I am an "OLD SCHOOL" fisherman. I am used to and LOVE "SETTING THAT HOOK". To me, the best part, the most fun part of fishing is feeling that first jerk on the line as a fish takes your bait then setting the hook and feeling the weight of that fish on the end of your line. A circle hook (To me anyway) takes away half (Best half) of the fishing experience. Others may feel different but thats how I feel and how I was taught. I understand in Florida, pier fishing requires circle hooks (I THINK) but I dont fish in Florida. I am glad we dont have that law here in Mississippi.
Love your channel. We’ve been in gulf shores this week, caught a mess of whiting the last couple of days and fried ‘em up for lunch today. First time to eat whiting and it was some mighty fine tasting fish!!!!! Keep up the good work!
I'm not gonna lie, with deer season opening up soon and getting the hunting club ready for that, fall baseball for two different age groups for the boys and dance classes for my daughter.....I haven't been able to watch any of your videos in over a month let alone make some of my own and actually go fishing! I snuck off to the pier the other night for some spots cuz they were supposedly running and didn't catch any, but it felt great to be fishing.
I'd call that a good day man, you were catching fish! - maybe not trophies, but still better than a day in the office! ... and your clients seemed happy. Good job, as always, Matthew - good video, enjoyed it!
I just found your channel and I love it! I am from Tuscaloosa and moved to mobile Alabama we aren’t too far apart. I started a TH-cam channel and I hope it’ll get like yours one day! Awesome videos!
I have never cut those pin bones out of the middle of my ground mullet (whiting) filet. I fry them so I reckon they fry crispy because I have never noticed them as I am eating them. I didnt even know they had those bones until I started watching your videos. Now though I will start looking for them and probably cut them out. LOL
Way to go there. Really nice fish, you always put people on to nice fish. This was just posted less than 1 hour ago. OK. Hope yer safe from the storm hitting Texas and LA. Tom DB,FL.
Another great video! Heading out tomorrow to see what we can catch! Still have half a red in the fridge though so all good anyway! I had some blackened whiting last night for the first time and it was awesome!
What month is best for surf fishing in the winter, if any? Would summer months be better? I recently retired and my wife is still teaching, but I would love to come down sometime and hire you to show us the ropes on surf fishing. We lived in S. Florida from 1994 to 2000 in the Clewiston/ Moorehaven area working for US Sugar, and I never heard you could do that good fishing from the surf. We bought a 26 foot cabin cruiser to go out fishing on the gulf, but that turned out to be, like all boat owners say, was a giant hole in the water that you throw money into!!! Lol
I know you're asking him, but a 2oz is fine. Use up to 4oz in the surf. If current is still taking it everywhere, you don't need to be fishing that day, lol.
Looks like you guys are using light action rods always thought surf fishing required Long stiff rods lighter stuff used inshore at least your catching fish
Don't get me wrong, Matt...I like your videos and I AM a subscriber...but why don't you answer folks questions? Seems to me it wouldn't take that much time or effort to dash off a line when someone asks a legitimate question. What am I missing?
I do respond to most questions...just may not be very timely. But please understand I receive comments on over 150 videos, not just the most recent one I posted. I also have comments on IG and FB posts. But the biggest time consumer is my messages from my website, email, FB page, person FB, and IG. It gets a little out of hand. I try to acknowledge everything but I get behind.
I am an "OLD SCHOOL" fisherman. I am used to and LOVE "SETTING THAT HOOK". To me, the best part, the most fun part of fishing is feeling that first jerk on the line as a fish takes your bait then setting the hook and feeling the weight of that fish on the end of your line. A circle hook (To me anyway) takes away half (Best half) of the fishing experience. Others may feel different but thats how I feel and how I was taught. I understand in Florida, pier fishing requires circle hooks (I THINK) but I dont fish in Florida. I am glad we dont have that law here in Mississippi.
Really enjoy your shows, I have learned quite a bit from watching your videos... Thank you , and can't wait to watch another one.
Love your channel. We’ve been in gulf shores this week, caught a mess of whiting the last couple of days and fried ‘em up for lunch today. First time to eat whiting and it was some mighty fine tasting fish!!!!! Keep up the good work!
I'm not gonna lie, with deer season opening up soon and getting the hunting club ready for that, fall baseball for two different age groups for the boys and dance classes for my daughter.....I haven't been able to watch any of your videos in over a month let alone make some of my own and actually go fishing! I snuck off to the pier the other night for some spots cuz they were supposedly running and didn't catch any, but it felt great to be fishing.
And he cleans the fish, and bags it up for you. Bama Beach Bum is on point with customer satisfaction.🤙
I'd call that a good day man, you were catching fish! - maybe not trophies, but still better than a day in the office! ... and your clients seemed happy. Good job, as always, Matthew - good video, enjoyed it!
Thanks for the great time we had a blast we will be doing it again
TOAD WHITING! And SLIPPERY!
