How to CATCH HALIBUT [Surf Fishing]
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- Опубликовано: 19 янв 2022
- In this video I detail 2 critical components when it comes to targeting halibut from the surf. I hope you find it helpful!
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Wow, that's an absolute *monster* for the surf! And all those toad croaker to boot? That is a day for the books! Congrats and thanks for all the tips, I've learned so much from you.
Thank you so much, I always appreciate your encouragement!
I just wanted to thank you for your tips! I caught a 34 incher from shore a couple weeks ago partially from tips that I learned in this video!
This is super late my apologies, not sure how I missed this comment.
But WOW, congrats on that catch and I hope you've caught a bigger one since then! Tight lines!
Pics or it didn't happen... 🙄
@@DUNGSTA Fishbrain @Think_Likea_Fish
Wow 32”!! So stoked for you! Catch of a lifetime from the surf!!!! 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Appreciate you Jimmy, can't wait to get out there with you brotha!
Wow i was waiting for it. Great job Benjie
Congrats brotha🤙 Right from the start of this video you can feel the energy and positivity that puts you in that fishing mood. I love the excitement you get on every catch. That's what fishing is about. It's funny how Hali's fight like that. Feels like dead weight but you're pretty sure it's a fish. Heck of a way to start the year off. 🔥🎣
Hey Jeoffrey, thanks so much for your positive stoke brotha, really appreciate it man. We're only 1 month in, hopefully 2022 will be filled with PB's for all of us!
Congrats! Great video. The aerial views of the structure you were fishing was very helpful. Thanks for taking your great day and sharing it with us .
Much appreciated Kevin! Its gonna be a great year for all of us man, we just gotta keep getting out there and casting!
Stud!!! Congrats brotha, such a well put together video and great information throughout from your setup, lure, and how to fish the surf! Have me amped to get out to the beach and give surf fishing a go! Keep up the great content my man!
Hey Michael, thanks so much for the positive words and encouragement, I appreciate that so much. Yes, get out there as you are able, so much fun and healthy too!
32" Sweet Benjie! That's a doormat...sir your videos commentaries and graphics are so spot on.
Thanks so much Michael! You had an OUTSTANDING DAY the other day, so good to see you back on the sand slaying!!
What a great catch! The excitement and thrill was felt as if I was experiencing it firsthand. I'll be heading down to a 3 mile stretch in OC tomorrow to try out what I learned here. Thanks for all your guidance.
Thank you for the positive stoke and tight lines out there! It can be a grind but the payoff is worth it for those who stick with it!! I have no doubt it'll pay off for you!
Woah! I just learned about this specific color yesterday and you are slaying with it 🔥🤯
Tons of great info ! Saved in the mental vault !
Thanks so much Shawn! Yea, I definitely love this pattern. Baitfish with pink bottom is definitely a good option to have. Tight lines!
Dude! Wicked catch man! Well, you put in the time and now you reaped the benefits! Congrats Benjie!!
Thanks so much Joe, greatly appreciate the encouragement!
and this vid is a perfect example of fishing the hole even when yout think the target fish aint aorund! nice slab!
For sure man, I know the flat ones hang around there but given the bite this day, I had ZERO expectation of even getting a shaker...go figure that this one decided to bite lol!
What an epic session! Way to break it down on locating holes. Might need to drive up and join you 🤙
Thanks Dino. Yes brotha, we need to fish together soon, its been a long minute. I'll be in touch, let's set something up!
Thank you so much for all the info. I am a first timer at this. Your excitement and positive is so cool. I'm going first time surf fishing next week. Just outside of half moon bay. Now I'm pumped.
tips from the legend BKF! no better way to start the day! thanks for solid info and breaking it down!
Thank you so much for your support from up there, truly humbling!
Super stoked for you bro! I’ve been waiting on this video haha
That was crazy!
Amazing session that goes to show the grind absolutely pays off!
I was nervous you might’ve got hooked in the melee… eeek
Congrats brother! Amazing content, keep it up!!
Thanks so much Mike! 100% brotha, its all about that grind man. And the only ones who truly grind are the ones who truly love this sport. I only say that because you are truly one who loves this sport....which is why you're such a slayer!!
