Can't Catch Fish? You’re using the WRONG Fishing Hooks! (Surf Fishing Problem SOLVED!)

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Can't Catch Fish? You’re using the WRONG Fishing Hooks! (Surf Fishing Problem SOLVED!)

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11 ай бұрын

Are you having trouble catching fish? Using the correct fishing hooks is extremely important for fishing. It can make a huge difference in how many fish you catch! Beach fishing/ surf fishing can be challenging to learn at first, but after you learn a few basic principals, it gets much easier. Dont give up, it takes time to figure these things out.
Using smaller hooks will help you start catching more fish simply because smaller fish can fit the hooks in their mouths. Alot of times people tend to miss the fish because the hooks are literally too big to even fit into the fishes mouth.
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@user-dj4pq1sh6o 3 ай бұрын

I totally agree with you. I myself am a small-hook angler. I usually use a size #12 Kirby classic J hook and it has catched me a lot of fish. But when I go even smaller (#14 size) I catch a lot more fish and bigger as well. So yeah, beginners make the mistake of using big hooks and they might even think the size hooks I use are tiny, but that's what all these years of experience delivers. There's several fish out there with a tiny mouth such as the pompano, bluegill and tilapia to name a few. All you need is a small hook and a small piece of bait and you're all set.

@benjaminhsu6961 11 ай бұрын

These a good tips. But for those folks who don’t get to go every week I feel that you need to mention preparation before the trip. I can not tell you how much time I see my buddies waste setting up rods and tiring rigs and such while I’m catching fish. All because they never looked at their tackle since they got back from the last trip. Preparation is honestly one of my biggest tips to any new angler. Great to see you all out there!!

@brianyoung4868 11 ай бұрын

21:45. They cover preparation in a handful of other videos also

@peasantstimekeeper 3 ай бұрын

As a new angler, i cant stress this part enough! First time i went out, took me almost an hour to get everything strung up, tied, stakes in the ground, ect. 2nd and 3rd time ive been out, had everything i could possibly have ready, just had to tie rigs onto the mainline and start fishing! Less than 15 minutes of setup time. I live in an apartment so storage space for 4 rods/reels plus all the equipment and buckets isnt easy. I have to break down everything in-between trips so it doesnt take up too much space.

@iancaen2977 11 ай бұрын

I've used #2 circles for quite awhile...caught and landed everything up to 37" reds. My rod favorite is a 10' Lews crappie jig rod cut down to 9'...30 lb braid and 20 lb flouro single hook pomp rigs that I tie myself. This rig will catch 99% of what's out there. Tight lines all!

@HeySkipper 11 ай бұрын

It works well!

@Shontaljones 9 ай бұрын

I have a 7ft pen can I use that why is 10 or 9 ft so much better

@user-dm7pu7ph1x 11 ай бұрын

Hi im from south africa. West coast.the rig with the sliding sinker is al that i use. I only use 1 or 1.0 hooks. The goast shrimp that you startet to use is all that i use. If i dont get them i use blackmussel. That grouw on the rocks. We dont get the same fish here that you get there by you but fish is fish. We get blacktail all year. And summer we get stumpnose, cob, normal mackril and if you lucky yellotail. I like your videos and never mis ons. Enjoy the week.

@robmccurdy6655 2 ай бұрын

I'm from central Mississippi. I'm a bass and crappie fisherman. I have an opportunity to go to Panama City Beach, Florida once a year. Beach fishing is my favorite thing to do there. Your videos are going help me tremendously this year. I'd do anything necessary for an opportunity to come spend one day fishing with you.

@tareqibnziyad4732 11 ай бұрын

I love your work, it makes me more confident as a beginer.

@vjabonador1067 11 ай бұрын

Depending on legality on your state/country, you can also change from circle hooks to j-hooks / octopus beak hooks. It makes a world of difference in hookup rates.

@ubreakitirepairit3569 11 ай бұрын

I can definitely agree with this. I’ve always used #6 and #2 hooks for a lot of different species.

@chyeong2518 5 ай бұрын

You are so entertaining, and I can feel the excitement even when I am on my couch watching. Bravo!

