Surf Perch Fishing Tips, Reading the Surf, Casting Identify sandbars etc

When surf perch fishing, sometimes half the battle is just finding them! In this episode, we catch a few then send the drone in the air and analyze why they were there
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Time Stamps
0:00 Intro
1:16 How to get the longest cast possible
2:15 first barred surf perch
2:25 explaining how sandbars can effect your casts
3:42 beautiful release
4:20 next fish
4:51 pointing out bubbles being the ticket
5:37 the horseshoe pattern and fishing the sides of deep pockets
6:20 analyzing a deep pocket and flats from the air
7:10 why perch don't hang out in clear water
7:30 the tide we are fishing today
8:00 when is the best time to fish for surf perch?
9:05 good perch!
9:20 what is a king tide?
10:17 hook2cook family facebook group
10:31 positioning your rod tip when fishing for barred surf perch
12:38 the best wave sets for surf perch fishing
13:35 Good quality barred surf perch
14:49 paying attention to water movement
15:27 analyzing the water for barred surf perch from the air (Drone footage)
17:00 overall analysis of what to look for when fishing for barred surf perch.
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[@Hook2Cook]

If you like this video, you might like the part 2 kzbin.info/www/bejne/laXNdmydrbaWgqs

[@sroc80]

What is the weight/or oz of that calissa lure that you are throwing bossing Edward ?

[@Hook2Cook]

@@sroc80 it's 5/8 oz. sorry took so long to respond!

[@OutdoorChefLife]

Great tips man! Really good drone shots along with your explanation!

[@Hook2Cook]

Thanks Taku! Means a lot. A little extra effort goes a long way as you know! It really helps the subject matter really helps a lot of people who fish the surf. It’s very rewarding to hear people get inspired by things we do. It’s really cool to see your stories on ig where people tag you while they’re foraging or cooking! Amazing stuff brother 🍻

[@GamelanSinarSurya]

Awesome video Edward! I particularly enjoyed the drone views of the water. Super educational. Keep up the good work!

[@Hook2Cook]

Thank you! It’s a good tool to convey and illustrate the ideas

[@johnsantos269]

Great work on the educational videos on how to read the breaks, it helped a lot. I have been many times to the Pacifica Coast with my family and very eager son to catch a surf perch but nothing but SKUNKS!! I hope to take this knowledge and turn it into catch and cooks! More vids like this please and head up north to the bay area, Marin, Sonoma, Medocino to join us up here.

[@Hook2Cook]

That’s so awesome. Thank you for the kind invite. Will definitely look at traveling more as the channel grows. And definitely doing more videos like this showing the water we catch fish out of. Hopefully to make time on the water that much better for everyone.

[@bryanwiley1900]

Another great video with informative information of what to look for when casting and how to read the surf! Thank you!

[@Hook2Cook]

Thanks Bryan! Just approved your application to join our Facebook group! Welcome to the Hook2cook family!

[@XRPstrong]

I was waiting for this video for the longest , thanks Ed! I will be throwing my Calissa’s this weekend , hope I see you guys out there . 😁

[@Hook2Cook]

Thanks Steve! Not this weekend but the one after is going to be a good bite! Heading out the 23rd!

[@sfbfriend]

Have only been watching your channel for a few days now, love to watch your action. I'm an old school surf fisher, use to nail it back in the 70's then a little in the 90's. Basically fly fish the eastern sierra but wanting to get back into salt for in-between action. Definitely different than what we use to do. Learning from you Sir....Thanks

[@Hook2Cook]

That’s awesome Daniel! My dad did the same in the 70s and he trips out at what we do. He has tried it and has had fun but the stories he tells of that time our epic

[@sfbfriend]

@@Hook2Cook Ah an old comrade, well I'm learning the new setup and techniques, maybe I'll see you one these days! Would love that for sure, tight lines brother..

