Watching more of the video and you are still messing with the drag,leave it the hell alone.

Nothing gives me more pleasure than seeing a big fish landed and then released.

Be honest with you ? I love it when you releasing the catch, just for the fun.thanks for doing this ,great message.

Man watching you fight these fish is raising my blood pressure. You sure know how to work that drag!!! Awesome video!!!

Love the opening with the camera shots and music!! I see your guide "Fred" was with you as well. OMG....that drag just running off does it for me!! Thank you for helping my addiction!! Awesome fish on the beach for catch and release.

That was a monster whiting

Great video bro. I really appreciate the way you revive and release those monsters.

There's always a bird standing in the background watching you :D

Enjoyed this video a lot! Thanks BBB for sharing such a good day of fishing. Lets all keep safe just for a little bit longer. Tight lines everybody.

Near 60k. Good job. 1st fish Foul hooked ,you felt it & would know so ok.. early in the video. I believe you’re working with circle hooks. You handled it just right. Getting those skills honed in better and better each day. Keep it up ...take care

Good man for returning them to fight another day.

That is a great day of fun right there. It isn't always about the frying pan, and I would love to have a day like that.

When fishing for the ponderous beasts of offshore, blue water,drag is constantly adjusted,no reason NOT to use the techniques from the beach. Great job BBB.

What a day!!! Congrats, man. I need a new vid on how you tie your rigs. Please.

FYI I always have a rag looped around my belt to wipe off my hands. How far out were you fishing from shore? Great. Thanks. Keep the vids coming. It inspires the rest of us.

I caught a 41” black drum once, and my husband kept reaching over and letting out the drag. I think I remember he was hooked on the body near the dorsal fin. Took me over 30 minutes to get him in!!

Worn Out... Let us all be worn out by catching big fish such as your black drum... Your happiness of catching big fish transfers to all fishermen... Thanks Matt!

You put them back! That's a feast for many! A cooler full.

Yea that second drum might be a hybrid I caught one was gold in color I thought for sure it was a bull red until I got my hands on em . Red and black drum hybrid it’s a thing 🤷‍♂️

Thanks for all your great videos (regardless of the drag controversy) I've learned a lot from them. Next time I go I feel like I'm much better prepared. I first tried surf fishing a few years ago and I made a bunch of NOOB mistakes. It won't be for a while (my next trip) but I'll post to let you know how it goes.

Keep fighting the fish the way you want.... it seems to work fine! In Hawai'i where I'm from, the serious shore anglers are trying for Ulua (giant Trevally). They adjust the drag just like you to avoid having the line break... Aloha.

That black drum with spots was a really unique cool catch! . I havent gotten into black drums yet this year. Love the drum sounds

You are a remarkable skilled fisherman - very entertaining and educational at the same time your communication is awesome while you maintain your cool at the same time. It's nice to see people enjoying themselves while most of us are on lock down.👍👍 This is my 1st time seeing someone land fish with grace with such control.

Finally, We get to know the details! That trailer on your Facebook page had us waiting!👀👀 If you aren't on the beach bums Facebook page, you should change that! Great video!🇺🇸

He was slap-a-da-bass man. 🤣😂🤣😂

Wow! Nice video. I live in Charleston, SC and I grew up fishing and did a lot of surf fishing on Folly Beach and Isle of Palms. But I haven't been surf fishing in years. This makes me want to get some gear together and give it a go again. That mic and go pro work really great! Great video quality. I need to rig up just like you do and catch me some Drum!

I haven’t even caught a black drum yet so you’re wayyyy ahead of me

Congrats on the PB, they are a fun to catch. I wish, I had measured my biggest one last year.

Congratulations on the PB even if it wasn't over 40. Remember it's not always about the size of the fish, but the size of the fight in the fish. Fun times!

Great video...I can’t wait to get back out there here in Panama City, every time I watch one of your videos! Good stuff, Bama!

Ya got a real workout with these fish. Way to go Matt. Yer " PB " on Black Drum is just around the corner . This will be real cool to see . Tom Daytona Beach, FL.

You the man, good job , My wife & i have caught a few we do a lot of surf fishing ! ...THAT WAS A GREAT DAY , THANKS !!!!

I bought the Penn Spinfisher VI 8500 live liner for the surf after really being impressed with the 4500 model. It makes drag management on spiked rods an absolute breeze. Okuma makes a decent 8000 bait runner, and Shimano too. You might love them.

