I carry a few more options in the form of spoons, jigs, etc. When the wind kicks up but I want to keep fishing I like throwing Kastmasters and bucktails, the latter also providing versatility in presenting plastics. But other than that it's interesting how you're basically forced to go light when your style of surf fishing is to cover lots of ground. Another thing I add is a small soft sided ice chest that hangs from velcro loops on the bottom of my pack in case I catch something for dinner. I think getting fish on ice keeps the meat firmer, especially when you're fishing long sessions.
Wow, that ice chest idea is a great idea, and I agree that getting em on ice fast is optimal. Always a good idea to have spoons and jigs available as options...I used to carry SO much stuff when chasing halibut but somewhere down the line I realized that 95% of the time, I'm throwing the LC. So I just simplified and tried to keep it real with myself lol!
On 95% LC for halibut, you nailed that one, brother, it's spot on correct. And my bag is noticeably lighter when I take that one spoon/jig box out. But what can I say? -- as an old trout fisherman I feel vulnerable to the skunk without at least a couple of Kastmasters in my kit. And my first legal halibut, my first halibut period, was on a bucktail, so that kind of obligates me, doesn't it? From a "don't anger the gods" standpoint? Actually, because I caught that hali I like throwing the bucktail. It gets pretty much the whole leftover 5% after the LC.
Another great video Benjie keep them coming. What brand braided line do you recommend? I am starting to put a couple rods together so my wife and I can hit the Oceanside/Carlsbad beaches for Halibut.😎
Hi Alan, I'm not picky when it comes braid...I typically just go with whatever the local shop uses. But Daiwa J braid is a good option. Oceanside/Carlsbad is a great place to hunt halibut for sure. Tight lines!
Thank you Jimmie!! How's the fishing been for ya brotha! I think its so cool that we were able to run into each other a few times. Hopefully not the last time!
For sure hope to see you on the sand soon!! Went out this morning same spot I saw you last just further south. Hit it two hours before low tide and fished till around noon. Condition were awesome minimal 🥗 clear clean water but no dice bud. Tried every color I got but the ol'skunk for me.
@@jimmielujan6325 ugh, thanks for the report bro. I stayed north today and skunked too. Water didn’t look right so I stopped fishing pretty quick. We’ll get em next time!
High quality contents as always, Ben san. The water pump is a great idea. Why didn't I think of that?? Thank you :) If I may, it'd be worth trying: 15lb braided line + 15lb-20lb monofilament or Fluorocarbon leader connected with FG or SC knot. It'd increase casting distance significantly on 3000 size reel especially. The leader length should be 2-5 feet. You might not feel much difference in the short range Minnow game but for long shots. Only occasion I use heavy duty braided line for the light surf game is when I need greater line buoyancy to give sinking lures slower falling action. For the surf games that I use 3000 size reel for, I use 8-10llb braided line unless rockfish game. For 4000-5000, 15lb - 20lb( Bass/Rockfish 20lb - 30lb) For 5000-6000 SW, 30-50lb
I agree with your assessment on lightening up for greater casting distance. I like to keep 20-30 lb on there because there are days where I like to go straight braid and I've been sawed off on rocks with some decent fish. Which is why when fishing rocks, I almost always use a fluoro leader now. Which I suppose negates my need to use heavier braid lol. So with all that said, I agree with your arsenal and it makes sense, thanks for sharing brotha!
Nice. Really looking at it, you don’t take very much! I have a small tackle box with 3 or 4 LCs, some Kastmasters, and maybe 3 c rig setups. Tactical backpack, some water, protein bars, and a few plastic bags for my catch. 1 or 2 setups depending on the day! And the rinsekit has been a game changer! Have had mine for 4 months now, love the thing to death. So convenient and absolutely worth it for anyone who likes anything that has to do with the outdoors. Great vid Benjie!
Thanks for the comment Gabe! You've got yourself dialed in really nice! And YES!! I LOVE my rinsekit too. It's pricey considering its just something to spray our gear down but for me it was well worth the investment. Wishing you great weekend brotha!
Same here. I'm pretty out of shape and it took me a good 15 minutes to get both my bare feet out of those same Compass 360 waders. Good lesson learned!
Thank you so much! Oceano was absolutely a blast but you didn't miss much when it came to the fishing. Hopefully the next one will have some better fishing along with the amazing community!
Hi Joseph, man it's a bummer but I think they went out of business some time last year. They were sold on his website and on amazon and then at a certain point, there was no more stock. Been hoping there would be a restock but its been awhile now so I'm guessing its not longer available.
