Surf Fishing Gear | Surf Casting Lures | Pompano Fishing

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[@normshifferd9728]

I really enjoy watching these videos, keep these coming! Thanks.

[@dalemsalem7457]

You have the best videos iv ever watched about fishing , very informative .

[@KyleForAwhile]

Might have to give some of this stuff a try man, thanks for sharing!

[@BamaBeachBum]

Yeah man, it’s good stuff!

[@rollaboy20v]

Appreciate your honesty . Keep making vids bro. Recently bought a shakespeare alpha 7 ft. Surf fishing is what I can afford. Great sport.

[@gwlane5509]

Great video! Thanks for sharing. A lot of folks will get great useful info from this as they explore surf fishing. Also those like myself who just come down a few times a year to vacation and want to fish while visiting your beautiful beaches!

[@BamaBeachBum]

Thank you! Yes, I hope it helps a lot of folks!

[@normshifferd9728]

I found the Penn Battle II rods on EBay. And purchased the Penn Battle II 4000 and the Daiwa BG 3000 for my inshore rods. Now I’m going to start on the longer surf rods and I like the Penn Battle II 5000 reels. I want to thank you for all of your knowledge, and helping me get my gear setup. It’s been more than 37 years since I’ve been fishing on the beach here.

[@arrestor47]

Love the Penn Battle also.

[@BasicFishingNZ]

awesome video man pretty cool to see how other people use different gears for their surfcasting lol

[@BamaBeachBum]

Thanks dude!

[@buckeyebassinwithericp626]

I absolutely LOVE you're vids man! I also love how you haven't hid your faith. I saw a vid the other day where you were talking about praying for victims of the tornadoes. That's very rare for people who have recreational type channels. God bless you AND your family. Please keep your vids coming as I live in Ohio and only get to go to the Florida pan handle once a year and I've learned A LOT from you, yak motley, anglerup with Brant. I am hoping sometime soon my wife and I can move to the panhandle and fish every day off of work and maybe meet up with ya there or orange beach or something.

[@terrellknight1756]

Sounds just like me man! Haha, still workin on my wife too...😄 going to gulf shores this August

[@rivercityinvestor]

Thanks for the information Bama Beach Bum! Like yourself, I like the nice affordable gear.

[@BamaBeachBum]

🤙

[@ckirsch5469]

Good stuff... My dad and I love our Battle and Fierce combos for almost every situation. They’re perfect for most freshwater fishing in the Midwest, then function great when we take them to Florida and pitch them from the surf. We’re still using the first generation Penn Battle combo, but hear nothing but good things about the Battle II.

[@BamaBeachBum]

I’m a big Penn fan. I never had the first generation battle but you can’t beat the battle 2 for functionality and price.

[@ckirsch5469]

Agreed; reliable gear that won’t break the bank 👍🏻 They’re staying in the closet for a couple more months here in Missouri tho... right now it’s time to break out the ultra-lite for trout for crappie!

[@RealHarryFC]

Siuuuuu (Back) Yo Thx Man I’ve Been Waiting For Vids For Pompano Fishing Gear You Gained A Sub :)

[@russcampbell733]

Nice video! Thinking about getting my 13yr olds a couple of 6000/9' Fierce 2 combos for the pier and surf in St.Pete.

[@BamaBeachBum]

Should be a sweet setup!

[@DesmondFishnReef]

Penn fierce is awesome and built tuff for sure, awesome setup and awesome video bro

[@BamaBeachBum]

Thanks dude! I’m a fan of all the Penn gear, obviously. Lol

[@DesmondFishnReef]

Bama Beach Bum lol so are we, my all time favorite was the 850SS

[@jakru9909]

you've doubled subscribers, congrats. Keep growing!!!

[@BamaBeachBum]

Thanks dude!

[@cloudsintheozarksoutdoors9538]

Bought a Penn Fierce 3000 and used it while on vacation surf fishing. The same summer got back home to the Ozarks and it was locked up. I took it apart and didn't find anything obvious. I freed it up but it never was as smooth as it should be.

[@michaelriffel810]

Love your videos keep it up. I'm going to be taking a trip down to Florida's panhandle and my dad and I are looking to do some surf fishing. I was wondering if I need braid or if I could get away with just mono?

