How to Read the Beach for Surf Fishing [Beginner Tutorial]
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Жыл бұрынReading the beach for surf fishing is one of the most intimidating things for those who are just starting out. I made this for the beginner and I hope it can be a helpful part of your journey into surf fishing. As always, nothing beats time on the water and if you've gone out a few times and found it frustrating, don't quit! If you stick with it, the results will follow and I believe that it is well worth your effort. Tight lines!
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@Popareeno Жыл бұрын
Extremely informational, crystal clear Pronunciation, Cool, calm, easy to understand, Amazing editing, Not too long, not too short, By far the best Surf reading video I've ever seen. Thank you sir.
@BenjieKimFishing Жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you so much for such a thoughtful and kind comment. Greatly, greatly appreciated. Tight lines!
@hairybass480 Жыл бұрын
I thought the same thing. Only got about 3 or 4 hours of bombing casts randomly and still no fish landed. This is extremely helpful. I had some thoughts about this but this explains it and i actually understand this info. Its great. Thank you!
@brianehlers2929 6 ай бұрын
why would you expect him not to have clear pronunciation?
@mikecianci1762 Жыл бұрын
Great video. I am 60 years old. Fished my whole life and learned how to read the surf the hard way. By going surf fishing and not knowing what I was doing and had to figure it out by myself. I found you video very interesting. I like your style of teaching. A Lot of reading the beach video's I've seen do not come close to your approach and simplicity of the difficult task of surf reading. This is a must see for all new surf fishers who want to catch fish. I am from New Jersey and this applies for the east coast as well. Thank you for a great video.
@jake9705 Жыл бұрын
The editing must have been very difficult for this video but we all appreciate it! Thank you!
@BenjieKimFishing Жыл бұрын
Really appreciate that Jake, thank you. This video took WAY longer than I anticipated lol. At the end of the day, my desire for this video is for it to be helpful. Hopefully that can be the case for some. Tight lines!
@MikieJoe6555 Ай бұрын
My Fiancée and I just got into Surf fishing. We love it. We have primarily been bottom rig fishing. I love to cast. This video just took the intimidation out of not knowing what to really do. This fired me up! Can’t wait to get back to beach. We fish North and South Carolina. Thanks Man
@sealdood588 4 ай бұрын
This is probably the most informative fishing video I’ve ever watched. Great stuff man.🐬
@BenjieKimFishing 4 ай бұрын
That is a very humbling thing to read, thank you so much and blessings to you! Tight lines!
@calicobox 7 ай бұрын
This is one of the best tutorials I've seen on reading the surf. For someone who's fished the California surf and now New Jersey surf for the last 15 yrs, I can't emphasize how relevant this is regardless of the coast you fish. I fish a lot of jetties here on the east coast, but this is a nice refresher as I sometimes overlook these "sweet" spots going from one jetty to the other especially at night. I will definitely share with friends who are looking to take on this addictive passion. Thanks for sharing!
@aaronsanchez6456 2 сағат бұрын
Man I am going fishing in the ocean tomorrow and I was looking for a good guide video and I watched maybe 3 other videos before I found this one and I couldn’t understand till I came across this video.
@billmoran935 3 ай бұрын
I’m 61 and thank God I found your channel. You are teaching the old dog new tricks!! Thank you so much
@johnrennick6769 8 ай бұрын
I have watched so many "beginner" read the beach vids and this is the only one I have been able to understand Thank you! ❤❤
@dtrn750 Жыл бұрын
The best tutorial for reading the surf yet. Great job man
@BenjieKimFishing Жыл бұрын
Really, really appreciate the encouragement, thank you so much!
@saltyfresh2558 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video brother! That’s going to be helpful to a lot of people 🙏🏼
@BenjieKimFishing Жыл бұрын
Hey thanks so much Mike, and HUGE CONGRATS on your wedding. I hope it was a wonderful day man!!
@toyotaguy1984 11 ай бұрын
3 minutes in and I've learned more than I ever did wandering the beach on vacation trying to figure this out! Thank you for such a great, informative video!
