You are allowed to measure from the end of the closed mouth to the tip of the tail. Most people think that the longest point on the halibut is the middle of the tail, since it sticks out, but it is best to measure to the top of a tail, just like you would on a striper or perch. I asked a game warden about this and the said it was totally fine.
@@1lilcrazyazn yes, as log as it is a straight line between the tip of the tail and the nose. You can measure to the top of the tail just like you would on a striper
When you measure diagonally, you get a longer measurement. Simple math, look at a triangle the diagonal of the triangle will be longer than the straight portion. Also best way to measure is straight down the middle and line the end of the tape up with the tip of the tail(while still dead straight down the middle).
I don't get to catch(lol) your vids to often but i used to catch a lot in the day,your doing it right brother,they closed all my places where i grew up in in Laguna, forever . .nice vid brother
Hell yeah bro. I live in Port Hueneme and I normally fish fresh water. Today I got 8 surf perch, no keepers. You just showed me what do tomorrow...! Thanks man. I like the rig setup also. Fish and go eat. I love halibut. Thanks for posting...
Thanks for the great show and tell presentation. This is very educational for those who want to catch legal size halibut. Can't wait for your next outing, God bless young man
Have you stopped making videos for some reason? Why? Just curious, I understand other stuff is life :) Super kind of you to take the time to explain your setup and fish to those passers by. Hope to see more videos if you have the time, sad to lost the best fisherman in the area.
Excellent video; especially informative in rigging up that drop shot. I occasionally fish 3-4 different beaches in the Santa Cruz area for surf perch. Maybe sometime I should try for halibut. What months are the best for halibut? You haven't been surf videoing lately!
Gr8 job young man!! U r repping ur generation extremely well! Excellent demo of tying n using dropshot rig! The cooked fish looked awesome! I'm gonna try that dab of tomato in my lemon butter sauce! I hit the liken sub button. Every state is a lil diff, but I would def check out what is the exact legal way to measure each fish in ur state. In my state the tape measure has to be lying on a flat surface under the fish. The tip of mouth touches 0 n measures str8 line down the middle of fish to tip of the tail
nice vid bro! after i hit you up, i made my first attempt at halibut this past weekend, but i just couldnt find em lol i even fished that same stretch of beach with the same rig, i must have been way too late but maybe next time.. great catch and cook too, hali looked hella bomb!
Man, I got 25 hali’s this summer and 2 keepers. I’d trade em all for one of your top water stripers. Well maybe I’d keep one. I got all but 3 on a 8 ft Gloomis E6X rod, light tackle all the way. Nice vids man.
@@thesantacruzsurfcaster6231 ok, totally get it, but do you recommend any like beaches in general for surf fishing? New to fishing, trying to get better.
If there’s a lot of seaweed you can use a weedless ewg hook. I know a lot of people who use that as their standard setup and it seems to work. I’d say you might miss a few more bites but it’s worth it
Was thinking drop shot right off bat too. Good call. Next time you cook up the hali, fry in a smaller pan remove fish then add white wine and cook it off to get all that fishness then add your ingredients. Reduce then pour over fish. Tell us what you think.
sunset beach is a good spot for striper later in the season. metals and SP minnows are good but go with a pencil popper if its calm enough. For halibut you need to find the good spots for yourself (people don´t like it if I give them away) but super calm water is key
Love the vids man and appreciate you sharing some knowledge. This is my first surf fishing season and I am having an absolute blast, super addicted hah. Quick question, How late in the year can you usually catch striped bass? Still picking up a few here and there but was curious at what point would I be wasting my time? Tight lines...
Shane Howard If someone could please supply a link to where this is stated that would be great. I need to make sure I’m doing it right and as far as I can tell there is no problem but maybe I’m wrong
The Santa Cruz Surfcaster iphc.int/uploads/pdf/am/2018am/iphc-2018-am094-propc10.pdf Just be careful when they’re close like that. If they’re border line close I always release, just to be safe. But great job catch and cook. I must try heading down to that area and try my luck. 👍🏻
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Correct me if im wrong but you measured the fish wrong
You are allowed to measure from the end of the closed mouth to the tip of the tail. Most people think that the longest point on the halibut is the middle of the tail, since it sticks out, but it is best to measure to the top of a tail, just like you would on a striper or perch. I asked a game warden about this and the said it was totally fine.
@@thesantacruzsurfcaster6231 i was refering to you measuring it diagonally
@@1lilcrazyazn yes, as log as it is a straight line between the tip of the tail and the nose. You can measure to the top of the tail just like you would on a striper
@@thesantacruzsurfcaster6231 ok i just figured you need to measure straight no matter
When you measure diagonally, you get a longer measurement. Simple math, look at a triangle the diagonal of the triangle will be longer than the straight portion. Also best way to measure is straight down the middle and line the end of the tape up with the tip of the tail(while still dead straight down the middle).