Mark Walberg fishing 🎣😂

You are slaying the drum! Nice catches!

"The bad news is time flies. The good news is you're the pilot."

Based on this ridiculous fine show I pulled the trigger on a 11' Ninja Tackle Dagger. Thanks too for the discount code. I've never fished the surf. and now I can. I have an old, but in great shape, Penn 550SS which should be good on this pole. A bit heavy but I'll leave the 50lb braid on it for now. I'll be checking your videos out regular now. Great freakin, fruckin video. Peace!!!

Going thru bad times, been to fort Morgan many times, your a true inspiration, can't get motivated, to fish anymore, but you keep dream alive, my dream is to fish with Peyton Manning, Tim tebow, uncle Lou, and you of course, trying my best to get sober, need to get back to be fishing, and the exact spot where your fishing, you really are a blessing at 3 in the morning, trying to detox, keep making videos

Saw a 9 yo boy, bring in a 48" black drum, using 10# line. He'll be fishing the rest of his life trying to beat his pb. Tight lines bro!

I did mention is an earlier video that I'm new sub from way up in the southern plains of the Panhandle of TX. Really like your channel and the way you present it. Yeah I bank fish but not beach. My wife and I like Fred, your small fish chaser, and saw him in this video. He's a lurker in the background. Nice fish buddy, all of them. Maybe you should drop out one rod and bait. That in itself has you running a lot. Look forward to more vids. Fish on and stay a Bum!! Kirk n TX.

That 38 inch black was really nice 👍 never seen spots like before that’s why i love fishing always some cool and different you just never know continued success and blessings

Give thanks to him who made the heavens so skillfully.

I can't believe those lil fish bites work like that, wow! I would be using some Big live bait, or topwater early, but I'm a hillbilly from WV.

This was his brother dude! Thats why he had the same look! He was angry because you caught his bro and he was trying to sabotaz your rod! Obviously he didn't see the catch and release! Next time he better see all the action till the end , and after take action, for his own good! Nice video, nice fishes my friend! The reels were on fire!!!

My dad use to tell me stories about when he would go Fishing on the ALABAMA River behind the damn on an aluminum boat and he said the drums would vibrate the bottom of the boat and you could plainly hear them drumming.

Will be in the area in March. Can't wait! Love your videos.

You caught some fine drum specimens there! 👍😺

My Dad caught a 28 ib black drum off the old draw bridge back in the late 60's

You’re fishing my hometown...I’m from Mobile. I grew up off of the DIP not too far from the Loop. Glad I found your channel.

every time at an end of an vid you should tell us what worked best and so we can fish better. keep on fishing and catch some more big ones

so frustrating wen the fish plays dirty trying to get ur line in a mess and after all that hard work only to lose it. gr8 catches off the beach

Love the intro. Fish bites are my go too also. Keep up the great video's

Good video, but always remember to put as much drag as you can onto the fish without breaking the line....reminds me of the first Black Drum I ever cought....it was on a 7 foot ugly stick,(I believe it was a medium heavy action rod), and a Mitchell 300 spooled with 20 ib spiderwire, as soon as I hooked him,(which was in the eye) I locked the drag down, (which was about 15-20 IBS) and it took about 10 minutes to get him to the pier....but I understand where your coming from when it comes to light tackle.... I tell you what, I will make a bet with you...don't worry, its a simple bet. Me and you in a surf fishing competition, whoever catches the most of a certain species of fish wins, to make it an even match we would use the same rig, hooks, and bait....You can name anything on your part of the bet.....but if I win, you have to let me take you fishing with me when the jacks, Tarpon, and reds are running at the end of the pier, and of course teach you some of my secrets in catching some of the big boys 🐟🐟🐟...... Do we or do we not have a deal?🐟 🎣

This summer take out a paddle board with a cooler to sit on, and catch fish

Nice fish!! By the sound of the fight I thought it was a ray!

Fishing with a rainbow in the distance. Nice day!

Hell of a day young man!!! well made video!! keep after that PB 40 incher!!

Awesome!! Love hearing that drag scream!!

Awesome day bro! Those were some biggy's, nice of you to put out that buffet , the fish seemed to enjoy all the flavors and stations 😅 Aloha and God bless you brother

I used to catch freshwater drum in TN. They were always lazy until they got about halfway to th surface, then the fight was on.

