White Seabass CRAZY BLITZ!! How many can I catch in 1 HOUR??? [SoCal Surf Fishing]

The grind is real and we are all faced with the choice - go home or keep casting? On this day, I'm grateful to have given it one more shot.
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[@pinecone3630]

I’m liking the new editing style! The little tips and stuff really make this feel comprehensive and put together!

[@BenjieKimFishing]

I appreciate that very much, thank you!

[@ruftime]

Thank you Benjie! Fishing has been off the hook in San Clemente using your set up……everyone in my fishing call list are psyched for the season. Life is Always good in SoCal 😎

[@BenjieKimFishing]

Super sick brotha, go get em!!! Tight lines!!

[@Drago286v]

The single most outstanding day on the water for you my friend.....glad you got this on video because it would be hard to believe........Thank you so much for al your heard work on the water and sharing it with all of us!!!

[@BenjieKimFishing]

Always appreciate your comments Leonard, your kindness always brings me joy and gratitude. Thank you!

[@ogoe_joeoutdoors1088]

A once in a lifetime session. Glad you were there to experience it

[@BenjieKimFishing]

It was super super fun Joe. Can't really call it epic as I was dealing with juveniles...but they were big enough to have a fun fight and the wide open nature of it was just so much fun!

[@gerardperlas270]

Congratulations Benjie on this session. What an awesome footage. Thanks for sharing this.😊

[@BenjieKimFishing]

Thanks Gerard, its been awesome messaging you can't wait for when we get to fish together again!

[@inmylifeoutdoors5243]

That is a surf fisherman's dream come true. It couldn't have happened to a better person than you Benjie. How Fun was that.

[@BenjieKimFishing]

I appreciate that, thank you!

[@JEM133]

Nothing like a day that goes absolutely stooooopid. Beautiful day,killer job!

[@jpark907]

Hell yeah! I couldn’t help but smile cause of how excited you were! Love the editing!

[@BenjieKimFishing]

Thanks John! A bit embarrassing looking back at the footage but it is what it is and that hour was definitely, authentically me. For better or worse lol!

[@BigMoneyJonah]

Dude, that’s more ghosts from the beach than most see in a lifetime. Killer action!

[@BenjieKimFishing]

haha thanks John, I think prior to this session, I had caught a total of 4? Just goes to show you never know what you might run into!

[@Peter-86]

That's 14 more than I've ever caught!

[@theoldsurffisher1943]

An absolutely crazy bite! That must be very rewarding for your effort. Your RP knot is much easier to tie and just as good as GT/FG!!

[@HouseHunterLA]

I’m surprised you didn’t mention this. What an epic day and video. Loved the excitement you showed.

[@BenjieKimFishing]

Thanks Warren, I appreciate you brother!

[@infinitecycle3479]

Benji your hype is contagious, it’s gusting 30mph winds in socal today and I’m dying to go fishing now🤣

[@MrJoeylisto]

If anyone deserves a day like that, it's you my friend! Well done!

[@paulmccarter908]

What a day. A fishermans dream that no one would believe if it wasn't filmed. Congrats!!

[@marvinlagua1376]

U DA MAN! I Had many days like you had in the beginning of your video, but never had one ended like yours. Time to load up the Trifecta tomorrow morning🙏🏽

[@BenjieKimFishing]

Thanks Marvin. Yea brotha, this one was gratifying because I very clearly remember wanting to go home after the first part of the day. I was tired and discouraged. But grateful to have made the decision to try one more time. Sometimes it works out and sometimes it doesn't. We just never know until we give it a shot. Tight lines.

[@marvinlagua1376]

BTW I’m with CSA, everyone speaks highly about you in our group, no need to ask why, action speaks for its self. 🤙🏽

[@Boogie1904]

We live for days like this!!! Good stuff

[@BenjieKimFishing]

It's definitely what keeps us casting through the tough days. Thank you!

[@Dogsrule777]

Man! Outstanding work. Those fish are generally so elusive and you were nailin em every cast!