I don't know how old you are but I'm very impressed. Made me hungry just watching you cook that halibut. Great job catching it
He’s so polite I’m subbing to him !! I love it you give all fishermen a better reputation !! Thank you keep it up
I don't get to catch(lol) your vids to often but i used to catch a lot in the day,your doing it right brother,they closed all my places where i grew up in in Laguna, forever . .nice vid brother
What a great video. Love it. From bike, to water to table. Well done!
Really nice video, I appreciate you sharing your fishing knowledge and showing the whole process from sea to table.
Nice video! thanks for sharing! your fish and cook looks delicious!
Hell yeah bro. I live in Port Hueneme and I normally fish fresh water. Today I got 8 surf perch, no keepers. You just showed me what do tomorrow...! Thanks man. I like the rig setup also. Fish and go eat.
I love halibut. Thanks for posting...
Good luck out there!
Ryan Millay I’m in hueneme too, fished for Halis today, no dice. My buddy scored one at ventura harbor yesterday.
@@mikejohnson8524 let's go fishin sometime. 9006771008
Thanks for the great show and tell presentation. This is very educational for those who want to catch legal size halibut. Can't wait for your next outing, God bless young man
Heck yea! Light tackle is soooo bomb. Runs for days!
Dude! wait till you see my next video
Nice catch little bradda! Good job on da content/editing as well! Keep em coming!🙂🎣🤙
Excellent video! Loved it from beginning to end.
maria is the best
GREAT VIDEO and recipe !! Keep them coming! 👊🏻
Not sure how old you are but I'm sure you still young. Seeing a young man do all this is very good. Good job.
Nice vid man just subscribed saw you on the beach today excited to see the content!
Nice,,,, I have never tried a drop shot set up . Very good video .
Nice fish and cook....Your sauce is like a provencale sauce...Cheers Jeff
I say your video was much more helpful to beginners than some other pros who claim helping🤔 Therefore, you got my like and subscribe
killer sauce recipe can't wait to try it! I am drooling as I type this lol.
Wow! What a video!!! Great job!!!
Great filet job bud and that sauce looks tasty !
Have you stopped making videos for some reason? Why? Just curious, I understand other stuff is life :) Super kind of you to take the time to explain your setup and fish to those passers by. Hope to see more videos if you have the time, sad to lost the best fisherman in the area.
Awesome. I love that sauce u made i usually do the same but never added tomato paste. Ill try that sounds amazing. Raspekt!
Awesome video! I have never tried to target halibut from the surf, but have always wanted to.
This is a great video. I fished very briefly years ago when I lived in the bay area and always dreamed of catching a halibut. Thanks for the tips.
Great video and info Sir thanks.
You have a great channel......question.....is that a pacific halibut or California halibut......is this correct limit 2 minimum size 22"?
Nice catch and cook and noce sized halibut! Keep it up
Great fisherman, excellent cook!! :)
Excellent video; especially informative in rigging up that drop shot. I occasionally fish 3-4 different beaches in the Santa Cruz area for surf perch. Maybe sometime I should try for halibut. What months are the best for halibut? You haven't been surf videoing lately!
Killed it on this one. Looked amazing.
Would like to try some halibut fishing from shore..can you recommend a rod/reel setup? Sizes... thanks ...great job
Damn dude! First cast on the drop shot!
Sauce looks good🤙🏾
liked/subscribed. first video i've watched. really good!
That's awesome! I need to try halibut fishing in Santa Cruz. I normally go to Pacifica.
fantastic...love the catch and cook
Very nice and I loved your sauce..
Great job using drop rigs for Halibut I use the same thing for halibut. And keep up the great work!
Thanks for the great videos - teaching me how to fish 🤙
Gr8 job young man!! U r repping ur generation extremely well! Excellent demo of tying n using dropshot rig! The cooked fish looked awesome! I'm gonna try that dab of tomato in my lemon butter sauce! I hit the liken sub button. Every state is a lil diff, but I would def check out what is the exact legal way to measure each fish in ur state. In my state the tape measure has to be lying on a flat surface under the fish. The tip of mouth touches 0 n measures str8 line down the middle of fish to tip of the tail
Great video, nice editing!
You’re a beast man, thanks for the vid
Fish looked fire!
Good catch and cook video fam
Halibut whisperer......+bomb ass technique...
Hi bro can I ask you something what please did you fishing santa cuz beach?
Looks good!
Great catch, congrats.
Great video. What test lb is your leader? Is it monofilament or fluorocarbon ? Thanks
For time I've been jealous, LOL! Great CATCH!
Just subscribed... thanks for the video(s)...
nice catch, looks delicious
can you tell what s the best time to go fishing halibut at there? high tide or low tide? thank you
Good stuff
Hey man I live in Monterey always wanted to come up and fish in Santa Cruz. Where abouts is this if you don’t mind me asking?
NICE BRO!!!
Nice looking fillets 👍
well done !....young blood!