[@cheinemann_805]

Awesome vid to see the surf from above 🤙🏼

[@guyramirez5809]

Another great video. Thanks for the tips northern Cali. Can’t wait to catch one on that Calisa.

[@diamondhandsandrocketships6881]

Definitely more of these. Extremely informative. Thanks 🙏🏾

[@Hook2Cook]

Thanks for the encouragement! Definitely trying to bring the drone out more in the future videos. Some places we travel so light it’s hard to bring the drone

[@glenfishing]

I caught my first perch and halibut today on the surf. Thanks for the videos. So helpful.

[@Hook2Cook]

Dude that’s awesome! Thanks so much for the donation too

[@lv2mine]

Probably the best tips I've ever heard about surf perch fishing thanks man great video outstanding content in real advice that I will use to catch more fish love the drone footage outstanding

[@Hook2Cook]

Thank you so much for the great compliments. Glad it helped and thank you for the sub! 🙏

[@TeetiXO]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 thank you for the tips!!! Can’t wait to get back out there!!!

[@Hook2Cook]

Yeah! It is so nice to learn more about our home water.

[@Jbennyho]

Excellent how-to video. Thank you for sharing your detailed tips and techniques.

[@Hook2Cook]

You’re welcome! Hope it helps!

[@celial56]

I just discovered your channel. Thank you for the videos. I am new to shore fishing and really enjoying it. Your videos are fun and helpful! I'm from the 805 too!

[@Hook2Cook]

The local support is definitely amazing! Thank you for the kind words and glad you are enjoying the content! What part of the 805 are you?

[@Primevals33]

Out of all the fish KZbinrs you’re the best dude. Love your Vlogs

[@ronaldgonzales3415]

Dude thank you for this video!!! Took what I can remember from the video to the surf and hooked up a barred perch on the 11th hour. Thanks bro! Keep up the great work fellas

[@Hook2Cook]

That is so awesome Ronald! Really makes it worth the extra effort to put these videos together hearing success stories like this. You can count on it that we will continue to make videos like this. Thanks again for the feedback

[@ronaldgonzales3415]

@@Hook2Cook hell yeah bro. Me and my cousins are trying to find our fish legs so been sharing ur vids Thank you very much, looking forward to all the future content. Blessings.

[@Hook2Cook]

RONALD GONZALES thanks! It’s so cool to be a part of your crew and be a small part of some great memories made between you on the sand!

[@nsager7847]

Thanks, this was super helpful!

[@daleobanion1468]

Dude, just took up surf fishing and you blew my mind with the 2’ length out of the pole for better casts, and funny cuz I used to bass fish. Anyway, great video and thanks for the tip👍🏻

[@Hook2Cook]

That is awesome! glad the video helped! good luck and stay safe out there

[@dylanhopkins185]

Epic video brotha. I know this video had been requested for a while by subscribers. Quality footage and super informative. It looks like this video is a big hit and is getting good feedback. I’ll be back to fish with you guys soon hopefully.😎

[@Hook2Cook]

Much appreciated Dylan! Yea we’ll keep this going and analyze different conditions as we fish so everyone can recognize what to target during whatever situations might arise. Looking forward to your next visit brotha!

[@EXP96]

Awesome vids, looking forward to seeing more from you guys🇺🇸🇵🇭

[@Hook2Cook]

Thank you so much pare! We’ve been having such a blast filming and creating these adventures

[@Delivers92130]

I am definitely interested in learning to read the surf. Thanks!

[@Hook2Cook]

Perfect. Stay tuned more to come

[@MastablastaFishing]

Hope this helped you out.

[@christiancagurangan2115]

Yes! More of these please.

[@Hook2Cook]

Thank you so much. It is good to know that these types of videos are received well

[@christiancagurangan2115]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@CaliforniaSeaFishing]

Great info - love that dawn :)

[@Hook2Cook]

Soak it it. :)

[@zaferaktan7383]

Another great educative vlog, thank you

[@Hook2Cook]

Glad you found it helpful🙏

[@JigJigPow619]

Yo E man! Dope video, very informative. As an angler, we're always learning something new. Definitely added more info to my cranium this morning. I wishI was able to join the release party. Until the next episode, Pow!