@Yahmantv 6 ай бұрын

I love your videos i do a lot of fishing like this in Jamaica 🇯🇲 so I am learning a lot from you thank you so much 🙏🙏

@kent7525 11 ай бұрын

Great info bro subscriber here. I'm going to try this we went out on the Chesapeake Bay yesterday on Mana Peak pier and was using 7/0 circle hooks with big bunker bait didn't even get a bite really disappointing I'm definitely going to scale down this was very helpful thanks a lot for posting this never ive never had a day like you guys had there on the beach

@stevenstone307 11 ай бұрын

Loved this video. This is the first time I've seen a US fishing video that looks so similar to a UK fishing video! Except that you guys actually have fish on your shores except us lol

@aaaaa1957 7 күн бұрын

Great video thanks for sharing

@charlesdeleo4608 11 ай бұрын

I definitely have caught more fish with smaller hooks. I even caught a black drum on them using only crab scented fish bites and cut squid. It was 14 inches, which in NC is a keeper size. Needless to say, I dispatched it, cleaned it and cooked it. It was absolutely delicious, sautéed with olive oil, onions, garlic, butter, dill, tarragon and a splash of white wine.

@BryTunesMusic 9 ай бұрын

Nice, do you mind saying what size hook and how you like to cut the squid and fishbites? For a small hook is that just a small square or do you let the squid have a slight tail? Thanks

@kegsrifa 11 ай бұрын

Love how you guys work so well as a team... im from California love your content

@HeySkipper 11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@FishermanSchool 7 ай бұрын

Great fishing! Good health to you!

@tripplebeards3427 11 ай бұрын

OpNoticed the same thing switching from #2’s to #6’s in the same Owner Mutu Lights. I get a lot more hook ups BUT big fish get caught way farther inside the mouth. Sometimes in the rounds or gullet. Bought the 6s to try for minnows on crappie. They work for everything including huge fish. Your shirt is bad ass! I want one!!!!!

@abraham3901 2 ай бұрын

good fishing point. Thank you.

@mxkinist 11 ай бұрын

Bro I watch you from Lebanon 🇱🇧 thank you so much for all the helpful information you've been giving out FOR FREE, I feel like I'm robbing you every time you give helpful tips and tricks. Thanks to you I've been much more successful with my fishing and you helped me appreciate the sea and life in general and be more responsible towards its wonderful bounty. Thank you so much to you and your lovely family, your content is gold. Salute brother ❤🎣

@HeySkipper 11 ай бұрын

I appreciate that! So happy to be a small part of your fishing journey 🙏🙏 what kind of fish do you catch in Lebanon?

@mxkinist 11 ай бұрын

@@HeySkipper Mostly mullets, white and saddled sea breams and red porgies. These are the most common species here in the Mediterranean, not as big as the monsters you catch in the States. Cheers brother

@marley9904 11 ай бұрын

Hello folks , nice to see you again. Enjoy fishing. Catch and cook is wonderful.

@HeySkipper 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@franciscoteveni5847 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for your video and reminder. I used to go to smaller hooks when the fishing was slow then I stopped.

@HeySkipper 11 ай бұрын

Yea it works well!

@rockyclick371 11 ай бұрын

Love your content my friend

@generalmudcrab1674 11 ай бұрын

Another great video! (:

@kadaluzhavan4150 10 ай бұрын

Superb fishing Technic 🎉

@dvdschaub 11 ай бұрын

I was recently fishing piers in California and regretted not bringing smaller gear. Missed so many fish!

@aussieauto7314 11 ай бұрын

Hey skipper you should be using a long shank bait keeper hook because u want ur ghost shrimp to be live when you throw it out in to the surf ,the way ur doing it is ok but u want ur shrimp to look natural and be alive

@konoeyoshito6105 2 ай бұрын

damn i knew i shouldve downsized my hooks since my rod was always moving but catched nothing in the end thanks for the neat little tip

@BrooklynRedneck Ай бұрын

I used to think I needed something like a 5/0 hook when I first started fishing, sizing down to a 3/0 or 2/0 on a 4 ounce weight and killing it in nyc for striped bass, fluke, eel, sea robin, and so on

@mvmves803 11 ай бұрын

Give you a thumb up from Singapore 👍 & Nice little Kastking reel though🤞

@HeySkipper 11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@paulmeek537 4 ай бұрын

