing after many years Learned a lot from you and Erin. Now I can teach my grandchildren

[@bigron8346]

I have a 6500 Bait runner i bought over 20 years ago and it still works like it's brand new. After the season i just take it apart clean it and grease it. Excellent reel!

[@driftless1870]

Great job! Really enjoy your passion.

[@k_werx]

Man you’re always on time when i need something haha im down at new smyrna trying to figure out best spot to cast on the surf

[@drdeankos2356]

love ya work mate surf fishing is great stuff

[@lazybeaver9683]

Awsome job! Great catch and the dinner looks delicious!

[@gustavvuyk4566]

Hihi from South Africa. Its like a dream following you guys on KZbin. Me and my little 9 year triplets love fishing the way you guys do, my boy never miss a fish. ❤

[@minatrii858]

Great video, thanks for posting it. Love all of the tips you give. Now if I can just get my husband interested in fishing.

[@212acres3]

Thanks for showing me some tips. We are coming down to gulf Shores Alabama in December. Not sure what will be bitting that time of year but I am excited!!!!

[@johnrose7900]

New to your channel... I love it my friend... Tks for sharing ur knowledge.

[@darriusbattle]

I always learn from you. Dude you are the best. About time for me to order some more bait from you. Everything you do just works! Thanks so much. Oh yeah, skipper sells bait too and if you make a mistake like I did my first order he will gladly and promptly fix it. Buy his stuff and use his techniques. They work! Thanks again...all the way from Louisiana!

[@eddymayen]

Hey Skipper, you guys make a great team and make surf fishing look really fun! Jersey Shore...here I come!!

[@christopherdavis9825]

I've learned a few things from your video, thanks for sharing God bless you both and happy fishing

[@terrydottin6495]

Love their energy

[@jackbates3456]

I love your videos and the way you do things in America we in Australia do things totally different but it is nice to know how to beach your way love your videos respect from Australia

[@reelfishing002]

Love the picture infor , it helps a lot , otherwise I look at waves like looking at rain drops .. they all look the same to me 😇

[@marklouderman7125]

Awesome stuff! Thank you for sharing.

[@kevinfs98]

Congrats on the catch. Looks like fun day.

[@allenh7835]

Wow ! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@jaysmith6013]

my favorite video you guys, you're awesome keep doing what you do!

[@kinghunters829]

Love you guys and the trips and all the learning tips.

[@kelseyodwyer5183]

Dude the fish went on the grill with a head and then came out with none...thats real magic 😀😁😂🤗 keep up the good videos love lerning from ye ✌👍

[@amnb51]

My first time watching you guys. thanks for sharing your videos I learnt so much I will watch you guys often thanks!!

[@DCer91]

Great advice I appreciate it! By the way the itis is when you eat and get sleepy after haha aka food coma! Made popular by Dave chapelle in reference to bbq ribs

[@G00SE48]

Thank you! This was informative!

[@maynardbp]

Tip: Bleed it by cutting 1or2 gills so when you clean less blood and taste better👍 / good catch!

[@MultiRusty111]

I fished New Jersey beaches as well as Maryland.Off Jersey I caught sea bass,dogfish,and blowfish(puffers).Off Maryland I caught Spot.I also fished off piers off Jersey and caught kingfish.Loads of fun catching fish off the surf.

[@patrickpilat3261]

I ordered a pack of the squidy bits mantle, and I'm really looking forward to trying it out when I go to Huntington Beach in a couple weeks :)

[@spike2794]

Cool video, I am meeting a childhood friend of mine at Assateague Island to do some surf fishing (which I have never done) So watching this video was very helpful. Thanks and nice fish!!!

[@SuperBaconFishing]

Brendan screamed OH!! like Seth Rogan when she caught that Pompano! Awesome! ;)

[@danielcantu8210]

Love y’all channel!

[@atreyuprincipalh4043]

great information..in this fun video..love the hey skipper channel

[@tocodelray]

Couple goals right here!

[@SuperAvi06]

love your video, i learn a lot please upload more!

[@Joseph-cg7ey]

Thanks for the bait hooking tip! Ive always double hooked it.... Yeah it does look weird in flowing water! Thanks for the tip!

[@pacificblui3711]

that’s so cool how you and your girl can do that. much respect!

[@ScottMiller2010]

Thanks Skipper!!! You are always helpful. Heading to Topsail Island in June. Wish me luck

[@slugoo6474]

ScottMiller2010 ayyyyy me too!

[@Deb5char]

I live near there, go to Topsail all the time! Beautiful place.