[@BamaBeachBum]

Mono is ok. I recommend braid if possible.

[@jaybeliever1479]

Thanks. Very helpful. I see that I have a mixture of stuff (but could always use more). ;>)

[@BFFG-bigfoot-research]

Thanks to your videos I have know transitioned over to surf fishing from freshwater. I am using a tsunami classic 7ft rod with the Penn fierce 2 3000 w/30lb braid. Is this a good set up for surf fishing? I primarily want to catch snook and small tarpon.

[@mickjohnson1685]

Dang. Tuna at 50 yds out? Jk. Good vid. Huge fan of the battle 2s. I got a 8000 I used for drone fishing. I think I want a 4000 now after seeing this video. Keep the lines tight bro.

[@mikestark3212]

Good job on this one. This will really help. My entire life I’ve been using 14 to 15 foot surf fishing rods. With my Penn jig master 500. Most of my life I been bottom fishing. How do you feel about that?

[@omarbs89]

Thanks for the info

[@BamaBeachBum]

You got it!

[@Maxrebow]

Hey bama this might be a little lengthy but I want to say that you are my favorite fishing video KZbinr to watch however I have not been watching very many videos as of late due to I'm in running a construction business that is very hard to have reliable workers right now and other contractors have been backing up which I will blame on the government giving out all this free money but I know there's more to it than just that but anyway that's my excuse on that but I simply have not had a lot of free time to sit down and watch. I leave my house before the sun comes up and I get home after IT sets that goes on 7 days a week. I have only been able to go fishing twice in the past 3 months that sucks. I will make sure to make some time for you and the other guys that I watch I do not want you guys to go away I really appreciate you taking the time to speak with us thanks.

[@jacemayfield3843]

Great video, you should make one on shark fishing!!

[@BamaBeachBum]

Thank you! I don’t really do a whole lot of shark fishing, I wouldn’t have real helpful information for that.

[@jacemayfield3843]

Oh ok I gotcha. Well I really enjoy all your videos keep’em coming👍👍

[@randywilliams5722]

If you're happy, your vids are happy, and your audience is happy.

[@aaronsun1659]

Bro have u heard about the new Okuma Nanomatrix series? they are so unforgivably light and the price is so affordable, i have a Laguna but Okuma Nanomatrix seem like next level.

[@calebowings9558]

Thanks for the info. Ive been watching your videos for a few months and found out you are from Wetumpka...Me too. I just bought a condo on Little Lagoon Gulf Shores Surf and Racquet Club so ill be there alot more often. Any videos for Little Lagoon? I have a 20ft bay boat if you ever want to get out...

[@BamaBeachBum]

Awesome! A fellow Wetumpkian! I don’t have videos on fishing the lagoon, most of my content is centered around surf fishing. Just let me know when you are down maybe we can hook up!

[@josephmartello7866]

I just recently subscribed so I'm catching up on older videos. Do you prefer a one or two piece surf rod? If you prefer a one piece, how do you transport it to the beach? Graphite, carbon or glass?

[@SaltyMcCroryFishing]

I have the 9ft Penn battle combo and love it. I picked mine up at Hooked Up in Gulf Shores.

[@BamaBeachBum]

It’s a great combo! Good folks at Hooked Up too

[@BlessedBeardsman]

This is a very helpful video. I am looking to get into surf fishing both east coast and west coast of florida. I will be looking at some of the rod/reel combos you suggested. Is amazon the most cost efficient place to get these or bass pro or where? Keep up the good work, really enjoy the videos.

[@BamaBeachBum]

Thanks dude! Amazon will have some real good deals from time to time, but typically you can get the best deal on amazon.

[@BlessedBeardsman]

Awesome thank you!

[@shootingchef5819]

Thanks ! I was waiting for that ! Are you ever use salt clams ? I see a lot of guys using them .... some love them others not so much ... whats your opinion ?

[@BamaBeachBum]

I haven’t tried them yet, but I am curious about them

[@alanjohnson8396]

Terrific video and excellent video as usual. Glad I found you sometime back and subscribed. Question: I see several surf casting videos suggesting longer rods (12' to 13') with larger reels. Are they simply not necessary or do you just not see the need for them? Thanks

[@BamaBeachBum]

Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed it! It’s all about personal preference. Also, it depends on the area you fish as to what is necessary. Some beaches in other states may require a longer rod in order to cast further to find fish. Along the Alabama Gulf Coast, most days you can catch fish casting a bass rod. There are very few situations where you would need a cast more than 100 yards.