@berowsezon Ай бұрын
I'm enjoying surf fishing in Japan. I learned a lot. I will come again.👍
@williaml39 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much from a fresh water fisherman getting into surf. This was very helpful.
@robertyacoub9705 8 ай бұрын
Really great stuff! Such great content and well organized and presented. Thanks!
@richardjones2811 Жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy, very informative. Much clearer than some other videos I've watched.
@WisGuy4 3 ай бұрын
Outstanding video - thank you for putting this together.
@juergenwest Жыл бұрын
Good stuff! Was trying to explain to a friend how to fish the surf and this video summed it up perfectly. Thank you!
@christianishima7098 11 ай бұрын
Been fishing pretty much my entire life 29 years later I’m just now getting into surf fishing and this helped sooooo much and I appreciate all the info you shared there’s a spot I want to try and it’s full of all these I just didn’t know what I was doing but now I do 🤙💪🙏🏻
@FlyingFish28 Жыл бұрын
Great video I seen others trying to explain how to read the surf, but your video thoroughly explains & shows. Exactly what your talking about. Saving this one to refer back to Thank You👍
@craigweaver8983 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to bring this video out, very well done. I have a better understanding now of reading the beach structure. Having only limited time now to fish, it helps much.
@yassinejo4837 Ай бұрын
Thank you for all the information ,awesome video .
@Vince861 Жыл бұрын
A genius and calm teacher
@JoeLibrizzi Жыл бұрын
I've watched a ton of videos on this topic and this is have down the best.
@bryantalbott2116 7 ай бұрын
Great job my friend! This was very well done and helpful to me as a surf fisherman. I live on the east coast, but all of these principles regarding structure and reading the beach are still absolutely critical as far as finding the fish. TY
@hardcore_angler 11 ай бұрын
Avid Surfcaster saying - Exceptional content man. Thank You.
@BenjieKimFishing 11 ай бұрын
Really appreciate that, thank you.
@dralfredltc 8 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot for such an informational and easy to understand teaching. It will make a great difference to how I fish. This is such a profound learning. Thanks again
@jdorado16 10 ай бұрын
Great job Benjie, one the best videos I’ve seen on reading the surf 👏🏾
@josemontalvo4532 Жыл бұрын
Excellent advice. I’ve only done pier and deep sea fishing, so your video encourages me to try beach fishing. I live near the Gulf of Mexico. Thank you for sharing. I enjoyed watching. I subscribed and put notifications on, so that I can keep up with your latest updates.
@rg2613 3 ай бұрын
one of the best videos I've ever seen. you put in a lot of effort into editing with the drone footage and ground footage. Well done man
@stevenanderson3392 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the amazing and easy to understand lesson on reading surf!
@andrewc.boatman7404 15 күн бұрын
Extremely helpful and informative. Helped me out a lot. Thanks!
@MrGaroli70 Жыл бұрын
Great information which I am going to practise next time I head to the beach.😊
@reelphil 3 күн бұрын
Great content! This video was extremely helpful Benjie! Thanks for sharing!!!
@jimmysube8132 Жыл бұрын
Yes hall'0 tkU u have explained it every well to us fisherman's, ur the best of videos I've seen before, tkU again and keep the Blessings
@snipergene Жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Thanks Benjie!
@BenjieKimFishing Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Eugene, I hope you're well and fishing hard!
@RobertKearl-Outdoor-Adventures 9 ай бұрын
This is just what I needed to watch and learn from thank you
@Alex-fn6pz 4 ай бұрын
Best breakdown I've seen so far! Great stuff!
@SolheimVikings Жыл бұрын
This video is so well done. I digestibly learned a ton from it. Thanks sir.
@BenjieKimFishing Жыл бұрын
Thanks Brian, hopefully it can be helpful for folks. Appreciate you man!!