[@Hook2Cook]

It was a great release! Stoked to be able to share these ideas through video. It takes some extra work but it’s worth it.

[@jamesgrace3068]

This was very helpful

[@bballerforever]

I am your newest Subscriber! Your video was in my feed today and I am so glad. You provided great practical info, especially how to read the surf. And the casting tip was also useful. Despite your YT name I like how you catch & release.

[@Hook2Cook]

Thanks! That’s funny

[@dougheckathorn3925]

Definitely a great teaching video, and nice fish! Keep them coming!

[@Hook2Cook]

More to come!

[@lamt99]

Thank So Much, I like this type of video, it help a rookie like catch fish, Thank You.

[@MusiCr7]

Great video man! Learned a lot!

[@Hook2Cook]

Thanks! So glad it helped you!

[@trippingonfaith7094]

Top notch vid, killer reel!

[@Hook2Cook]

Thank you! So glad the extra effort isn’t going unnoticed !

[@lakawan22]

Nice vid like always brotha!

[@Hook2Cook]

Thank you! Much appreciated

[@miketech2]

Thanks for the knowledge. I grew up reading waves out IN the surf so I think those skills will transfer over to surf fishing.

[@Hook2Cook]

Agreed! Do you have a major advantage when it comes to counting the sets and timing your casts behind the wave which wasn’t really covered as a topic in this video.

[@miketech2]

Joined the Fb group! It came highly recommended when I mentioned it to my fishing buddies. 🤙🏼 Thanks for being awesome my dude!

[@Hook2Cook]

Thanks Mike! Welcome to the H2C family

[@CasualGirlAdventures]

Nice catch, Very good information, looks so fun to ocean fish thank you my friend

[@Hook2Cook]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@zambalisticofficialtv4615]

Thanks for all the tips.

[@Hook2Cook]

You bet!

[@Roboworm99]

Awesome video. Great details

[@Hook2Cook]

Thank you so much for the feedback. Hoping it helps you out on your next fishing adventure. Stay tuned for more.

[@biglongjohns]

Always love the videos...I learn so much! I'm new to the surf and after my first Perch at the moment. Jealous of how good the fishing seems where you are. LA area is decent and I am catching fish, but north or south seems to be much more plentiful.

[@Hook2Cook]

Sweet! Welcome to the new hobby that can take a lifetime and still not master! Glad this episode helped! Good luck on the future fishing!

[@mattgg1216]

LA is great for perch, corbina and halibut. Try dan blocker beach

[@marcelotovar1386]

Good stuff! Thank you!

[@Hook2Cook]

No, thank you for the feedback.

[@t.c.8796]

Maraming Salamat ! It's Not Just Fishing... It's More Than Fishing 🎣

[@Hook2Cook]

Alam mo! Haha 🍻👍🏻

[@ahmedthasleem4627]

Your videos are quite impressive and important even for offshore Fishermen like me.

[@Hook2Cook]

Thanks Ahmed

[@ipdtt]

Thank you for this Ed! now more more more please.

[@Hook2Cook]

Ok ok ok! :)

[@ipdtt]

@@Hook2Cook Ok ok ok Lol. Thats funny...

[@freddiegonz4113]

Great video with lots of good information 👍👌

[@Hook2Cook]

Thank you Freddie!

[@kim8839]

Awesome Video!!! I really like this educational How To

[@Hook2Cook]

Thanks for the feedback! We’ll keep it going

[@GaryGiffin]

Amazing video and tips! Going to try your techniques in San Diego :)

[@Hook2Cook]

Have fun!

[@aznlover26]

Love your videos bro....keep it up....your videos make me miss the Central Coast....💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@Hook2Cook]

Thanks! Where’d you move and why?

