Dan Hernandez on Rigging for Surf Fishing

[victopshot17]

last time i went fishing at south padre island and i caught a small fish i was reeling it in when a seagull flies down and grabs it i tried to yank it down put the hook just came of and the seagull took the fish.I was like WOW ive never seen anything like that.

[fishtaco1974]

Thanks for great tips on this video dan I'm looking forward to fishing with you guys this year.

[TheS0F4]

Whats up Dan is it a good idea to surf fish in winter?

[slinksterfy8]

hey dan whats the best bait or lure you would recommend for surf fishing, and what spot to cast out? thanks.

[blazeveryday6996]

lol a carolina rig??? i ges everyone has a different name for that type of setup

[Mrevanator1000]

sub me

[hakimwrightsr]

Great video i love fishing and could use more tips. I live in Ga put i go to St. Croix often what is a good rod and reel and whats a good bate to use

[delgadillovic]

I like using the Carolina Keeper, no need to tie a swivel.

[dukenns]

hey dan..i am from state of goa..thats in india..i hardly see any people fishing on the beach.but a lot of people fish at the mouth of the river...close to where the river and sea connects i have never seen surf perch..the most common fish that we catch are,Long fin cavalla,Indian Salmon,Reef cod,Mangrove red snapper ,Horse mackeral,Indian Mackral,Barracuda,Giant sea perch.....i usually end up catching Perch that are around 2kg+....any tips wat should i try to fish on the beach

[dansportfishing]

@dukenns just try fishing there on the beach like you see me doing here in this video, I'm sure it's work for you there too, good luck!

[goanfisher456]

@dukenns if youre from goa use size 13 hooks you,ll get them from the local store ,use the small clams on the shore break them and put them on the hook im sure you,ll catch the fish called "muddoushi" and crescent perchor "ganvoi"

[gamefisher5]

could you make a video on pompano fishing?

[dansportfishing]

@gamefisher5 I haven't made one for that yet.

[yachtwish]

Actually this guy @nameuser012 is right at 2:58 if you look to the right of dan you can barely see a dorsal fin retreating into the ocean

[mrsOdin]

Hello Dan !

I'm talking from Brazil again ( Arjona of GPP forum) , and , I want to ask you , if you've already used grubs for surf fishing ... I've used some micro-grubs (yellow colour) and I've catched little pompanos and an other especie of pompano

Do u have some suggestions of what lures I can use too ?

Thanks a lot.

[costapcrj]

Hello Dan

Congratulations for the great video.

In my country fished on the beach with a system of two hooks with a sinker on the end.

I started using the C-ring and tives for more options without having to change anything, I can fish with artificial lures or natural.

Thanks for the advice.

. Costa - Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

[mmmmmarcus]

Hey dan, have you ever tried using a simple rubbercore sinker instead of a C-Rig for surf-fishing? This way, there are no break-points, other than the hook itself. I used a small rubber-core on 6-lb test, I caught a nice Corbina around seven pounds this way! the line brand was Stren original, #6. Best light line I've ever used!

[dansportfishing]

@mmmmmarcus I like sliding sinkers better.

[dandotreillydot42058]

its a monster

[surferioz]

thanks thats would be cool

[nameuser012]

what was that to your side of you at 2:58-3:02

[dansportfishing]

it's just a bag I carry my extra fishing tackle in, you can also use it to carry bait too.

[nameuser012]

@nameuser012 no there was something in the water

[MrLightsout82]

@nameuser012 I think you are asking the blue ting , well it's the 3 rd grip , it's like a rod holder, you can find it under the name 3rd grip in google

[dansportfishing]

yes that's right, I think you can only find them on - line.

[shotgun728]

if i need a new rod and reel where can i buy it?

[steventhekillerfull]

what length rod shouls i put on my abu garcia 104?

[dansportfishing]

7-9 foot would work fine.

[SuperChink44]

dan, do surf perch live on beaches in northern california

[iheartchocolatexP]

what is right mouth to go fishing at Rosarita,Maxico

[maydayfire]

dan, it works any time of the year?

[dansportfishing]

yes it does, they bite better when the water is warmer.

[surferioz]

what kind of bad is that its awesome i need one of those for surf fishing i have a fanny pack but its 2 small and thats one is perfect

[dansportfishing]

I don't know if they make them any longer I'll check for you.

[TheFlounder22]

Once I was surf fishing didn't have my drag set rite I had to grab the line and run

[RoyChavezSer]

Hola, que tal Sr. Dan., estamos aqui en Quintana Roo, y tenemos bastante ¨surf¨..pero casi nadie is interested in fishing from the beach...We have alot of big rocks..do you have any tips as to what I might catch thats edible from the Caribe...I have vast experience in freshwater fishing (semi-pro bass tour) but I am finding out that saltwater is a different story..favorite saltwater fish so far..Rubia, Boquinete, mero, Robalo....all tips apreciated...