[@1olta1balik73]

Good job guys I love watching your videos 👌

[@djgogreen5954]

1... 2... 3... SKIPPER! Thanks for sharing, I lol'd at the skipper part

[@drdeankos2356]

Great fish guys awesome fishing makes me want to go beach fishing but rather watch you fish I find it amazing you find shark tooths on your beach nice find congrats

[@HeySkipper]

It was awesome to find the teeth man!

[@dc-vy8ij]

hey bro im , tnx for your video i learn something that i can use. im really bored here in taiwan as a OFW and i think this kind of fishing will suit me during my off day

[@anthonydowling5361]

Hey Guy's Spud here from Australia great video well done I like the squid idea on the hook

[@joef837]

Totally enjoy your videos particularly the technical components.

[@omerturk3943]

So nice to see you guys enjoying yourselves Love from Sydney

[@hadjarkonokene]

in my place it's pompano fish season ,, thank you for the explanation .. very useful ... always success for you,, 👍👍

[@Jbass74]

Love your videos bro...keep em coming

[@HeySkipper]

Thank you! What did you love about this one?

[@Jbass74]

Well i learned about high tide and low tide.. infront and behind the sand bar is where i will be casting..

[@quieromicubita]

Great. Enjoy your fishing and eating. I'll try surf fishing some day.

[@thangquanteecom]

That's pretty cool! I gotta try this.

[@gaylecasey0515]

Hey!! Just stumbled across your videos!!! First one was about the gummy worm experiment!! So glad I did!! You helped me and my husband learn more about shore fishing!!!l so excited for our next trip to Galveston, Texas. I’m sure you have mentioned it before in your videos or comments, but super curious as to where you’re fishing??!?! Thanks so much for all of the videos!!!!!!

[@jorge2861]

Dude... That is so Awesome! 👏 Great Video... Thank you!

[@HeySkipper]

Haha happy to help you man

[@vivarela]

Great videos and awesome tips

[@denis_d]

Thanks for an awesome and useful vid!

[@scottmurray5893]

Running with your info to the OBX next week Thanks! Be safe yall

[@loley235]

I’m not gonna lie I was a little disappointed about not spending much time explaining reading the beach I would love to learn more about how to identify things but I’m happy for you guys and the awesome pompano you caught! Great job 👍👌

[@HeySkipper]

We have 2 more episodes coming out about surf fishing basics. Stick around our channel the next few weeks. I think we will answer a lot more

[@andrewneal9976]

Great videos. I used to live in NC and had a place at Atlantic Beach. There’s awesome fishing in NC, surf, inshore, off shore, you name it. Now, I’m back on Long Island. On the “itis”, you know those people don’t know about ninja itis or 🥷 tosis.

[@user-wk3mn5pz2t]

Like your videos from PEI,Canada

[@jtbrokenharted]

You guys are awesome. Miss yall.

[@fragga_jak8085]

This video was really interesting. But i was wondering could you please go really in depth in what sand bars are best to cast towards or more explaining where troughs could be. Thank you and great video

[@vinbeantown86]

He recommended going to the beach at low tide before the water reaches the beach and you can see where the fish will hide out when hide tide comes,hope this helped take care

[@bigron8346]

Just came across your channel great videos.

[@MKOutdoors]

Great video man. Subbed

[@timothyrehfeldt5709]

I always enjoy watching you guys and learn from your videos. Erin is definitely a keeper. When are you going to put a ring on it? Haha. Good luck to you two.

[@cheza7061]

Nice healthy meal and cought yourselves. Well done guys!!🎣😎

[@BasicFishingNZ]

awesome catches on those fish. casting into the surf is always exciting haha

[@HeySkipper]

Yes surf is my favorite!

[@Tony13754]

I always wanted a Surf Fishing 🎣 Channel. Keep up the great work for a great sport. Now I gotta buy new Casting Rods 👍❗Thanks Again 😊

[@95332700]

Great job, caught My Pomp just last week but the Pomps in our region is slightly different than those in the US

[@trevorgibson9795]

Awesome video full of helpful info man! What backpack is that? I'm looking to get one to take jetty fishing when I'm down there on vacation!

[@chukito05]

New to the channel. Cool videos, learning lots of new tricks thanks!

[@NotMe35971]

Nice tips, thanks man

[@hirudomedicinalis]

Thank you so much for this video and your ebook. My son and I went surf fishing for his birthday and had a great time. I do have some questions. We had a hard time detecting bites. We found it hard to tell the difference between the line getting batted around by the surf/current versus being on a fish. We caught both Lepord shark and rays and had trouble with both. Do you have any hints? Also any videos on how to take care of your reel after surf fishing. Inevitable there is sand in there. Thank you