[@aznlover26]

Moved back to L.A.....work and the misses.....lmao

[@Hook2Cook]

aznlover26 dang! Good thing you aren’t more than a day trip away!

[@aznlover26]

Right.....been saying the same thing....

[@josephjenkins2583]

Awesome video bro !!!!!

[@Hook2Cook]

Glad you liked it

[@NorCalSportFishing]

Great info thanks for the video ! I just subscribed .

[@Hook2Cook]

You’re welcome! We’re happy this helped. We’ll do more things like this

[@WyomingOutofDoors]

Good video friend , was just checking out your great channel and i joined up

[@Hook2Cook]

Thanks and welcome

[@lv2mine]

Subscribed! Great content!

[@Hook2Cook]

Welcome aboard!

[@AngryMackAdventures]

hey mate, got some great stuff here, Found you off another channel, looking forward to your future content!

[@Hook2Cook]

Awesome, thank you!

[@CarRYOUTOUBER]

So big, greatest and supperhit

[@MrELauj]

Beast .. 👍

[@davidrogers220]

Good info . My experience fishing surf I look for the start of a rip tide with a rip it pulls a lot of sand out exposing bait and steering up the bottom make a hole and I fish the out side of the tide. The other thing I look for is wave sets how long 10 to 15 sec between.

[@Hook2Cook]

Thank you for the thoughtful response! That’s why fishing is so special. Conditions constantly change. One day to the next can be totally different. It’s really nice to find wave faces that come in really close pulling up lots of sand. It’s a dream. We didn’t see too much of that this day. We hit about 5 spots too. We’ll continue to do these types of videos. Maybe one of them we’ll see 10-15 seconds between waves. Can’t wait till spring. That can be totally optimal.

[@davidrogers220]

The other thing i like to do is fish the break water. What I mean is that dirty water the wave leaves behind when it crashes down and turns up the bottom. I fish that when it’s windy and sets are crazy

[@The-OutdoorDad]

Great video packed with info! What drone are you using? Looks insane! Also.. does that 3 finger glove protect against spine pokes? Keep all that this great content coming! Cheers!

[@Hook2Cook]

Hahah thank you! Yea it was challenging keeping it watchable with so much content. The drone is a DJI spark. The glove does help against getting spiked and keeps the braid from cutting my finger. Stay tuned definitely more to come! 🍻

[@semihfishingsemiheyicalis]

Greetings from Turkey I am happy to follow you

[@Hook2Cook]

Welcome to the H2c family!

[@joytikalal234]

nice job your right work that A frame channel surfing term

[@spencer82rocks]

I subscribe now,thanks for the tips man,will do it soon,and hopefully will catch something 😀

[@Hook2Cook]

You will & let us know when you do

[@pogifishing1979]

Great vids

[@Hook2Cook]

Salamat! Hope it helps you target productive areas

[@OfficeofthePacific]

Great job, Edward! Quality, quality stuff! I need to get a drone, but the sound is so darn annoying! Hahahaha Thanks for the great content, my brother!

[@Hook2Cook]

Yea, the perspective you can get from the air is so worth the annoyance! Hopefully this helps a lot of people.

[@OfficeofthePacific]

@@Hook2Cook Edward, you are spot on! You can say so much more via the drone footage. Speaking the words is one thing but showing everyone is amazing! Great job!

[@Hook2Cook]

It’s the closest thing next to experiencing it in person. The GoPro is such a wide angle it’s hard to see anything farther than 20 yards. The drone can get a whole football field in one screen!

[@socalhomies]

Excellent instruction. How many casts/how long do you usually stay at a spot before you move, due to lack of bites?

[@Hook2Cook]

Depends. If absolutely 0 bites, 15 minutes max. Maybe a little less if it’s 2 anglers. When it’s two anglers you’re doubling the amount of casts into a spot and if there were fish in the area, they would’ve seen your lure already.