[@notyouraveragejoe855]

What a surf fishing gift and you had the area all to yourself. Rare sessions like that, you fish til it ends!

[@richardcarabio998]

Insane start but kept grinding. Lucky Craft and lucky you produced constant action . Great move and great video. Thanks for sharing. Richard Menifee, California

[@MartinPhan]

Dude, this is incredible!!!! I'm getting all excited just watching you fish man! This is why you catch fish and I'm skunking... I would've driven home after the first 2-3 hours haha.

[@BenjieKimFishing]

haha thanks Martin! Yea don't get me wrong, I almost went home too. And there have been times where I've made that choice. But always grateful for the chance to feel a tug on the end of the line. Hope ur well!

[@samfishes]

Dude that seems like an epic day. 😊

[@909kenU]

Amazing! Epic day! I can feel your enthusiasm! Wow! What a day!

[@BenjieKimFishing]

Really appreciate the comment Ken, thank you so much!!

[@ryanxedgex24x25]

This was a super rad video! I’m hoping my next beach trips to hit the surf are like this in the next couple weeks! Ive been super hyped watching your videos

[@BenjieKimFishing]

Awesome man, go get em! Most important thing is to get out there and put your time in and enjoy the sand therapy. There are days where it's wide open and there are days where we can't buy a bite. But I'd like to think it all evens out in the long run, we just need to do our part!

[@ryanxedgex24x25]

@@BenjieKimFishing that’s great advice, thank you for being an inspiration!

[@robertraker8246]

Wow what a crazy hour. That's what we live for.

[@BenjieKimFishing]

Indeed. Cast for hours and hope for that window of opportunity where it seems like fishing is easy lol.

[@dominicperalta6041]

Dangggg wide open bite brotha! Always keep grinding for that crazy bite!!!!

[@BenjieKimFishing]

Thanks Dominic! Yup, I know you get it. Can't stop won't stop!

[@addicted2fishing119]

That’s a deserved reward for the work you put in 💪🏽‼️🍻

[@BenjieKimFishing]

Thank you brotha...you know how it is. Some days it works out. Other days we're left dreaming. But for those of us who love this game...it's all part of the process and we love every moment!

[@addicted2fishing119]

@@BenjieKimFishing absolutely ‼️ If you follow “Fisherman’s Chronicles “ I’m taking him yellowtail fishing soon… hopefully we’ll have something to make a video 🍻

[@BenjieKimFishing]

@@addicted2fishing119 Oh that's awesome! Yes, Ilan is a really cool dude and super fishy!

[@addicted2fishing119]

@@BenjieKimFishing that’s right, we’re both trying to get our first La Jolla yellowtail 🍻

[@pohukai3216]

Thanks for sharing your amazingly successful day! That was exciting.

[@BenjieKimFishing]

Thank you so much for watching, really appreciate the positivity!

[@MrJoeylisto]

Awesome bro glad you did it that's a memory of a lifetime!

[@WarrenChilton-h1v]

Had similar experience several years ago. Suggest you try that same spot, same time of day at similar tide for next few tide cycles. Fish returned for us for 3 tide cycles and 2 to 3 days each cycle. We also caught a few over 28 inches and one guy got spooled.

[@BenjieKimFishing]

Thanks for sharing that experience. Really interesting and pretty significant info when it comes to trying to piece together the puzzle of why they are at certain places at certain times. I'll never have it fully locked down but I'll never stop trying!

[@SALTYWOLF23]

That's right Benjie keep that grind going brother

[@BenjieKimFishing]

Yes sir Victor! Will always do my best!

[@matmit73]

All time bro!!! What a day!!💪🤙

[@BenjieKimFishing]

I'm grateful Matt....I had a blast and glad to share the stoke.

