I Hooked 10 Halibut in Under 3 Hours! Surf Fishing for Halibut with Lures

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  • Опубликовано: 29 окт 2024

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  • @caseyschuster6897
    @caseyschuster6897 2 года назад +7

    Dude that is insane…. Great day. Set that hook hard brotha!

    • @surffishinginsocal
      @surffishinginsocal  2 года назад +2

      Ahhh I know! Still learning with these swimbaits😂😂🤙

  • @PhillipSiddiq
    @PhillipSiddiq 2 года назад +10

    Nice halibuts!! 😀 Solution to 'it looks legal'? Use white out to mark on your rod, 18" for stripers, 22" for halibut. Measure from butt of the rod to the needed measurements. I've done mine and it works!

    • @surffishinginsocal
      @surffishinginsocal  2 года назад +1

      Haha I used to have that on a couple of my rods but never got around to marking my current rods. Thanks tho!

    • @jimbo4612
      @jimbo4612 2 года назад +1

      Rapala makes a cheap Boca grip style tool that has a rust proof tape inside and you can also snap it to your belt when fishing. Saves wounds from nasty halibut teeth as well

    • @surffishinginsocal
      @surffishinginsocal  2 года назад

      @@jimbo4612 sounds useful! Thanks!

  • @stanhurley860
    @stanhurley860 2 года назад +7

    Epic day! A little advice: those hooks are a lot thicker than the standard sand crab/mussel hooks and they need a much stiffer and violent type “swing” to penetrate fully past the barb for a solid hook set (especially with that weed guard slowing the penetration). Ask a bass fisherman and/or watch some bass fishing videos for confirmation of this opinion as the hooks and weed guards they often use are almost identical. Once I learned the difference and improved my swing/set I have been landing significantly more fish. And great content btw!

    • @surffishinginsocal
      @surffishinginsocal  2 года назад

      Thanks, Stan! I definitely agree with your commentary. It’s something I’ve had to work on more mentally than physically. I really like how you used the comparison from fishing with sand crabs and mussel meat to swimbaits as that (along with being used to jerkbaits) has created the muscle memory that’s so hard to break out of. With time and practice, I’ll get there🤙

    • @stanhurley860
      @stanhurley860 2 года назад +2

      Exactly, I had the same problem going from trout fishing (much smaller hooks) to freshwater bass. And I forgot to add some thing an old bass fisherman showed me. Put one of those smaller hooks up against the swim bait jig head hook and notice the difference in length you have to go through the tough skin and cartilage of the fish to get to the Barb. And keep the surf 🎣content coming!

    • @surffishinginsocal
      @surffishinginsocal  2 года назад

      @@stanhurley860 heck yah man! Will do!

    • @surffishinginsocal
      @surffishinginsocal  2 года назад

      @@stanhurley860 good point. Thanks a ton man🤙

  • @kamranwalsh7049
    @kamranwalsh7049 Год назад +1

    Haha thanks for the shoutout! Great vid

  • @myotherlinefishing
    @myotherlinefishing 2 года назад +1

    Dude THAT is an epic day of fishing! 🤙🏼

  • @jimbo4612
    @jimbo4612 2 года назад

    One way to fish these rocky snag filled zones with a Keitech is using a drop shot rig with a break away weight rigged in . The weed guard and a halibuts mouth kind of works against your with shallow lip hooks vs solid hookups inside the mouth. Keitech's have a Slot cut in them to hide your hook as well.

  • @NowIFish
    @NowIFish 2 года назад +1

    Nicely done! I have to get back out there with my fluke!

    • @surffishinginsocal
      @surffishinginsocal  2 года назад +1

      Do it!!!

    • @NowIFish
      @NowIFish 2 года назад +1

      @@surffishinginsocal Thursday is my day! Lol. I hope I can find the structure.

    • @surffishinginsocal
      @surffishinginsocal  2 года назад +1

      @@NowIFish get at it bro!

    • @NowIFish
      @NowIFish 2 года назад

      @@surffishinginsocal went out Friday, skunked with soft jerkbait, then I remembered your video. Paddletail produced 2 shorts, 👍 thanks!