[@edbuantello6534]

Nice Video Ed, thanks for doing that one for us! I have a question, when your driving along the beach in your truck what do you see that makes you stop to fish a spot?

[@Hook2Cook]

The wave action exposes the bottom contours. When you see the darker water surrounded by the foamy water, that’s a good place to start! Sometimes they aren’t where they “should be” but that’s why it’s fishing. Just bounce around and don’t stay in a spot if it’s not producing.

[@edbuantello6534]

Ok thanks Ed! I appreciate the info!

[@badjungpogi]

salamat boss!

[@ericcruzstealth]

I’m sure ppl have stated already but its best to comb over maps satellite google to look for those pools, and other structural anomalies that could potentially be a honey hole

[@Hook2Cook]

Agreed that could be a good way to get a general idea. downfall is it’s delayed.

[@mytwinbabies1]

new sub here! great info on how to read the water, you make it look so easy! just came back from HMB this afternoon but the wind was running around 20mph from the NW, even a 3oz would veer off 45 degrees to the left because of the winds. What wind conditions do you have in the videos when you are casting the calissas? (0-5 mph?) Do you even recommend to try surf fishing when winds are 20mph+? TIA

[@Hook2Cook]

Awesome! Welcome to the H2c Fam! Glad to have you aboard. The conditions are from 2-7mph Once it starts moving past 8mph it starts getting difficult for the calissa and it’s time to use a different technique. Best to really monitor what the wind is going to be like weekly and throughout the day. Some days are just impossible.

[@Hook2Cook]

We actually got blown of the water after a short session in this one- Using CaliCovers for the first time while fishing for Barred Surf Perch kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4vbh5iae8tpfq8

[@jamesskidmore5776]

I would love to do a trip with you teaching me how as I've only done pier and charters

[@johnclayton1875]

I like the way you use red line to the direction of your casts but it would be nice if you showed where your rigs land with each cast

[@POPALZAiii]

Yes! Been waiting for this, I remember in one of your vids you said you were using a $20 reel from Dicks. Which reel was that?

[@Hook2Cook]

Yea bro! That’s usually the reel in the videos. $30 from dicks! This reel in the videos was a gift from the Hook2cook family!!! Here’s the video breaking it in Breaking in the Van Staal at the Hook2Cook Family Christmas kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZSteqOfmLaqgJY

[@Hook2Cook]

Sorry misread your question. The $30 reel is the marathon guardian.

[@POPALZAiii]

No worries, thanks for the reply!

[@Hook2Cook]

Yea anytime. The guardian is such a great value. Don’t dunk it and it should last you a long time. Just rinse it after trips.

[@amefocus]

Thanks for the video Edward! The drone footage is awesome! I took my drone out last weekend but didn’t get it high enough in the air to get a good look at the surf. How high do you take yours? Thanks again for another dope video!!🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@Hook2Cook]

For these shots maybe 400 feet 🤷🏻‍♂️lol. Wasn’t paying too much attention to the height. What drone do you have?

[@amefocus]

Hook2Cook I have a mavic pro

[@Hook2Cook]

+BEYOND THE TRAIL 365 oh dayum! Your settings might be set to a low flight altitude

[@amefocus]

Hook2Cook oh no, it’s not. I just didn’t fly it high enough on my own part. It was on user moron mode 😂

[@Hook2Cook]

Lol it’s unnerving to have such expensive equipment over water super high... just trust the tech is smart enough to come home should anything occur with the transmission

[@renequetulio728]

Great video and very informative. What app do you use for the SF bay tide table? I wanted to start surf fishing. Thanks from SJ

[@Hook2Cook]

I use an app called ocean watch

[@country2coastadventures]

Legit vid as always brother. Yo that F.G. knot is what's up! What is your go to swim calissa or lucky craft? Was going to try it up here in N. Oregon on redtails surf perch.