[@dannyrowlett6023]

Dang man. What a session. What can you say except WOW. Congrats, that was amazing to watch

[@jeffmorris26]

That was an epic open bite of WSB. Just shows keep grinding and it pays off. Awesome video brotha🤙🔥🎣

[@bjack7657]

Right on! I'm currently on a WSB pattern north of there. lots of 25-26 inchers. Lost a few LC's on 15lb leader. One thing, they seem to require a bit more attention reviving before release. had a couple wash up on me.

[@bjack7657]

748 Super Glow Cherry Dine for bigger ones 🤫

[@tylerbabikianstudentovhs3592]

What beaches? Im still trying to get my first.

[@BenjieKimFishing]

Excellent job, if you're on em, it means you're putting in the work and you're committed to the process. Much respect on your hard work!

[@jtuck682]

Way to keep at it Benjie 👍. I also enjoyed your previous video release where you caught a bunch of shaker Halibut. PS : I believe just south of where you were fishing there's outlet for a Marina where you might catch larger Halibut. Zoom in on Google maps you should find it.😊

[@erikrn8788]

Where is it, bro?

[@BenjieKimFishing]

Appreciate the support and positive vibes, thank you!

[@RollinRollinReelin]

Hi Benjie! That was an awsome video! I can't believe those white sea bass kept biteing like that! God this video makes me want to get out there and soak my line! Keep up the great content Benjie! Tight Lines!

[@BenjieKimFishing]

Thank you so much, much appreciated!!

[@arnoldelan2443]

You must’ve had good timing with the WSB. The harbors participate in raising these fish then releasing them. If I recognize that jetty and breakwall….I remember fishing the jetty on the other side and got me one of those small Seabass😁 btw. Good talking to you at the recent 2024 PCS show at OC fairgrounds!

[@NickFish007]

So cool Benjie!

[@BenjieKimFishing]

DUDE Nick!! Much love and blessings to you and all the NorCal crew. I hope you're doing well these days.

[@StangLifestyle]

I need me a sesh like this! 🔥

[@BenjieKimFishing]

Dude I'd actually take your 25" Hali over this session. But still one of the funnest surf fishing sessions I've ever had.

[@Osideroriginal]

Awesome day on the water!!

[@BenjieKimFishing]

Maybe not the best day ever but possibly the funnest day I've ever had on the surf!

[@BigDaddyTunaCan]

Killin it. Good work sir. Also great video

[@BenjieKimFishing]

Thanks Ryan, appreciate you brotha!!

[@kenrobison9528]

Captain benji, you are a slayer.

[@ham5765]

yoooo!!! craxy session! hwaiting!!

[@gregsato3644]

Why can't everyday be this wide open? This is the reason we grind it out until the end.

[@BenjieKimFishing]

Man I've barely fished this year...really starting to ramp things up. Can't believe it's already June. Sheesh. I'll be in touch Greg, let's share the sand!

[@petera1117]

Beast session. When is the next Sportfishing trip? When the water hits 65. Game on for tuna. Wsb hit like a truck, nice job keeping composure shows the strength of the trifecta lite. Showing us how it’s done. “This is insane” clip had me rolling. Share your sub link?

[@FishinPhil123]

Fantastic session!

[@BenjieKimFishing]

Thank you!

[@dwucla]

I love the enthusiasm you have in your videos. Keep up the great work. Please let me know where you got that fish measuring tape. Thanks!

[@synaptik111]

I'm new to your channel and love your content. Amazing day that we all dream of!! Thanks for sharing

[@BenjieKimFishing]

Appreciate the comment, thank you.

[@snipergene]

Unreal session! Congrats!!

[@alf9638]

Now that's a session for the books

[@BenjieKimFishing]

Totally unexpected and just really, really fun!

[@SHADOW-cf9hv]

Worlds Guinness records 🙌🏽👏🏽🤙🏽 😂Good stuff bro

[@BenjieKimFishing]

haha no way man. Just a super fun fishing session! Tight lines!

[@FishingTime_LetsGo]

Awesome day of fishing, keep on grinding see you next time👊👍🎣

[@FishinmattRyann]

MOST EPIC DAY SURF FISHING EVER!!!

