My father in law and I hit that beach the day after you guys and had a blast catching fatty perch. Leroy turned us on to your videos and we followed your advice for absolute awesome day. Thanks for putting this info out and congrats on an epic day.
Just found your channel and immediately subscribed. I'm bringing my 10 year old daughter out from Utah for a week, leaving Christmas night and staying till 1/3. Learned a lot. Thank you for posting!
@@micbarca9777 that’s awesome to hear thanks! Be very cautious on the wave power on the dates you choose. It’s gunna be rough the rest of December. It could be okay the 1st or 2nd, but just verify www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/Oceano/forecasts/latest/six_day
@Hook2Cook yes December is always bad, but being a teacher this is the only time I can get out. We're also planning some crab snaring at Bodega bay and some rock fishing further north. She'd like to get into some tidal pools, but will need to play that by ear.
Oh yeah Edward!! Love the surf fishing content. Good to see the boys out on the surf! Love it. Nothing better than a heavy backpack walking back from the surf! You guys are killing it!
@@CJSpangler316 I went with the 10’ 7” medium action model. I throw lures from .5oz to 2oz with no issue but would not throw anything heavier. I get more than enough distance even with a .7oz jerkbait and would not see the need to get the 12’ model. If google earth is accurate I can cast a 1.5oz kastmaster 250feet with 8x 30lb braid. Unless you need more distance than that the 10’ 7” should be perfect.
Really good info about the smaller size of the bait going into fall then moving to worms in late fall and winter... Ive gotten a few keeper hali on much smaller baits than those 115s and 110s especially in fall.
Unbelievable day on the beach, boys. Good to see you today at the Been There Caught That Grand opening, Ed. I think you should talk to Fernando about doing a surf fishing seminar at the store. I think you might be on to something, lol.
Thanks for your content all your videos are awesome wish I can eat them Stripper!!! My Tennis Elbow sucks!!! Haven’t gone out there buy fishing license and only went out there once .. SOB lol
New sub'd here from Sonoma County, and I hope to get into salt water fishing and crabbing in 2025. You sure know your stuff, so I'll be listening to your advice.
Wish I could find a beach this desolate in la county ... Do you guys focus on fishing mainly sandy beaches or reef/structure heavy topography just as much?
Hookups are decent but trebles will land more bites. I catch to harvest so I’m not as worried about damage. If you’re strictly catch and release, inline all the way
Epic day! How loose do you like keeping your drag for stripers when using stock hooks on the Battlestar? I’ve landed a bunch this season (new surf angler) on fairly loose drag and whenever they’re in the wash it feels like they’re getting sucked back out. I don’t typically adjust drag while reeling them in, but started to “stop” my reel by placing my fingers on the spool as I pull them on shore.
It’ll take some experience on your particular setup to know it’s limitations. You shouldn’t have to palm your spool. The stiffer your rod, the lighter your drag should be. Inversely you can run a little tighter on a softer rod that can absorb the shock from headshakes. Also the size of the fish plays a role in how you fight them. You won’t get em all but it sounds like you’re on your way to great results!
Another good vid! New to stripe bass fishing from shore, you mentioned outgoing tide (so guessing either tide direction can be productive) does it matter what time of day? can I ask what time was this fishing sesh?
This session started 7:30am. I love the morning bite #1 because low light and active fish. #2 low wind. Effectively casting in calm conditions. The tide being near the peak lets the pockets fill in so you’re not only limited to cuts
I have been researching fishing drones, which drop your bait off hundreds of yards from shore. Sure would like some input from the viewers on how they think a fising drone would work for halibut?
@@sammyyourmammy8170 I think I would rather get a remote control boat because how many drops can you really get out of a drone with the battery life? Maybe if you do bait and wait and you soak for a long time. Look up the TH-cam channel hey skipper. He does a video using a remote control boat in the Surf.
hi, great video, I moved to the Moss Landing area a couple of years ago and want to start surf fishing, have you fishing this are? The Monterey/Santa Cruz area?
South of Rio del mar seems to be better in the bay, but there’s still people catching halibut and stripers and perch elsewhere. Wishing I was one of them… I need to spend more time on the beach, by far my favorite in the saltwater. Im near capitola, what are the beaches in moss landing like?
I prefer conventional gear for surf fishing with stronger line. It's so convenient to just disengage a clutch instead of flipping a bail in shifting current.
@@Hook2Cook Well didnt catch anything , the water was extremely dense with sea weed and thick brown foamy stuff ( not sure what it was , looked like oil ) but I am going to Pismo today and trying again.
