Surf Fishing Series Part-3 "Why Conditions Matter" (part 2 of 2)

[@FreshUF]

Been viewing your videos for a few weeks now, and you earned my subscription. This is PhD level stuff

[@richtroxler]

Thank you Fresh. Just paying a little something forward to a sport that has given me so much pleasure.

[@seymourlebowitz7802]

YOU HAPPEN TO BE ONE OF THE MOST KNOWLEDGEABLE PERSON IN THE FISHING WORLD AND INDUSTRY ......Just had to make this comment....SY

[@richtroxler]

This comment just popped up in my feed under "not responded". Apparently it's from 5 years ago. I'm not sure what happened but please accept my most sincere apologies for not responding to your post. I try to respond to everybody who posts on my channel, so a belated thank you for watching my video.

[@stick4793]

Mr. Troxler- these videos are incredible and THANK YOU for taking the time to share all your experience and produce these. Your way of thinking and explaining is very down to earth and pragmatic. Anyone from a beginner like me to an advanced fisherman can gain a lot of knowledge, and more importantly, how to think about and approach fishing. THANK YOU!!

[@richtroxler]

Thanks for the kind words. I hope to pass a little something forward to a sport that has given me a lot of pleasure through the years.

[@СтефанКалпачев]

It is going to be very interesting for me if you share your thoughts about catching Bluefish. It is the most challenging fish here in the Black sea, if we don't count some very rare drums.

[@richtroxler]

That's very interesting. Bluefish are pretty common over here, but if it's the same species, then they really like shiny jigs and spoons fished fast. They can run anything down that they want, so a slow presentation doesn't really attract them. They are also attracted to surface commotion, so surface poppers are work well also. As for bait, they eat anything pretty much, chunks of other fish, squid, etc. Like many fish they like edges and drop-offs, but aren't afraid of shallow water either. They're pretty good eating if you keep them really cold from the moment you catch them and don't freeze them. Thanks for watching.

[@mphaze5324]

Anyone know where the cove is at 9 minutes in? Desperately trying to catch my first stripe bass

[@richtroxler]

They were on the beach, not sure if they're still there. Ask a local bait and tackle. That spot is in Moriches bay. You'll have to figure out how to get there lol. I couldn't explain it if I tried.

[@wesleyb82]

Most people watch this video and try to relate this information to their local spot, but this is my local spot! How lucky am I !?

[@richtroxler]

Once again, swamped with work so I apologize for the late reply. Then you are lucky indeed lol. Be well and stay safe.

[@wesleyb82]

​@@richtroxler A week ago a 16 year old boy wearing waders fell in off the rocks on the east side of Moriches inlet and drowned. We were drifting the inlet just a few hundred feet away when it happened but didn't find out until later that night. Just tragic. Since then a lot of us are talking about the safety steps required while wearing waders like wearing a belt, using corkers, wearing your jacket under the wader straps or just avoid using waders whenever possible

[@richtroxler]

Sorry for my late reply. I just filtered my comments and realized that I never replied to this. Wow, I didn't hear anything about that kid drowning from friends. Not sure what he was doing on the east side as the good fishing structure is mostly on the west side. I fished those jetties for decades and they are no joke, and there is a right way to equip yourself for fishing them, and if you don't know what you're doing, you have no business being out on them, particularly at night. I'm a very nice person, but I would harass people off a jetty if for their own good if I thought they were going to get hurt. Call it tough love, but I've seen too many broken bones and split skulls in my day from the sneaker crowd who wouldn't listen to friendly advice. I feel for his parents loss.

[@josiahgummeson445]

@richtroxler Really enjoying your videos and knowledge you share. I'm very new to surfcasting and there is so much knowledge and conditions that I know I need to understand to become a good surfcaster. between your videos, john skinners videos, and some books I've been reading- I'm really hoping I'll become a better surfcaster.

[@richtroxler]

Hi Josiah and thanks for watching. I've tried to provide the information in my videos in a bottom-up format so that beginners can develop the thinking processes they will need in order to make sense of what they see and experience. A lot is prioritizing, something that experienced fishermen do out of habit, but can be overwhelming to the beginner. So learn what fish are in your area, when they are there, the bait they feed on and the conditions they like and then drill down from there. As I always say, it's a life-long process, so enjoy the ride.