[@kimandrew8763]

How fun is that nice action 👍🏻I need to get out there

[@BenjieKimFishing]

I hope you can get out there, Summer is rolling in and the best is yet to come. tight lines!

[@mr.phantom4267]

Thanks.

[@ralphsaldana529]

Thanks for the footage 🤙😎

[@BenjieKimFishing]

Tight lines Ralph!!

[@adamformanack318]

baby one 😎💯✌no halibuts though must be bait around

[@BenjieKimFishing]

I actually saw some halibut going airborne past the break and just out of casting distance...

[@FOE_RUNNER]

amazing session! Keep em coming!

[@garylai9385]

Hell Yeah Benjie!!!

[@BenjieKimFishing]

Thanks Gary!!

[@csmats5374]

Man oh man, that's a once in a lifetime day! Way to stick with it.

[@rudycarreon3199]

Insane Benjie!!! that was amazing. I'm on the Amigo soon, I will shoot you a report my friend.

[@Smallaut]

So insane bro! 🔥🔥

[@BenjieKimFishing]

It was super fun Josh! I felt like a kid again for a bit!

[@slayingrats]

wow what a day seabass from the shore

[@BenjieKimFishing]

It was a fun day, would've been funner if they were about 10 to 12 inches bigger lol. But just so much fun and at the end of the day, that's why we fish, to just be out there and get some fishing therapy. At least for me.

[@jake9705]

0:52 -- Is that lure sinking or a floating? I bought a bunch of those tactical angler clips but unfortunately got a lot of line twists with my spinning outfits. Gave them up for classic QD swivels.

[@Smallaut]

It’s a suspending lure. So it’s neutrally buoyant.

[@bluguy5827]

You're doing something seriously wrong if you are getting a lot of line twist on a LC

[@BenjieKimFishing]

Hey Jake, just like Josh said, it's a suspending 1 to 2 foot diver. Bummer to hear about line twist, I've actually personally never experienced that from TAC. But glad you're using what works for you! Tight lines!

[@jake9705]

​@@bluguy5827 -- Got turned onto line clips after watching a video about them by Tactical Advisers. Tied on a line clip, clipped on a $7 Kastmaster lure to my spinning outfit for trout, and watched the fresh line snap from a wind knot caused by line twist. The Kastmaster shot into the middle of the lake, never to be seen again. This was never a problem with classic QD swivels.

[@mikeptaschinski3187]

Just moved to SanCl. Fisherman, but a newbee to this surf stuff. Generally, how far into the water are you standing making a cast, and how deep is it generally where your cast lands?

[@BenjieKimFishing]

Hey Mike! Honestly it's hard to even generalize...it just really depends on day, tide, beach location, and tide. For this session, I was not in the water at all as there was a huge drop-off right at the edge. If you watch my previous video, I was at a different beach where I was stomach deep at some spots. As for how deep the water is....I'm looking for variations in structure. So sand to reef/rocks. Sand to eel grass. Flat to a sudden drop off. Sometimes those things are up close and you can cast from shore. Other times you need to work your way out to reach it. Negative tides are my favorite fishing days as those are the days I can walk out onto structure and cast out to places I can't normally reach. I hope that helps. Tight lines.

[@ShaglusZ]

man that water and that trough is epic... they come in and eat sand crabs sometimes too....

[@1212onfire4jc]

So cool! Thanks for sharing!

[@sung-4-I-AM]

Absolutely Insane!!!!!!!!

[@BenjieKimFishing]

Thank you, it was a super fun day!

[@funkehouse]

EPIC! What a day!

[@brianpondo8670]

Truly Amazing!

[@BenjieKimFishing]

Thank you Brian, it was a really fun day!

[@dragsmoothfishingtv635]

That’s awesome bro 😎 🎣

[@guillermoguerra869]

Even though they’re not legal, it still is a lot of fun! 👍🤙🎣

[@BenjieKimFishing]

Exactly! I can't say this is truly epic because they were all juvenile. But still rare to get into a jerk bait bite like that from the surf and just so much fun!