Dude, I was willing to get that barb stuck in my finger if it meant I landed it lol. I did NOT want to lose that fish hahaha.
@@BenjieKimFishing thanks for the compliment and you’re absolutely right and I completely agree lol that would have been worth the hook in the hand , glad you evaded that though lol no fun.
I’m just an optimist lol I believe every cast has a chance to turn everything around and shake the disappointment off with another cast and instantly forget and back to anticipation of my rod loading up… every cast has that small chance to catch the fish of a lifetime and that keeps the hope alive.
So stoked for you bro! This year’s going to be fire 🔥 🔥🔥🔥
Wow epic session. Love how you break it down brotha! Keep up the great work, hwaiting!
Brotha, it was so awesome to fish with ya today. Let's do it again!! Thanks so much!!
Epic! Keep em coming!
thanks so much!
Sweet Halibut and great fishing video bro. I'm up at 6:00am on a Saturday, getting ready to hit the beach up with my Lucky Craft Minnow! Thanks for the tips. Let's GOOOOOO!!
Thanks so much for the stoke and excitement Justin. How'd you do out there??!!
Great video and congrats on the Halibut Benjie! Every time I watch one of your videos, I have to hit the sand the next day. 😃 Time for a fully sealed reel!
Always appreciate it Eugene, thank you! And yes, get out there and get em!! Can't wait to hear the report!
What a beast!! Went shore fishing this past weekend at bolsa and daughter brought in 2 baby leopards. Still looking to get that surf halibut thanks for the tips.
Kudos on spending quality time with your daughter, that's what its all about! Appreciate your encouragement brotha, stick with it and you'll get that surf hali in no time!
Benjie-Great tips-makes me want to go out and hit the surf right now!
Thank you Greg, yes, get out there whenever you can brotha. Tight lines!!
Those days are what it’s all about! So stoked for you! I can’t wait to get back out there! Last catch was on my lunch break at work, 23” halibut on the LC 115 anchovy! But 32” ‼️🤩 can’t lie I’m a little jealous, game on🤣
Dang Daniel you're an absolute machine. This was just a lucky catch on my part. Appreciate the stoke brotha, get out there and beat it man, I have no doubt you'll do it!
@@BenjieKimFishing got another tail shaped leopard shark today on the lunch break LC session to at least break the skunk 🦨🤙🏼
Brooo! Session of a lifetime right there! 👏🏼
Yes sir Josh, what a gift and blessing...totally grateful. Until next month and I start getting that itch for more lol!
Appreciate you brotha!!
I hope that one day I will catch a beast like this and feel the same energy you felt . Great job
A BIG congrats! Nice sesh for sur,e and to end the day with a 32, great job!! No Regrets...reels can always be worked on, lol
Thank you so much Dwayne! Haha, I agree brotha, I did NOT want to lose that fish!!
Well I was unsure whether or not I should try for halibut from the surf today..now I will! Nice video.
That's right! The biggest hurdle is getting out there and giving ourselves a chance!
Love your detailed videos and has been very helpful to my fishing for Halibut! Congrats on your PB Halibut!!
Hey Gary, I definitely appreciate your support as well as your passion for getting out there and slaying em! Wishing you tight lines and an amazing year of fishing this year. Its gonna be an amazing year for all of us!
@@BenjieKimFishing Thanks Benjie! Lost my PB Halibut today in Encinitas. Got it to the edge of the wall I was fishing and it snapped off and took my lure. Looked to be over 24 inches. :)
@@GaryGiffin oh no!! What a bummer but super dope have had the chance! No doubt you’ll get one even better next time out!
@@BenjieKimFishing what city beach was this
Thank you for the tips. Nothing betas time on the water.
Although at 13:16 is a good way to wear some new hardware in your hands. Nice hali, that's a great fish from shore.
Thanks so much! I think I was secretly hoping my reel was seize afterwards so I could have an excuse to buy a new one lol. jkjk, surprisingly, its still humming and smooth. That reel has been a tank for me, its taken a handful of dunks over the years but this was the first time I intentionally took it under.
mad halibut inspiration. Cants wait to get back out there.