[@Hook2Cook]

Go to is the Calissa. A lot of people are claiming it casts better and they’re such a great value. You can literally get 3 for $41 with our promo code on the sardine glow. Caught a 32” 14lb striper (video coming) on the sardine glow

[@Hook2Cook]

This video also might help you choose kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5eUaKVmqreFnZY

[@aaronmorita8735]

Any suggestions for surf fishing the Morro Bay Area I just ordered two calissa 110 lures, a sardine glow and a black anchovy

[@Hook2Cook]

Cover lots of water. Park and walk away as far as you can stand and work your way back to your car casting at every irregularity in the water. You’ll find them. Thanks for the support

[@zambalisticofficialtv4615]

What kind of app did you mention for tide monitor. Thanks in advance. Happy fishing

[@curtbennett8402]

Outstanding. May I ask where your fishing? I live near Huntington Beach. Love the videos.

[@Hook2Cook]

Central Coast maybe 3 hours north of you

[@pescaconJesús]

Saludos a migo eselente video

[@nsager7847]

What lure are you using and where are you fishing?

[@theperchjerker]

DAS PREMIER!!!

[@Hook2Cook]

Yeet! Lol hopefully it applies to your water too

[@JZXTA70]

Thanks for the tips. Hoping to do more surf fishing this year. Whats the best setup for surf/striper ocean fishing?

[@Hook2Cook]

Odm DNA 9 ft with a 4000 series reel for surf striper.

[@JZXTA70]

@@Hook2Cook what about surf perch?

[@Hook2Cook]

@@JZXTA70 3000 series reel on a 9' 6" okuma celilo. You can find everything we use at kit.co/hook2cook

[@WACANA510]

Hi! It was good learning! Thank you!! Btw.... what is the music name you put on beginning? I really like the music and wanna know the name!

[@Hook2Cook]

Thanks for the compliment! Sorry can’t remember what song it was! It was one of the free jams KZbin offers.

[@debatebore1057]

surprised to see something like a Rapala being used here. Up here in Oregon all we seem to use are Gulp sand worms on a two-hook rig.

[@Hook2Cook]

The fish generally seem closer to shore down here from what I’ve seen, but I’m sure there’s beaches with deep pockets jerkbaits could work.

[@ryanschembri4139]

i know this sounds silly but as an inexperienced surf fisherman id like to see some examples of water that i should AVOID because sometimes this stuff all starts to look the same from the shore and with everything moving indefinetly its hard to know for sure

[@davidsanfilippo1803]

you have a gift :-).

[@Hook2Cook]

Thanks brother. The biggest gift is the people who we fish with 🤗

[@pacificcoast3381]

From the first drone's view, it looks like the guys are fishing right at the RIP CURRENT location that people need to be aware of its danger too.

[@Hook2Cook]

Good point.

[@drewandcharlie7583]

I wanna try a grub or a rattle bait like you have here but usually the surf is so gnarly its hard to get my bait out far enough to catch em. I mean every video i watch, the surf seems much calmer than what i usually fish in here on longbeach wa. Maybe I’m overestimating how far out the fish are

[@Hook2Cook]

You’re probably right! You mainly throw high low?

[@michaelkim720]

What’s you rod and reel setup? What is that netting you use to put you fish in? Thanks!!

[@Hook2Cook]

In this video, a van staal vr50 on an okuma celilo 9'6" medium light salmon steelhead rod. the net is a sports ball net. you can find everything at kit.co/hook2cook

[@MattBangsWood]

Whereabouts you from?

[@Hook2Cook]

Live in Santa Maria but fish up and down the coast!

[@MattBangsWood]

That's awesome man, based out of AG. Fish here weekly!

[@chuckprojects9840]

What is the plug? Is it weighted?

[@michaelhull63]

What app do you use and what beach are you fishing

[@cheflegere]

Say Bro, what is the 3 fingered glove you have on? Where do I pick one of those up?