Impressive young man!
Good job dude
Nice halibut.. where are you fishing at ..🤔..
nice vid bro! after i hit you up, i made my first attempt at halibut this past weekend, but i just couldnt find em lol i even fished that same stretch of beach with the same rig, i must have been way too late but maybe next time.. great catch and cook too, hali looked hella bomb!
You got skills 👏👌
what beach is it?
Buena pesca, delicioso 😋
si fue
Excellent
Dope good shit bro!!
Man, I got 25 hali’s this summer and 2 keepers. I’d trade em all for one of your top water stripers. Well maybe I’d keep one. I got all but 3 on a 8 ft Gloomis E6X rod, light tackle all the way. Nice vids man.
Was that on the first cast?
Great job. Now I know what I was doing wrong, everything. Looking forward to my first catch.
Hey what fishing rod and reel u used? I'm just a beginner and I'm planning to catch these type of species. Thanks!
I've listed all my gear in the video description
amazing catch! what pound test line ur using?
20 lb
Right on!
I am in Santa Cruz, do you mind telling me the spot u caught this at?
Yes I do
@@thesantacruzsurfcaster6231 ok, totally get it, but do you recommend any like beaches in general for surf fishing? New to fishing, trying to get better.
I'm not asking for any like secret spots and stuff, I am just asking for general info you know, beaches, what seasons for what fish.
I love this am so into fishing
Omg yumm. I was just in Santa Cruz yesterday fishing 😁. New subbie!
🤘🏽
Any tips on how to avoid the seaweed or debris when using dropshot or hard lure?
If there’s a lot of seaweed you can use a weedless ewg hook. I know a lot of people who use that as their standard setup and it seems to work. I’d say you might miss a few more bites but it’s worth it
That’s for the dropshot. I’d say just don’t use a hard bait if there’s seaweed. Too many hooks.
Was thinking drop shot right off bat too. Good call.
Next time you cook up the hali, fry in a smaller pan remove fish then add white wine and cook it off to get all that fishness then add your ingredients. Reduce then pour over fish. Tell us what you think.
Sounds like a plan
Good catch bro! Im from watsonville im trying to catch my first ever striped bass or halibut any beach recommendations ??
sunset beach is a good spot for striper later in the season. metals and SP minnows are good but go with a pencil popper if its calm enough. For halibut you need to find the good spots for yourself (people don´t like it if I give them away) but super calm water is key
The Santa Cruz Surfcaster thanks for the info man!!
Nice halibut, I actually just caught a halibut on my channel like a week ago
Great video man, new sub.
yoooo you killed them from the boat this year as well. good job
Love the vids man and appreciate you sharing some knowledge. This is my first surf fishing season and I am having an absolute blast, super addicted hah. Quick question, How late in the year can you usually catch striped bass? Still picking up a few here and there but was curious at what point would I be wasting my time? Tight lines...
02:38 Why three casts? Cool video. I guess I learned that you don't need a drone to fish the shore. god bless
With Halibut spawning season upon us, are you expecting to start seeing some showing up in the surf soon?
Probably next month
We're u north or south of the border walk?
do you have any vidoes of when you filet the halibut taking the skin off? btw nice catch i enjoy watching your videos
Hey man I want to try surf fishing. If it’s not confidential I was just wondering which beach you were fishing? Btw sick vid!!
You’re a beast! Haha you figure out that loop mode?
for sure
cool vid bro !
Nice doormat! Just dropd that sub bro! Keep grinding!
Cool 👍🏽
Where was the exact location?
It was located exactly in the ocean
@@thesantacruzsurfcaster6231 I mean the name of the beach. Can you share it? Thanks.
No can do
@@thesantacruzsurfcaster6231 what an arse
@@wxxw-pc7qq Really? I'm relieved he's not giving up the spot.
For halibut for me a storm 360 searchbait pearl white does the miracle
defiantly measured the fish incorrectly that looks like a short to me.. he didnt even close the mouth of the fish when measuring
😂 the DFG disagrees
Middle of tail is correct way. That’s a shorty
Shane Howard If someone could please supply a link to where this is stated that would be great. I need to make sure I’m doing it right and as far as I can tell there is no problem but maybe I’m wrong
The Santa Cruz Surfcaster iphc.int/uploads/pdf/am/2018am/iphc-2018-am094-propc10.pdf
Just be careful when they’re close like that. If they’re border line close I always release, just to be safe. But great job catch and cook. I must try heading down to that area and try my luck. 👍🏻
@@shanehoward9756 that looks like regulations for Alaska. This guys fishing in California
I'm gonna miss her, when I get home...
nice reference bud
@@thesantacruzsurfcaster6231 si senor
We’re are you fishing
Nice looking fish , I’m wondering if it’ll be good in some ceviche !
REY DLS naw man this fish to good and expensive for ceviche
Robert Guzman yeah my neighbor told me the same thing !