The SECRET to Catching More Pompano Surf Fishing!!!

[@BoBo-tx9sp]

I learned this on my own long ago. Many think you have better chances throwing as far out as possible. I always throw my rods at different distances till I get consistent hits then shift to that distance. once it dies down I go different distances again until I get hits again. I've caught pomps as far out as I can cast and 15 ft from shore.

[@PompanoBrownie]

Great Tip Bum! Your "Zone Searching" is especially good news for Senior Surf Casters. Many Seniors think their age limits their catch due to their inability to cast far. My Dad always reminded me to start "short casting" a rod or two when starting the day.

[@FishingFinAddict]

You're a saint for sharing your Pompano secrets! We (the fishing community) thank you!

[@BamaBeachBum]

Lol you’re welcome! Hope it helps!

[@christopherjenkins2373]

I have found this to be true up here in NC. I can’t handle 5 rods anymore but I always use at least 3. This is a very well done video explanation of the technique. When I was younger I always tried to really get it halfway to Europe but I have learned that I’ve almost always caught more fish in closer than farther out at least on the beaches where I fish. What has screwed up the fishing up here is that after these bad summer and fall storms there is a lot of beach and dune erosion. The resorts and land owners dredge up sand from a 1/4 mile out in the water and pump it on the beach to build them back up. When they do that the fishing is ruined for years! I guess I wouldn’t want my beach house getting swallowed by the ocean either but I know enough not to want a front row house particularly one too close to the water w/o a considerable dune barrier. Reading a beach is almost an art form and for one as young as you, you are very good at doing it. Tony at FishGum put me on to your channel and I am very glad he did!

[@spencerschubert5001]

Caught my first pompano in Virginia this past weekend... hit the rod nearest to the beach lip like 10 yards out. Hoping this video will help me get more

[@lizardwizardreptiles6213]

I don’t know if you’re aware of how appreciated info like this is. Especially to someone like myself who wants to be a guide in a few more years. I may add a small pocket notebook to my tackle bag to start keeping notes on things like these naturally occurring and changing beach structures and in other bodies of water as well. This video causes me to be a subscriber. Looking forward to exploring what info you have available on this channel.

[@williamwelsh5451]

Really nice video to help people catch pompano. It's nice to see the locals helping other anglers to catch fish. So many of the locals don't take the time to help the visitors to the area. Being a local that doesn't live down there full time anymore it's nice to see a fellow Bam'er show are guests are southern hospitality!!! Keep up the good work.

[@BamaBeachBum]

Thanks dude! Happy to share the info!

[@joshweaver9846]

Awesome video man. I'm as guilty as anybody that thinks casting further is better. I usually wade out to my ears and cast as far as I can. I've caught a lot of sharks and catfish by doing so but never a pompano lol. I appreciate the tip.

[@threesu]

Thanks for the great info. Now I have a great excuse to get a couple more rods lol.

[@BamaBeachBum]

Lol right on!

[@SteveStuff]

Great video, I look forward to my next trip to the Gulf Coast to put what you've taught to use. I don't have 5 lines, but I will have 2 surf and 2 lighter casting.

[@mattwernecke2342]

I live in GA. I am from the west coast. Pampano is the best tasting fish in the world! It was a revalation! I hope to try and catch some! Thank You! Roll Tide!

[@chrissewell1608]

This is great info. Fish do prefer specific zones, in the water column. Depending on tides, weather, sunlight, food, Oxygen... all changing their patterns. But this is solid advice, that i'll use next time! "Semper Gumby" - Always be flexible!

[@9452gailhamm]

I always learn something new from your videos... If I ever get to fish again I'll certainly remember this tip... 🐟

[@robertchambers266]

Thanks for information Matthew. Last time I went out I used this method it worked really well.

[@slimpickins9124]

I just started beach fishing this summer & have fished only 3 times so far. I caught my first pompano & whiting yesterday. I have been watching your vids amongst others & they have helped tremendously in selecting tackle, how to & where to. Only thing left to do is suscribe....