  • @MrMajors
    @MrMajors 2 года назад +1

    Nice work!! Landed a 21” at HI yesterday. Always a great time scrambling down the rocks to go get ‘em. Lol

    • @Peter-86
      @Peter-86 2 года назад +1

      You're welcome

    • @MrMajors
      @MrMajors 2 года назад +1

      My man. Can’t even joke about it. You risked your ankles to help me land it too. 😂 👏🏼🤙🏼🙌🏼

    • @surffishinginsocal
      @surffishinginsocal  2 года назад

      Oh ya! As I fish these different areas, I’m definitely watching my ankles closely. Need to find some better rock walking shoes tho

    • @surffishinginsocal
      @surffishinginsocal  2 года назад

      @@MrMajors ankles are no joke when you’re fishing reefs and rocks 😬

    • @MrMajors
      @MrMajors 2 года назад +2

      You’re not lying man. Seen the ambulance come pick people up. Not the way to end a fishing trip. I’ll prob catch crap for this but for me… Vans grip rocks really well. More so than my trail running shoes. Softer rubber I’m guessing. 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @ht-sneakers80
    @ht-sneakers80 2 года назад +2

    What beach is this? I’m looking for a beach shore fish in SoCal.

  • @tomfruh-932
    @tomfruh-932 9 месяцев назад +1

    Hi Nick! What month did you catch your "multiple" halibut in this video? Thanks! 👍

    • @surffishinginsocal
      @surffishinginsocal  9 месяцев назад

      Hey Tom! I believe this was either really late March or early April

  • @lifelongfit5997
    @lifelongfit5997 2 года назад +1

    That weedless make it harder to hookset. Other that great show🎣👍

  • @Gypsyboy932
    @Gypsyboy932 2 года назад +1

    Excellent

  • @addicted2fishing119
    @addicted2fishing119 2 года назад +2

    That bait and retrieve was 💰! Nice job… where are you at this time if you don’t mind me asking? Looks like Carlsbad but definitely curious… what a day, amazing, gotta definitely try some soft weed less baits… been throwing diamond jigs because of the recent wind and on 4/21 I landed a 5’ leopard shark at Cardiff…what a fight that was 🍻

    • @surffishinginsocal
      @surffishinginsocal  2 года назад +2

      Thanks! Really gotta work on the hook set. Can’t say where it was but I will say it wasn’t in San Diego this time🤫

    • @addicted2fishing119
      @addicted2fishing119 2 года назад +1

      @@surffishinginsocal all good, Costa Mesa was my next guess but it’s the style not the location that impressed me 🍻

    • @ken.cade5
      @ken.cade5 2 года назад +2

      he said between Vancouver and Ensenada

    • @surffishinginsocal
      @surffishinginsocal  2 года назад +1

      @@addicted2fishing119 appreciate it my guy! 100% agree. I’ve been on an absolute mission these last few months and have found more good structure than I ever imagined was present at both beaches I’d fished before and beaches I’d never fished before. I’m really starting to realize there are way more honeyholes than I ever knew and along this journey, even after finding a spot like this, I end up not going back very frequently as I’m discovering something like this atleast every month right now and often every couple weeks. I’ve been trekking from the border of Mexico up to Santa Barbara and seein absolutely heavenly spots😍

    • @surffishinginsocal
      @surffishinginsocal  2 года назад +1

      @@ken.cade5 lol isn’t Costa Mesa in Newport??

  • @erikrn8788
    @erikrn8788 2 года назад +1

    Dudeee..!! That’s great. It’s been awhile to get a hali. It’s the time now. Where’s that beach btw? Thanks.

  • @dynamicmache7943
    @dynamicmache7943 2 года назад +1

    Hi Nick,this is my favorite video. I getting the lure but do you mind sharing the color of the Keitech? Also on your other halibut video are you using a 1/2 oz bullet sinker or 1oz. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

    • @surffishinginsocal
      @surffishinginsocal  2 года назад +1

      Absolutely! The Keitech colors that I switch back and forth from are alewife and silver shiner.
      Although I like biospawn lures a little better now. I still use Keitech for sure but biospawns last longer and are just as good IMO.
      And yes 1/2 oz bullet weight. At the very very bottom of this article (surffishingsocalsd.com/7-tips-for-surf-fishing-with-a-texas-rig/) you’ll see links to my entire set up and the last item on that setup list is the hook and biospawn lure I use.
      You might also find this article helpful: surffishingsocalsd.com/best-swimbaits-for-surf-fishing/
      Lemme know if you have more questions🤙

    • @dynamicmache7943
      @dynamicmache7943 2 года назад +1

      Just ordered the hooks and lure through your links. I'm thinking of getting the Okuma 9ft rod as well but a bit of my budget at $94. I was wondering if you'll bring that rod to the West Coast meet and greet so I can see it up close I'm willing to spend on it if you highlyrecommend it. I have an Okuma SSTtrout spinning rod but the tip broke and it's not as sensitive anymore.

