Surf Fishing: How To Read The Beach To Catch More Fish

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Hands down the most important thing you could learn about surf fishing is how to read a beach.
Knowing what different wave actions and water movements mean is the difference between you finding fish and getting skunked.
Fish need structure to eat and survive.
And since you can't use a fish finder on the beach, YOU are the fish finder!
So in this video, you'll learn:
- How to find structure standing on a beach
- What areas to look for at lower tides
- Why structure is important to finding fish
- And more!
Do you have more tips for reading the beach?
Let me know if you have questions or feedback in the comments on our Fishing Tips page: bit.ly/3fNCB39

[@dovejoshua]

I'm thoroughly impressed. That was the most comprehensive surf fishing video I've come across on KZbin. That was like taking a paid course on how to surf fish. Excellent work.

[@fishingjimcolon4339]

This is the best video I've seen about reading the water while fishing on the beach. Thank you.

[@chuckjls]

I agree. Very well presented.

[@johnbryan5608]

I agree. Nice job!!

[@Saltstrong]

Thank you James!!

[@joongang1948]

Again, the best presentation I've seen. You must be a middle school teacher!

[@gy9969]

Yes, the best video on how to read the waters in the beach and where to cast your bait hands down! Also well presented. Salt Strong is number one! How can I join?

[@kjohnson7170]

The absolute BEST beach reading video I've ever seen!

[@alexfoodlover7175]

Congratulations on the best choreographed, edited and concise beach morphology I’ve seen in 50 years of beach fishing.

[@Saltstrong]

Wow, thank you!

[@owellvanhorn9881]

Awesome

[@jackhazz5777]

Thanks! I am just starting to surf fish and this is the easiest and simplest to understand lesson of surf fishing. I dont feel as overwhelmed anymore.

[@fishingbuddyph8786]

As a surfcaster, I really appreciate this video. Everything was well explained and definitely very helpful. Your illustration was great and it pretty much resembled the beach I fish at. Thank you for sharing! 👍

[@jeffreybabino8161]

Hi I am a surffisherman close to 30 yrs but I still enjoyed this video this is great info tight lines🐟

[@mg8718]

I think she needs a facelift

[@lwt02]

I've watched a heap of great youtube videos on reading the beach but this one is the best. She actually points out exactly where the different beach structures are so that there is absolutely no doubt or confusion about what to look for. Excellent job.

[@fishinmagician81]

Wow Courtney; You knocked it out of the park ,I'm not much of a surf guy ,been trying to get into it a bit more,watched several videos on how to read the beach but you did the best job explaining the structure and what to look for and especially showing us exactly what it looks like on the water .Great Job glad your on our team Thanks for sharing.

[@m.antoinette3410]

Excellent video. I was always told that high tide was the only time to fish and this video shows the value of scouting the beach at low tide to really see the structure. So glad you got with these guys so that more people can get benefit of your knowledge. ❤️Keep up the great work!

[@sherriezabinski6629]

Even though I am from the coast and have been on my local beach thousands of times, I just recently tried surf fishing and found that I love it. This was a GREAT video to teach me what to look for while fishing. Thank you so much!

[@Alex-zs7rv]

Awesome video! Best I've seen. The video of the ocean where she's pointing to the points/troughs/sandbars was perfect!

[@HtxDanny.713]

Super informative video I’ve seen for beach fishing I learned a lot. Every time I’d go out and fish the surf I’d just cast out randomly but thanks to this video I can now read the surf and know how far I have to cast out. Once again thank you Salt Strong for another great informative video. 👍🏻

[@mikenewjersey6502]

Your presentation was excellent and cleared up some questions I've still been milling around in my mind. Thank you!

[@MajorImpactWreckBEST]

Undoubtedly, this is one of the most informative, meticulously scripted and professionally delivered videos in all of KZbin. Mic drop. 🙂

[@Saltstrong]

Woohoo!! Thank you for the nice comment and glad you enjoyed it!

[@JoeSimondsSaltStrong]

Awesome work, Courtney! Pumped to have you on the Salt Strong team

[@nelsonortiz8422]

Best guide to reading the beach I've ever seen. Crystal clear when you explain it. Thank you!

[@charlesjackson3433]

Best surf reading video I've seen. I've never fished on the beach but when I do the percentages of me catching any fish will go way up because of studying this video. Thank you so much.

[@k9er233]

This video earned you my subscription within a few minutes. Very well presented and easy to follow. Great information. I will be heading to the coast this summer, and I will definitely be able to use this information. Thank you very much for the post. Cheers!