[@jeffsmith242003]

Love your videos, I feel like I have a chance to catch fish in October when I get there!

[@BasicFishingNZ]

awesome tip man. usually i prefer fishing in a hole but if it is hard to find then i usually locate a gutter to cast my line into. n usually i try to cast as far as i can since the fish i target usually r quite shy n wary lol

[@TheElementWild]

I like this man! High level tactics. Thanks!

[@RevvedUpKnowledge]

This is awesome! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!!

[@unclesam7212]

Thank you for sharing this info. Very informative. Presented well. I really enjoy your videos.

[@rollingloudtrucks]

Going back and re watching the oldies from when I started watching you and brant

[@Alsaltyadventures]

Thanks for the GREAT advice! I will definitely be trying this.

[@HangNguyen-ty7zv]

Thank you for sharing your experience for the new fishingman

[@mjdiamondable]

Have enjoyed watching your videos. I will try the staggering zone techniques out here in SWFL. Much obliged for the shares.

[@terrellknight1756]

excellent vid man...since I dont live down there but only vacation every year, and love to catch fish, all the knowledge you share is at least getting me fired up and feeling much more prepared to have some success when I come! Thanks a million :-)

[@joemorris4863]

I’m new to your group but definitely enjoy your instruction. Two things do you do fishing charters and what is your favorite rod and reel set up rig and all for Pompano fishing. I have a few grand sons and want them to experience this. Thanks for all you do

[@syyed9036]

Great info bro. How many inches from the sinker do you tie your hook. Not sure if I'm explaining this right

[@alwayzfishing7580]

Thank you. I appreciate you sharing you experience and knowledge. Ive watched a bunch of your videos. Im gonna put this to use....

[@jonathank5289]

As always good info. Another tip I use is to scout the beach at low tide. I rarely catch them good at low tide here in south florida as they tend to stay on the outside of the bar and are hard to reach. I like to drive up and down the coast and check each spot at low tide as you can easily see the bars, holes, rips and can then concentrate on the fishy areas when fishing on a higher tide when they may be harder to see. Hope you don't mind me posting this tip. Also do the fish bites go bad? I know they lose their color but was told they still work? I haven't used them in a while and found a few old packs?

[@BamaBeachBum]

No thanks for the tip! And they won’t go bad as long as they stay dry and out of the heat.

[@capeheartriz]

yep...and you have keep doing this as the sand is always in motion and the bars are always moving......with good casting skill you can reach good water at all tides here on the east coast of Florida.....( unless the east winds beat you and these winds dominate the winter fishing season.....here.....

[@jonathank5289]

I'd say its alot different in south florida. The sandbars are a couple hundred yards offshore. Now up north of Boca its a bit different plus you can slam the whiting and glassnosers along with redfish and black drum. Good luck catching a redfish or black drum in the surf in deep south florida. I've often fished at low tide and waded out the 200 yards just to be able cast to deeper water. By the time you walk back in you have 350 yards of line out. When while the sand bar eats up your line just like sand paper. Well the run is over down here so just have to wait till the spring run. I really only get whiting once the sun sets. Now up in central florida its a whole different game. You can fill the cooler with whiting if the pomps aren't biting along drum. You don't have to cast more that 50 feet at many spots.

[@capeheartriz]

the bars are different up and down the treasure coast but high tide works fine for pompano if your a short caster.....low tide does require....at most beaches....some distance casting ability...I'm surprised at how close the pompano run on the gulf beaches...considering how shallow that water is.....the whiting are everywhere all year long....good to eat the larger ones.....not exactly a sporting fish.....though......like reeling in a cat....

[@bobwehner7881]

Just watched this video again, and was wondering if I would be able to read the surf from aerial views of various coastlines.

[@KyleForAwhile]

I better be limiting out now! 😭🙌🏽 Awesome video man!

[@BamaBeachBum]

😂😂😂 if you don’t I’ll issue a full refund! Lol

[@samclark4088]

Very good info !! Thanks and thanks for all your videos

[@nodayatthebeach]

I know this is an old video but the thought process is still valid. I'm learning because I may move to that area to retire.

