EPIC Surf fishing Method w/ LIVE Bait | Do’s and Don’ts to Catch MORE Fish | Top Beach Fishing Tips

I’m going beach fishing with my dad to target some sharks and other fish on the surf. We are going over some top fishing mistakes we see people make while beach fishing. We’ll show you the best fishing tips and tricks to make sure you land fish at the beach every time. My dad taught me how to fish growing up so I really cherish these moments when I get to return the favor and take him fishing with some new fishing gadgets. Comment below your top beach fishing tips for beginners and let's get a conversation going!
0:00 Intro
1:00 Catching bait
2:30 Setting up at our spot
4:59 Fishing with a DRONE
21:19 Catching something BIG
24:34 Dad's fishing advice
25:50 Conclusion
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  • @jasondominguez6703
    @jasondominguez670311 ай бұрын

    Just wanted to tell you that seeing you fishing with your dad really touches me deeply. Im divorced and took up fishing to spend time with my boys. Im no fishermen but Its about the time spent together. thanks and keep it up.

  • @Howwerelivingfishing

    @Howwerelivingfishing

    4 ай бұрын

    Great way to spend family time 👍 I’m sure your kids will cherish the memories

  • @bustakaap1876
    @bustakaap1876 Жыл бұрын

    Love seeing u fish with ur dad bro!! Wish I could go fishing with my dad one more.. I remember when he was in the hospital dying.. I asked him if he wanted to go fishing and his face lit up!! Cherish it bro!!

  • @arricreyes7968

    @arricreyes7968

    Жыл бұрын

    I was thinking the same thing I lost my dad in 2018 literally the worst day of my life

  • @bustakaap1876

    @bustakaap1876

    Жыл бұрын

    @@arricreyes7968 I know man.. Just made 4 yrs. Since my dad passed.

  • @angelsantana4866

    @angelsantana4866

    Жыл бұрын

    I feel that way too. My dad take me in a boat when I'm was 5 year old. 10 years ago he cross the rainbow to heaven. The cancer took him from me. I'm still fishing in his memory. Every catch I'm dedicate to him. Wherever he is.

  • @bustakaap1876

    @bustakaap1876

    Жыл бұрын

    @@angelsantana4866 lost mines to cancer too.. And same everytime I'm fishing I think about him and everything that he has taught me about fiahing.

  • @bradfordwible9545

    @bradfordwible9545

    11 ай бұрын

    My Dad’s last day on earth was spent fishing with his sons and grandchildren. It may not have been the most cherish-able day in terms of attitude and behavior, but it was the best way he could’ve gone. I still wish I could go on one more fishing trip with him. In heaven, I’m hopeful.

  • @richardswartzlander4843
    @richardswartzlander48439 ай бұрын

    I am glad you get to fish with your Dad. My dad died in 1993 we had some good times catching fish before he passed away from cancer. Love to see you and your Dad catching another great day of fishing. Bringing back a lot of memories.

  • @3Dude1962
    @3Dude19629 ай бұрын

    You've been my surf coach for a while and I really enjoy your enthusiasm. May you prosper.

  • @traceyisab
    @traceyisab Жыл бұрын

    I miss fishing with my Dad SO MUCH. You ARE lucky and have obviously worked hard to achieve your success.

  • @KRDP
    @KRDP Жыл бұрын

    Hey Brendan , i have been fishing my entire life since i was 2 years old , for last several years i have been fishing at the ocean but have personally hated fishing the ocean just cause its not as enjoyable or fun to me as the fresh water fishing , well after seeing your vid i feel much better knowing that i can bring my spining reel with me and go fishing with small piece of bait on a small circle hook or J hook just cause im using 12 pound monofillament , i would like to thank you for changing my mind set and getting this ole boy fired up for fishing in ocean cause you reminded me a very important life lesson with the sport of fishing , cause you see im the kind of casual diehard angler that catch or no catch no matter only matter i go out there guns blazing with my pole and cast out as i spend time with my pole fishing

  • @sushibrz
    @sushibrz Жыл бұрын

    Skipper: “today I’m gonna show you beginners how to fish off the beach” *utilizes drone strike*

  • @rolandolozano5435

    @rolandolozano5435

    2 ай бұрын

    Bruh

  • @KORR

    @KORR

    Ай бұрын

    what model drone is that?