Absolutely great fish, keep your lines tight and "Drag" on .!!!!! lol love your video's, dont let the JC's (John Campbell's) bug you,

Awsome job, Mathew. 😁💪🏻👍👍👍👍 Scott from Kentucky

These fish look similar to the fish we catch down here in Australia called Mulloway or Jewfish. They will also mouth the bait so you have to let them run a bit before setting the hook, not the best eating in Aussie waters, but ok, good for curries and stuff like that, a big one would 40+ lbs.

That right there is the reason why I could not stop fishing. You have days that are slow, or you go home with nothing but then you have a day like that. Where your reel sings and you dont know what you hooked. Youre like ok, lets ride out this bull and see who wins. Then I scream, do not dare challange me with Van Damme's accent when i get to bring it in.

Awesome Matt well done buddy looks like those fish gave you a wiping lol I would love to see a night time video compare to day better???? Keep it up

You are a damn good angler, I would fish with you anytime.

Should bump up your gear to Penn Slammers and the Carnage 2 Surf Rods. I gave away all my Battles and Spin Fishers, don’t get me wrong, they do the job but it’s all about fishing smarter and not harder. I wish I had the courage to use my Daiwa Exist and Shimano Stella out in the Jetty but these Slammers do the job and I wouldn’t care too much if I dropped them in the water.

Nice videos, big fish, I have never ever caught a black drum like that

Really awesome Video! I can see how they wore you out! PB!!!

" I love these rods" "great rods" I can't turn this fish 😉

Time to get the poles, tackel box (check the hooks) and oh yes, get that fish liscense. Hope it's not clovid too.

They're ALL MONSTERS!!!

Starting to work on them producing skills, huh? (nice intro) Definitely added something to this video.

Dont know if you will see this but they released a cross breed blackdrum redfish and I believe you caught one!!!

Excellent fishing tips. Great video.

Great video Bama!

I go fishing at Wilmington North Carolina on the fishing Pier, fishing for spots

New subscriber, and I am digging your channel. I haven't seen spots on a Black Drum either! Very cool.

It's very rocky where we fish in India and if we play alot with drag..its 99%we lose fish...those drums were humongous 👌

i`m so jealous of your rod and reel man..i wish i have one too.but i cant afford to buy one though.

love the wristband

What a fun day! Heading your way in first part of April, hope to see you on the beach somewhere. Been watching all your surf fishing videos, can’t wait to get down there. During the first part of April what is usually hanging around?

It was the cookies monster 💨

Being from OK, that's the size of fish I'd expect to catch from the ocean. We catch freshwater drum but nothing that size

Penn battle 👍👍

Congrats on the PB Bama!! Stud!

Great video Sir. That looked like a bunch of fun!

Have you considered at least starting a book on techniques for Gulf surf fishing. I hear a lot of guys saying much the same things you do but you have a real gift for communication that is both succinct and comprehensive. I enjoy your videos as much or more than most others from your area. I like Angle Up With Brent, Maddox Fishing, and Tony at FishGum. All of you live in a fantastic area for fishing almost year round. We don’t have it quite as good up here on NC beaches except for the Outer Banks at certain times of the year. Biggest difference here is our surf and currents seem to be much stronger than yours most of the time. We have to use heavier tackle most of the time and some of your rigs just wouldn’t work out here because they would be moving all over the place. Anyway, great job with your KZfaq Channel. I wish you every success!

Black drum are kin to reds they are going to have spots. Good work!

great video and however you did it you DID it. so great work all around

Congrats on a great year for PBs maybe it won't stop

That thing looks old ass hell! 😂😂😂

Awesome video, nice flat water. I have just spent a week at Gulf Shores with very high winds and an angry Gulf.

Do you recommend large surf fishing rods even when fishing close? I live a little further north so I typically just bring my 7'6" MH with fast action and haven't had many issues. I have been wondering about the 10'+ rods.

Awesome vid man. I have a Battle 2 5000 and love it. I was thinking about getting a 6000 soon as well. It’s just about tarpon time down here in South Florida!

dang those are some big fish!!! awesome session beach bum :)

Great Videos makes me want to head down that way

Epic fishing today! Awesome job!

Awesome catch!

Do you catch Red Drum on Fish Bites? I've been using Fish Bites lately in the Satellite Beach/Melbourne area and have only caught Croakers and Whiting. Maybe my timing is just bad...lol.