[@MiFootPrintsChannel]

Awesome nice catch.

[@BenjieKimFishing]

thank you and tight lines!

[@robp4125]

Just Wow!!!

[@BenjieKimFishing]

🤙🤙

[@ShaglusZ]

nice trough on that second beach!

[@michaelbarbosa5696]

Great catching! I really like that lip gripper, what brand is that if I may ask?

[@BenjieKimFishing]

It's Daiwa but I bought it in Japan a little while ago and not sure if its sold here in the states.

[@harrisonquinones3217]

Where was this ?? I usually go to cabrillo beach during negative tide sandy bottoms always produce for me. I actually went out and bought one of your preferred set ups for surf fishing from non other than sav on about a year ago and slayed! Love your content you taught me how to fish for halibuts. Love your content bro!

[@tylerbabikianstudentovhs3592]

doheny beach

[@BenjieKimFishing]

Hi Harrison thanks so much for the kind words and most importantly, it's really cool that you've gone out and put in some work and found success as a result. Great job and keep up the great work! I don't specify locations but this was in Orange County. Tight lines!

[@DC-mm9zo]

Awesome... what is WSB legal length these days?

[@LatancaFishing]

I wonder if that was also was a WSB breaching the surface on the right side at 7:50!

[@alexrodriguez484]

Wow amazing I wouldn’t know when to stop to lol great job .. what size pole is that

[@t-posingrat713]

Love your video! How do you avoid getting snagged?

[@BenjieKimFishing]

Experience and losing a few lures is a good teacher. But practically speaking - you have to know where your LC is in the water column. You also have to have a general idea of what the structure is where you're casting as well. The angle of my rod tip is dependent on how deep I think I need to swim the LC. So deeper water, rod tip at a 9 o clock. One of my favorite spots is heavy reef and about 3 to 5 feet deep. So my rod tip will be at a 11 to 12 o clock. Whenever I feel my LC bumping into structure, I pop my rod to get the LC to hop over. Hope that makes sense. I used to lose a lot of lures. I still lose some now but its pretty rare.

[@234kwon]

i saw in a previous video that you like to have carolina rigs for the surf. i had a question about casting with it. i seem to get alot of tangles when im casting carolina rigs and was wondering if there was a tip to make it happen less often

[@BenjieKimFishing]

This is a tough one for me to answer with practical suggestions as I don't know how you cast and what your setup looks like. Personally, tangles from casting c-rigs have not been an issue for me. If I'm using a longer leader, I try to watch my line on the back cast, and follow thru cleanly. I don't believe the c-rig is inherently a rig that's easy to tangle on the cast...but that's just me. I've definitely had trouble with tangles when my c-rig is IN the water...the key there is to have the appropriate weight for the current and to always watch your line and keep it taut.

[@SaltySLICK]

That is crazy… what a day WSB 😅

[@BenjieKimFishing]

It was a fun day, tight lines!

[@GlenHawkins-cd8bz]

Awesome !! How long is your leader?

[@mosin9105]

What a day!

[@avi_s0ncin0]

Still looking for my first ever WSB from shore but they’re so hard to come by in my area. I’ve only ever caught one lil one before on a half-day trip but that’s it. I guess they’re called ghosts for a reason, so elusive. Gonna stock up on lucky crafts ASAP tho

[@BenjieKimFishing]

I've only caught a WSB once on purpose lol. Every other time I've caught (including this session) has been a pleasant surprise. But they are definitely around and seem to be much more abundant than years past. As long as you're out there putting in the time, I have no doubt you'll get on em. Tight lines.

[@avi_s0ncin0]

@@BenjieKimFishing 100% man. And I’ve recently seen some other guys here in SoCal posting about catching “schoolie” size Seabass inshore and around marinas. So glad to see they’re making a comeback

[@yo_sp33d34]

@@avi_s0ncin0 most of the wsb are caught 3 days before and after a full moon but yu neva know, also when there is one, they are stacked!