[@alanjohnson8396]

Thanks. That makes sense. Your video really has me wanting a 9'-10' setup with a 5000 or so series reel.

[@alanjohnson8396]

One more question if I may. How would you rate and compare the Okuma Longitude rod with the Academy one? The reason I ask is that from time to time I've seen the Longitude rods on sale for cheap, around $30. Is the Academy worth the extra $20 in your opinion? Again thanks, Sir.

[@loaderjoe4340]

Hey another great vid very informative! I have a friend heading to gulf shores Ala. march 25! He has fished ther before but never had great luck off the beach! I recommended a tandem pompano rig with live shrimp , weighted with whatever it takes to hold it in the surf? I was wondering if thers any other rigs a pro like you would recommend to a green Salt fisherman? Also fish i told him that he should catch was pomps ,redfish, flounder, whiting? And are any sharks returned by then? Any tips or suggestions would be awesome buddy! Ive never fished ur neck of the woods and always wanna see my buds catch fish 🐟👍thanks

[@BamaBeachBum]

You set him on the right track! I would just add Fishbites to that pompano rig and he will be hooked up for sure!

[@loaderjoe4340]

Bama Beach Bum thanks for reply ill tell him to get some shrimp flav fishbites and ill make him up some dropper loops with beads and floats! Hey i ever since ive learned of that rig i fell in luv with it ! Use it for walleyes and catfish in freshwater too

[@shermantank6564]

Is there a rest son for the different color braid? I see you use red and green. A lot of guys I see using yellow on FL East coast. Do you have a preference?

[@texassoul7649]

I love academy rods.

[@rickdavis2235]

I have a Penn Fierce II 2500 size on a 6 1/2 foot rod that i used to fish for trout in the marina where I lived on my sailboat. Do I need to upsize to a 3000 for the surf or with the 2500 get me by?

[@scottieweaver7224]

Do you use the same rods when targeting Redfish or Black Drum

[@DuckySlimes]

Late to the dance here but are you running straight braid or do you have a mono/floro leader?

[@tracyhilburn8496]

I just bought the bummy stick what reel would you recommend I buy to use as a set rig and I could cast lures also

[@Djstevenofficial]

What is best Rod size and reel size best for pompano -surf fishing ?

[@jamescrosby6426]

How are those okuma rod working out I just getting into surf fishing I've already picked out my reel tsunami shield 5000 but not sure what rod to get or action any recommendations want light but strong 9',10'

[@johnlavigne321]

Your opinion on diawa bg reels

[@javier161]

How do you like the Okuma Longitude CX?

[@TJamison]

Finally!

[@BamaBeachBum]

😂 yes, it was overdue

[@douglascabinatan6042]

Hey what are the power of your 9ft & 10ft rods? medium or medium heavy

[@nelson442]

How has the h2o express rod held ? To now?..., just got the same combo w the fierce 3 5k

[@JCA787]

Should the rod be medium o medium heavy?

[@kindelthurston2711]

At the end of the day, how do you clean up the reels so they don't rust/ freeze up?

[@BamaBeachBum]

I just spray them down with fresh water

[@michaelatwood6659]

Great review. It doesn't require a $1k rig to catch fish.

[@vsonic86]

Wow man, am I seeing 10 set up? I have like 6, I thought I have a lot.

[@HuntStewTV]

What’s your opinion of the Okuma Rod?

[@johnmikerobb]

How do you clean your reels everyday

[@tommyadrover908]

I have: Super Cheap Roddy 6ft Rod on Penn pursuit 4000 reel I use this one for Bait like: sabikis, Catch Pin fish wit a small hook (Bait Tackle) Penn (Battle 2) 3000 on a Ugly stik Gx2 6ft Rod, Braided 20lbs line. Penn (Battle 2) 5000 on a Ugly stik 7ft rod, Braided 30lbs line. Penn Spinfisher VI 5500 on a Penn Spinfisher Fast action 7ft rod, Braided 30lbs Line. (I LOVE THIS ONE) The Reel is out of this world. Smooth and Strong its perfect and the Rod I really Impressed because I can catch anything with that one. Do you have Friends or reviews about that combo? Penn Spinfisher VI 5500 and Penn Spinfisher 7ft Rod Lmk ok Thanks! I love ur videos men God Bless!