@_Ikaris 10 ай бұрын
Always went fishing with friends and now I bought my own Penn Fierce IV. Trying to go out there on my own now and your video helped a lot since i don’t know what i’m doing on my own thanks bro 🙏🏻
@PB-jk8bl 2 ай бұрын
Excellent tutorial! Thank you!!
@brianmorrison4460 28 күн бұрын
What an informative video!! I really appreciate your teaching style. This taught me more in several minutes than a lifetime of trying to read the surf. Thank you!!!
@battlebornpyro8567 Жыл бұрын
Amazing video! This is definitely the most helpful video I’ve found! Going to put it to the test in 2 weeks!
@zombi3907 10 ай бұрын
Fantastic. This helped me a ton. Thanks so much!
@time2unwind690 Жыл бұрын
I love this video!! Thank you Benjie. You’re getting good at editing
@BenjieKimFishing Жыл бұрын
Thank you brotha, I appreciate the positive vibes and encouragement!
@pamelaparadisis9180 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for your video it was very easy to understand I appreciate it!!
@inmylifeoutdoors5243 Жыл бұрын
Wow, great detailed video Benjie. I really learned and enjoyed this video.
@BenjieKimFishing Жыл бұрын
Much appreciated Al thank you so much brotha!
@shiftyifrit1659 Жыл бұрын
This is a great video. Very informative and clear. Only just started getting into beach fishing after fishing rivers, lakes and estuaries and rocks for so long. Caught some decent fish so far, but only by fluke. This info will help a LOT. Saving this one. Thank you!
@BenjieKimFishing Жыл бұрын
Greatly appreciate the positivity. Sounds like you're a fishy dude expanding your game. It'll be a great Summer for ya for sure!
@mikeptaschinski3187 Жыл бұрын
Ditto on the props. Just moved to SoCal weeks ago, and this is the best video I've watched on the subject.
@williamball8490 Жыл бұрын
Very informative. Thank you!
@Batten-jc6ws 8 ай бұрын
SUBSCRIBED! This video is super helpful for us beginners, thanks!!
@rondetorres3842 Жыл бұрын
Great tutorial with illustrations and areal view! I live in SoCal (SoBay) and haven't done any surf fishing in a long time but I'm starting to get my feet wet again. Your video helped jog my memory on what to look for and where to fish! Thanks for posting! Just subscribed :)
@ChiefToad Жыл бұрын
I really love these types of informative videos. I know how to read a beach pretty well, but I still pick up little things and benefit from the aerial drone footage comparisons etc. This was really well put together.
@BenjieKimFishing Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, really appreciate the encouragement. Tight lines!
@manamike13 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Benjie for doing this video, you must have been reading my mind. This will definitely help a person like me. 🤙🏽
@BenjieKimFishing Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Mikel, you're a slayer already brotha and while we're all trying to get better each time out, at this point, it's just about being out there and being grateful for our gift of fishing. Tight lines brotha!
@ChangLiuPhotography Жыл бұрын
This is very helpful! Thank you!
@Darkmudzik 3 ай бұрын
Perfect video, thank you!
@repoman842003 9 ай бұрын
This video as helped me understand surf fishing to whole new level, love how you broke everything down, simple and to the point. I’ll be binge watching your videos prior to my outer banks trip next week!!!! Thank you.
@BenjieKimFishing 9 ай бұрын
Greatly appreciate the encouragement! Tight lines out there, as long as you're out there putting in the time, success is inevitable!
@dewdog Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video, very informative! Thanks for helping us rookies, I certainly need those different perspectives. I appreciate the first person views, since this is how I see water when I stand on the beach. Blessings to you Brutha.
@BenjieKimFishing Жыл бұрын
Thank you Dwayne, for me at least, there are many moments when I'm straight up guessing and that's what thing I hope those are newer to surf fishing understand and relate to. I've got a little more confidence now after several years of grinding and failing but sometimes it's just hard to tell, especially at a high tide. You've had some good days out there which means you're seeing the right things and based on the conversations we shared that day at the meetup, you're seeing everything I'm seeing. You're definitely no rookie!! Slay on!!
@michaelcheverie7579 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful! Thank you!