[@feltn78]

Makes sense. Just curious does a spot where shells gather mean? A ripp, maybe a good spot to fish? Thanks for all the good info

[@MinhTran-ut8xk]

wow...excellent info...will try this out, thanks

[@joshgoesfishing5006]

Thank you very much! That's a great tip! I'm doing some research on Pompano fishing so that i can catch my first one off the beach in February when i'm at Cape Canaveral. I really appreciate the help.

[@scotchyelper3402]

Fish a silly jig with a pink stinger fly. If you don't know what one is Google it. Pomps love them when there in. Throw it out there let it sink to the bottom and sweep it in. Keeping it close to the bottom zone. Don't lift it too high. Yellow and white silly jig with a pink fly stinger hook is my favorite color. Some time it doesn't matter if you have the fly on there and some times that's only what they want. I have fished side by side with guys without the fly and guys with would catch 10 with compared to 2 without the fly. Waly world has them with out. I stock up on both. You can set lines like he does here and cast a silly jig off to the side.

[@davidmccullough7577]

Is a cut and a rip two different things or the same thing with two different names?

[@davesbackfishing3259]

tks for this information and what baits were u using.

[@gregcolin9488]

Great video. What bait and setup do you use to catch the pompano? Rig, bait, etc???

[@christophermaxson8793]

Love your videos. Also love the lego star wars Skywalker on your white board. Lol. Can you make a read the beach video? Or have you already made one?

[@drewjohnsonfishing6629]

Will test this next week and let you know how it works on perdido key. Thanks man!

[@BamaBeachBum]

Sounds great man! Good luck!

[@atchaalaya2252842190]

Going on a trip to Destin Florida at the end of June will be staying close to Henderson beach park. What should I fish for and what type of bait should I use thanks for any help

[@nickdunin1504]

Are pompano still runnin? We're going to be in gulf shores june 7 for a week. What else is near peak season? Fishing the surf. Thanks.

[@captok36]

Good video. Is the Pompano bite good in November? I'm going to Destin the week of Thanksgiving. If not, what should I target off the beach?

[@chasensmallmouth]

Im about to go to panama city beach at the end of October are they biting good during that time frame. Id like to catch some fish that I could eat, if pompanao are not schooling up and biting what other types of fish could I be looking at catching at the end of October from the beach? Does this technique work for all types of surf fish? Sorry for the questions but new to this. By the way, awesome video, great tips and explanations!

[@WinZard]

caught and African pompano once. best fish I ever ate.... it was way bigger then those regular pompano though...… south Florida Atlantic side.

[@jaybeliever1479]

Great video and tips. I come to Gulf Shores in Nov for 3 months. Fished along Ft Morgan beach first time last year. Would love to link up with you this winter if possible. Home is Michigan and I need a lot of surf education.

[@docbailey3265]

This is excellent stuff! Now excuse me, I gotta go practice tying my polymer knots...

[@magedojo]

This was awesome man. Headed out to Canaveral National Seashore shortly and I'm gonna try it out!

[@volcement]

Hey man thats my beach, how did it turn out when you went there?

[@magedojo]

@@volcement CNS is closed right now, but that weekend I got some nice whiting and a small pomp. Went this weekend to NSB. Lots still open, but beach ramps are closed. Bite was slow on Saturday, but a few people said they tore it up the day before. I got there around sunrise and the Bethune lot was about halfway full. Commercial guys apparently tearing it up with peeled shrimp around the 18th street walkway. I'll probably try again this weekend. Hope that helps!

[@volcement]

Nathan Van Prooyen sweeet ! I’m going to hit up cherry down park tonight hopefully can get some pompano for dinner

[@bryanwaters4007]

Have you considered placing a date stamp on your video. It would help those of us out of state plan a trip. Love the videos

[@BamaBeachBum]

I happen to be on here when you commented. The date is on every video in the description.

[@kristopheraguilo3635]

What’s a good beach in florida to surf fish for pompano?