[@katfox8584]

What would u recommend for casting super spook jr in the surf

[@BamaBeachBum]

I like the 7’ Penn fierce rod with my 4000 size battle that I mentioned

[@danjohnson7399]

why braid instead of mono? i always used mono when i was younger and was on the coast. the only advantage to braid as i can figure is that your reel can hold more line. im not sure if you have covered this before in a video or comment ive missed

[@fishnlifts8575]

Braid is stronger it cast better and further its also more sensitive and like you said you hold way more line

[@danlamkin2567]

Do you ever use any baitcasting combos?

[@BamaBeachBum]

I don’t, never have

[@ashwanikumar-kr5hf]

Can you suggest a tackle box which has all the things required for beach fishing for beginners?

[@BamaBeachBum]

I actually just use a clear rubbermaid shoe box container. It works great!

[@ashwanikumar-kr5hf]

@@BamaBeachBum Thanks for replying. What about the contents inside? I'm a beginner and I need to know what are the things which one must have in their tackle box.

[@jimmme5880]

@@ashwanikumar-kr5hf You might find some info here: www.scalzfishing.com/surf-perch-fishing-tips-for-beginners/

[@drewjohnsonfishing6629]

I just braided up my new 7 foot penn combo for the beach trip with 30lb braid. I bought some 15lb flourocarbon as well. Do you tie your lures to the braid or use flouro?

[@BamaBeachBum]

I use flouro and mono leader. I tie a uni to uni knot to connect

[@r2d2fishing38]

You should try the Fiblink 10' surf rod. I have it for a year and a half and it's my favorite surf rod. It's lightweight and strong and what I like the most is that I can throw jigs or live bait for Pompano!

[@BamaBeachBum]

I’ll have to take a look into that, I’m not familiar with it. Thanks!

[@blakebynum9934]

How do you not have more subscribers?

[@BamaBeachBum]

Lol, im glad you feel that way. But I’m glad you are here!

[@blakebynum9934]

Just as soon as I can afford a GoPro I'm going to start a channel. But yeah the videos you make are top notch. Let me know if you are ever in the pan handle and we can get up and fish some

[@BamaBeachBum]

Thanks man, I appreciate the support. And you totally should make some vids, it makes things more fun

[@anthonygiuliano6574]

I surf fish in Tampa.. why braid over mono? Just curious relatively new fisherman

[@monkeyman4131]

Braid will cast better and there is no stretch. Use mono for yer leader. Tom Daytona Beach, FL.

[@jamiemcbane]

I wanna use a surf reel here in Canada for shoreline fishing. I wanna be able to cast across the lake. What reel do you recommend?

[@monkeyman4131]

Just abought any reel size 5500 - 7500 will work, with at least a 10 ft M /MH good rod and braid line from 10 - 20# line. Try " Berkley NANOFIL " 17# test. Cost is abought the same as other super lines. Tom Daytona Beach, FL.

[@monkeyman4131]

As for a reel , I use only " PENN REELS " Size 5500 SSVI will do the trick. Tom Daytona Beach, FL.

[@wadekreun4411]

Great, timely video! Any thoughts on travel surf rods? Heading to the gulf in a few weeks for some surf fishing and am in need of something travel-friendly.

[@BamaBeachBum]

I don’t have any suggestions for that...I haven’t run into that issue yet.

[@ckirsch5469]

We travel a lot with the Penn Fierce combo similar to the one described in the video (4000 series). The rods break down and are easy to travel with, just get a decent case. They work great in the surf and we’ve had no issues doing this for several years now.

[@ckirsch5469]

Also, just to add... when we travel with them we’re generally flying and the rods & reels get checked. We pack them well and have never had any issues holding up to the normal abuse luggage takes on the plane.

[@wadekreun4411]

Caleb Kirsch thanks for your insight! I'm thinking I will go with the Fierce combo you alluded to + something I can fit in a carryon.

[@ckirsch5469]

Wade Kreun awesome, have fun!