@NamVu-xg6xw Жыл бұрын
Another great video. Thanks for sharing!
@BenjieKimFishing Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Nam, let's hopefully get out there one of these weeks!
@Badger705 3 ай бұрын
Awesome information. Now I know why I was unsuccessful surf fishing
@julianbriseno1190 10 ай бұрын
So good. Thank you
@raydquintanilla 2 ай бұрын
Excellent tutorial great job brother
@alexm1841 5 ай бұрын
Great video. I’ve always fished the cut and the rip but didn’t know what they were called lol. I just fish where waves haven’t started to curl over and I’ve been very successful. Great tips in this video
@jaikim4499 Жыл бұрын
This was a great video on reading waves! I'm a seasoned angler but u taught me alot.
@BenjieKimFishing Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, greatly appreciate the encouragement. Tight lines!
@MartinPhan Жыл бұрын
Exactly the video I needed to beat the countless skunks! Thanks Benjie!!
@BenjieKimFishing Жыл бұрын
Always appreciate you Martin, thank you so much for the encouragement! Hope you're well brotha!
@hugomauriciolopezgonzalez8322 4 ай бұрын
Love it bro! Have you got any video on what baits or lures are best for shore fishing?
@megshotaru7708 Жыл бұрын
I was looking at my low tide high tide photo to a surf beach that i go and i was “ thats sand bar and thats trough hole hole hole “ and thank you for the details you put in this video.
@BenjieKimFishing Жыл бұрын
Greatly appreciate the positivity and encouragement. Thank you and tight lines!
@treyhelms5282 Жыл бұрын
Great info. TY!
@marcopereira1510 Жыл бұрын
Many thanks! Great explenation too. 👍
@davidstokes925 Жыл бұрын
WOW! This video was so informative, the best I’ve seen. I saved it to watch over. New to surf fishing, thanks so much. Actually I subscribed so keep it up, please!
@BenjieKimFishing Жыл бұрын
Appreciate it so much David, thank you. Appreciate the sub, I'm a multi species angler but the surf is where I'm best so there will always be plenty of surf content throughout the year. Tight lines!
@spaideman7850 18 күн бұрын
this is the most detailed how to read the beach
@jimtaibi1107 Жыл бұрын
You answered a lot of my questions. Great video!
@BenjieKimFishing Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Jim for watching and the comment!
@user-qd3pp1bj8v Ай бұрын
Super great video. I will definitely try it out. Cross your fingers.
@gregnelson7545 Жыл бұрын
Benjie-great information! Thanks for sharing!
@BenjieKimFishing Жыл бұрын
Much appreciated Greg, tight lines!!
@ham5765 Жыл бұрын
Yo, great vid. Super helpful and well produced, hwaiting!!
@BenjieKimFishing Жыл бұрын
Thanks Francis, hope you've been slaying em out there brotha!!
@Fishingwithdaboys Жыл бұрын
Great video Ben!!
@BenjieKimFishing Жыл бұрын
Thank you Luis, appreciate it. I got your text brotha, I'll respond....NOW (lol)!
@paulcia8048 8 ай бұрын
Nice job, should be shared for all sons and grandkids.
@kevinashley478 Жыл бұрын
Hey there. I am not a newbie when it comes to fishing, but I found your video very clear and easy to understand, and informational even for me. Great job and you have a new subscriber!
@BenjieKimFishing Жыл бұрын
Really appreciate your feedback Kevin, thank you so much and tight lines!
@Bazdavies1 Жыл бұрын
Nice one mate-Good info-Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Cheers.
@BenjieKimFishing Жыл бұрын
much appreciated!
@dominicperalta6041 Жыл бұрын
Great video benjie I agree when the wind is blowing it gets hard to read the surf.
@BenjieKimFishing Жыл бұрын
Thanks Dominic, yea man when the waters rough, its tough to see for most folks...or at least me. We're all in the same boat!
@ryansevern8828 Жыл бұрын
top video bro, Thank you!