@Hook2Cook is this south or north of Jalama? Went camping there for the first time and also hooked into my first surf perch using a jerkbait. So much fun!
My father in law and I hit that beach the day after you guys and had a blast catching fatty perch. Leroy turned us on to your videos and we followed your advice for absolute awesome day. Thanks for putting this info out and congrats on an epic day.
What’s the beach?
What beach?
Secret beach
Just found your channel and immediately subscribed. I'm bringing my 10 year old daughter out from Utah for a week, leaving Christmas night and staying till 1/3. Learned a lot. Thank you for posting!
@@micbarca9777 that’s awesome to hear thanks! Be very cautious on the wave power on the dates you choose. It’s gunna be rough the rest of December. It could be okay the 1st or 2nd, but just verify
www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/Oceano/forecasts/latest/six_day
@Hook2Cook yes December is always bad, but being a teacher this is the only time I can get out. We're also planning some crab snaring at Bodega bay and some rock fishing further north. She'd like to get into some tidal pools, but will need to play that by ear.
Oh yeah Edward!! Love the surf fishing content. Good to see the boys out on the surf! Love it. Nothing better than a heavy backpack walking back from the surf! You guys are killing it!
I love my Hawaiian custom! I would have never known it existed without your great videos.
Glad to hear it!
Do you know the rod/.reel/line setup?
Did you go with the 10 ft or the 12/13 etc ? I was debating on the 12 ft one
@@CJSpangler316 I went with the 10’ 7” medium action model. I throw lures from .5oz to 2oz with no issue but would not throw anything heavier. I get more than enough distance even with a .7oz jerkbait and would not see the need to get the 12’ model. If google earth is accurate I can cast a 1.5oz kastmaster 250feet with 8x 30lb braid. Unless you need more distance than that the 10’ 7” should be perfect.
Hook2cook and the hawaiian blue rod squad!
Blue Rod Squad! I like it
Great video thanks!! I like the way you link products on screen!
Really good info about the smaller size of the bait going into fall then moving to worms in late fall and winter... Ive gotten a few keeper hali on much smaller baits than those 115s and 110s especially in fall.
Looks like a great spot you guys have found. I’m fairly new to surf fishing and appreciate the tips
Unbelievable day on the beach, boys. Good to see you today at the Been There Caught That Grand opening, Ed. I think you should talk to Fernando about doing a surf fishing seminar at the store. I think you might be on to something, lol.
Thanks for your content all your videos are awesome wish I can eat them Stripper!!! My Tennis Elbow sucks!!! Haven’t gone out there buy fishing license and only went out there once .. SOB lol
Wow! 🥳 thanks so much. Tennis elbow is no joke…. Sorry. About the license, good thing it’s a 365 license now!
New sub'd here from Sonoma County, and I hope to get into salt water fishing and crabbing in 2025. You sure know your stuff, so I'll be listening to your advice.
Dope! Glad to have earned your sub. More to come in 2025! 🍻
What an epic day fishing!
and he made it all about his camera. smh
Great vid! Can you tell us about the rod and reel combo you're using?
okuma hawiian custom 10'7" 1/2-2oz lure rating. 30# braid 25# mono leader. Van Staal VR75 Reel
Can you please post the gear you and your buddies are using? Rod and reel ? I love video just would like to see more :)
Now that’s what you call a great surf session 🙌🏾
very nice video thank you for show in us how surf fishing
Wish I could find a beach this desolate in la county
... Do you guys focus on fishing mainly sandy beaches or reef/structure heavy topography just as much?
Nice nice video my friend . Where is that beautiful place I want to go there 🎉
Love your videos. Looking into a surf setup. What’s your thoughts of using inline vs treble hooks on jerk baits?
Hookups are decent but trebles will land more bites. I catch to harvest so I’m not as worried about damage. If you’re strictly catch and release, inline all the way
Che hoo!!!
blessed day!!!
🙏🏾😂🤙🏾
Hell yea Ed! When are you going to come down here and fish the surf with me bro?
My backyard is alive right now! Taking my boat out tomorrow for some bigger halibut
Epic day! How loose do you like keeping your drag for stripers when using stock hooks on the Battlestar? I’ve landed a bunch this season (new surf angler) on fairly loose drag and whenever they’re in the wash it feels like they’re getting sucked back out. I don’t typically adjust drag while reeling them in, but started to “stop” my reel by placing my fingers on the spool as I pull them on shore.
It’ll take some experience on your particular setup to know it’s limitations. You shouldn’t have to palm your spool. The stiffer your rod, the lighter your drag should be. Inversely you can run a little tighter on a softer rod that can absorb the shock from headshakes. Also the size of the fish plays a role in how you fight them. You won’t get em all but it sounds like you’re on your way to great results!
