How to Dropshot Surf Halibut (WEEDLESS)

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Hopefully you find this "How to" video helpful. Catching California Halibut in the surf on a dropshot can be so rewarding!
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0:00 Intro
1:02 What is the best tide to catch halibut on the surf?
1:38 surf halibut behavior
1:58 using your rod tip action for surf halibut
2:07 Working an area effectively for surf halibut
2:33 dropshot halibut in weedy conditions
3:08 dropshot setup for surf halibut
3:38 first hookup on a halibut
5:01 Legal length of california halibut to keep?
5:30 Drop Shot Halibut Tutorial begins
8:54 how to rig the zoom fluke for dropshot halibut
10:30 Ean catches a keeper halibut on the dropshot!
12:17 Underwater view of the dropshot rig
12:40 Begin of cooking portion
13:05 filleting a california halibut
17:06 eating california halibut
17:54 Summary of catching and cooking california halibut
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@Hook2Cook 3 жыл бұрын

If you liked this episode, You might like our other Halibut fishing videos: kzfaq.info/sun/PLdyrc3-kAPQ4IgrKC04IcmMT4tqm44ili

@jamalswann7786 2 жыл бұрын

im planning a trip in two weeks from Seattle to la and driving down 101 coastline any suggestions for fishing . i plan on just stopping everywhere

@jimvalim1567 3 жыл бұрын

What sets your videos apart from other fishing videos on KZfaq, is that you show the viewers what gear and technique you're using. Very informative! Great video 👍 Thanks for making the video.

@Hook2Cook 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for pinpointing what your find helpful. Comments like this help to craft the next episodes! 🍻🤙🏼

@elijahf111 3 жыл бұрын

if your fishing on a day with no seaweed you can put a 2nd hook on the bottom of your torpedo weight, catches a surprising amount of bites sometimes

@thelinecook 3 жыл бұрын

Dude what!! That looks amazing. Had no idea you could be so productive halibut fishing in the surf! Your filet jobs are seriously good too. And that meal looks unbelievable. Great job

@Hook2Cook 3 жыл бұрын

Yea down here with calm enough warmer water and bait shallow, halibut will be present. Filleting is such a satisfying skill to learn. It’s quickly become one of the best parts of fishing for food. The process is just so gratifying

@inupik23 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos man. Informative and entertaining. Keep ‘em coming!

@Hook2Cook 3 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated! Thank you for confirming the mission was accomplished!

@bryandillard6071 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tutorial on the drop shot set up! I've been targeting halibut, but doing it wrong. Looking forward to finally doing it right!

@Hook2Cook 2 жыл бұрын

Glad this helped Bryan. What part of it helped you change your setup?

@eddiep6468 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video man. Love how you show how to set up. Really help beginner fishermen like me learn more. Thank you.

@Hook2Cook 3 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated! Thanks for the encouragement and hey good name, Eddie!

@eddiep6468 3 жыл бұрын

Hook2Cook haha thanks man. Hey when you do your videos can you mention your location? I'm always looking for good spots to fish. Thank you.

@user-lenabeana Жыл бұрын

I've been trying to catch a halibut for the last few weeks. I'm craving exactly what you cooked. Shee! Setting up that drop shot.

@jonw8825 3 ай бұрын

Quality and sound 👍🏻 gear and tackle description 👍🏻 awesome video bro

@tidalrootsadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Love the content my dude thanks for all the advice! Keep it up!

@Hook2Cook 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the encouragement!

@bdogfish75 3 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best videos that I have seen in a while. Great fishing and cooking video. Good job on both catch and cook 👍

@Hook2Cook 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks! means a lot to get this type of feedback. More to come! Cheers

@hypnosis4207 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips👍🏼👍🏼 I've been trying to land a Hali for months now. I need to try that spot. I hear they kinda moved up north👍🏼 can't wait to see you out on the water 🎣🎣

@salcalderon2125 3 жыл бұрын

I gotta get me some of that "Pepper Plant" looked amazing brotha! I usually catch all my halibut off the beach with the drop shot. Thanks for the tip on when the halibut are more likely to bite during the tide change. Can't wait for the next vid bro! POWERRRRR!!🤙🏼🎣

@Hook2Cook 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother! Yes! The pepper plant is super rich. Also, yea that low slack tide seems really prime! Thanks for sticking with us!