This looks so fun. I'm definitely doing this this summer

@HeySkipper 4 ай бұрын

Awesome man! If you found this helpful you gotta check out my website, I custom make a ton of gear to help you with your next fishing trip! www.heyskipperfishing.com 😄

@hawnjoe773 8 ай бұрын

fyi if u neva know hawaii is part of the US and yes we do regulate and we catch 150 lb ulua giant trevelly from da shoreline awesome channel bradda

@PhuTran-cm3tg 11 ай бұрын

Thích quá.có bộ cần câu nào thanh lí không a trai

@charlieridgway1085 5 ай бұрын

That's right I always get questioned why I use a smaller hook u think when I double the catch of my fish to there fish they would learn but nope

@amirspd7492 11 ай бұрын

Good job 🎣🎣🎣

@addicted2fishing119 11 ай бұрын

You have to match your hook to your bait… 200 pound bluefin tuna are often caught using live sardines with #6/#8 live bait hooks 🍻

@Pescadepraiape 5 ай бұрын

Brasil

@paulcorsetto6047 17 күн бұрын

Is it better to fish during low tide or high tides?

@robinhood8824 11 ай бұрын

Just saying hello from the netherlands. 👋 ppl all over the world watch you i guess

@bobfronczek8118 11 ай бұрын

Oh good test that day when you were fishing would’ve been half of your rods with your normal hooks that you use and then the smaller number to hooks you might’ve just hit a very good day when everything was biting but this was a very good tip to be aware of to downsize your equipment sometimes

@arjanpaans654 11 ай бұрын

love your videos Iwhis i kut fischt whit you but im frum the nederlands Keep gowing love all of your videos

@johnson249 2 ай бұрын

Can I ask a question? So how weight about your sinker ? Amazing fishing

@poyraz8368 9 ай бұрын

What is the name of the device you used for pulling bait from sand?

@milan2k11 4 ай бұрын

How do you not get swept back in with such a small weight and those waves? I usually have to use a 4 oz pyramid so it stays out there. Thanks

@carlmarks2199 11 ай бұрын

Carolina rig is salt water? What do you catch with that?

@pete69696 11 ай бұрын

Great video.. thats a beautiful beach

@HeySkipper 11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@edwardthomas2894 2 ай бұрын

Can you please tell me what size hooks are you using

@garythompson4505 11 ай бұрын

Brandon would love to see what you can do at fort Macon State Park at Atlantic Beach nc

@jhondernoahfishing3070 11 ай бұрын

Saludos desde texas espero saludarlo pronto y compartir una pesca

@bobbymalta73 10 ай бұрын

Thank You.

@getmoney92 11 ай бұрын

These set ups is how we fish on the surf on the California coast 10” medium fast. As light as possible everything. I use grubs and lures tho.

@johnnysjasonable 10 ай бұрын

Hello what size of rod and reel did you use....

@Targt_gaming 7 ай бұрын

Do you bleed the fish right after the catch? I saw you toss it into a bag right away and was curious since I’ll be kayaking

@leonsus9317 11 ай бұрын

Those whiting are huge compared to the southern Gulf of Alabama. I would love to fish there but, wife enjoys the powdery soft beaches that are hard to pull a cart in, ( even balloon tires) . Seems the ghost shrimp holes are easier to get to there also. Great video.

@HeySkipper 11 ай бұрын

Thanks! We were blessed with a lucky day of fishing!

@tonybanner7599 6 ай бұрын

Where did you get the tube used to pull bait from the shore?

@boynickkitchen4528 11 ай бұрын

hi boss what is your rod?? or what is your set up?????

@williambenner701 11 ай бұрын

Size 2 is my go to hook in the surf.

@HeySkipper 11 ай бұрын

Glad I’m in the same boat!

@zapdos2564 3 ай бұрын

You are right. Philippines needs regulation regarding catching fish. I am a newbie at fishing and can only fish during weekend, catching a fish here is a struggle. I usually go to ports and still really out of luck :D

@Jibby-ti2ni 10 ай бұрын

Previously i use heavy set all the way because im not go for small fish. But i changed to light set this year. everything rated below 20lb. Rod reel line Accessories. And its really more fun more challenging and more fish.

