Fishing OBX Episode #1: Getting started - rods, reels, & bottom rigs - how & where to fish OBX

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Growing up I've fished in the outer banks from beaches in Corolla, Duck, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags head. Over the years I have learned a lot, and I hope to share some of my knowledge with you.
In this video, I will go over the basic rod and reel setup to fish the Outer banks of North Carolina. I will give you my rod and reel recommendation and teach you how to setup a basic bottom rig.
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25 июл 2024

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@bryanhildebrand2251 2 месяца назад

Thanks for this video. I'm a beginner so this was just the info I needed that I couldn't find anywhere else.

@HicksHooks 2 месяца назад

That's great to hear! Be sure to check in with the local bait shops! They usually point you in the right direction, and let me know how you do! Tight Lines!

@ROZDAB 2 года назад

Nice easy way for people to create a simple bottom rig. Good job making it easy to follow along. Ty

@HicksHooks 2 года назад

Thanks so much for watching! I try not to make fishing more complicated than it needs to be! lol. Tight Lines buddy!

@andyplaysdrums 2 года назад

GREAT video! Answered a lot of my questions!

@HicksHooks 2 года назад

Thanks so much for tuning in! I'm glad I was able to help. Tight lines my friend!

@obxboy1073 3 года назад

I’m a long-time Duck visitor. Will be down for August. Really enjoying your videos!

@HicksHooks 3 года назад

Awesome! Thanks so much for the support! I hope you have a safe trip, and a great time!

@papatriot9195 3 года назад

We are heading to the Outer Banks the end of September. I really like your informative videos. They have saved me from asking a lot of questions, and you have answered questions I didn't eventhink about. Thanks again and keep those lines tight.

@HicksHooks 2 года назад

Awesome! I am glad I was able to help! Thanks again for the support and I hope you get some great weather! Tight lines!

@HicksHooks 2 года назад

How'd the fishing trip work out? Were you able to get into some fish?

@papatriot9195 2 года назад

@@HicksHooks , I got into a few. Nothing big. I think I landed 27 fish total. Thanks for asking.

@MrGflan 2 года назад

I haven’t fished since I was a child on Long Island. I always loved surf fishing. I moved around a lot out west but now reside in NC. I’m looking to get into fishing again. Thanks for this video. I am also a wildlife photographer so I think I have the patience needed for fishing LOL.

@HicksHooks 2 года назад

Very cool! Thanks so much for tuning in! Tight lines!

@shanecrate3352 2 года назад

Thanks so much for the info, I'm coming down in the first part of March and have never surf fished, I just bought a Pol an real ,can't wait an Thanks

@HicksHooks 2 года назад

Awesome! Thanks so much for watching! I hope this weather keeps warming up, and I hope the fish are biting! Tight lines buddy!

@shanecrate3352 2 года назад

@@HicksHooks thanks,I just ordered most of the stuff you recommended 👌

@SharingTheOutdoors 3 года назад

Good info for a beginner or experienced angler. I agree with the shorter rod, Most people "over rod" for the surf, as well as casting to far out. But you will probably want a longer rod too if the surf action is heavy, to defeat bigger swells.

@HicksHooks 3 года назад

I totally agree! Thanks for the input. However, every time I bring my "Hatteras Heaver" down there, I never end up using it. I guess you can never have enough rods. LOL. Thanks again for watching, and all of the support!

@bigvisk1125 3 года назад

Moved out between Washington and bath, going up to try some surf fishing in a few weeks. Looking forward to it

@HicksHooks 3 года назад

Excellent! Good luck out there! Remember, you don't have to cast too far out to catch the fish. They are mostly in the trough where the waves are breaking near the beach.

@bigvisk1125 3 года назад

@@HicksHooks will be trying various setups. already got some rigs set up and hoping to pick up some fresh bait at a baitshop on the island.

@larrysowada9905 2 года назад

Just found your site, I'm also from Md and fish the Outer Banks been doing that every November going on 10 + years and sometimes in the spring, your advice for beginners is spot on, i use to buy my high/ low rigs but make my owe now and a few other rigs, i to like using ugly stix rods but only in the 10' lenght but i do use 9' and 8' but i do bring a 12' heavy just incase and this year i will try out my 7' was looking for a good reel to match it up with, thank you

@HicksHooks 2 года назад

Awesome! I appreciate your support! I enjoy tying my own rigs too, but for people just starting out, the store bought bottom rigs do just fine and aren't too expensive. Tight lines my friend!

@bigyoungo6294 2 года назад

best video surf fishing

@HicksHooks 2 года назад

Thanks so much! I appreciate the support! Tight lines buddy!

@LukeXlll Год назад

I'm new to fishing the OBX. What size rod and reel are best for sound fishing? Will be fishing the Currituck and Albemarle sounds.

