SURF FISHING SETUPS | HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT SALTWATER SETUP - Rods, Reels, Bait, Hooks, etc

[@paullee1884]

I am a beginner in fishing, and your detailed explanations have been very helpful to me. Thank you so much, and I hope more people will discover your channel.

[@tradrodsandcustoms]

Dude....absolutely killer video, best and most in depth pnw surf fishing video on the web! Thanks!

[@AnglingAddictsPNW]

Thank YOU, it always makes my day knowing that any of these videos are useful to someone else. Good luck out there

[@jimmyjoe222]

In my opinion, the most important thing to know is how to read the surf. Finding those cuts, troughs and points will help you be an more efficient angler.

[@m.camacho8925]

What about when the beach becomes like a lake? there's no much to look at...

[@Ducky2o]

⁠@@m.camacho8925Where I fish on the California coast it is really not important to read the surf when fishing for surf perch. The whole beach looks completely the same, except with a really high tide. When I fish for striper it is necessary to find a nice deep trough or cut but most good perch beaches are not good striper beaches. The perch will swim in schools up and down the whole beach not just in specific areas.

[@debbieblodgett3990]

....a proper video about Surf Fishing! Lots of information. Thank you!

[@CliKnight]

Thank you so very much for taking the time to make this video. All my questions were answered. Plus I learned about things I didn't even know to ask. Thank you again

[@xinwang4013]

I am addicted to your videos. thanks for sharing all the knowledge.

[@bulletbobweldon1442]

Awesome video! I personally believe one of the best going over the overall equipment. Love the channel

[@madmaninoregon]

I have tried Gulp sandworms several times and have never even gotten a bite.

[@m.camacho8925]

I do use them, and I have caught from the smallest perch to big ones, not all the time, though... but they do work... it also depends on how you read the surf and what you're targeting...

[@mikemckenna7916]

Been watching your surfperch and jetty fishing videos like crazy as I prep for my summer trip to the Oregon coast. Never fished the ocean before and your videos have me pumped to give it a go. Thanks for sharing your experience and tips!

[@Benjamin-qr3yx]

Good video 👍 The small shock beads used to protect your knots should ideally be firm rubber, not plastic or glass.

[@Andrew-e9i7y]

I’ve been using Okuma Rockaway 12ft more than 10yrs. I get average 135 yds distance. I wish they make 13ft and white color rod.

[@dootbeep9134]

Thanks for all the wonderful info and breaking it down; just moved to Seaside and this is the video I needed to find to get started. Subbed!

[@markoda2120]

Nice job of covering the hear that you use and explaining the why. You provided lots of good information and advice. I've been redtail fishing here in Central CA for over 50 years and am still learning. Rod, reels, and tackle change according to the conditions. One rig will never coverit all but you have so start somewhere. A 10'6" M rod is a great first rod.

[@oscarv473]

My guy where were you when I started I love how you explain things

[@renequetulio728]

Thank you. Quite thoroughly demonstrated, very informative. I see some friends putting in over 10# over what the rod is designed for, what's the draw back, does it harm the rod or...? I haven't surf fish since the 90s and I'm preping to do it this fall. More power to you AA PNW, I just subscribed.

[@WorkingClassFishingPodcast]

After watching a few of your past videos, I have really been eyeballing that rockway, that looks like a pretty solid rod to add to the arsenal, after using my 9-footers this last weekend, I think I want to step up to something a little bit longer to reach those fish on the incoming tide, great videos always Nick!

[@job1685]

Great stuff, lots of good info. Thanks!

[@PrimalOutdoors]

This was a great video thank you Jason

[@marcusriley4105]

Another nice very informative video like back setup keep up the good work and Tight Lines.

[@joshabercrombie2485]

Just got back from a trip to ocean shores Washington, saw some dudes catch lots of perch looked so much fun. Gonna have to try next time.

[@aaronhopkins5299]

Been waiting for a new video. Thanks for doing you Nick👊 can't wait for the next one

[@rockytalkndawoods3057]

I hope to see you out on the water this year broseph!!

[@StorageAuctionSnipers]

Great minds think alike!! 10' Rockaway Penn Battle 4000...also a 10' Rockaway with an Okuma 6500 for running off the end of the jetty or off the rocks. May need a pack horse for that 6500 though...🤣🤣. As always, another great video. Glad you're back. Been thinkin' about you.

[@davidmcmutrtey979]

Great video!

[@alexmacdonald258]

This is great! Thanks for doing this. I'm looking now for my first surf rod/reel combo, and you've answered all my questions about "which one"! I'll be splitting my time between jetties & beach, primarily for perch to put in my crab pots, but would also like the occasional ling or other rock fish! Perfect, Thank you!