Super nice halibut, Benjie. love your excitement and energy for fishing and I can relate. I stumbled onto your channel while watching other clips. I love to fish the surf for halibut, perch, rockfish and striped bass. Got my PB of halibut last year at 14lbs from the surf in Monterey Bay. If you ever in Norther California look me up. Fish on Bro.
Great line. "If I can do it, you can do it." :) Liked.
Its definitely true as I'm just an average fisherman! Thank you!
So sick! Congrats!
I appreciate it, thank you!!
Thanks for the video. I’m refreshing my surf fishing knowledge for spending the winter in Playa La Mision.
Great session homie so proud of you
Always appreciate it Mo!! Sorry for making you wait for the end lol!! Much love brotha!
Great video and nice work!
Appreciate it so much Derick thank you as always!!
NICE!!! Love your enthusiasm brother. Beautiful fish that would definitely be a personal best and very hard to beat. Bet it tasted good too!!
Huge Benjie! Very nice halibut.
Thank you so much!
Omg what an absolute monster bro!!! Congratulations on the pb
Appreciate that very much Bob, thank you!
Excellent video and channel! You're providing quality and dropping good knowledge too. Wish you much success and hope to see you on the shore sometime. Cheers.
Thank you so much for the encouragement and positive vibes. Greatly appreciated!!
Thank you for your enthusiasm and very helpful tips. Please make more videos your stoked is inspiring and your knowledge is priceless
You put the capital E in Excited great job Benjie so fun. Great day. Again having my morning coffee. Thanks
awesome vid man, what a day!
Dude Ish, thanks for the comment brother. Humbled. I hope you're well brother!!!
Great catch! Curious what part of California were you fishing in?
Love this video thanks for sharing your expertise!
Thank you for the kind words and positive vibes. Wishing you a terrific Thanksgiving week!
Fish the rips, baby! Excellent video!
Thanks so much and tight lines!!
Great Job and Great Tips!!
I went out a day after you posted and got my first legal hali from surf thank u
HECK YEA!!! Huge congratulations!!!
bro crazy hit man congrats!
much appreciated!
Nice session. Good amount of fish for a beautiful Jan day. So in the east we call the entry and exits to the holes , we call them cuts. Usually it’s in and out of troughs. Great work on breaking everything down. Keep it up.
Good word Leon thank you! Whereabouts in the east are you??
I’m in New Jersey. We fish for a lot of striped bass bluefish. And flounder. We call fluke. All off the beach for me.
@@leoncorl9025 wow, that is awesome. One of my dreams is to be able to travel and fish other coastlines. Tight lines and maybe one day I’ll have the privilege of experiencing your fishery.
Benji I’ll actually be moving to the San Diego area within the next month so I’ll be out your way learning your fishery.
You made my day, will get out there soon thank you for your tips!!!
Nice Job Benji!!!
Appreciate it, thank you Rusty!
Benji great job 👏
Thank you so much Jose, I hope you're well brotha!!
CONGRATS MR. Kim!
Awesome!
Dude! Congrats on the PB!
That’s an awesome fish!
Thanks so much Julian! Still can't beat your beast but man, so grateful!
Super nice catch
thank you!
Awesome video! Really nice Flounder (way South of you). Sure like the way you point out the structure!
So many amazing tips i will definitely use the tips and great editing!
Much appreciated Dominic!! I hope you get out there soon brotha, can't wait to see what you catch this year, its gonna be epic for ya!!
@@BenjieKimFishing thank you I think I’ll get out on the sand next week. hopefully this year i will be better than last year. And hopefully get a legal😊
@@dominicperalta6041 it’ll happen when the fish gods say it’s time. In the meantime, keep casting and improving your game.
But trust me, your game is already good enough. 🤙
👏 you deserve it brotha!!! 🤙🤙
Thanks so much brotha! I deserve nothing, but am grateful for anything.
Congratulations buddy! That was a amazing video! Still waiting to break the 30" from surf.
Hey thanks so much Jimmie and I hope you're doing well brotha! You're a slayer man so its just a matter of time!
wow!!!! congratulation brotha 🤙 big o slab🐟
Always appreciate it Eli, thank you!!
wow nice fish coming over to s barbara in April really stoked and thx for the tips!