    • @surffishinginsocal
      @surffishinginsocal  2 года назад +1

      @@dynamicmache7943 I will for sure bring it!

  • @evanberardi8011
    @evanberardi8011 7 месяцев назад

    What time of the year is it ? Making a trip out to cali this Saturday and ivr been dreaming of it for the past four years since i was there last , please give me any tips and let me know what fish i should target , it would be very appreciated👏

  • @werftv4580
    @werftv4580 2 года назад +2

    very nice.. smoke em if you can.. I am headed out in a bit myself...

    • @surffishinginsocal
      @surffishinginsocal  2 года назад +2

      Ah, I didn't keep any of 'em. Didn't have time. And good luck man! Hopefully the surf mellowed out. I'd say I'd join you, but I gotta pump out some more writing today.

    • @werftv4580
      @werftv4580 2 года назад +1

      @@surffishinginsocal I don't care about the surf so much, I just want the grass to mellow out, took a look the other day and godamn it was a mess

    • @surffishinginsocal
      @surffishinginsocal  2 года назад +1

      @@werftv4580 so I’ve heard

  • @tenkarausa5294
    @tenkarausa5294 2 года назад +1

    Zoom shad/christmastree superfluke with 1/2oz yellow/red torpedo head wacks up in spots like this

  • @scruffy7443
    @scruffy7443 2 года назад +1

    I've also had luck using LC Cherry Berry 110 and 115's

    • @surffishinginsocal
      @surffishinginsocal  2 года назад +1

      Those are solid options too

    • @jimbo4612
      @jimbo4612 2 года назад +1

      LC claims their blue package lures are Saltwater grade but they are made with a Whimpey ring and #6 hook that bends on anything over 3lbs. LC has had over a decade to fix the issue yet still sells as is despite thousands of requests to upgrade

  • @alwayson999
    @alwayson999 2 года назад +1

    Thanks so much for the detailed info in the article and video.
    Have you ever considered putting weed less hooks on a lucky craft? Or do you think seaweed would still get tangled on it? Lucky craft have been unusable because of seaweed.

    • @surffishinginsocal
      @surffishinginsocal  2 года назад

      I don’t think it’d be “weedless” in the sense that we’d need it to be. The reason these lures are weedless is due to the entire design and LCs just aren’t ever going to be weedless.
      For a while, I was stuck using LCs only and then I started trying other lures and when I started using swimbaits it clicked… “if your lure looks like a fish… it will get bit”. I know it sounds stupid, but the biggest thing is to have confidence in yourself and your cast/retrieve and put in the time. It’ll work eventually and it’ll work often as you continue

    • @alwayson999
      @alwayson999 2 года назад +1

      @@surffishinginsocal I think you're right. Thanks again for all the wisdom and awesome advice.

  • @SamcoB1
    @SamcoB1 2 года назад +1

    What do you recommend to surf fish in long beach?

    • @surffishinginsocal
      @surffishinginsocal  2 года назад +1

      Unfortunately I’m not very familiar with the beaches up there. But best way to find good spots is to go try em all out!

  • @Drago286v
    @Drago286v 2 года назад +1

    nice video, what jig / lead head are you using?

    • @surffishinginsocal
      @surffishinginsocal  2 года назад

      Should have all the info in the description. Warbaits weedless .5oz was the jighead

    • @Drago286v
      @Drago286v 2 года назад +1

      @@surffishinginsocal Thank you so much!

    • @surffishinginsocal
      @surffishinginsocal  2 года назад

      @@Drago286v no problem!

  • @jerrylockard6948
    @jerrylockard6948 2 года назад +1

    I think your weed guard is causing some of your missed hook sets??

    • @surffishinginsocal
      @surffishinginsocal  2 года назад

      Could be a factor. I think the biggest factor was how bad at hook sets I was when I did that video. It took a while to get comfortable transitioning from jerkbaits to swimbaits and you definitely need to swing hard and decisively with the swimbaits.

  • @manyodude
    @manyodude 2 месяца назад

    Where in San Diego is this at?