[@AnglingAddictsPNW]

Glad I could help!! Thanks for watching. Always makes my day knowing these vids are helping someone out. Let me know if you have any questions

[@justicesketchworld894]

I love ❤️ Okuma rock away surf rod it’s very tough

[@henrygarrison1613]

I'm no pro, but you hit all the points..... totally on the same page! I wish the dudes on the Gulf coast watched this... mostly overkill for 4lb fish

[@Exploer8591]

Hey, Nick! You've got things looking really nice there, wish I could get that organized.

[@clubpenguin6952]

The first thing I noticed about this reel is its weight kzbin.infoUgkxM68VkfsQhHaabDce1IwOCXuvumcpbZ_k . I wouldn't say it was uncomfortable but it was a little heavier than other similarly sized reels. However, that didn't deter my enjoyment of how smooth this reel is. I spooled it with 20lb. Tuf-Line XP and it's perfect for what I use it for. I have it paired with an 8'6" Medium/Fast Okuma SST Salmon/Steelhead rod. The combination is perfect for casting and even drifting. I used the reel all day and didn't experience any arm or hand fatigue except when fighting a few fish! The bail is solid and feels strong when engaging by reeling and manually closing the bail by hand. The large rubber handle grip is very comfortable. It's got a powerful drag, silky smooth reeling, and feels very comfortable in the hands. I recommend it!

[@Meerkat000]

Nice Audio. Solid video!

[@MrVeeco]

Great Vid as always man. Come fish Newport (OR) with me sometime.

[@hanslain9729]

Thanks for this! Been fishing a number of times with my younger son and still coming back empty handed. Enjoying our trips but sure would like to land something. :) Trying to get back out to barview jetty area to get in to some surf perch here soon. So grateful my son is patient!

[@MaxSlimmer]

Keep at it! The time you spend with your son is invaluable. And you'll catch something eventually.

[@justinh8167]

Awesome tutorial. Thank you!

[@peeposworld6085]

wow this video was so helpful, thank you

[@JohnArnoldPhotography]

Just a great info video - thank you!!!

[@ChuckFasst]

Well, I finally changed out the old used up Stren that had gone rotten on my trout reel. Want to poke around for a few trout up here on the mountain, in the Sandy and Salmon Rivers. It is so snaggy. So I went for some Yo-Zuri Super Braid 10 lb test . Decided on Berkeley vanish, fluorocarbon also at 10 lb test in hopes that I will lose less terminal tackle in those rocky rivers. 😵‍💫

[@2009dhani]

Great stuff. Tell us more about rod and reel selection.

[@chadmorris7891]

Great video. I use both setups in the Bay Area for perch. Always trying different gulp baits. Also find that drop shot with the gulp work works great for halibut

[@angielundboater]

Thanks for the detailed help!

[@LandElevated]

This is awesome! 😊

[@ftd224]

Nice work!

[@severnsproducts1433]

Wouldnt monofiliment be better than braid for the jetty/rocks since mono is more abrasion resistant than braid?

[@de93]

Hey mate do you ever use carolina rig with a lucky craft flash minnow for extra casting distance? I'm in San Francisco so wind and waves typically pretty wild.

[@freshandsaltyjohnny]

So what is that technique at 25:59. Is that something we need to learn.

[@southtexasSunandsea]

what would you suggest for pier/jetty fishing.. rod and reel

[@joehottel613]

Thanks! Great info.

[@timemachine7828]

Great info 👍

[@adamnoga-styron7882]

Do you like the Okuma sst rods for salmon and steelhead fishing?

[@JMurphy357]

I’m retiring to Panama City in a couple of years and looking to get into Surf Fishing. I want good quality gear but not looking the break the bank. Been hearing good things about the Kast King Kapstan Elite reels. Any thoughts on the Kast King surf reels? Looking for a solid 3-4 set ups to hit the ground/sand running

[@debatebore1057]

In a 2-hook drop rig, how do you keep the line to the hook from wrapping around the main line? Maybe my line to the hook is too long?

[@stephenrothman6058]

Can you catch live sand worms for bait at beach in PNW or they are out in deep water? How about finding clams for bait?

[@AnglingAddictsPNW]

you can start digging a hole near the water and probably start running into sandworms, I've found quite a few when I'm surf fishing. Clams are usually around the bays a bit more but here on our coast you can find razor clams basically where you are standing to surf fish... both are great baits, especially if you can find them yourself. Razor clams have to be in season, but I'm sure there are beaches that have clams around

[@ThomasC0951]

Thanks

[@starsstripesandotv]

Thank you Sir!

[@RUDYAKAHALIBU77]

Ya got me laughing 🤣 great vid thxs buddy

[@deerphoria4314]

Nice video. I'm from Northern California. Is the bite the best around end of May to early July? Is it the same for CA. Never fished for surf perch before.

[@marshallhowe4925]

Hey brother, new subscriber here, this was helpful I've never done any saltwater fishing yet but I recently moved to Nova Scotia and I'm looking to start but I only have a 6,1/2" ugly stick could I use that with some strong braid to try jetti fishing?