Hey Andrew, I honestly release 95% of my catches (if not more) but I keep a trash bag in my back pack (forgot to include that in my video...) in case I catch a hali or white sea bass I want to keep. Probably the best way to keep em fresh (at least for halibut) is to bring a stringer and have it with you in the water as you're walking and casting (at least that's what a couple of my friends do). If you're keeping critters (corbina, YFC, perch, etc), I think some variation of the bag in backpack with maybe some ice might be the most mobile way. Otherwise, a bucket or ice chest may have to do. Not my cup of tea, but just my .02.
Thank you Benjie! My brother's name is Kenji! Biggest luxury for me is leaving my phone in the car while fishing , usually San Clemente......but I've spent half my 59 years connected to a pager/cellphone(and both for a few years for those who know).....somehow we survived and thrived in life and business before🙄😎
Hi Mario, thanks for the comment. You can get away with as little as 2 to 3 feet but I do 3 arms length pulls...and as long as the connection doesn't enter the spool, I'm good to go.
Hey Benjie! Question, How long is the floral leader you use? Thanks buddy. love the videos, your the man!. I live in North County San Diego if your ever down here and wana go fishing.
Hey thanks for the positive vibes Casey, much appreciated! Generally speaking I pull 3 arm lengths from my leader spool (both arms spread out east to west) so I'm guessing around 9 to 10 ft? Hope that helps!!
Hey Dominic, with my 2 hands on the leader spool, I'll extend my arms out 3 times and that's how much I use. Sorry, I don't know if that makes sense, but hopefully you get what I'm trying to describe. I use the RP knot to connect braid to leader. I believe the same knot may also be called the modified Alberto but not 100% sure.
Hey bro, yes they are from Michaels. I believe I linked the product directly from Michaels website in the video description under all the items listed (I'm not affiliated with them or anything...). I hope that helps!
Benji, how bad is getting sand in my reels. I’ve looked around web n can’t get a direct answer. Just got my stradic and I dropped it in sand and it’s kinda seizing
Hey Rob, dang man that's a bummer. Other than taking the spool and bail off to clean and re grease, I'd recommend getting it serviced from Shimano (they're in Irvine, if you're in SoCal that'd be the way to go). I've actually dropped my stradic in the sand (as well as dunked) several times and was fortunate to not experience any seizing. Typically, nicer reels can handle a bit of abuse but you never know if even a tiny granule of sand gets into the gears, it'll be game over. One thing I do with all the reels that I fish the salt with, I generously grease inside the spool so that it will catch the sand instead of potentially getting in the gears. It may lose some of the smoothness but I trade that for potential safety as the surf can be brutal. Best of luck in getting that reel up and running!
I've also read similar reviews on the flex issue but I've never experienced it personally. Not saying that its not an issue for some folks but its been fine on my end. I like the Fuego because of its combination of specs (20 lb drag) and weight (around 7 g), which are basically the same as the stradic for less than half the price. But if flex is a concern, maybe go with the BG (similar price point, a bit heavier), which seems to be widely used and loved reel in the surf?
As far as the water will let me, assuming I want to go out that far. I wish I could give you a more practical answer but it really does change drastically depending on the day and beach I'm fishing.
Hi Paul, I really appreciate that man. Yea, I'm not sure why it does that. When I check on my end, it seems to work just fine. But every once in awhile, someone comments a similar experience. It might be the browser? Either way, wishing you well and tight lines!
hahaha dude its one of those things where there's no excuse after the 1st time. But I let it happen 3 times, so that makes me a ....... Hopefully never again!
Make sure to pack your trash out with you. Been witnessing supposed fishermen discarding empty beer cans right where they were fishing. Bring a trash bag with you along with all the cool gear if you're the type that drinks and eats while fishing...
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Thanks for your videos. I caught a 31.5 in halibut 11.75 lbs just North of ventura on a lucky craft pink minnow flash.
Good stuff! Very informative! Thanks Benjie!
Thanks for this video. The tubes for lures is an awesome idea.
I carry a few more options in the form of spoons, jigs, etc. When the wind kicks up but I want to keep fishing I like throwing Kastmasters and bucktails, the latter also providing versatility in presenting plastics. But other than that it's interesting how you're basically forced to go light when your style of surf fishing is to cover lots of ground.
Another thing I add is a small soft sided ice chest that hangs from velcro loops on the bottom of my pack in case I catch something for dinner. I think getting fish on ice keeps the meat firmer, especially when you're fishing long sessions.