[@elbertbracey7091]

Thank you just moved to the beach always fresh water fished and this is a game changer keep the content coming

[@hardingmasonry]

I honestly did not expect so much information on this video. Well done Courtney

[@kward1911]

Agree with everyone here…this is the best video I’ve seen on reading the beach and bait placement. Thank you!

[@robwinemiller9712]

This is a great scenario about reading the surf, awesome info.

[@profanevisions]

The best surf explanation I've seen. Thank you ma'am!

[@mikeinsugarland]

I subscribed as soon as she started explaining in a clear, concise way that everyone can understand. Great video !!

[@tierrabarata2424]

Can hardly wait to put this to work! Thanks for the content

[@dhennis888]

Love this video! Very straightforward and no nonsense

[@johnsmith-es7zk]

Excellent video. This shows that knowledge and thinking about where and how to fish is just as important as having the right rigs and baits.

[@chrischaralambous286]

The best explained video on reading the beach I've ever watched. Clear, precise and easily understood, absolutely fantastic. Legendary.👌👌👌👌👌👍.

[@gonzalez198123]

I’m trying to think of the words to say other than this is an awesome video. That would be an understatement. This video is just incredible!

[@cincoentodo2046]

Just went to the outer banks to try surf fishing for the first time... this would've been helpful to see in advance but being out there and watching you, I know exactly what you're talking about because I was out there and saw the point, the hole, sandbar etc.... great video. I'll be out again.

[@caljerm]

One of the best fishing videos i've seen period.

[@damartineztx]

I have finally found someone who can describe and show you how to look at a beach for fishing! Excellent video! You have a new subscriber!

[@redfishslaya9501]

Good video. Here in La we like to wade out to the first bar and fish the trough on both sides. I like to find a break in the bar and fish the back side. Trout will lay up in the slack water and ambush bait coming through. We use jigs with soft plastic. Topwater early can be awesome.

[@paulfennell01]

This was the most helpful water reading video I’ve seen, thank you for taking the time to publish.

[@davidcheng3602]

A great presentation, clear and to the point. Thank you.

[@MrTalmaguer]

Gotta say I think it’s the best surf fishing tutorial I have seen. To explain where to setup at different tides and not just point at bars and troughs sure beats them all. Very good job mam. Impressive

[@Mightiflier]

This video put a lot of aspects of surf fishing together. Pretty cool it was made by a woman. Will show to my daughter on our next trip to the Gulf. She will relate. Thanks!

[@heyjoejp]

Incredibly invaluable lesson here in this video. Without a doubt the best explanation on the World Wide Web. Bravo!

[@fishingwithjoy]

This was awesome ! What a great job - so informative and presented so clearly !!

[@vigodatopia2229]

I pause this video to give it a thumbs up and subscribed, I learned alot! Had a hard time understanding "reading the water" thanks, top notch

[@therookiefisherman5234]

Thank you you hit the nail on the head perfectly.

[@shiftyifrit1659]

This was perfect. A first person view from the beach pointing out exactly what to look for. Most videos show aerial shots which aren't helpful unless the beach you're trekking to is at the bottom of a cliff. The white board presentation made it all make even more sense. Thank you :)

[@Saltstrong]

Glad it was helpful!

[@angelcintron2122]

Thank you so much for demystifying the beach reading process. Your approach in breaking down what others confuse and mortify the average angler , shines with wisdom and knowledge. :_)

[@ericsrisavaththay2503]

Best video on reading the beach. I watched other videos and got confused, but watched yours and the lightbulb went off. Thank you

[@Saltstrong]

Glad it helped!

[@babajao]

Thanks, very clear explanation. I will definitely use these pointers next time 👍🏽

[@stick4793]

EXCELLENT video and explanation- you are a great teacher- thank you!

[@peterdefoto3770]

Great video, nicely explained in detail. Wouldn’t mind taking her fishing as well!!

[@MohammedMiara]

Great video! The best i have seen about reading the beach.

[@PeterMurr-sl9gu]

Awesome beach structure analysis!

[@jeffreybabino8161]

Hi Courtney great video yes I look for breaks in the bar waves don't break on a bar thank you for your help and time 😊

[@jeffreybabino8161]

Really enjoyed this video thanks again 😊

[@markchristmas4465]

Well laid out and helpful video, thank you!

[@JR-bw3tr]

Thank you thank you thank you this was extremely helpful I am from the California surf Waters and this was very educational thanks for the tutorial 🤝

[@ITigerbaum]

Thank you Cortney! This definitely helps me.

[@johnbolin6571]

I've been a surfer for decades and can read the ocean decently, but you are a pro when it comes to reading for surfcasting. Thank you. I will sub.