  • @GaryGiffin
    @GaryGiffin 2 года назад +1

    Great video and great day! I am surprised you don't get caught up in the rocks more even with the weed-less set up you have on there :)

  • @F-N-C
    @F-N-C 2 года назад +1

    Dumb question here, I'm in Oregon and surf fish all the time. Was wondering if there were any halibut in the surf up here? I cant seem to find anything about anyone catching any from the beach in Oregon. lol But I really want too. Great vid!

    • @surffishinginsocal
      @surffishinginsocal  2 года назад

      Thanks! Looks like you’re in luck. Check out this page: myodfw.com/articles/oregon-marine-shore-fishing

  • @jameskapp9545
    @jameskapp9545 5 месяцев назад

    Where is this at?

  • @gandhisFlipFlops
    @gandhisFlipFlops Месяц назад

    You let go of a crab lol free crab for dinner is gone.

  • @Chrissurf
    @Chrissurf 2 года назад +1

    I don't know how many times I've hooked halibut and the rod is loaded up like it's hooked. And .....poof.gone.

  • @byplazasam
    @byplazasam 2 года назад +1

    Taking a 7ft rod is a bit shooting for the stars when trying to surf fish isn’t it?

    • @surffishinginsocal
      @surffishinginsocal  2 года назад +1

      Nope. Not at all. 7 ft is an okay length. I like 8’6” but I used a 7 footer for years ad I still actually use one every once in a while. The fish you catch in the surf are often in inches of water.

    • @byplazasam
      @byplazasam 2 года назад +1

      @@surffishinginsocal Oh wow I figured they gotta be shin-knee deep aha
      I’m sure you’ve used all sorts of rod lengths would u say 8’6 is that sweet spot for a fair compromise of casting & sensitivity? People say get 9-10 usually?

    • @surffishinginsocal
      @surffishinginsocal  2 года назад

      @@byplazasam 8’6” is the sweet spot in my opinion for sure. Here take a look at these two links:
      1) surffishingsocalsd.com/nick-heids-surf-fishing-set-ups/
      This is the exact setup that I use for all three styles of fishing I do: light tackle, lures, and sharks.
      2) surffishingsocalsd.com/best-fishing-rods-and-reels-reviewed/
      This is a comprehensive list of the best surf fishing rods and reels. This one took years to compile and I’m pretty familiar with each rod so feel free to reach out to me with questions.

  • @rogieboy3162
    @rogieboy3162 5 месяцев назад +1

    It looks like you need to set your hook harder if you keep losing them like that. great job though

    • @surffishinginsocal
      @surffishinginsocal  5 месяцев назад

      For sure. That was certainly contributing back then.

  • @yeetyeet9280
    @yeetyeet9280 Год назад +1

    Where were the fish caught

    • @surffishinginsocal
      @surffishinginsocal  Год назад

      So Cal

    • @yeetyeet9280
      @yeetyeet9280 Год назад

      @@surffishinginsocal bruh

    • @surffishinginsocal
      @surffishinginsocal  Год назад

      @@yeetyeet9280 lol I’ve put on many days finding my fishing spots. I feel that I share enough info to help an angler have sucess. There’s also a lot of value to be found in trying new spots and learning different areas on your own.

    • @yeetyeet9280
      @yeetyeet9280 Год назад

      @@surffishinginsocal ain’t the point of a fishing channel is to help your audience catch fish by also giving the location where u caught them

    • @surffishinginsocal
      @surffishinginsocal  Год назад

      @@yeetyeet9280 😂😂😂 lol you definitely cracked a laugh out of me there. Tight lines out there man!

  • @bloggyboo
    @bloggyboo 2 года назад +1

    Where’s this guy fishing?

    • @surffishinginsocal
      @surffishinginsocal  2 года назад

      So Cal

    • @jeredalt4150
      @jeredalt4150 2 года назад

      What’s beach in socal!? Lucky day

    • @surffishinginsocal
      @surffishinginsocal  2 года назад +1

      @@jeredalt4150 hahahah unfortunately you’ll have to grind and put in the hours as I did to find your zones. no locations disclosed but the tactics can be applied for sure!

  • @diontorres5934
    @diontorres5934 9 месяцев назад

    10 halabit o lenguados en 3 hours y puño de crocker amarillow nome pongo amarillo es mi color😳😳👍

  • @AlbertGarcia-w3x
    @AlbertGarcia-w3x 8 месяцев назад

    No disrespect, but for ceviche, no chilli, no flavor.