Wow, that ice chest idea is a great idea, and I agree that getting em on ice fast is optimal.
Always a good idea to have spoons and jigs available as options...I used to carry SO much stuff when chasing halibut but somewhere down the line I realized that 95% of the time, I'm throwing the LC. So I just simplified and tried to keep it real with myself lol!
On 95% LC for halibut, you nailed that one, brother, it's spot on correct. And my bag is noticeably lighter when I take that one spoon/jig box out. But what can I say? -- as an old trout fisherman I feel vulnerable to the skunk without at least a couple of Kastmasters in my kit.
And my first legal halibut, my first halibut period, was on a bucktail, so that kind of obligates me, doesn't it? From a "don't anger the gods" standpoint? Actually, because I caught that hali I like throwing the bucktail. It gets pretty much the whole leftover 5% after the LC.
Nice! Yeah, I need to learn to leave stuff home. Stuff I never pull out when fishing...
You and me both! I've slowly but surely been minimizing but I ALWAYS want to take everything cuz "What if..."!
You’ve really stepped up the quality! Love it!
Thanks Jon!! Man, I suck at editing and anything video related but I'm TRYING man lol!
@@BenjieKimFishing Your hard work is paying off!
hwaiting! brushing up on surf fishing tips before the meetup lol
Hopefully it can provide a good baseline for you to work off of!
Nice video! How to you keep your fish fresh? Do you carry a cooler?
Another great video Benjie keep them coming. What brand braided line do you recommend? I am starting to put a couple rods together so my wife and I can hit the Oceanside/Carlsbad beaches for Halibut.😎
Hi Alan, I'm not picky when it comes braid...I typically just go with whatever the local shop uses. But Daiwa J braid is a good option. Oceanside/Carlsbad is a great place to hunt halibut for sure. Tight lines!
Another great video. Thanks for sharing.
I appreciate that man, thank you very much!
Great video!
That rinsekit looks very useful
Thank you Sean! How are you my friend? Are you back in town yet?!! Would love to fish with you again sometime!
Love these types of videos. Very helpful
Thank you so much and I'm glad that it might be helpful for some!
Great load out!
Thank you, I'm looking forward to making a video with some xtrada products soon!!
Great video!!
Thank you as always!!
As always Benjie. Great video
I appreciate that Ruben, thank you brotha. Wishing you and Sienna a wonderful weekend!
Great video Benjie!! Tight lines buddy!!
Thank you Jimmie!! How's the fishing been for ya brotha! I think its so cool that we were able to run into each other a few times. Hopefully not the last time!
For sure hope to see you on the sand soon!! Went out this morning same spot I saw you last just further south. Hit it two hours before low tide and fished till around noon. Condition were awesome minimal 🥗 clear clean water but no dice bud. Tried every color I got but the ol'skunk for me.
@@jimmielujan6325 ugh, thanks for the report bro. I stayed north today and skunked too. Water didn’t look right so I stopped fishing pretty quick. We’ll get em next time!
@@BenjieKimFishing for sure!! Either way beats working! Think I need one of those MKB's🤔
High quality contents as always, Ben san.
The water pump is a great idea. Why didn't I think of that?? Thank you :)
If I may, it'd be worth trying: 15lb braided line + 15lb-20lb monofilament or Fluorocarbon leader connected with FG or SC knot. It'd increase casting distance significantly on 3000 size reel especially. The leader length should be 2-5 feet. You might not feel much difference in the short range Minnow game but for long shots. Only occasion I use heavy duty braided line for the light surf game is when I need greater line buoyancy to give sinking lures slower falling action. For the surf games that I use 3000 size reel for, I use 8-10llb braided line unless rockfish game. For 4000-5000, 15lb - 20lb( Bass/Rockfish 20lb - 30lb) For 5000-6000 SW, 30-50lb
I agree with your assessment on lightening up for greater casting distance. I like to keep 20-30 lb on there because there are days where I like to go straight braid and I've been sawed off on rocks with some decent fish. Which is why when fishing rocks, I almost always use a fluoro leader now. Which I suppose negates my need to use heavier braid lol.
So with all that said, I agree with your arsenal and it makes sense, thanks for sharing brotha!
Nice. Really looking at it, you don’t take very much! I have a small tackle box with 3 or 4 LCs, some Kastmasters, and maybe 3 c rig setups. Tactical backpack, some water, protein bars, and a few plastic bags for my catch. 1 or 2 setups depending on the day!