@Pescadepraiape 5 ай бұрын

Brasil

@EJROCKER1 11 ай бұрын

Who picks your background music? It's always very good.

@martyadams3915 11 ай бұрын

Catching big fish or any fish for that matter especially in the surf its not so much the size of your terminal tackle as it is the quality of your drag and the experience of the fisherman using it. I have caught little whiteing on a number 1 circle hook and turnned around and caught 40 pound red drum on that same hook. The only fish that gives me hook troubles is sharks and sometimes big rays. The sharks will braraid the hook and it can break and the rays break hooks no matter the size i think i have broken and stretched more hooks on rays than anything else.

@fahdsamad2874 11 ай бұрын

What is the name of the thing What you tid it up on the shrimp i want to to buy one thank you

@frostizz2072 11 ай бұрын

I like to use the 1/0 mutu light hood for snappers and jack and even smaller fish

@HeySkipper 11 ай бұрын

That works well too!

@khurrammahmood8424 4 ай бұрын

I have a question. It's been few months since I started fishing and on my fishing rod (casting weight 100/200) is written and I want to know what does that mean?

@be643 11 ай бұрын

A tip to use a lot less bait elastic is to finish with 2 or 3 Wraps around the hook shaft to finish it off. 6 or 7 Wraps around bait then 3 around shaft will keep it tight around the bait without tearing it but also really secure around and easy to snap the elastic. Nice vids

@Yahmantv 6 ай бұрын

Where can I get the bait electric?

@davidmaerz2756 11 ай бұрын

The football sinker with the single hook is called the "fish finder" rig and it is what carp fishermen rely on . Glad it works for the beach as well, as well as any fresh water fish as walleye, carp of course, and perch inland.

@Andre-Nader 11 ай бұрын

Isn’t the main difference that the fish Finder normally uses a pyramid sinker to stay in place?

@mattnguyen1672 11 ай бұрын

Also Carolina rig

@sockgoblinamazingwtf6511 11 ай бұрын

In south africa we call it either a baber/catfish rig(freshwater) or a cracker/muscle cracker rig(saltwater) its my go to when at the ocean,i use it for grey grunters using size 4 and blacktail(pin fish) using size 8 and smaller hooks, if you use it around rocks, i use a torpedo weight,that 1 that looks like 2 bullet sinkers back to front

@davidmaerz2756 11 ай бұрын

@@Andre-Nader nope, its a sliding football style sinker.

@vincentha6188 4 ай бұрын

Hi guy I’m newbie’s ,i have some experience on river only .have try 2-3 on beach but can’t catch any fish @,,,@ Using bait shrimp- prawn -chicken…. Use sinker big sinker and same hook…

@Akeim23.thompsonandfamily 5 ай бұрын

I'll be definitely using this method of smaller hooks, I just started my fishing adventures and I've been using size 2 hooks all I've been getting is bites, watching from Jamaica thank you for these amazing tips @heyskipper

@Roiciphus 11 ай бұрын

"LET 'EM GO, LET 'EM GROW"

@mrsamirf 8 ай бұрын

What is that tube he’s using to get bait

@kenong6392 10 ай бұрын

Yes yes yes yes yes u all are the best 👍🏾👏🌹💪

@jovienng87 11 ай бұрын

Hi woow awesome! Great catch! How I wish our country also can catch the fish so consistent! And Ghost shrimp look like this.😮. Wanna try to hunt some but not sure if Singapore have😢.. hahaha love your videos!

@HeySkipper 11 ай бұрын

Maybe! You will have to check

@jovienng87 11 ай бұрын

@@HeySkipper ghost shrimp don't have but lot of clams hahahah😅

@osvaldo8393 10 ай бұрын

I get more hook ups with the size 4-6 Tru Turn blood red than a size 1 circle

@carson4227 6 ай бұрын

What style of hooks are these

@guillermoguerrero6942 2 ай бұрын

Size sinkers?

@mattwolf1718 3 ай бұрын

What kind of fish are those?

@777sgiles 11 ай бұрын

Can I find ghost shrimp on the west coast of Florida?