  • @romaldodesouza9521
    @romaldodesouza95219 ай бұрын

    You are a great guy. Enjoy your fishing with dad and i enjoy watching you.

  • @roldanabayle4143
    @roldanabayle4143 Жыл бұрын

    I loved these videos.. I wish I could go back and fishing..

  • @finkaivanovska8016
    @finkaivanovska8016 Жыл бұрын

    Odlican ribolovac🐟👍🏻👌🏻Pozdrav od Makedonija🇲🇰🙋‍♀️🍀🌿🕊

  • @gregsheffield7586
    @gregsheffield75865 ай бұрын

    Dang right! Awesome! Cherish those moments of fishing with pops!

  • @lisapainter1723
    @lisapainter1723 Жыл бұрын

    Great vid good to c your dad back keep pushing the surf vids my favorite

  • @randywilkerson138
    @randywilkerson1383 ай бұрын

    lv that you get to fish with your dad, i fished with mine and would give anything for one more time since has has passed on, great memories will never leave you. lv your clips and the rigs ive purchased

  • @markwebb2546
    @markwebb254610 ай бұрын

    Great videos!!!! Thanks...learn alot

  • @ralphaelhollins3521
    @ralphaelhollins3521 Жыл бұрын

    You guys are the best. I support you guy 100%.

  • @sosimp140
    @sosimp140 Жыл бұрын

    Once again you presented an amazing and very useful video to me as a new angler. Of course you are addressing the public that fishes in the seas of North and South America. In the Mediterranean where I fish, we don't have as many and big fish and the fishing is not as efficient compared to what I see in your videos. This results in sitting for three or four hours and not getting bitten. this of course disappoints me a little. Any way thanks for your videos, I've learned a lot from them. I wish you to continue like this, to have health and to catch many fish

  • @acingmancing544
    @acingmancing544 Жыл бұрын

    Memancing di pantai memang sangat menyenangkan 👍

  • @dennisyamasaki6830
    @dennisyamasaki683011 ай бұрын

    It's so great that you fish with your dad often. You have a very good relationship with him. I wish I was fortunate enough to have a dad like yours.

  • @redeyerugby
    @redeyerugby Жыл бұрын

    Love seeing that! I’ve been trying to fish with my dad as we get older too. Would love to get out there with y’all sometime in St Aug!

  • @jhcteuben
    @jhcteuben Жыл бұрын

    Most awesome to see, after thumbing up this vid, is that thers is no thumbs down. (if I have the right views) You handed over a great experience: closing a nice shark landing, to your Dad. An experience tought to be able to give, after learning from your Dad. And those two learnings tought to us through KZread. I'm enjoying your shares every now and then when time allow. Thanks to these "small moments" and the support to your small team with a big heart! Haven't bought one single piece (Dutch seawaters seem to be different)... but, thanks to you, your Dad an your team, enthousiastically trying. Thanks Skipper!

  • @opill12
    @opill12 Жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love your videos you guys are amazing and I follow your instructions and get them fish 🐟 🍻

  • @StarGate1
    @StarGate13 ай бұрын

    I want just wanted to tell you that seeing you spend time fishing with your dad really good take care of hem👌👌👌👌👌

  • @kevinmartin4787
    @kevinmartin47877 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤great job!!!!!

  • @tetapuaroberts1502
    @tetapuaroberts1502 Жыл бұрын

    Love your videos. Your No 1. AWESOME

  • @ericwiethake7649
    @ericwiethake76495 ай бұрын

    Get a big fish soon ...happy 🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @ubreakitirepairit3569
    @ubreakitirepairit3569 Жыл бұрын

    IMO the pyramid sinker works better because it has more surface area to grab the sand. Especially when you give it a few jerks (after casting) to build up the sand around it. A better sinker to use is a pyramid sputnik sinker. It uses both a pyramid and the metal arms.