[@MaddogFishing]

Great video! You have a knack for catching fish when most folks even some locals strike out.

[@BamaBeachBum]

Thanks dude!

[@lilahnewton7940]

Excellent 👌 tips Matt. Be aware of the zones. Wow, did not know that, thanks honey. Stay BUMMY🇺🇸👍

[@sagarennaidoo1768]

Hey Matt shout out to you from south africa. That first scene you just narrated about the other guy not getting on the fish while you were well this last Sunday a friend and myself experienced the exact same thing together with another group of 8 to 10 guys & in-between us there was just one guy reeling in pompano one after another in total he banged about 8 3kg + each while we just looked on with rods in hand. What you said makes alot of sense this weekend man I'm gonna try out your theory and honestly I think I'm gonna get on the fish too if its there. Shot bro appreciate you sharing.

[@timbass5214]

Awesome info! Thanks

[@andrewparnell1265]

Loving the vids man keep up the good work.

[@BamaBeachBum]

Thanks dude!

[@VFLoganB]

Great stuff! cant wait to try this out, maybe I can look like I know what I'm doing now

[@BamaBeachBum]

It’ll help out for sure!

[@johndolan5923]

Thanks great approach.

[@jimcallaham1392]

for every fish i catch you get 20or 30 . you are one heck of a fisherman

[@BamaBeachBum]

Thanks man, it’s day by day.

[@ebbnflowtv]

Are u using a teaser jig and banana jig tied together?

[@chrissegrest5074]

Thanks Matthew!! Great to know!!

[@uniquelandscaping3567]

What time of year are the pompano running?

[@josephwagner9201]

Beach bum where are you located. I am planning a trip to Naples Florida. Are you near there

[@atc06jh]

Thanks for the tips! I told Kennedy I’m going to Port St Joe next Saturday and staying for a week. Think the Pomps will still be running good then? I’ve caught two there before. Plenty of whiting. And a red. Want some Pomps for sure.

[@BamaBeachBum]

Should have opportunities at pomps still!

[@johnnyjohnson2733]

Great info Bama I’ll keep that in mind the next trip down . Great video thank you 👍🏼🎣tight lines dude !

[@BamaBeachBum]

Hope it helps!

[@lexiloufaith547]

I can't wait to try this!!!

[@chuckdyer4065]

Hey man how much longer do you think the pomp bite will stay hot, im going to panama city beach in 3 weeks would love to catch them things good. Thanks for the tips and love the vids.

[@BamaBeachBum]

You can catch them, but the bite is starting to die down a bit. Plenty of fish to catch though!

[@derrickmuntner4895]

Hey, love your videos. Can u catch popano year round in the surf at the Panhandle?

[@BamaBeachBum]

Thank you! And you sure can! I’ve caught pompano every month out of the year. Some times of the year are just tougher than others.

[@dickiefrank9839]

Thanks for the info

[@schuylerhoufek]

GREAT advise!!!!!

[@backbonz]

Any pompano during July?

[@blobrxka1691]

I think the fact that they are closer in is because the waves sweep up all of the little sand flees and shrimp in the sand

[@jamesmcmillan7845]

Caught a nice pompano and two nice whiting in Virginia Beach with shrimp fish bites

[@terrymc70]

Thanks for sharing that info.

[@HangNguyen-ty7zv]

What is the best bait

[@jimherring3681]

Great information Thanks !!!!

[@orlandoreyes4919]

Very good tip....thanks

[@JW-zz8uq]

Great video! Headed your way in 8 days. Ready to catch some Pompano!

[@BamaBeachBum]

Come and get em!

[@Thonny]

Great info

[@chazrussell311]

Whats your go to bait and rig bama? And what size poles do you use?

[@BamaBeachBum]

I use a variety of baits from shrimp, ghost shrimp, sand fleas, and different flavor Fishbites. They all produce at different times. I use mostly single drop pompano rigs with 10’ & 11’ rods.