[@Saltstrong]

I've always found that surfers are some of the best at reading the waters!!! Appreciate the support!

[@staysafe3618]

Fantastic video on reading the beach, thank you 👍

[@MrPumajones7664]

This is freakin’ AWESOME! Great descriptions and diagrams! Thank you for this! I’m a fisherman in Ohio, and plan on doing some surf fishing while in FL this year. This should be helpful!

[@nihadsubasic5760]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge

[@three4all247]

Thia was the best video I have seen on this subject!

[@ap3126]

Great info ty for taking the time to post this info

[@richardmedina4713]

I’m a beginner and I had look at many videos on how to read the surf for fishing, this video (class) is so far the best I have found: well estructure, well presented, great flow of information delivered in a relaxed (as opposed to rushed) manner , even the tone of your voice and the articulation of the words are right on point. Thank You!

[@Saltstrong]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bryanwiley1900]

Great video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@jelly_fishing]

Great job on the video - great information and breakdown !!!

[@kevinher4010]

This is the first video that explains thoroughly about where to do your surf fishing, very impressive.

[@Saltstrong]

Glad it was helpful!

[@seansimons7043]

Thank you!! I’ve been wanting to try surf astronauts it but never knew where the fish would be

[@tapunan]

Best video I found - I loved the whiteboard explanation. I also loved the first beach shot where you showed from left to right the different structures in one whole shot.

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for checking it out and thank you for the support!

[@dundeeecroc]

Thank you for the best education on fishing in the surf! I'm heading out to Outer Banks!

[@kevinrobinson9005]

Seriously awesome educational vid. Best I've seen. love from OZ

[@allanrogerson4585]

The absolute best way to fish a sandy beach I have seen AllanX

[@brentwildes46]

That was the best breakdown of surf fishing I’ve ever listened to. Good Jo Courtney! Keep up the good work.

[@Saltstrong]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful!

[@davepoplawski4338]

Absolutely fantastic information

[@Crazyowl3]

Tha video I was looking for for understanding beach fishing, excellent video Thanks!

[@larryoutdoors]

This is a very helpful information when surfer fishing , thanks for publishing . 👍

[@patcurcio1379]

Thank you, this was very helpful.

[@PhongMike]

Love it especially from the lady who know more than many guys…great information

[@davidallen4552]

Wow Sis you just taught this old dog ALOT. Thank you.

[@GrimReaper68440]

Really good explanation for surf fishing. Very well done. Take care. We down in Cali.

[@raulfernandez3137]

Very good presentation, thank you! It's not always luck, your odds are much better when you you learn these techniques.

[@yokfin53]

Very comprehensive explanation. If time permits, I personally like to check out a beach during a spring tide when the tide is out.

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@gmondragonful]

Best information I’ve seen Thank you

[@MegaVicar]

Great stuff! Very helpful! Thanks.

[@toddmclain13]

This is by far the best description I've found. This was perfect thank you

[@Saltstrong]

Wow, thank you!

[@billd4401]

Best video ever for how to read the surf .!!!!!!

[@emanfishing]

Great video with lots of detail info! Thank you.

[@Saltstrong]

Glad it was helpful!

[@goodoljackburton9211]

I need all the help I can get. Thanks for the informative video. Tight lines👍🏻

[@benslow9605]

Thank you, incredibly informative and well communicated

[@erockscott1184]

This one went deeper into my questions on reading beaches...very good

[@Saltstrong]

Glad it was helpful!

[@CheekyMonkey1776]

Excellent information! Thank you

[@duckyjp17]

This is really super helpful!

[@ImmortalLegendYaj]

very informative i like how you showed it in first person view. one of the best video

[@lemonsaucer_5827]

Very very helpful! Great video!

[@artuscollarga]

Very informative.... specially for a beginner like me. Thanks for sharing. I really appreciate.

[@marlenec9870]

Hi Courtney , great video . Very informative.

[@gonzalezjacobo]

Best one so far. Thanks 🔥

[@gy9969]

Yes, the best video on how to read the waters in the beach and where to cast your bait hands down! Also well presented. Salt Strong is number one!

[@Saltstrong]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@dasupe71]

Great explanation, thank you.

[@kent7525]

Thank you I've watched other videos about reading the beach and honestly it was so complicated you made this very helpful I really appreciate it. Ken

[@Saltstrong]

Glad it was helpful!

[@KevinSmith-dx2nf]

Great info, thank you!!!

[@diylurejunky9519]

Very informative, thank you.

[@kchanish]

Best video showing how to read the beach