  • @aaronbuster2452
    @aaronbuster24526 ай бұрын

    On live bait fish, why do you hook them through the head instead of the tail? Here's my thought process: When the sinker is stationary, the fish is swimming as usual. A head hook is going to disrupt its swimming more than a tail hook. For trolling, a head hook is better so it's being dragged forward.

  • @moneedeng
    @moneedeng Жыл бұрын

    Great fishing video

  • @BasicFishingNZ
    @BasicFishingNZ Жыл бұрын

    tried livebaiting from the beach b4 and omg it is worth the effort haha so exciting wen u see the rod just getting slamed by a big fish out of nowhere and gets u excited on what it is

  • @hzvlogofficial7
    @hzvlogofficial7 Жыл бұрын

    Very very informative...👍👍👌👌👌👌

  • @juanmanuelrugiero3769
    @juanmanuelrugiero3769 Жыл бұрын

    Muy buena pesca. Saludos desde Argentina villa Gesell.

  • @alanalston
    @alanalston6 ай бұрын

    I want that trolley!

  • @Kongzilla-qj9cy
    @Kongzilla-qj9cy Жыл бұрын

    love following you you guys are beautiful family wish i could spend some time like this with my dad! he passed …. he took me fishing in florida every year since i am small kid. now i am 49 miss him so much

  • @HeySkipper

    @HeySkipper

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m sorry to hear:( makes me sad to hear you say that. I will spend more time with him in honor of your dad

  • @wanhouse1985
    @wanhouse1985 Жыл бұрын

    First fish, nice hook, perfect 👍🏿

  • @georgewashington938
    @georgewashington9387 ай бұрын

    Skipper has gone old-school with the the drone!

  • @gideonwilliams6399
    @gideonwilliams6399 Жыл бұрын

    Hey skipper nice catch watching from Trinidad & Tobago ..

  • @shuk8983
    @shuk898310 ай бұрын

    Nice size... N reel to...... Stay healthy dad❤👌

  • @wulfsyarn8448
    @wulfsyarn8448 Жыл бұрын

    Your dad is a pro on that rod.

  • @moissetdenis7127
    @moissetdenis71277 ай бұрын

    hey brendan, i m always in progress with your marvellous video , thank you so much from dunkerque in france

  • @Leesbiz52
    @Leesbiz5220 күн бұрын

    Nicely done. I'm hooked... Lol

  • @MrNadzsi
    @MrNadzsi Жыл бұрын

    Great video (again) Welcome back on the beach. Please make more like this video, the other type of fishing what are you guys did before are good as well, But fishing on the beach.,, that is way more better to watch , feel more powerful and more interesting, ( I Guess) Respect and Thank you guys!!!

  • @baharuddinbesah3709
    @baharuddinbesah3709 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Brendan,Erin always enjoy your Hard work attitude stay safe out there bro Regard to your family

  • @ClaudeBooth
    @ClaudeBooth Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome! Learn all the time from the channel best to you guys. Every Thursday I catch a video. Thanks.

  • @ericwiethake7649
    @ericwiethake76495 ай бұрын

    I love your family at. Fishing .....

  • @Doodsaplenty
    @Doodsaplenty8 ай бұрын

    good job!

  • @donaldgomes1583
    @donaldgomes1583 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @mikepletka
    @mikepletka2 ай бұрын

    The shark was super cool - fun!

  • @HeySkipper

    @HeySkipper

    2 ай бұрын

    lol yeah

  • @PAPAGIFAHAngler
    @PAPAGIFAHAngler Жыл бұрын

    Good job ❤️👍

  • @gadpipe
    @gadpipe11 ай бұрын

    hey guys . quick question. can you use catfish for bait as I see you catch plenty of them .