@@Hook2Cook appreciate the insight! Keep up the great content. It has helped me a lot in my 1st year of fishing
Great video! Will these work on Mission Beach just north of San Diego? Headed there next week!
Battlestars should work
Yea Bobby
Were are you guys fishing at
It's really fun fishing game. Is it in northern California?
Santa Barbara county beach
Another good vid! New to stripe bass fishing from shore, you mentioned outgoing tide (so guessing either tide direction can be productive) does it matter what time of day? can I ask what time was this fishing sesh?
This session started 7:30am. I love the morning bite #1 because low light and active fish. #2 low wind. Effectively casting in calm conditions. The tide being near the peak lets the pockets fill in so you’re not only limited to cuts
@@Hook2Cook Thank you for explaining that!
Are they biting in Monterey and Santa Cruz at this time?
Not recently, hoping it picks back up soon
why don't you go find your own fish by going to the beach to see instead of being a claim jumper?
@@drhambone1598 thank you. I didn't think so cause we have been trying without much action.
Good day. 😎🤙🏽
nice what beach is that bro
Lompoc area
I have been researching fishing drones, which drop your bait off hundreds of yards from shore. Sure would like some input from the viewers on how they think a fising drone would work for halibut?
@@sammyyourmammy8170 I think I would rather get a remote control boat because how many drops can you really get out of a drone with the battery life? Maybe if you do bait and wait and you soak for a long time. Look up the TH-cam channel hey skipper. He does a video using a remote control boat in the Surf.
@@Hook2Cook i’m really impressed with your channel, and I would like to thank you for responding to me. Great luck in your future fishing endeavors….
That's a nice day
@@BrandieMarie-u2b yes it was
What’s your rod and line setup. I’ve always just fresh water fished but want to try surf fishing!
Okuma Hawaiian Custom 10ft 7. 4000-5000 size reel with 30# braid to 25# mono
hi, great video, I moved to the Moss Landing area a couple of years ago and want to start surf fishing, have you fishing this are? The Monterey/Santa Cruz area?
South of Rio del mar seems to be better in the bay, but there’s still people catching halibut and stripers and perch elsewhere. Wishing I was one of them… I need to spend more time on the beach, by far my favorite in the saltwater. Im near capitola, what are the beaches in moss landing like?
Haven’t had a chance to go exploring yet
How long is your fishing rods
Can’t tell but do u use leader line or just straight braid
8ft 25# Leader w fg knot
@ nice thanks, gonna try and get out this weekend
I prefer conventional gear for surf fishing with stronger line. It's so convenient to just disengage a clutch instead of flipping a bail in shifting current.
Straight braid or leader line?
6 foot 25# mono leader to 30# braid with fg knot
@@Hook2Cook Ty sir
@@Hook2Cook hopefully gona try that up in Huntington Beach hope there’s legal Hali there
Going to Avila tomarrow going to try the Battlestar Ribbed 5.4 w the Battlestar weighted hooks ......Edward.....Want to go????
Lemme know how it went!
@@Hook2Cook Well didnt catch anything , the water was extremely dense with sea weed and thick brown foamy stuff ( not sure what it was , looked like oil ) but I am going to Pismo today and trying again.
Where’s this at?! 😮
I would change those hooks out on most of the jerk baits.
That was epic
Thanks!
🔥🔥🔥
how far you cast the battlestar ?
20-30 yards
I want my Blue Rod!!! What foot you running?
10 foot 7”
Where is tha place how can I get there ?
Santa Barbara county beach near Jalama
Will the perch pouch hold Fluke while they bleed out.
@@brenttittle3399 yes. I’ve held 27” halibut in there in this episode
Thank you
@Hook2Cook is this south or north of Jalama? Went camping there for the first time and also hooked into my first surf perch using a jerkbait. So much fun!
Fort ord Monterey?
No. Santa Barbara County
What rod are you using?
Okuma Hawaiian custom 10’7
Heads up those soft shell sand crabs are delicious if u know how to prep them!
Thanks for the tip
You guys don’t do trip like teaching beginners how to start surf fishing things like that?
1st time watching your videos... nice job
Ya where are you fishing at from out of state looking for location with drop offs in the surf like that
You must be in Pismo Beach state park
imagine being this excited about the food at the grocery store. smh
The world would be a better place 🤗
@@Hook2Cook 🤣
I wouldn't Eat anything that is caught of the shore in California
@@frydoggo you must grow your own food.