Surf Fishing for GIANT Red Tail Perch in Washington

Location Matters: Research and choose your surf fishing spot wisely. Look for areas with sandbars, drop-offs, or structure that attracts fish. Local knowledge and tide charts can be valuable resources.
Tackle Essentials: Opt for a sturdy surf rod and reel combo designed for casting long distances. Use a strong fishing line, typically in the 15-30 lb test range, and consider adding a shock leader for additional strength.
Bait Selection: Experiment with different baits to attract a variety of fish species. Common surf fishing baits include sand crabs, clams, squid, and small baitfish. Fresh bait is generally more enticing to fish.
Learn to Read the Water: Observe the waves, tides, and currents. Fish often gather in areas with moving water, where they can find food more easily. Look for sandbars, troughs, and rips where fish may congregate.
Casting Technique: Practice your casting technique to achieve longer and more accurate casts. Master the overhead cast and be mindful of wind direction. Casting beyond the breaking waves increases your chances of reaching fish.
Patience is a Virtue: Surf fishing requires patience. Set up your gear, cast your line, and then relax. Keep an eye on your rod for any movement indicating a bite. Sometimes, the best catches come to those who wait.
Understand the Tides: Fish are often more active during certain tidal conditions. Many anglers find success during the incoming or outgoing tide. Learn how tides affect your chosen fishing spot.
Be Weather-Wise: Keep an eye on weather conditions, especially wind and storms. Fish are more likely to be active before a front, and windy days can impact your casting and overall experience.
Safety First: Be mindful of the surf and never turn your back to the waves. Wear appropriate clothing, use sunscreen, and stay hydrated. Check local regulations and ensure you have the necessary permits.
Practice Catch and Release: If you're not planning to keep the fish, practice responsible catch and release. Handle fish with care, minimize stress, and use barbless hooks to make the release process smoother.
Enjoy the coastal beauty, the sound of the waves, and the excitement of surf fishing. It's a blend of skill, patience, and appreciation for the marine environment.

[@AshleyBanks-rz1lc]

Nice fish!

[@washingtonlife]

Thank you

[@welcomier]

YOU ARE SUCH AN AMAZING FISHERMAN !!! YOU CACH SO MANY REDTAIL FISHES !!! THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL😊😊😊🐠🐠🐠

[@mathewromero]

Man look at the slabs you’re bringing in, those are some really nice fish bro! Fish on!!! 😁🎣🦀

[@washingtonlife]

Thank you bro! Fish on!

[@sordamsklivelifestyle1048]

😃😃😃

[@washingtonlife]

😃

[@JayLampang]

Love your contagious laugh brother,

[@washingtonlife]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@kska1520]

Good fishing day Sal...limited with all the big perchs....wow wow?👍💓😁👍

[@washingtonlife]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@codyoutdoor]

Great video bro I'm so desperated to make it out there 😮

[@washingtonlife]

Thank you brother! We will fish together this year!

[@codyoutdoor]

@washingtonlife yes Absolutely too much salmon for me i need to try some of those

[@mathewromero]

I’m going out to Long Beach, Wa this weekend to do some fishing and clamming bro I can’t wait!

[@washingtonlife]

Oh nice! Suppose to be a good low evening tide! Good luck out there and please report back on how well you do my friend 👍

[@bretdustyjesusmavrick6410]

NICE PERCH SAL AND BABY CRAB 🦀

[@washingtonlife]

Thank you so much Bret! 🙏

[@jonp6347]

Awesome catch!!

[@washingtonlife]

Thank you so much! 🙏

[@MessianicJudaism]

Hey bud. Sorry I haven't posted anything in a while. I'm in the hospital here in Seattle, dealing with an incurable type of cancer. I love your fishing videos like this. One day soon (I hope). I'd love to go fishing like this with you. Keep well, and catch a LOT of fish. Baruch Hashem. God be with you. Shalom..

[@washingtonlife]

Hello my friend! No need to ever apologize to me, I’m very happy to hear from you! I’m so sorry you’re going through this! Keep your head up and positive happy thoughts and yes one day we will fish together my friend! God bless you 🙏🙏🙏

[@bretdustyjesusmavrick6410]

God bless brother and prayers 🙏💯👍❤️

[@washingtonlife]

@@bretdustyjesusmavrick6410 🙏🙏🙏

[@kimberlym5452]

Holy cow, that's a big perch!!! 😮😮 Nice Catch

[@washingtonlife]

Thank you so much 😃🙏

[@rogerrichardson4324]

Baby , those are some giant surf perch , the only time I’ve hooked into them is the low to high tide change at Beards Hollow on our trifecta .. clams first , perch second and the heads and guts for the last of the day was crabs … Awesome job buddy 👍

[@washingtonlife]

Haha I do the exact same order too 😃👍

[@rockergrl75]

Beautiful, yummy fish!❤

[@washingtonlife]

Yes thank you 🙏

[@unjarredoutdoors5513]

Love the PNW. Good video. Leaving a like to support you and your channel.

[@washingtonlife]

Thank you so much 🙏🙏

[@SalmonKing52]

What did you use for bait? What general area do you fish (north coast, Cap Disappointment, Long Beach)? I’d love to find a place out there to park our RV and spend a week surf fishing…hopefully even run into you!

[@washingtonlife]

I mainly use clam necks and also Berkely gulp worms. I’m usually always out on Long Beach and this video was taken out there. Thank you so much for watching and yes hope to see you out there as well! 👍🙌

[@user-up9iq7ic8z]

You are for sure in the Fish ...How many did You end up with ??

[@washingtonlife]

I kept 5 and released all the rest back so there will be more perch to fish for the future 👍

[@steverelaford48]

Long Beach again? I might try it soon. Looks like some sun this weekend and early next week.

[@washingtonlife]

I might see you out there this weekend! Yes Long Beach 👍👍

[@steverelaford48]

That would be great!@@washingtonlife

[@steverelaford48]

Wave height and wave force slightly high saturday and very good sunday. @@washingtonlife

[@washingtonlife]

@@steverelaford48 thank you for the feedback 🙏

[@d2bh235]

You just razar clams or other type as well brother?

[@washingtonlife]

I do other types as well and I will start posting them this year

[@Boogie1904]

What are you using for bait?

[@washingtonlife]

Clam necks 👍

[@jyg4883]

What minimum size hook would you recommend?

[@washingtonlife]

Size 1 ot 👍

[@jyg4883]

@washingtonlife thank you. I thought about going smaller, but just thinking about it I don't want to catch smaller fish. I'm planning to go last weekend of Aug so hope that's a good time.

[@washingtonlife]

@@jyg4883 only downside with August is that they are full of babies in their bellies. Live living babies so it’s hard to keep any fish when they are all pregnant.

[@jyg4883]

@washingtonlife oh no. Are they counted towards your limit too?

[@washingtonlife]

@@jyg4883 I’m not sure because I always let them go but that’s a very great question 👍