[@אדםאיתןוגיאהמלכים]

Hi why the stopper so low point

[@jacobaccurso]

Hi, Nick. New to the channel. So much information here. I know you can edit and I do have to say that this is probably a six minute video. I did lots of double tapping to fast forward. Just FYI. I’m good for about six minutes whether it’s cooking or fishing or hunting. I don’t have the attention span for a full half hour unless I’m getting continuing education points toward my professional license. Other guys might it like it. I’m not telling you to do one thing or the other. This is just one guy‘s opinion. A guy with severe attention deficit. 😂

[@AnglingAddictsPNW]

I do go back and watch some of these videos months after I've posted them just to see how I absorb what I'm putting out in the video. It seems when I shorten them I end up talking way too fast, and for some people, they can't keep up with what I'm putting out. If I try to brake it down Barney style it makes some people fall asleep.... I'm still working on the middle ground. With my military background I'm used to getting a 6hr block of instruction that could have been covered in 45 minutes. I will continue to work on the best experience and info I can. I appreciate the feedback

[@jacobaccurso]

@@AnglingAddictsPNW I really appreciate the thoughtful reply, Nick. Life is a process. Keep posting cool videos!

[@justinsmitley7619]

So strange how no one does a review of The Ugly Stik gx2 9ft fishing rod.

[@freddiegonz4113]

Nice very informative video especially for newbies who want to get into surf😊perch fishing. There’s always be some negativity in any post

[@AnglingAddictsPNW]

Thank You, much appreciated. I always like making vids like these, knowing it’s going to be helping someone out. That’s what it’s all about. Luckily I don’t get much negativity in my posts but I learned quickly that there will always be those type of people out there. Good luck out there 🎣

[@freddiegonz4113]

@@AnglingAddictsPNW You’re welcome and looking 👀 foreward to more surf perch fishing videos. More power

[@jessejames1395]

Thanks!

[@delta22551]

Hey Nick, I also went with the 10' Rockaway. Mine is rated at medium heavy, so my question would be is there really that much difference between the Medium & MH ?? If so, does it have something to do with bite detection or something more mysterious. I've never been super clear on the finer points of fishing rod power ratings lol. Great video, thanks!!

[@thesonorandesertangler]

I use a MH mod-fast for throwing large swimbaits in the surf. A fast action is better for jig heads + soft plastic swimbaits. A medium/fast is what I like for jig surf fishing.

[@tedtellian9269]

Hi Nick. Thanks for helping us all prepare for catching fish in the surf. But I have a question about your Carolina rig. If your trying to let the egg wt slide freely so the fish can grab and run, then why do you use a bobber stopper so close where it doesn’t really allow the line enough room to slide thru in your demo or any bobber stop. Do you always use the bobber stop. Thanks Ted

[@AnglingAddictsPNW]

Hi Ted, good question about the bobber stop. I should have clarified about it’s use. I only add the bobber stop when I intend to cast and make a slow retrieve and maybe let the bait sit for just a few seconds. If I were to cast out and just let my bait sit, the bobber stop is definitely not needed, as it would interfere with how the rig works. Basically I’d go without the bobber stop if I were to put my rod in a holder while waiting to get bit, and use the bobber stop If I’m standing there, rod in hand and actively fishing with a semi constant retrieve. I hope that makes sense.

[@tedtellian9269]

@@AnglingAddictsPNW Thanks Nick (hope that’s your name). I wouldn’t mind picking your brain a little more. I’m not a beginner but I’m no expert like you. Please advise. Based on what you’ve told me about the bobber stop, I grew up learning to just use (in my area, a 1oz torpedo wt tied swivel to main line and on the other end a 18”36” leader and slow steady cranking thru the trough. But recently switched from all the utubers a carolina rig but no bobber stop and continue spinning slowly. I know what you said about holding rod or in the ground, but in your opinion is it ok to spin with no stopper or should I go out and get some. Do a lot of fisherman spin fish without a stopper using Carolina set up? Do you allow email to ask questions occasionally for advice.

[@freshandsaltyjohnny]

@@tedtellian9269 he’s the only one I’ve seen use the stoppers out of maybe 20 KZbin fisherman I have been watching that use the Carolina. So no it’s not needed.

[@ctgilcrest]

Why this is just a long Okuma pitch.

[@AnglingAddictsPNW]

Okuma is just the brand I’ve been using since day 1 for surf fishing. I like their gear for the PNW.

[@osmarhernandez8372]

the only thing you when you are fishing is luck and learn how to read the waves i have a yard sale ugly stick rod and an old reel. and i can catch a lot of surf perch i been fishing in the west port area and i get tired pulling fish last time i went i count 53 rocks fish but i keep only 5 big ones.

[@bryanb8910]

When are we going to start a GoFundMe to buy him a wireless microphone so we can actually hear

[@x1delay]

Awesome. Thanks so much. All super helpful info.

[@davidmcmutrtey979]

Great video!