@IvanLopez-jx8qd 3 жыл бұрын

Wow what a nice catch Cali hali! Great video hook2cook

@Hook2Cook 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ivan!🙏🙏🙏🙏

@thecoastlife2895 2 жыл бұрын

Dude I love your content, great video, I love catch and cook video!! I live in Long Beach so this video will be really helpful to me!! You got a new subscriber 👍🏼

@Hook2Cook 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy the content and thanks for the compliment

@joker1031473 3 жыл бұрын

Nice!!! You guys just made me hungry for some halibut gonna have to go and try to catch one. Tight lines boys!!!

@nikolascastro2296 Жыл бұрын

Bro thanks for this video so much. Been fishing for a long time and recently been trying to go for halibut this helped so much. Caught a good size halibut andy first seabass

@YO3A007 2 жыл бұрын

I love halibut with a little butter and salt and pepper. Great show guys!! WOW.

@pauloconnor6331 2 жыл бұрын

Great video all around. Nice job on the filleting as well. Mouth watering food prep !

@Hook2Cook 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brother! Appreciate the compliments

@kumaboyy.7443 3 жыл бұрын

Another nice video, Ed! Enjoyed it! That was a 3 course meal! Looked delish!

@Hook2Cook 3 жыл бұрын

Right!? Ean brought the salad and the rice was the perfect combo for hungry boys! 😂

@timothyolson9529 Жыл бұрын

Thanks. New to fishing Halibut and this will give me confidence when I go out.

@Hook2Cook Жыл бұрын

Go go go! Water is still warm!

@zking407 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial with actual catching results! Got to live bass fishing in the ocean and Vice versa! Best fishing I ever had in a lake was from an ocean swim bait!

@Hook2Cook 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Zach! Yea fishing is fishing. Predatory fish have strike responses to a lot of similar presentations whether salt or fresh

@TheTonganballer 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you I’m learning something new all the time with you guys!

@Hook2Cook 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro! That’s the goal! Glad to know we’re achieving that

@entername5706 Жыл бұрын

This was art! Thanks for the video

@Sammypeeonu 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, learned a lot👏🏽 you guys made that fish look so good

@Hook2Cook 3 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated! It was pretty fun

@lifeofeels8271 3 жыл бұрын

The person who gave you a thumbs down must be having a depressing day because he doesn't get to have your awesome looking dish.

@Hook2Cook 3 жыл бұрын

Awe we thanks Q! Sometimes people do it on accident. Had a video where the thumbs down disappeared the next day. Pretty fascinating 🤣

@Fishingwithdaboys 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t know why people hate on this video it’s so awesome 👏

@martybraga4832 Жыл бұрын

Just used your rig last weekend and landed a 30 incher from shore in Tomales Bay! Thanks for the info brother! 🤘

@Hook2Cook Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! Thanks for letting me know! Congrats- that’s a helluva catch on shore or on a boat!

@emiliomorales4302 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and instruction! Very enjoyable. Thanks

@Hook2Cook 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir! Glad you found it helpful

@lifeofeels8271 3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome Edward! Beautiful fillet job!

@Hook2Cook 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Q

@MegaDriver007 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing this technique, I have'nt been able to get on a Halibut yet, but I'm going to try this method.

@Hook2Cook 3 жыл бұрын

Have fun! hope you nail em!

@geo5772 3 жыл бұрын

Edward as usual, very nice video work and thanks for the leads on the tackle!

@Hook2Cook 3 жыл бұрын

Yes will do! Thank you

@geo5772 3 жыл бұрын

@@Hook2Cook thanks for the personal touch communicating that info too!

@Hook2Cook 3 жыл бұрын

Geo likewise! Glad we could clear things up! Thanks for being super helpful

@Damnshegotcake 3 жыл бұрын

I was looking for a video just like this, thank you! I always fish with tail spin lures like the damikis and jig-paras, but now Im gonna try and fish a drop shot

@Hook2Cook 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Glad to be the first to expose you to it! Good luck out there!

@aldenjames7333 9 ай бұрын

Good job guys! Love your channel..

@frankvenegas3997 Жыл бұрын

Best video ever for me,thank you.