[@tomtommyl805]

I have a much better appreciation for surf fishing now. And I also understand why my dad never caught anything on the surf but only on party boats. (which he didn't like because of the people)

[@richtroxler]

Hi Tom. I always find myself repeating the old saying that 90% of the fish are in 10% of the water, and 10% of the fishermen catch 90% of the fish. Structure moves around, fish move around, conditions change, and it's our job to take all of this into account and go find them. Then again, that's the fun part. :-)

[@frankwurdock4154]

Thank you! Mr. Trox passing on this type of information to us is invaluable to a guy like me. The USMC brought me here from Michigan and the more videos of yours I watch the more I realize what I've been doing wrong. God bless.

[@richtroxler]

Thank you Frank. Beach front time is almost here. I'll start pounding the beaches in another week or so and I hope to get some good day footage, even though I do most of my fishing at night.

[@LouBalestriere]

What a rich source of information (no pun intended). It really is amazing how you can pack 40 years worth of experience into your videos. Thanks very much. I greatly appreciate your generosity!

[@richtroxler]

Thanks Lou. My videos can get pretty dense at times. I just uploaded one with a lot of fishing catching and a much more relaxed presentation speed lol. Thanks for watching.

[@seymourlebowitz7802]

WOW WOW WOW what a great informative video that i'm going to have to watch and listen to a couple of time to absorb the information..... Great video as always.... Thanks, Sy

[@richtroxler]

Hi Sy. Yeah, I tend to have a rapid-fire approach to delivering info. Probably a little too dense at times lol.

[@mrwolf1859]

Amazing and very in depth info you are sharing. Love your vids and the info you provide are helping me pick and chose my spots and times on the beach. Thank you and good luck out there.

[@richtroxler]

Thanks Wolf and good luck to you also!

[@richardreynolds3597]

Rich I can't thank you enough for these videos. These videos have been the answer I was looking of where, what and when. You really did a great job and thank you again!

[@richtroxler]

Hi Richard. Thank you for the kind words and I hope my videos help you up your game. Thanks for watching.

[@magazineman3910]

Rich, I just wanted to say thank you for this great series. It has made me more aware of the things I had lost touch with and was a wonderful refresher. Tight Lines Dan

[@richtroxler]

You're welcome Dan, and thank you for the kind words, they are appreciated.

[@gb-fk3pl]

Very interesting

[@richtroxler]

Glad you found it so.

[@ruslanmakhkamov6930]

Your videos are true gems, thank you very much for sharing your experience.

[@richtroxler]

You are welcome Rusian. Thanks for watching.

[@mueshow]

Best yet!

[@richtroxler]

Thank you!

[@edrickbondoc7387]

Hi Rich, enjoyed the video. Are there any books or other resources you would recommend? As far as studying conditions and patterns? Thanks!

[@richtroxler]

Hi Edrick and thanks for watching. As for informational (not just catching a fish and saying 3 sentences about it) videos, I don't know of a any off-hand that cover this stuff in depth. My friend Zeno has an excellent online publication called Surfcasters Journal that has a lot of great contributors. John Skinner and I used to work for "noreast" (actually I still do) but I think John contributes to Surfcasters now. Surfcasters also has an excellent blog that you can sign up to and get daily blog entries and Surfcasting 101 articles on. Check out Surfcaster's Journal, it's a good publication.

[@bubbagump3146]

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[@tonyhernandez6694]

Yea water was dirty yesterday should of went home . Great video ..

[@richtroxler]

Conditions dictate ;-)

[@tmc3p1]

Wow! Awesome video. Thanks so much!

[@richtroxler]

You're welcome Daniel.

[@Amitay_eib]

Thanks for a great video ,waiting for another one

[@richtroxler]

You're welcome. Just uploaded a new one.

[@neutzz2008]

Thank you for your dedication.

[@richtroxler]

You're welcome Andrew, and thanks for watching.

[@MrXinsizionx]

Let me know when your book comes out... it would honestly be a best seller..

[@richtroxler]

MrX - probably no book. Too many out there already. I may consolidate all of my information posts on various websites into book form one day, but the videos are more fun to do, although a lot of work. As a point of reference, on my instructional videos it averages over two hours of work for every minute of finished video footage. But I enjoy it, so it's not too painful lol.

[@MrXinsizionx]

your information is second to none... thanks for the work!