Just ate some whiting from the trip the other day. It was freaking delicious. Will be in touch to get a spring Pompano trip!
Didn't you used to be on SNL? Lol. Great video . Thanks for sharing.
Yes sir seasons gona change and so is the fishing...
Hope all the weather misses you y’all be safe
I just found your channel and I love it! I am from Tuscaloosa and moved to mobile Alabama we aren’t too far apart. I started a TH-cam channel and I hope it’ll get like yours one day! Awesome videos!
I have never cut those pin bones out of the middle of my ground mullet (whiting) filet. I fry them so I reckon they fry crispy because I have never noticed them as I am eating them. I didnt even know they had those bones until I started watching your videos. Now though I will start looking for them and probably cut them out. LOL
Matt! We'll be seeing you in November!!
Way to go there. Really nice fish, you always put people on to nice fish. This was just posted less than 1 hour ago. OK. Hope yer safe from the storm hitting Texas and LA. Tom DB,FL.
Another great video! Heading out tomorrow to see what we can catch! Still have half a red in the fridge though so all good anyway! I had some blackened whiting last night for the first time and it was awesome!
Awesome video Matt! Keep tearing those whiting up!
Here is a "word" use it as encouragement brother. Please have fun doing what you love.
I caught 3 today , when I’m trying to take off hook they resist and are very strong for there size
Enjoying the vids. Keep 'em coming!
Bro steady killing it! Water has been so rough here on the east coast! Keep posting your videos! Very informative!! 🤙🙏
Reel em' in!
Looked like a good day, you guys put some "meat in the pail".😆👍
From where I'm.setting you had good day I enjoyed watching thanks bum
Great video mate love it.. we get the king George whitting down here and they pretty big and are good fun on light gear and lures.
Dude when you getting that new cart? LOL Those were some big whiting to man!
Lol well somebody just sent me one today
Bama Beach Bum haha I saw that! That is amazing man! There are still a lot of good people out there! 😁 there is hope. Haha can’t wait to see it!
Where do you buy your pompano floats?
Do whiting make good cut bait for bull reds?
Great video bro 👌
Those were some big ole whiting.. what will the fall transition bring to the beach? Great video
Big whiting and reds
Bama Beach Bum how big do the whiting get on avg in fall compared to summer?
Love your video bro
What month is best for surf fishing in the winter, if any? Would summer months be better? I recently retired and my wife is still teaching, but I would love to come down sometime and hire you to show us the ropes on surf fishing. We lived in S. Florida from 1994 to 2000 in the Clewiston/ Moorehaven area working for US Sugar, and I never heard you could do that good fishing from the surf. We bought a 26 foot cabin cruiser to go out fishing on the gulf, but that turned out to be, like all boat owners say, was a giant hole in the water that you throw money into!!! Lol
Winter is tough!
great video/channel. been watching a few since we will be down next week. Which bait shop do you prefer in gulf shores?
Hooked up
When you are using shrimp. Are you leaving the shell on? Thanks
I peel it
still a good day....positive results on the BEACH.
Hook size?
Awesome video, love your channel, you need to fish New Orleans area look me up Marine Coatings & linings, i'll put you on the bull reds
I’m coming down October 5 for a week what should I be looking to catch other then whiting?
Redfish, black drum, maybe pompano if your lucky
Nice Video. What size sinkers do you usually use surf fishing? I been using size 2 but the current carries it all over the place
I know you're asking him, but a 2oz is fine. Use up to 4oz in the surf. If current is still taking it everywhere, you don't need to be fishing that day, lol.
I use 1-3oz depending on the rod and conditions. I don’t generally go over 3
What time of day are you fishing?
This was late afternoon
Check out Fred creepin up in the spotlight....
i don't know how you do it, all I have been catching is trash \
As long as you’re catching!
Same
Nice 👍🏼
I want to ask you a stupid question I live in North Carolina what is a neat tide
Neap tide....basically they occur between the new and full moon cycles and result in weak tidal fluctuation.
Thank you
Yes, we get them every so often and it just mean less water movement
Stud size whiting'' they are only half that size here on the east coast'',.
Hey Matt, do your trash guys hate you as much as mine bc of the fish carcasses? 😆🤢
Looks like you guys are using light action rods always thought surf fishing required Long stiff rods lighter stuff used inshore at least your catching fish
Don't get me wrong, Matt...I like your videos and I AM a subscriber...but why don't you answer folks questions? Seems to me it wouldn't take that much time or effort to dash off a line when someone asks a legitimate question. What am I missing?
I do respond to most questions...just may not be very timely. But please understand I receive comments on over 150 videos, not just the most recent one I posted. I also have comments on IG and FB posts. But the biggest time consumer is my messages from my website, email, FB page, person FB, and IG. It gets a little out of hand. I try to acknowledge everything but I get behind.
Ok...thanks.
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