@edwardwargem1894 2 ай бұрын
thanks for this vid..helped alot
@garylai9385 Жыл бұрын
Really helpful and thanks for putting the time to share this knowledge so we can all improve on the surf!
@BenjieKimFishing Жыл бұрын
Appreciate it Gary, thank you for the positivity and encouragement. Wishing you a great Thanksgiving!
@garylai9385 Жыл бұрын
@@BenjieKimFishing Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Same for everyone else!
@bensoy5882 Жыл бұрын
Wow this is video is perfect
@BenjieKimFishing Жыл бұрын
thank you!
@raj1634 8 ай бұрын
Thank you good sir
@psychesolutions101 5 ай бұрын
helped a lot, thanks bro 👌🏼
@mariocesp Жыл бұрын
Great video
@kurtmoore4312 Жыл бұрын
Great video, learned allot, coming down from the OC, hopefully it will help me thanksgiving week of fishing for 3 or 4 days.
@BenjieKimFishing Жыл бұрын
Awesome Kurt, thank you so much. Hopefully the water will be primed for that week. We've been in a transition period for awhile now (dirty water, rough surf) but I believe it should settle down soon and when that happens, it should be a solid window for catching fish.
@flygirlfishingerica4808 8 ай бұрын
Very helpful thank you
@jesusgaona5189 Жыл бұрын
This video alone should earn you tons of subscribers . Would fish typically be in deeper water that the holes create in lakes aswell
@aleluya7m 10 ай бұрын
Great video bro. What type of lures would you recommend?
@diabetichoneybee8796 Жыл бұрын
Very good tutorial. You hit all the angles. Would be interesting if there was underwater (GoPro?) footage to show and confirm what that structure looks like too.
@max2571 Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@mastervortex2644 Жыл бұрын
Hi benjie! Thanks for the great video this has helped a lot. Most of the beaches that I am able to get to are full of reef and rocks and I have been struggling identify and put my LC into the right spots. Do you have any tips for these conditions?
@BenjieKimFishing Жыл бұрын
Hey there, man sounds like you're at the right locations brotha. From there, it's just a matter of dialing it in thru trial and error. I find that a lot of locations like this fish best at a low to negative tide as it will allow you to walk further out and cast the outer edges of that structure. When scouting, look for drop off points and holes (darker water) where the structure is. IMO there's a HIGH possibility that your locations are loaded....now it's just a matter of timing when the bite window is. All it takes is one session for you to get bit...log what the tide and conditions were like and hone in from there. Hope that helps.
@mastervortex2644 Жыл бұрын
Awesome. Thanks so much!
@SFzip Жыл бұрын
fantastic presentation!
@BenjieKimFishing Жыл бұрын
Much appreciated, thank you!!
@Photowrm Жыл бұрын
I don't know anything! I only catch fish with you standing behind me. Great video Benjie, I probably saw some of what you were explaining this past weekend. Next time out will be the test.
@BenjieKimFishing Жыл бұрын
Haha man that was such a cool moment Bob! At the end of the day, we're all just trying to figure it out and on rougher days or high tides, it can be downright hard to see. But I think the more time we have out there, the better our eyes adjust and we develop a better instinct. Wishing you mega tight lines the next time out! We just need the water to clear up after this rain!
@leelunk8235 2 күн бұрын
SO FROM THIS VIDEO I LEARNED TO JUST CAST YOUR LINE IN ALL DIRECTIONS AND HOPE FOR THE BEST, HAHA
@calisurf5386 3 ай бұрын
This is good to know so I don't get hooked while surfing
@itiswhatitis...9648 Жыл бұрын
this is awesome, I always wondered what you look for when surf fishing. Your vid production is getting sick and almost 12k subs nice job! I actually feel like I may catch a fish in the surf now lol
@BenjieKimFishing Жыл бұрын
Dude, whenever you're ready to try the sand just let me know. You know I got you.
@itiswhatitis...9648 Жыл бұрын
@@BenjieKimFishing nice man you've been slaying it lately seems like you've really dialed into what is working now...
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