@rolandomota8017 2 жыл бұрын

Seriously bro,you became my go to youtube guy for fishing. Thank you so much for the AWESOME content. You my friend are a BEAST.

@Hook2Cook 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rolando! It means a lot!

@rolandomota8017 2 жыл бұрын

@@Hook2Cook I'd love to join yall in one of your many adventures to soak up some knowledge 1st hand

@eugenemauhili6826 3 жыл бұрын

Brother good video's! I want to get back to the beach and NEED to hook a Hali. Great tips and will be on the beach next week to get me one!

@richfisherman2664 4 ай бұрын

Thanks again for sharing. Just picked me up some pearl white super flukes. We are going to Redondo Beach tomorrow. Hopefully it doesn't rain.

@Koi_Lawk 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for demonstrating the dropshot rig. Going to give this a shot in the SF bay.

@Hook2Cook 3 жыл бұрын

It should do very well

@rebepalma2430 2 жыл бұрын

Bro sick fillets 💯🔥 nice catch and nice tutorial in giving it a try thanks and bro cooking looks bomb 💣 😇🤛

@franklujan8304 Жыл бұрын

Howdy from Newport Beach California 🐬🇺🇸..it’s the beast Tiger 🐅..thank you for your awesome video I’m just getting back to fishing and deep sea fishing 🐬..thank you showing everyone 👍

@arnaldocarangalan1229 3 жыл бұрын

Hook to cook is the best surf fisherman instructor.

@Hook2Cook 3 жыл бұрын

🙏

@Mrgarcia84 3 жыл бұрын

Great video makes me want to head out there right now

@lamt99 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your video it help beginner and rookie like me, tremendous help a lot. It give me confidence and I learn a lot from you, hope to meet you someday, I really appreciate what you have done, fish on dude!!!

@Hook2Cook 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to express this! Hopefully things do line up for us to share the sand!

@renothekid7631 3 жыл бұрын

I've gotten a couple of keeper Flatties this summer down here in Socal, and both have been on Calissa glow, one with green belly, and one with pink belly. Love those Calissas...

@Hook2Cook 3 жыл бұрын

that pink belly is fireeeee even with striper

@FishOnRonnie 3 жыл бұрын

Nicely done bro! Quick Catch, Quick Eating! 🔥🤙

@Hook2Cook 3 жыл бұрын

That’s right! From swimming in the sea to swimming in our tummy’s in record time!

@SurfFishingCentral 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding!! Love the Drop Shot also!!

@Hook2Cook 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe! Why the name change?

@thomasadventurelife7014 2 жыл бұрын

very nice fillet work! great video, too.

@anhl5091 3 жыл бұрын

good lookin recipe. way to go!

@gigiponce2729 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent filleting skills on a halibut. Halibut can be tricky to filet the first time.

@miketech2 2 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate the production quality. a day in the life

@fishstick3385 3 жыл бұрын

another great video halibut master.ol tried your instant potatoe receipe on some rockfish tonight. bomb!!!👍

@Hook2Cook 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! It's different huh? but a good different... haha

@mrsopas05 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing I'm going to San Diego, never fished for halibut.

@Hook2Cook 3 жыл бұрын

Sick! We were just there. Good luck!

@souchou5455 3 жыл бұрын

Bro, your fileting skills got so much better. You could see through those bones! Well done

@Hook2Cook 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Hanging with Leroy has helped so much!!

@freshandsaltyjohnny Жыл бұрын

Dude awesome freaking video. I think with the knowledge you are sharing I am building up enough confidence to try out some surf fishing, any recommendations on waders? Or locations. I use to spear fish them out in Monterey Carmel area maybe like 16 years ago. Never caught them on rod and reel though.

@davidjimenez7777 3 жыл бұрын

GREAT knife work!

@Hook2Cook 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother

@shawnsmith1140 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool video I like how u say what ur using and how to set up the rig but would also like it if u said what beach ur fishing on if that’s cool

@birdssurfshed 11 ай бұрын

Oh Man! I can almost taste it!!!