[@Hook2Cook]

It’s an archery glove believe it or not! Figured it should work and it does! No more braid cuts! amzn.to/3Oc9OU7

[@honbonsfishing8417]

Hold on...Can't comment right now....studying this video

[@Hook2Cook]

Lol! Don’t worry more to come! Just not wearing a shark outfit like you did... still super jelli you got to collab with Rodney.

[@txivplig1191]

What app were you using?

[@andrewhardcastle7982]

Where in CA are you allowed to drive on the beach ! Wow

[@ferdinandvallar8029]

Have you caught calico and/or red tail perch with the Calissa?

[@Hook2Cook]

No but we have a friend who’s caught a lot of calico on the Calissa.

[@ferdinandvallar8029]

@@Hook2Cook thanks! Planning to hook up with some friends and taking a rod trip up north and try them on red tails and calico

[@Hook2Cook]

Actually, ish with fish caught some red tail on the Calissa including his Pb! So good luck!

[@RoldanRobledo]

Which tide app were you using?

[@Hook2Cook]

The tide apps we use are all on iPhone: Tide: ocean watch Wind: Windfinder Feeding activity: Nautide

[@White_Tiger93]

Okay to make it simple to understand of whatever you saying is, if there a deep spot at the beach, the waves won't produce sea foam right? So that's where most people will target to cast their lures or bait right?

[@Hook2Cook]

That’s accurate! To add to that, where the foam starts is the transition where the sand starts to build up and create a higher spot. This is also a great place to target as it creates natural lanes the fish use to move around. Great observation

[@HawaiiDreaming]

Hey what lure was you using? More info about your rod and reel setup would be nice.

[@Hook2Cook]

We covered rod specs in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/anrRhJ6Fq9GGeqM

[@Hook2Cook]

The lure was a calissa 110

[@baironperez2231]

Great tips! I'm interested in that reel is it a fully sealed reel?

[@Hook2Cook]

Yes the van staal vr50 is fully sealed. It’s a reel that can be dunked in saltwater

[@baironperez2231]

@@Hook2Cook what # braid are you using with that reel i want to get into surf fishing but i want to invest the money into this reel how are you liking it so far?

[@Hook2Cook]

@@baironperez2231 it's 30# power pro. it's thick enough not to snap on a terrible cast and it can handle hundreds of casts without fraying. one leader of 20# floro can last many trips. love the reel so far, but it is on the bigger side for salmon rods.

[@baironperez2231]

@@Hook2Cook thanks for the info will definitely consider a VS VR50 might even get the black version but I'll definitely do some hard thinking before pulling the trigger on a $500 reel it'll be paired with a megabass astelion. Just wanted to say you have a great channel thank you for the amazing work and effort you put into your videos thanks again!

[@Hook2Cook]

Bairon Perez thanks for that encouragement. This kind of feedback is motivation to keep going! This vr50 was a Christmas gift from the Hook2cook family. It’s really hard to pull the trigger on a reel like that.

[@alexrodriguez-ww9gf]

hi. awesome video.. thanks for this. I"m from the Fresno area but i try to go surf fishing a couple times a year. i got several surf poles but mine seem a little more heavier duty then the set up your are using. could you share your set up for me. what pole size and specs, reel size and the type and size of your line. please. last time i went surf fishing i used a 10 foot medium heavy penn fierce combo spooled with suffix 30 lb. braided line. seems a little over kill after seeing your set up. and i had truoble casting my lucky craft salt water lure for distance. especially when it was a little windy. i ended up switching to a high low rig and caught a few with blood worms. but i love using lures and would like to better my odds. thanks

[@Hook2Cook]

Thanks bro. Yea we get gear questions all the time. This video here goes the the full set up. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIS7hJ1npspqbdk Also, we have a website with everything we recommend at kit.co/HOOK2COOK

[@jasonmagness7858]

The time to fish it at 7:38

[@ALATAWA77]

hi where was this at?