  • @bray3345

    @bray3345

    8 ай бұрын

    From my understanding it depends on the area and what fish eat there. For example here where I'm at for shark fishing they love eating blue fish but go 90 miles north and they won't touch them and eat only sting rays. I think depends on the area but who knows. Some days I'll throw anything out there as bait just to see if it works never know until you try it

  • @quegrill
    @quegrill Жыл бұрын

    Good job 👍

  • @boomsaway3
    @boomsaway3 Жыл бұрын

    Should come to Australia, sand and beaches look so much better.

  • @kevinashley478
    @kevinashley478 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Brendan and Erin. Glad to see y'all again. Your videos are great at lifting my spirits and, while it doesn't get me out completely, it does get me out of my depression at least a little bit. Would you consider doing a video on equipment to surf fish for disabled people? Like the cart you use to move your equipment across the soft sand at the beach?

  • @HeySkipper

    @HeySkipper

    Жыл бұрын

    Sure that’s a great idea! Thanks for the suggestion. Now it might take us a few months to put the video out, so please be patient!

  • @kevinashley478

    @kevinashley478

    Жыл бұрын

    @@HeySkipper will do! Thanks for the quick response.

  • @killtime351
    @killtime351 Жыл бұрын

    cool video man

  • @rudyach
    @rudyach2 ай бұрын

    I loved the video, great tips. Here in Brazil we use 4.2m rods and conical reels for casts of up to 170m, but using a drone is a great option.

  • @HeySkipper

    @HeySkipper

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks man . 😄 😁

  • @fitzmorrismartin3050
    @fitzmorrismartin30505 ай бұрын

    Hey Skipper you are my number one fishing show sorry about your dad's foot I have a foot challenge also please let him fish it's good therapy let me say he did a great job traing you. Been fishing since the age of nine im 68 now had to learn to walk again after foot surgery . Check out Antigua and Barbuda in the Caribbean that's where I live hundreds of fishing beaches come on down some day I know you will love it Jeff Martin

  • @avelinomedellin7356
    @avelinomedellin7356 Жыл бұрын

    Saludos de Tijuana

  • @joehamdache2087
    @joehamdache2087 Жыл бұрын

    G’day Skipper. I would like to see you make a video about your fishing rod holders ( sand version).

  • @ferniea92
    @ferniea9210 ай бұрын

    Great video, question: do you put any additives in your bait bucket to keep bait alive longer ?

  • @mangog8277
    @mangog8277 Жыл бұрын

    Wow I love to watch you guys fishing. Where in Florida is this? Maybe I can go do this someday

  • @jhondernoahfishing3070
    @jhondernoahfishing3070 Жыл бұрын

    Mi panita saludos buenas salidas de pesca saludos de jhonder&Noah fhising

  • @ghsultanaacsaray1412
    @ghsultanaacsaray1412 Жыл бұрын

    I'm a big fan 🤠🤠🤠🤠

  • @johnnygonzalez2244
    @johnnygonzalez22449 ай бұрын

    Thank you Skipper, you've inspired me to step my game up. Awesome video. I wish that California allowed throwing nets though. And we just had some insane new regulations come out and slap all of us.

  • @jungtao
    @jungtao Жыл бұрын

    Das some high tech fishing

  • @timberwolf1578
    @timberwolf1578 Жыл бұрын

    When I use two baits on one hook. I first hook one in the tail and then one in the mouth area. A lot more commotion and vibration

  • @leandroagonzalez3
    @leandroagonzalez3 Жыл бұрын

    I have to be honest, as a self proclaimed student of yours, everytime you mention needing fresh free live bait and you pull out a casting net.... The hardest is learning laws and regulations, I did some reading and research always beforehand but I still don't know about casting nets (right, that's what they are called?) For catching bait fish out here in California. I'm out there hunting sand crabs, muscles and trying to hook bait fish with sabikis . You did do one sabiki California video, but I get so jealous when you have more east coast videos with the casting net. Catching the bait fish to me is my pr still 🤣 . I count my 3 rock fish, star fish, and small stingray just luck, they were all on different days as well.