@ixanadu3 3 жыл бұрын

great fillet skillz! Also - you looked hella happy holding up those halibut bones XD

@Hook2Cook 3 жыл бұрын

Lol thanks! It’s so satisfying to do

@katieb3104 3 жыл бұрын

Always a learning curve watching your videos Thank you!!!!! #dropshothali

@Hook2Cook 3 жыл бұрын

That’s the goal! Just trying not to lose sight of that

@jaimeechaveste3535 Жыл бұрын

great video, great teaching, great filleting, good job man, tight lines

@Hook2Cook Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@ROLZKYchannel 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this is awesome..I'm ganna try this technique. Thank you bro keep safe

@Hook2Cook 3 жыл бұрын

Of course! Thanks for taking the time to comment! Good luck!

@Ivan-ve5qd 3 жыл бұрын

Right on. Recently subscribed. Looking forward to more. BTW any on rock fishing from shore?

@Hook2Cook 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! Not really rock fishing right now... there’s so many distracting other options! 🤪

@rich3782 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing the surf dropshot rig for catching flounder in a surf with a bit too much seaweed. What's the best months to catch flounder off the surf in your area?

@Hook2Cook 3 жыл бұрын

Right now! haha mostly end of spring as the baitfish start to school up and get close to shore. as soon as that happens and the grunion start going, it's prime time. Pretty much end of spring to end of summer into early fall

@robertcerda92 2 жыл бұрын

White zooms!!! Good stuff.

@rolandomota8017 2 жыл бұрын

IVE LEARNED SO MUCH ALREADY.

@Hook2Cook 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that!

@ianscottcastillo7709 3 жыл бұрын

Could you make a video on locations? I live in Malibu and piers here suck and so far Malibu beach haven’t had any bites need help ASAP!!!

@DanDman5 2 жыл бұрын

Edward, where is that amazing spot? I live on the north end of Santa Maria that looks pretty local to me. Pismo? Oceano? She’ll?

@arnoldnunez7160 3 жыл бұрын

My mouth is watering 😋!!

@Hook2Cook 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It’s smelled, sounded and tasted so good especially since we were so hungry

@edderhernandez4367 3 жыл бұрын

Nice halibuts by the way bro

@knightclan4 2 жыл бұрын

Great rig tutorial;!!

@Hook2Cook 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rick!!! 🙏

@toddbettis148 2 жыл бұрын

I love that Tshirt , may I ask where you got it ??? And as everyone has also told you Grrrrr88888 videos , very informative and instructional !!! Thank you for the free lessons !!!!

@TeetiXO 3 жыл бұрын

Oh man!!!! That made me so hungry 😋 🤣😂

@Hook2Cook 3 жыл бұрын

It came out pretty awesome

@533lpunit 3 жыл бұрын

I’m going to try this rig next time

@Hook2Cook 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck out there!

@533lpunit 3 жыл бұрын

Hook2Cook thank you, I’ll go within the next week, I’ll let you know how it goes 😃

@captainadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing video

@bicalijd_pierfishing9652 Жыл бұрын

Hello happy fishing Wednesday night I enjoy pier fishing my favorite fish to catch is halibut and stingray and mackerel fish I enjoy fishing 🎣 👍🏼

@Hook2Cook Жыл бұрын

That's awesome

@mikestacklebox 3 жыл бұрын

Dude I missed it!!!! But great job as always.

@Hook2Cook 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother! This was a fun and simple on to edit too!

@grumpy1513 2 жыл бұрын

Right on,Good video thanks 👍

@Hook2Cook 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@mmudpuppy Жыл бұрын

hay guys thanks for the awsome vids i have a question when surff fishing do you pay atention to the time of as in like EEErly moening or the two hour befor and after high tide ?? regarless of species im in the monteray bay

@Hook2Cook Жыл бұрын

Usually when incoming tide coincides with daybreak because wind usually starts around noon or sooner for us

@tmmondhink4056 3 жыл бұрын

Just Subscribed a couple weeks ago! I live in Carp, so I love your surf Videos!! You guys ever fish down this way? Wish I could send you a photo. Caught a 30” Halibut on 8lb test using a glow Sardine on Christmas Day! Keep the videos coming! I’m a big Bass fisherman at Cachuma, Casitas, so I Love the idea of the drop shot! Gonna give it a run.

@Hook2Cook 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Not too far away! We don’t usually fish that far south but maybe one day! If you’re on Facebook, find out group and post the picture. It HOOK2COOK FAMILY

@tmmondhink4056 3 жыл бұрын

@@Hook2Cook ok my dude. Thanks for responding! I will find and join ur group now.