Very, Very nice video Benjie!!
Thank you so much Leonard (I think??)!! Wishing you a wonderful rest of the week and hopefully some good fishing time on the sand!
@@BenjieKimFishing Thanks Bro......Yes it is Lenard..Feb 1st starts the new Derby season....Got my PB at 27" last year. I want to brake 30" and win a couple of months this year. Thanks for keeping us all fired up Bro!!
Lovely
All those croakers getting in the way of your halibut haha, but that 32-inch was HUGE! Nice video as always Benjie, thanks for the tips! c:
SVENNNN!!!! I hope you're well brotha, you've been doing such a great job with your channel brotha, keep it up man! Would love for you to teach me jetty fishing some time this year. Tight lines!
@@BenjieKimFishing thanks Benjie :D lots have happened in the past year (bad and good) but I’d like to think things have been more good than bad so far c: Also sounds like a plan! Weather has been warming up, would be fun to see what’s out in the jetties this time of year c: let’s figure out a time to head out there for sure 👌🎣
Epic!
Thank you!!
Everyone’s been saying the big ones come out during the winter and this makes sense along that logic
you the man!
UNCLE BENJIE YOU'RE MY HERO
haha thanks so much brotha!!
Owesome bruh!!!!!
love all tour videos.
Thank you Joseph, I appreciate you!
so sick. i'm getting ready to start fishing the surf. gotta change it up from bay spotty fishing.
That’s rad, I just got one that fought the same exact way
That's awesome man, congrats. Yea I've heard several stories of bigger hali not fighting too much. I wonder if that's normal.
P.B. hali. on my Birfday......Nicely done Benjie!
Lol... love the no regrets 🤣🤣🤘🤘
Take that middle hook off and upsize your back treble one size up. The hookup:land ratio dramatically increases. Plus the chances of you getting a hook in your hand is decreased by 1/3 lol. Great video bud. Love your content
Peanut butter and jealous! 🤣 Tight lines!
hahaha thanks so much Jason!!!
Bro good catch
I appreciate it, thank you!!
Thanks for posting another great How To vid. Have you tried fishing for halibut in Ventura or Santa Barbara? Congrats on your PB Halibut! 😀👍
Thank you so much! I have actually not tried up there....YET. Definitely on my list of places to explore though...Hopefully will be able to invest some time up there this year.
thanks for the sweet vibe some peoples call this 'happy'
gracias Caballo
Wow that’s a cool Personal Best Hali Benjie. You are the King bro! I didn’t know croakers are bitting this early. I’m in HB and have only caught leopards sharks, surf perch from the sands. What area of CA is this? San Diego?
Hey thanks so much Andrew. I'm def no king...but I appreciate your encouragement brotha!
Man, its been an odd January for me as last year I think I had zero bites from the surf. But the croaker have definitely been around it seems. I've been catching a few almost every session in December....but this day, they were definitely schooling up close. Wish I could have their behavior down to a science.
This was in SD but pretty sure the croaker are around in OC as well. I think its just a timing thing and matter of being out there when they're in close feeding.
Awesome stuff brother
Thanks so much brotha!!
Love your vids you got me back into fishing after 5 years now every Saturday I wake up early and go fishing this is something I lost and now it’s back something I love and enjoy a bit of me time
@@BenjieKimFishing thanks
Holy Cow!
WOOOOHOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NICE FISH BENJIE!!! What an epic finish to that session! That fight to make sure you landed him was awesome. No regrets for sure thats a fish worth washing all the gear, getting soaked, whatever it takes to land it!
hahaha thanks so much Ken!!!! Broooo, it was truly a blessing to experience. Truly grateful to have had the chance. I hope you're well brotha, how's the fishing been for ya lately? I still need to get my butt up there some time!
@@BenjieKimFishing I'm good for the most part. I have had some medical issues keeping me from fishing. I had a wave hit my knee wrong while fishing and slightly hyper extend it, always keep the knees bent slightly to avoid that! Also I have anemia and I had to have IV infusions of iron recently which had my arm too sore to be casting a rod. Between the two I needed a bit of a break for a few weeks, doing much better now and will be fishing this weekend. You definitely need to get up here and spend a day fishing SB county! Lots of good spots, a few weeks ago guy to my left caught a 3'+ 'nice game fish' that I'm not going to name on the interweb, and the guy to my right a 26" halibut! I got skunked but they are both friends and I was stoked to see all the action!