[@maces1405]

I'm new to beach fishing 👋. Soo 20lb braid can handle just about everything? I'm asking because on some other channels people are telling me to get 50-65lb. I did.50lb😔 Went fishing yesterday "my second time shore fishing" and I got snagged. Jokes on me! That crap was impossible to break. Lol.

[@monkeyman4131]

20# braid is FINE ! You don't need 50-65# unless yer fishing way off shore in 200-400 ft. of water or " Big Marlin Tuna, or big Sharks ! I use " Berkley NANOFIL " 17 # test / W a 20 -30# leader. Still even this is a bit over kill sometimes. Tom Daytona Beach, FL.

[@haydenmanson7660]

Do you recommend a certain combo under $100 for surf fishing

[@BoltImpact]

Hayden Manson not sure where your from mate but Daiwa shimano and penn make good surf setups under the 120 mark but it all depends on what your fishing for.

[@monkeyman4131]

@@BoltImpact I really don't think a combo under " $100.00 " would last very long at all. Buy a "good combo" for Salt Water. $ 130- 150, and use it for years. Tom Daytona Beach, FL.

[@maumau3391]

🎣👍

[@keonjoseph8918]

Do you think that 30 pound braid cast far with a 10 ft rod? Really looking forward to a response from someone.

[@monkeyman4131]

Sure, 30# will cast , but you'll get better with a bit lighter line ( sml. dia.) cast further. say 17 # Berkley " NANOFIL " line . Smooth as silk, no wind knots great line. Tom Daytona Beach, FL.

[@TheDoug2103]

i break 20lb braid all the time. with as many species as there are in surf how can you get by with only 20lb ? everybody is using 60 to 80 or more on the skyway pier

[@BamaBeachBum]

What brand braid do you use?

[@ScreamingReel500]

Daiwa J-Braid x8 white: $16.99 for 30lb, 40lb, 50lb, and 65lb @ Protacklesolutions.com. (Hush...) www.protacklesolutions.com/collections/braided-fishing-line/products/daiwa-j-braid-braided-line-330-yards-white?variant=25223088521( I use 30lb and 40lb for casting, 50lb for pier ) I caught 2 reds at the jetty early this month with the 40lbs on Daiwa BG 4500 and 10ft Okuma Solaris using dead bait. One was 27' and the other 26'. I start switching from PowerPro Spectra to J-braid X8 because of price and quality, also start to use white instead of green or other color.

[@dustinisaac8489]

@@ScreamingReel500 I tried J-braid and powerpro spectra. both are shit, especially j-braid. Powerpro normal kind is better than both for a couple more bucks. I never tried this years new powerpro though, maybe if people like it I'll try it in a few years. J-braid 30 lbs test is equal to powerpro 6 lbs test as far as knot strength, I've never had many knots fail but that shitty line cost me a few lures, at least $50 before I tossed it in the garbage a week after I bought it, I fished 17-20 lbs mono for a year after that it left such a bad taste in my mouth and the mono was 1000X better.

[@Krissz19]

The big boy needed a fishing belt on to keep the reel from hanging up on his body.

[@kastlekiller]

The best part is everything you use is fairly inexpensive. Just about anybody can afford those setups. And it’s quality equipment

[@BamaBeachBum]

I know man, it’s really affordable, quality stuff!

[@fisch1139]

Hmm title says surf casting lures ? Well done regardless.

[@BamaBeachBum]

I mean in the sense of the gear used for surf casting and pompano fishing. Sorry for the confusion

[@John-qu9zd]

Bet your gear has changed a lot since this was made

[@baggetja1234]

You should redo this video with your current rods and setups

[@benslimanebeka1649]

bonnes cannes et moulinets d original pour pecher an plage

[@johnfrancesconi5102]

Hey Bama “Fish don’t care what you paid”.

[@FishFinder]

The next time you buy a surf casting rod... try the Tsunami. Subscribed... hopefully you will enjoy the content on my channel enough to do the same.

[@BamaBeachBum]

I’ll have to check it out

[@saltwaterrook4638]

Fish Finder I bought the Tsunami Trophy 12'. Bought a Tica TC2 at the same time. Haven't used either yet. Just got em last week.

[@steveleonard1662]

Yeah, you can have the most expensive equipment on the market but it ain't going to catch you more fish.