Saludos de Riviera Maya....

[dansportfishing]

If you have a lot of rocks there, then i'm sure you'll find some fish too. i'd suggest you order some of our 1/2oz. B-52 bucktail jigs and try those, good luck

[RoyChavezSer]

@dansportfishing ....sounds good sir, but we have a shortage of tackle shops here...If I were to order lures & terminal tackle, is there a place inside the Republic of Mexico where I can order from...I have tried the international shipping routes by Fed-ex....ordered an $120 shimano reel ended paying $380 after shipping & handling & customs...We are bunch of Retired Marines among others..but with no way to order stuff....

[dansportfishing]

try Cabelas.com, they send out order all around the world everyday.

[dgonza11]

Hey Dan,I love your surf fishing videos.You should make some more surf fishing videos to put on you tube

[ohiooutdoorsman234]

hey im going fishing off the beach in destin florida and were going to be fishing with live shrimp what is your opinion on the tipe of tackle to be using'

[dansportfishing]

i'd like to use light tackle surf fishing. it all depends on the sizes fish you're going after. If you're not sure i'd suggest you visit a local tackle shop and ask for advice.

[halibutman1]

Hey what is the best beach for surf fishing in san clemente,Ca i would think maybe

riviera or mariposa point

[ISIHoCkxNLC]

@ohiooutdoorsman234 I have fished destins beaches forever i like to use dead mullet or live both work really good sharks tear them up

[armymen1232]

also i use jigs on the surf and people told me i can use jigs on the surf are they right?

[dansportfishing]

sure they will work for that too.

[armymen1232]

i use a double rig is that ok?

[dudrhkd7]

Hey Dan I want to go surf fishing and take my brother. He is 14 i was wondering if he needs a fishing license.

[dansportfishing]

no he doesn't, In CA you only need one if you're 16 or older. I'm not sure what age you need one for Mexico.

[gokory]

hey dan i'm going to cabo san lucas in a week i'm bringing a heavy trout rod and reel with a 15 pound test line i'm looking for a nice medium sized fish to catch from the beach to bring t o a restaurant for them to cook..i was thinking something larger than a surf perch yet cathable on my set

[dansportfishing]

sure, if you land a roosterfish make sure you release it.

[lafamatj]

Hi Dan! thanks for the quick reply! i forgot to ask you: what kind of gulp bait would you recomend for fishing from rocks and surf and different species near rosarito?

[dansportfishing]

use the sand worm.

[lafamatj]

thanks a lot, hope to see you again.

[lafamatj]

hello Dan, are the fish there all year, or some month's better than other's.

[dansportfishing]

yes there are....

[fishermen96]

What is the size rod are you using, and what action is the reel.

[dansportfishing]

it's a 7' rod and a light action reel, if you have a 8' rod that would work even better.

[alexman18]

Hey noob surf fisher here, just wondering why you need a sliding sinker?

[dansportfishing]

that way the fish never know that you're there, your line just slides through the sinker.

[veedub447]

Gulp don't work

[mmmmmarcus]

-YOU- dont work. LMAO  Yes it does work! Its actually quite effective.

[dansportfishing]

it does for me. watch the video again and you'll see it works great!

[dansportfishing]

it's a 7' ugly stick light rod, ask me again next week and i'll find the model number for you.

Dan

[kevinduong4]

I think I just found it. Thanks Dan. It's 40 bux right? Do you know any local store near HB that has it?

[kevinduong4]

Hey Dan, went fishing at Newport Beach yesterday and caught 20 BSP. I had a blast. By the way I try seraching up the rod you said and couldn't find the exact one. You think you can give me the exact model of the rod you use in the video? I'm planning to get one of those just for surf fishing. Thanks again

-Kev

[kevinduong4]

Thanks for the tips Dan... fishing the surf this weekend...=D

[kevinduong4]

Hey Dan, just curious what rod is that? What model? Let me know, love your videos

-Kev

[dansportfishing]

Shakespeare Ugly Stick lite rods

[kevinduong4]

What size egg sinker is best?  Is one ounce too much?

[dansportfishing]

it depends on the wind and current, I'd start off with 1/2 oz.

[dansportfishing]

I pretty sure they all do?

[zbstr611]

hey dan, what beaches in socal allow surf fishing? i live in the l.a. area, thanks! great vids by the way

[dansportfishing]

try the Gulp sand worms

[dansportfishing]

Make sure you take Gulp with you. thanks for watching.

[granny0007]

Any tips for fishing in the pacific northwest?

I live in oregon(Columbia river mouth).

thanks for the vid :P

5/5*

[ShaJACKwa]

nice vid! i cant wait till i go to south carolina and surf fish this auguast

[dansportfishing]

Thanks!

Dan

[terbo78]

nice vid thx

[propain76]

Good tips for beginers like me.