33" California Halibut Shore Fishing(Bolsa Chica,CA) 

Thanks Fishing Fan!

Pretty much have to catch and release. That water isn’t that healthy for eating the fish.

Thanks!

Thanks! Keep at it! I was using a fresh dead anchovy so it stayed on the hook very well, but if you use frozen you can do a chovy wrap for better results casting----ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-93NfSdjW8GY.html

Ben Fishin' Thanks for the link im gonna try that!

Thanks dude, yeah I've been trying to add it into the videos because I'll eventually be asked in the comments! yeah I figured a lot of ppl would have kept this fish!

@@benfishin5725 Nothing but respect for the release

What's up Tony? Yeah I'm a believer now! This was my third time trying this spot, it's a trek but well worth it. Where did we meet? Trying to figure it out I meet a lot of fishermen at several different spots.

The surf at any beach

Normally I just let the rig sit still but the current was so strong at this spot that I had to let it flow and basically walk along and follow it.

Ok thanks!

Thanks RHYAK!

Thanks Mel! Good to know, I definitely want to catch tuna some day!

When fishing big tuna, you check your drag before fishing and leave it alone. Maybe increasing it some at the end of the fight.

I definitely recommend braid, very strong and you can load more line on your reel. I always use a flurocarbon leader though usually 18 inches or so, I believe they are somewhat line shy.

thanks i will definetly put the fluro carbon

Thanks bro!!

Thanks! Yeah I was not expecting this fish at all this day, so I just went with the flow and landed it the only way I knew possible. Even if I had a net, there would be some discussing tail rot. The fish was healthy and swam off strongly so I didn't feel the need to keep a big breeding female.

Ben Fishin' I know , you will be criticized no matter what you do. Sorry I didn’t mean to add to that. You obviously know what you are doing and have more self control then me because she would have been my dinner. Tight lines👍

No worries, you actually addressed me constructively like a human being, and I'm always a fan of that. It's rare in YT comments...

Thanks Mike!

Can't make people happy. If you keep a legal sized fish they get racial on you. If you practice catch and release they still aren't happy. Guess that's why they're called haters.

Haters mean muggin when u take them too 🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️

I'll agree it tastes amazing. Personally, I release large breeding fish.

Thanks Donte!

For sure! good luck!

Thanks, good luck!

Thanks man!

Didn't buy them caught them with a sabiki rig, they were mixed in with some smelt. The anchovy I caught this Halibut with was large for a shore caught anchovy, maybe 5-6 inches. I don't usually catch Halibut on dead anchovy, it's usually a live offering or a lure, but there is heavy current at this spot so perhaps it gave the illusion of being alive as it drifted past this beast.

SAM Channel, because she was a breeder. Ben is very conscious of preserving the future of our fishery here in Southern California.

I'm not sure of an address but a simple google maps search will show the location it's right off PCH.

Live bait is key for these gems but I have caught plenty on whole frozen anchovies!

@@getfurtherfaster Thanks bro, sick catch!! I couldn't catch a cold in bolsa chica..

Shimano Scimitar 8'6", Shimano IX2000R, 15lb. J Braid, 12lb. fluro leader

Ben Fishin' do you recommend a 8'6 rod for jetty and surf? (Also what lure rating or line rating is the rod? And is it medium or medium heavy?) Also, what size reel do you recommend?

This particular rod is rated for 3/8 to 1 oz. lures, Medium-heavy power, with fast action. I definitely recommend this rod for jetty and surf. I personally prefer smaller reels, maybe one size larger than the one I'm using in this video. The braided line is key though to maximize line capacity and casting distance.

Ben Fishin' should I get a medium or medium heavy? And 2000, 2500, or 3000, or 4000 reel size?

I'd go MH and 3000

Thanks Rodney!

Thanks John!

He didn’t wanna get snapped off idiot

Carolina 1.5 oz.

Honestly the parking lot always seems empty, must be paid parking(I rode my bike). I suggest week days, I've been 4 times to this particular spot and it's never busy.

thank man, i'm gonna check out this spot sometime. gonna have to bite the bullet and pay that 15 dollar parking lol

Thanks! Carolina 1.5 oz. and a fresh dead anchovy

Whole anchovy or chunk?

The whole anchovy

Try 18 to 31.99 lb