And the rinsekit has been a game changer! Have had mine for 4 months now, love the thing to death. So convenient and absolutely worth it for anyone who likes anything that has to do with the outdoors.
Great vid Benjie!
Thanks for the comment Gabe! You've got yourself dialed in really nice!
And YES!! I LOVE my rinsekit too. It's pricey considering its just something to spray our gear down but for me it was well worth the investment. Wishing you great weekend brotha!
I learned the hard way about sock. 🤣
LOL!! I'm hoping and praying I don't ever forget my socks on a session. I'm doing my best not to stink my waders up!!
Same here. I'm pretty out of shape and it took me a good 15 minutes to get both my bare feet out of those same Compass 360 waders. Good lesson learned!
Awesome video thanks!!!
Thank you Benjie for your videos is making fish the surf more thanks
Excellent video brother 👍👏👌
I appreciate that man, thank you so much!
Thanks Benjie I appreciate your videos. Wish I could have made it Oceano. Next time I will attend looked like fun. Go CSA.
Thank you so much! Oceano was absolutely a blast but you didn't miss much when it came to the fishing. Hopefully the next one will have some better fishing along with the amazing community!
@@BenjieKimFishing For me I just wanted to meet everyone and start new friendships. Yes next one I will attend. Thanks
where can I get the fishnpack?, have looked all over!, thanks love all your videos
Hi Joseph, man it's a bummer but I think they went out of business some time last year. They were sold on his website and on amazon and then at a certain point, there was no more stock. Been hoping there would be a restock but its been awhile now so I'm guessing its not longer available.
Those tubes are a good idea. Thx
Benjie, how about days you plan to keep a few catch for dinner...how do you go lite on fish bag and keep them fresh? Great video!
Hey Andrew, I honestly release 95% of my catches (if not more) but I keep a trash bag in my back pack (forgot to include that in my video...) in case I catch a hali or white sea bass I want to keep. Probably the best way to keep em fresh (at least for halibut) is to bring a stringer and have it with you in the water as you're walking and casting (at least that's what a couple of my friends do). If you're keeping critters (corbina, YFC, perch, etc), I think some variation of the bag in backpack with maybe some ice might be the most mobile way. Otherwise, a bucket or ice chest may have to do. Not my cup of tea, but just my .02.
Do you carry the extra rod with you? If so, is it in 2 pcs on your backpack or 1 pcs?
How long are your leaders? What kind of knot do you use?
Great video friend , thanks for sharing friend 👍
Always appreciate your support and comments, thank you!
Thank you Benjie!
My brother's name is Kenji!
Biggest luxury for me is leaving my phone in the car while fishing , usually San Clemente......but I've spent half my 59 years connected to a pager/cellphone(and both for a few years for those who know).....somehow we survived and thrived in life and business before🙄😎
Thanks for all your videos Ben. How long of a topshot do you use with the 12lb fluoro?
Hi Mario, thanks for the comment. You can get away with as little as 2 to 3 feet but I do 3 arms length pulls...and as long as the connection doesn't enter the spool, I'm good to go.
love the Fishnpack, i've had it for 3 years, but they are not available now.
Agreed, I really like it and yes, I recently noticed they are no longer for sale. Super bummer!
Hey Benjie! Question, How long is the floral leader you use? Thanks buddy. love the videos, your the man!. I live in North County San Diego if your ever down here and wana go fishing.
Hey thanks for the positive vibes Casey, much appreciated! Generally speaking I pull 3 arm lengths from my leader spool (both arms spread out east to west) so I'm guessing around 9 to 10 ft? Hope that helps!!
Awesome video. 👌 what's the model number for the G-loomis ?
Went on ebay and got my first couple of luckycraft lures, got a white and bait fish color. Hope to catch some perch, croaker, or halibut!!!
There we go!! Let's get em!!! Let me know any success stories bro, I'd love to hear it!
@@BenjieKimFishing Yeah I will definitely post on the facebook group!
Benjie, have you ever tried float tube fishing in the ocean? I’ve been doing it now for a couple of years and just killing it on the halibut.
Hey benjie love your videos how much leader line do you tie on and do you use a knot or swivel to connect you braid
Hey Dominic, with my 2 hands on the leader spool, I'll extend my arms out 3 times and that's how much I use. Sorry, I don't know if that makes sense, but hopefully you get what I'm trying to describe.