[@chazrussell311]

I'm watching a bunch of your vids rn cause me and a buddy have been trying to catch pomp and red out at dauphin Island and around the gulf coast but haven't been very lucky

[@chazrussell311]

But thank you!!! I've been using live shrimp and fish bites as well! Bunch of different piles though..3oz pyramid weight?

[@chazrussell311]

Saw you on some of Brents anglerup vids and slid over to your side of the water xD

[@kastlekiller]

Very informative, thank you brother!!!

[@BamaBeachBum]

You bet!

[@davidd8435]

When the Pompano bite is over what species are you going to target?

[@BamaBeachBum]

Pompano can be caught all throughout the year, but we are going to have more opportunities at trout, reds, blues, ladyfish, and flounder here real soon!

[@davidstreet1628]

I'm going to try this my next fishing trip.

[@VincenzaV1]

How far distance from the beach is the zone on the first example?

[@BamaBeachBum]

Only about 30 yard

[@VincenzaV1]

Cool! Thank you! I tried today, but no pompano. Maybe they weren't cruising by where i was.

[@jimdyer2132]

Love pomp going down your way June 9th to 16th will they still be in the surf

[@BamaBeachBum]

I’ve caught plenty in June in the past!

[@WaterfowlAddictionCompany]

Great fish u caught their please keep up the videos it will help me get prepared for flordia 🤪💯💢👍🏼

[@BamaBeachBum]

Thank you, will do!

[@buddywalstad7658]

Nice video but just a tip for us visual people, give the demonstration on paper and then hit the beach to show us where your casting.

[@YakinwithJack]

Excellent information buddy this is gonna hell a lot of people out #saltoogansquad

[@BamaBeachBum]

🤙 thanks dude!

[@r2d2fishing38]

Thanks for the info!

[@BamaBeachBum]

You bet!

[@werftv4580]

thanks for the instructional.. appreciate it

[@BamaBeachBum]

You bet!

[@deightonharper877]

Here in Barbados we call them Swallow Tails. Definitely my favorite fish to catch. Thanks for the info bud. Mad respect for your videos, always educational.

[@skkellypro]

Good Info.

[@dannycerna635]

Where you are fishing at I'm in Tallahassee area visiting

[@anxiousbeachbums]

He's as far west on the panhandle as you can go and just a mile or so over the state line in Alabama (I believe)

[@machdelta9757]

That many rods out in the cape etc would get you problems lol I’d think 2 rods max one chunk one lure or 2 to chunk I mean anyone can be a great fisherman with 5-10 rods out lol people need to come up north then hit Florida ! We hit the surf for real rock fishing chasing biggg tautog And stripers 40+ waders cleats surf smashing on you best fishing in the planet lol good luck out there catch a record remember more rods more trash in the water some people don’t clean up sucks to say also more lines in the water that get snagged

[@danl.909]

Matthew is the Mr. Miyagi of pompano.

[@KietTran-xh4xf]

Question. Have you caught any pomps past 3-4 days? Ps. We’re pretty good at pomp fishing. Just making sure we weren’t the only ones not catching any hahaha

[@BamaBeachBum]

Lol well yes. Caught 4 Saturday just fishing for myself. Caught 12 yesterday with a trip. And caught 9 today with a trip! I credit it to this theory!

[@KietTran-xh4xf]

Bama Beach Bum hahah nice! I’m gonna guess we didn’t cast close enough 😂

[@KietTran-xh4xf]

Bama Beach Bum it is pretty weird casting it so closely

[@MrChickenslaw]

Thanks man!

[@BamaBeachBum]

🤙

[@thespig13]

Fishbites or fresh sand fleas??

[@BamaBeachBum]

Both work great! It’s more about finding that zone.

[@thespig13]

Awesome! Great information, You could almost connect this to the saying "give a man a fish, feed him for the day, teach a man to fish, feed him for a lifetime"... its about learning how to read the beach and finding the zones the fish are in. loving the channel, its truly a grim finding one like this sub 1 Mil. subs!

[@philmcatchm3188]

Very good job.

[@BamaBeachBum]

Thanks dude!

[@CttrPrfl]

Science!