  • @HeySkipper

    @HeySkipper

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow thank you for taking the time to write to me. I hear your concern. There are many different regulations you need to look out for. I’m not sure about cali, but if I were there I would just keep catching with sabiki rigs and do what you do and catch crabs. I think the baits you catch with sabiki will be great for the flounders on the pier! Maybe consider making a trip to Florida one day!

  • @leandroagonzalez3

    @leandroagonzalez3

    Жыл бұрын

    @@HeySkipper It's an honor to recieve a reply. I belive fishing is an important hobby, skill, and science to really learn. The various locations you have offered through your videos for fishing have provided lots of useful information. I've gone through almost all of them. Another trouble was learning how to read my rod, I was putting too heavy of a sinker, I believe you do have 1 video mentioning how to read a rod but it's an older video. Your east coast and Mexico videos really do match up with other youtubers in the abundance of fish. It just seems way easier. It's motivated me to travel more to the beach to learn how to fish more professionally hoping to take a boat, as im limited to just the surf nd piers, to really find out why everywhere else besides California is great for fishing. I appreciate your time and won't take up anymore. I'm sure if I continue on my path I'll cross with you someday. Till then, thank you sir for clear and well worded teachings. It helps with remembering. It's 6:13 pm currently as I end this message so goodnight to you and your family .

  • @Guy-ky9mc

    @Guy-ky9mc

    Жыл бұрын

    The regulations on life's simple pleasures have gotten absurd. Why? Control. It's very difficult to breath anymore. Unfortunately this creates a death spiral where more and more break the law.. and in turn, laws become harder and more absurd. The change in just 10 years should wake people up to what's happening here.. but? idk..

  • @carlosreneguerra1960
    @carlosreneguerra19605 ай бұрын

    I love the idea of drones especially if I can’t get a boat

  • @terrievans1031
    @terrievans103110 ай бұрын

    Where in Florida are you fishing. My husband and I are planning a fishing trip in Florida. Thank you for your fishing tips, can't wait to go!

  • @terencephilipstrydom4838
    @terencephilipstrydom48388 ай бұрын

    Have you ever tried to drop a lure, like a spoon with the drone? You should get a Blue with every drop.

  • @blackwaterrepair10
    @blackwaterrepair10 Жыл бұрын

    Pinfish make great bait here in NC

  • @garybeesley340
    @garybeesley340 Жыл бұрын

    The sinker with arms is known as a spider weight. Different than a Sputnik in how it releases.

  • @badfisherman7669
    @badfisherman7669 Жыл бұрын

    Good to see you back on the beach. Where do you get your sand spikes?

  • @lanesilva9234

    @lanesilva9234

    Жыл бұрын

    Amazon I think of homemade

  • @riccochet704
    @riccochet704 Жыл бұрын

    Would love to see you go fishing with Finao on twitch.

  • @julioalcala4084
    @julioalcala4084 Жыл бұрын

    I like fishing

  • @proaz4034
    @proaz4034 Жыл бұрын

    I though if a bird attack it in sky hhhh that will an other episode hhhhh nice work

  • @greenempirelawncare3446
    @greenempirelawncare3446 Жыл бұрын

    How do you feel winter fishing is in NC?

  • @josemarrero7982
    @josemarrero7982 Жыл бұрын

    Dude you’re the effin best i swear! To think u were partying not so long ago in college 😂. I learned to actually read the water from shore to know WHERE TO CAST exactly SPECIFICALLY THANKS TO YOU BROTHER! Great video as always!!! 💯👏🏼💪🏽🎯 many blessing King.

  • @frankpohl8746
    @frankpohl8746 Жыл бұрын

    Been waiting on a Frigate bird to fly in.

  • @Maurio904
    @Maurio904 Жыл бұрын

    Love your videos. My wife and I can't ever fond those spots your at with no one around. We go to Hannah Park and Nassau Sound at times any suggestions

  • @Maurio904

    @Maurio904

    Жыл бұрын

    Am I able to show you pictures of my catch?

  • @HeySkipper

    @HeySkipper

    Жыл бұрын

    Those are great places, I go during the weekday to avoid crowds!