[@thedarwinsnatchers6745]

BRO ARE U KIDDING!!! 14 white seabass... don't want to ask exactly where this is... but what area or city ? super epic tho.... true fisherman don't give up... ur a legend benjie!!

[@michaelvang6050]

badass video 👍

[@BenjieKimFishing]

Thanks Michael, tight lines!

[@FishingWithStingrayDrew]

💯🔥🔥🔥 Super Dope!!!!

[@BenjieKimFishing]

Thanks Andrew, it was super fun!

[@Peter-86]

🔥 Epic!!!! 🔥

[@BenjieKimFishing]

Thanks Peter!!

[@andrewmink610]

Are your jerkbaits floaters or suspenders? Looking to start with jerkbaits but don’t know which bouyancy to use.

[@BenjieKimFishing]

The Lucky Craft Flash Minnow 110 is a suspending 1 to 2 ft diver. It really depends on the water column and structure that you're fishing. I fish shallow water in low to negative tides so the LC110 is perfect for that context.

[@Fishingwithdaboys]

👀 my eyes trying to figure out where you are !!! Lol 😂

[@BenjieKimFishing]

haha you just never know what might happen. I had zero expectation that I'd be getting on a bite that day. Go figure lol. I'll keep doing my part though and keep grinding and keep casting!

[@SoCalfisher86]

It’s Doheny just south of Dana harbor

[@CavemanCatching]

Epic session, BK! What general area is that?

[@BenjieKimFishing]

South OC

[@CavemanCatching]

@@BenjieKimFishing Figured you were south of me. One of these days we have to hit the sand.

[@SALTYWOLF23]

You are a slayer bro

[@BenjieKimFishing]

haha nah Victor. I just love having the chance to get out there. I'm just like everyone else...when we do our part and are lucky enough to have some time to invest...good things can happen sometimes. Appreciate you brotha!

[@Photowrm]

Might be best video yet Benjie. Your enthusiasm throughout is infectious. I gotta put my LC’s to work. Isn’t the drag on the Certate smooth? I saw you reach to adjust it but then you didn’t. When I hook up I’m mostly hoping my knots hold.

[@BenjieKimFishing]

Thanks Bob! Yes agreed, I love the drag on the Certate. I feel like that's one of the biggest differences with higher end reels. I think I need to work on where I set the drag though. On this day I had it too loose. But I always err on that side seems like. We'll continue working on that tho. Tight lines!

[@michaelniemiec5235]

What beaches do you recommend for Spring in OC?

[@BenjieKimFishing]

Hey Michael, it really depends on what you're targeting and how you're fishing. Huntington City and State beach as well as Bolsa Chica has everything you'd want to catch from halibut, perch, croaker (yellowfin/corbina/spotfin), etc. Long Beach is a good area to target halibut. tight lines.

[@michaelniemiec5235]

@@BenjieKimFishing thank you very much - I have watched many of your Sav-On Tackle videos - I began fresh water bass fishing and made my way on to local professional tours back in the day and last five plus years I am hooked on ocean fishing - I have cracked the 200# BFT club (my profile picture) and feel very confident on just about any ocean adventure - but the little experience I have with surf fishing the experience is awesome - so serene and chill - definitely want to do much more this summer and I live with 20 minutes of most of the OC beaches - thanks again

[@ShaglusZ]

wild, all the same damn size traveling in packs... sometimes the fatties come in... plenty fish but no dinner... super dope tho! what fun! cheers...

[@lscurtis9158]

Are the halibut still biting? I’m gonna be down there this weekend

[@mr.phantom4267]

What beach were you fishing at? That was a great day.

[@BenjieKimFishing]

Hi Marcelo, this was in Orange County...I don't specify locations beyond that. Tight lines!

[@kaikane97]

Way to spank 'em!! Nicely done.

[@CevicheTheory]

Yo love your content bro! Is that a new reel? last vid you were fishing a Dawia Fuego.