@LifeWithSpike 11 ай бұрын

I usually slay bait fish using x2 long eagle claw #2.

@ryanconte3910 8 ай бұрын

What is that Gadget that you are using to take shrimp out of the sand

@NoName-yi3oz 11 ай бұрын

Wow you know about Philippines

@caliraisedexotics 21 күн бұрын

I’ve only ever fished salt water from a Pier. Just ordered a 9ft Penn battle 3 pool to try shore and jetty fishing. Super excited to learn how to set up my pole n catch fish this way. Checking out ur site n the rigs u offer to what would u recommend for a someone new to this style of fishing to help kickstart my adventure

@JViello 20 күн бұрын

Wanted to say Brandon is super busy and this video is almost a year old. Don't get disappointed if he doesn't reply. The best thing to do is search his videos. I can all but guarantee he covered what you want to know already. Good luck, tight lines!

@caliraisedexotics 20 күн бұрын

@@JViello thanks I’ve just found his channel with this video figured I’d shoot my shot n see if I cood get a response..much appreciated tho

@DenoKarter 12 күн бұрын

where abouts is this in tampa?

@kevinknight3891 3 ай бұрын

Nice vid!

@HeySkipper 3 ай бұрын

😁

@marianomartinez3999 Ай бұрын

What beach is this

@livinglapesca 10 ай бұрын

Yo le pongo una pequeña liga a la cola de camarón para que aguante más

@thomashughes9542 7 ай бұрын

I like his bike

@el_chato_718 3 ай бұрын

Hey what’s the tool called that you’re using to catch bait? I’m new to world and picking it up as a hobby lol.

@nicodemuscorleonis2178 3 ай бұрын

Claminator

@Andreyshunt 10 ай бұрын

We’re at ??

@LiLlouder 11 ай бұрын

What beach are you fishing from???? Thanks for the video sir!!!!

@jeremyp4572 Ай бұрын

That’s little talbot

@braxtonmorris5438 11 ай бұрын

Hey skipper I'm going to holden beach sc tomorrow for a week. And I was wondering what you'd suggest to target. I'm turning 17 the 12th

@HeySkipper 11 ай бұрын

Try using fresh dead shrimp, or use mullet! Probably catch red drum

@panasko228 11 ай бұрын

I am down I Myrtle now fishing catching blues and whitting

@deanv5470 11 ай бұрын

You’re in Florida right what beach are you wan is that Melbourne I’m down here in Boca Ratan looks like a lot of fun thanks for the knowledge

@JViello 20 күн бұрын

Looks like Canaveral to me...

@shaugnmetapsi 11 ай бұрын

It's a fine balance between trying to catch everything versus knowing what fish you're targeting, and the hook size to use given the size of fish you want to catch. Too small and the problem of gut hooking arises. I'd rather lose a bit of bait and catch the size and type of fish I want than trying to get it all. Win some lose some.

@HeySkipper 11 ай бұрын

True!

@SonofFisherman 8 ай бұрын

Nice

@PAPERandPENCILguy 11 ай бұрын

What’s the fishing shirt? It looks amazing lol

@HeySkipper 11 ай бұрын

Choona!

@nalaklak 7 ай бұрын

How many grams does your egg sinker weigh?

@capulooo 10 ай бұрын

Bua llevo 3 vídeos de este tipo y es que no se ni por donde empezar jajjajaj encima tiene miles de suscriptores.... llevo toda la vida pescando y los consejos que da son de dependiente de decathlon recien contratao

@leroylittles5213 11 ай бұрын

What’s the location ? Planning a trip to the area last week of this month get tips btw !

@bikingmomma524 11 ай бұрын

Where is that beautiful beach you were fishing? Obviously not Texas, the sand is too white.

@PeterNaidoo-kx1zd 7 ай бұрын

Which country are you in ?

@williambenner701 11 ай бұрын

So I have surf fished in three different countries and seven different states. I have normally used size 2 hooks, and two oz size weights. What I do different is I prefer pyramid sinkers in the surf. I been using the same sort of rig for about 60 years. And no, I don't miss many fish! So, yeah I guess you are preaching to the choir with me!

@HeySkipper 11 ай бұрын

Haha glad I’m Not the only one!