  • @user-ys2oc5ub1v
    @user-ys2oc5ub1v11 ай бұрын

    caught salmon. browns beach, bottom yorke peninsula. isolated country. south australia, australia. great outer reef. caught inside reef. took my dad there. gave him the rod. fish nearly pulled him over. good moment us both.

  • @carloscharles9127
    @carloscharles9127 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, what brand is your sun mask? Thx

  • @miassaltlife7398
    @miassaltlife7398 Жыл бұрын

    Great video! Can I get the info on the drone pls?

  • @moneedeng

    @moneedeng

    Жыл бұрын

    Swellpro SplashDrone 4

  • @thedon9670
    @thedon9670 Жыл бұрын

    @heyskipper how about a "how to throw a cast net" video? :)

  • @HeySkipper

    @HeySkipper

    Жыл бұрын

    Yea I already have one! Maybe I’ll make another soon, it was a while back!

  • @likapabloify
    @likapabloify5 ай бұрын

    Hi sensei do you have a link to the Sputnik maker? Thank you !

  • @chriss8206
    @chriss8206 Жыл бұрын

    Do you recommend floats For your bottom Riggs for East Coast surfishing particular Virginia the Delaware area I've been using floats and it seems that I'm not catching as many fish. I've had great success keeping the bait stealing crabs and catfish off my bait on the golf States but not as much luck on the East Coast using floats

  • @Guy-ky9mc
    @Guy-ky9mc Жыл бұрын

    Good work and good show! I appreciate y'all and your work.

  • @KORR
    @KORRАй бұрын

    what model drone is that?

  • @peterpan6969
    @peterpan6969 Жыл бұрын

    how or where do you hook the line in drone and what control to drop it?

  • @PnoyWonderBoy
    @PnoyWonderBoy10 ай бұрын

    Where did you buy that cart?

  • @barrybaldeo1208
    @barrybaldeo1208 Жыл бұрын

    hey, what type of drone is that?

  • @nonamebro7349
    @nonamebro7349 Жыл бұрын

    Hello my friend, can you send a link of the drone? I've been looking for a fishing drone for a long time

  • @tetapuaroberts1502
    @tetapuaroberts1502 Жыл бұрын

    Sorry you all are awesome

  • @steelcrusher
    @steelcrusher8 ай бұрын

    👍👍🎣

  • @CUSSLIKEASAILOR
    @CUSSLIKEASAILOR Жыл бұрын

    🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾

  • @austinwinget1232
    @austinwinget123211 ай бұрын

    What kind of drone is that is all I'm wondering

  • @user-ys2oc5ub1v
    @user-ys2oc5ub1v11 ай бұрын

    thanks showing me how to bait small herring up. i put thru back, top. always comes off. now i change u method. can u do slow mo vid. how u thread hook thru small bait fish.

  • @mattnguyen1672
    @mattnguyen1672 Жыл бұрын

    Would love to see a lure only video surf fishing and how to work lures like lucky craft or spooks etc. ❤

  • @addicted2fishing119

    @addicted2fishing119

    Жыл бұрын

    💯

  • @HeySkipper

    @HeySkipper

    Жыл бұрын

    Will do one day!

  • @nocapforex4036
    @nocapforex403610 ай бұрын

    Hey, what is the drone you are sing called, and how much did it cost?

  • @unclekicks
    @unclekicks Жыл бұрын

    Hey bro, i am a newbie in fishing, can you please advise which bait is the best for saltwater- shrimp or small fish?

  • @SuperLordjulius

    @SuperLordjulius

    Жыл бұрын

    Depends on the type of fish you are looking for.

  • @alexchen3717

    @alexchen3717

    Жыл бұрын

    Try shrimp、 you’ll catch something

  • @paco7011111
    @paco70111116 ай бұрын

    Where can I buy that drone?

  • @vajazzlerthis
    @vajazzlerthis Жыл бұрын

    I think use a needle fish or something of that nature and the locals almost fell in laughing at me. Then straightened me out. So at the end of the day I gave the gentleman my rod since his broke. Always meet great people fishing