@@AlohaMilton wow, wishing you a full and healthy recovery from everything Ken.
And that’s sooo awesome man, I def need to get up there!
Thank you for the great positive video, Benji!
Don’t mean to interfere with your community and comments, however
I have an extra Phenix Trifecta lite 903-ML2 - in case someone form your audience want to get a the same setup as you.
Absolutely inspiring. Thanks for all of this great info. Question... I once saw a video that someone suggested that the middle set of hooks on a LC lure be removed because it's safer for the fish and less snagging. I don't see that on your lure. It seems to me that that is part of the purpose of the three sets of treble hooks, to increase your chances of getting fish on. What's you take on this?
Hi Jesse, I don't have strong opinions either way. I fish my LC's stock until I need to change out the hooks when they start corroding. I release 90% of the fish I catch from the surf, but I guess I prefer to have a better shot at catching the ones that do bite.
Nice door mat!!
Awesome content brother. I love me some halibut. I usually get em under the bridge to the back bay in Newport Beach. Hope to see you around brother! "WE GO FISH"
It was a good day!
Definitely grateful, thank you!
rad!!! now a vid on maintenance for the ci4+ lol
lol!! I know right?? Surprisingly, its still humming along nice and smooth. That little thing has been a tank for me the past 3.5 years...its taken multiple dunks...but this was the first time I took it under on purpose haha.
I can't imagine a world where anyone is actually excited about catching a "Toxic Tommy" (croaker, Tom Cod). Ugh. But cool video bro! lol
Love your videos - where can you get a fish ruler mat like that?
Hey Alex, the one in the video isn't available at the moment but you can get one that is similar on www.ot-bp.com
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Hope that helps!
Super informative video-thanks! Any idea when the Trifecta Lite 903 ML-2 will be back in stock?
Hey Kevin, thanks so much for the comment. I have no idea when it will be in stock, I do know they get new shipments a few times per year. Its just a matter of staying in touch with a local shop that typically carries them. One idea might be to ask a willing shop owner to give you a call when they get a shipment...shops are super busy so it might be tough to rely on that call...but bottom line is just keep your eyes open and when you see one, grab it as they do sell quick.
They are currently out of stock but I do have a brand new one with the tags on for sale.
Looks like Lowers in San Clemente. Nice catch!
Thanks so much!
Awesome video! Me and my kid are gonna start surf fishing this weekend. We’re from OC. Any good spot you can suggest for beginners?
These youtube fisherman will give you all the tips in the world.... but they'll never tell you locations because they know that there are certain locations that produce, and other locations where you can utilize ALL of these techniques, and not catch a damn thing. These guys are a bunch of fakes.
Are you happy with the chest wader compass how long do it last? Great 👍🏽 video
Hi Fidel, I am happy with my compass waders. I JUST threw out the one's I'm wearing in this video. They lasted about 1.5 years with pretty heavy use. The neoprene recently sprung a leak in my feet and I think I had a small hole in my waist area. I wouldn't have minded if they lasted longer but overall I'm happy with what I got out of them given how hard I fish when I'm out there and how often I wore them.
That’s awesome dude! Such a great catch! I’m curious, what knot did you use to connect your braid to your fluoro leader?
I recommend Alberto knot & also surgeons knot
Hi Brandon, I use the RP knot for braid to fluoro. I did a full breakdown on my setup in this video - ruclips.net/video/S2HVkQmgX2s/видео.html
tight lines!
Congratulations on your biggest catch. Make sure you wash your reel at your house under the sink while running water on top of it and you have to spin the reels handle so all that sand and salt gets washed away
Thanks so much Gilbert and I appreciate the advice. I did rinse it like I usually do afterwards and sprayed Ardent Reel Guard afterwards. I was expecting it to be messed up but somehow it was just as smooth as before.
Ben g smoked em today at cachuma wish u were here
Hey Peter, awesome brotha! Gotta love those slay days! Tight lines!