@angelacuellar7814 10 ай бұрын

Hi I’m fishing for perch with white braid Carolina rig with 12 pound, liter line haven’t caught a single fish. Is it to braid?

@eugenemauhili6826 3 жыл бұрын

No halibut in Hawaii so thus is a new challenge for me!

@christianz-jg2bh 3 ай бұрын

Could you use the hooks that are curved down more at the sharft or does it have to be a straight shaft?

@tommyliu4683 Ай бұрын

Just discovered your channel and really enjoyed the video. It was very informative! Quick question: what gear ratio is your 13 FISHING Concept A3? Does having a higher or lower ratio make a difference when fishing for Halibut? Thanks in advance!

@Hook2Cook Ай бұрын

Yes! Welcome! It’s the fast ratio I think it was 7:1 or 8:1…. Really lets you catch up the slack…. You can always reel slower

@phillipsouse16 Жыл бұрын

Hey bro I live in San Francisco will these same technicians and rigs work out here Ik your in socal just a question

@Duck-lt1xe 3 жыл бұрын

Subed ! Thanks for the tips! Total noob here 🤷🏻‍♂️😂😅

@Hook2Cook 3 жыл бұрын

Everyone’s gotta start somewhere! 🙌 welcome to the H2C FAM

@juancarlosgonzalezfishon.6352 3 жыл бұрын

Looks delicious 😋

@KowboiK 3 жыл бұрын

Primo job of filleting that Hali....nice knife too, what kind? Dig your rigging info, the detail makes a big difference!

@Hook2Cook 3 жыл бұрын

It’s a pretty cheap knife just sharpened well. Thank you for the compliment and encouragement to do more like this!

@bluestrings8829 3 жыл бұрын

That looked delicious! 👍 I agree with a comment below, how did anyone give this video a thumbs down?

@Hook2Cook 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! That’s a huge compliment! Can’t win em all 😅

@ozkersnchez2368 3 жыл бұрын

Is there a big difference with the ZOOM fluke swim action , when using the V shape tail vs the short circle tail?

@Hook2Cook 3 жыл бұрын

It seems the curly tail is more of a swim action. The forked tail fluke works perfect because it’s a darting action you can work in one place. There’s such thing as too much action. In nature it seems bait can be subtle

@superangel1139 3 жыл бұрын

*Hook2Cook* I Really Love It. Your Contents It's Good :b

@Hook2Cook 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@ryanberania1706 3 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know if we can get halibut on the surf in the Bay Area? Not in the bay but actual surf?

@dawsonpower6286 4 ай бұрын

were do you go fishing for halibut I live in socal

@tai9499 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have recommendations on how to not get the tail snagged on the hook? This happens to me all the time with this setup even burying the hook in the top

@Hook2Cook 3 жыл бұрын

Haven’t had that issue. What kind of hook are you using?

@georgewakayam3532 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. Eddie looking good on the kayak . Natural

@Hook2Cook 3 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks George!

@preetichunilall9287 10 ай бұрын

Love fish for flounder but mennn my equipments poor 😂 but still I make use.

@TomL2025 7 ай бұрын

Could you please send me the link for the White Zoom Super Fluke? Thank you

@mateostout9399 3 жыл бұрын

Can this same drop shot rig be used with smaller “shad” type bait for surf perch?

@Hook2Cook 3 жыл бұрын

People do it all the time. Straight shank size 1 or 2 but Carolina rig is what most do

@richardadame4722 3 жыл бұрын

You nailed it Edward great job on filleting fish were you in Santa Barbara County keep them videos coming I enjoy them a lot

@Hook2Cook 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the content! We don’t want to even say what county. Sorry

@gigiponce2729 3 жыл бұрын

Hook2Cook...Just recently came across your channel and love the videos. Subscribed instantly. Great commentary and explanation of what you guys were fishing with which can be applied in many areas in Southern California. Keep up the great job fellas. I love visiting the Santa Barbara area, I might have to bring my fishing gear next trip.

@kombujimmy60 3 жыл бұрын

@@Hook2Cook i fish this spot sometimes myself! My lips are sealed but you might wana blur out the coast if you want to keep it a secret