I use the RP knot to connect braid to leader. I believe the same knot may also be called the modified Alberto but not 100% sure.
@@BenjieKimFishing ok thank you so much love the videos
I have a question ❓ what bait scent do you use on your baits
Hey Benjie did you say you got those plastic holders for LC from Michael's? I've been trying the find some of those
Hey bro, yes they are from Michaels. I believe I linked the product directly from Michaels website in the video description under all the items listed (I'm not affiliated with them or anything...). I hope that helps!
Bummer they don’t seem to be available anymore
@@BenjieKimFishing do you happen to know the diameter and length? Can probably find them somewhere else.
Benji, how bad is getting sand in my reels. I’ve looked around web n can’t get a direct answer. Just got my stradic and I dropped it in sand and it’s kinda seizing
It's happen to me too. You gotta open up the reel and service it to see how bad it is. Get some lube and oil in there.
@@PajamaPantsMan yeah man it sucks. It’s like it’s bound to happen if your surf fishing. I hate the feeling and grits in the bail ,thanks
Hey Rob, dang man that's a bummer. Other than taking the spool and bail off to clean and re grease, I'd recommend getting it serviced from Shimano (they're in Irvine, if you're in SoCal that'd be the way to go). I've actually dropped my stradic in the sand (as well as dunked) several times and was fortunate to not experience any seizing. Typically, nicer reels can handle a bit of abuse but you never know if even a tiny granule of sand gets into the gears, it'll be game over.
One thing I do with all the reels that I fish the salt with, I generously grease inside the spool so that it will catch the sand instead of potentially getting in the gears. It may lose some of the smoothness but I trade that for potential safety as the surf can be brutal.
Best of luck in getting that reel up and running!
@@BenjieKimFishing awesome will take that advice! Thanks Benjie!
I switched to Penn spinfisher Vl after destroying 2 baitrunners
Hey Benjie how is that Diawa fuego treating you I want to get one but I hear that the reel flexes and I don’t like that on my reels
I've also read similar reviews on the flex issue but I've never experienced it personally. Not saying that its not an issue for some folks but its been fine on my end. I like the Fuego because of its combination of specs (20 lb drag) and weight (around 7 g), which are basically the same as the stradic for less than half the price.
But if flex is a concern, maybe go with the BG (similar price point, a bit heavier), which seems to be widely used and loved reel in the surf?
How can I get one of those measuring ruler?
Where can fish n pack be purchased?
What knot do you use for a braid to flouro connection?
RP Knot 🤙
@4:48 that’s a cool product
I agree!!
Excellent
Thank you Ray!!
How much leader line do you use?
About 10 feet or so, just long enough to keep the connection out of the spool.
How far out into the surf do you walk typically?
As far as the water will let me, assuming I want to go out that far. I wish I could give you a more practical answer but it really does change drastically depending on the day and beach I'm fishing.
I need one of those phone holders! I’m always worried about dropping my phone!
Jooooossssshhhhhhh!! Much love brotha, its been good chatting with ya man. The phone tether is a must for sure (for dorks like me lol)!
@@BenjieKimFishing I 100% ordered one!
Great review! Thank you.
I appreciate that very much, thank you!
Nice video
Appreciate it, thank you!
Do you carry a cooler for your fish?
Hi jack, I’m a mobile fisherman who is constantly walking and I’m also primarily a catch and release guy so no I don’t carry a cooler. Tight lines 🤙
by any chance do u fish off of simple green? i remember someone talking about an ancient chinese secret lol
Nope!
nice but i like to go naked and one pole with a lure and thats it .. too much stuff to carry and get lol
lol!!
Naked is good but with L.C. 110s with real sharp triple treble hooks flying around? Well, you get the point!
Weird, trying you use your Amazon links, knowing you get a small cut of the sale but only pulling up Amazon home screen
Hi Paul, I really appreciate that man. Yea, I'm not sure why it does that. When I check on my end, it seems to work just fine. But every once in awhile, someone comments a similar experience. It might be the browser?
Either way, wishing you well and tight lines!
Nice 😉😉😉👍👍👍
Thank you!!
3 phones? Nooooooo brother! Lmao
hahaha dude its one of those things where there's no excuse after the 1st time. But I let it happen 3 times, so that makes me a .......
Hopefully never again!
you wear those boots in the water
Make sure to pack your trash out with you. Been witnessing supposed fishermen discarding empty beer cans right where they were fishing. Bring a trash bag with you along with all the cool gear if you're the type that drinks and eats while fishing...
Great video!!