@HicksHooks Год назад

Hey Luke Sorry for the late reply. I use an Ugly Stik 7' medium heavy action. I also prefer the Penn Battle. If you stop into one of the local bait shops, they should be able to help you out! Tight lines, and thanks for tuning in!

@bcask61 2 года назад

To keep your hooks from getting tangled, you can run the loop down over the top of the swivel then thread the hook thru the wire loop shortening the dropper. Same on the bottom, slide the loop up from the bottom over the sinker snap then thread the wire loop. Your hooks will never tangle up.

@HicksHooks 2 года назад

Thanks for the comment @Bcask61- I did a video on that too. It is the perfected bottom rig! Thanks for watching, and tight lines!

@stevenkennedy7408 Год назад

I’m sure you mentioned it and I probably missed it, but what kind of hook setup is that??

@HicksHooks Год назад

I was using a basic bottom rig setup. Check out my video on "The Perfected Bottom Rig" for more details! Tight lines and thanks again for tuning in!

@tnkl_ 3 года назад

Thank you for this video, very much a beginner and looking to come down for a long weekend early September with a few buddies to try our luck on the surf. We really like the idea of being able to take a truck out onto the beach, should cape point be opened around then? Or do you even recommend it for that matter? Are there other areas where we can drive out onto the beach other than cape point that may be better? Completely new to this and trying to get a fun experience in! Just subscribed!

@HicksHooks 3 года назад

Thanks for your support Frank! I don't know if these spots are better, but you can drive down by Coquina Beach & Oregon Inlet. I know people have great luck at the inlet. If you are staying up north on the OBX, you can drive on the beaches in Corova. Tight lines buddy, and I hope you guys have a great time!

@thomasclamp5126 2 года назад

Great video and advice! We are heading down to Duck the week between Christmas and New Years, it will be our first time surf fishing in NC. Same deal, bottom fish with shrimp? Any advice you can give me would be much appreciated!!

@HicksHooks 2 года назад

Sounds like a blast! I have never been fishing off the surf in late December. I know it starts to get cold and windy at the beginning of the month. It is very peaceful down there at that time though. If you do have nice weather, I'd recommend trying the little bridge down in Nags Head. Thanks for watching and I hope you have a wonderful holiday trip! Tight Lines!

@MrGflan 2 года назад

Oh, before I forget! Can you advise me where you see the most birds near kitty hawk, Duck or nags head? I do a lot of bird photography and was wondering if you could suggest any good spots since fisherman always have birds around. Thanks for the great video and I hope to do some fishing down there too

@HicksHooks 2 года назад

Thanks so much for watching! I would suggest walking down by the sound to see the birds. There are always Osprey and Pelicans flying around, but on the sound you will see more ducks and shore birds.

@MrGflan 2 года назад

@@HicksHooks thanks!! I will check out those areas! Thanks again. I wanted to ask you, on Long Island we used to catch blue fish (snapper are the young ones we called them) and striped bass. Are these found at the outer banks also? Blue fish put up an amazing fight that I have never forgotten about from my childhood. Just curious thanks!

@HicksHooks 2 года назад

@@MrGflan Absolutely you can get into blues and stripers! We were catching larger stripers in July this year. They are a blast on clark spoon casting jigs. Tight lines!

@michaelapanasewicz9967 2 года назад

What type and poundage line are you using and how can I get a tide chart before I go down

@HicksHooks 2 года назад

I'd check online for the tides. I think TW's Baitshop has the tides listed. I usually use 12 pound test for my bottom rig.

@michaelapanasewicz9967 Год назад

Is that a 4000 size reel

@HicksHooks Год назад

Yes it is. I prefer a 4000 on my 7' rods. Tight lines my man! Thanks for tuning in!

@safiyaphoto 10 месяцев назад

So may i ask , what poundage and how many feet of braided line and brand do you recvomend for obx corolla aurf beach fishing

@HicksHooks 10 месяцев назад

Great question! I usually prefer to use 12-15 pound mono on my 7 ft surf rod. Last time I was out, I had one rod with mono and one with braid. I feel like the braid got more caught up in the tide and wind, whereas my mono stayed tighter to the bottom rig and was able to cut through more of the wind and the tide. I would recommend stopping into one of the local bait shops when you get there, and have them string up your reel. It's usually a little cheaper or about the same price as buying online. Tight lines and thanks for tuning in!

@safiyaphoto 10 месяцев назад

@HicksHooks hi thank you so much for your response , and will follow your advice

@michaelapanasewicz9967 2 года назад

How would rate a ugly still gx2 7' medium and a 4000 kastking snarky lll

@HicksHooks 2 года назад

Hey Michael, Thanks for watching. I love my Ugly Sticks... I have a bunch and on the beach my 7' medium is wonderful to work with. I've never used a Kastking, but they look amazing and get great reviews. I'd say that is one hell of a setup. Tight lines my man! I hope you get some fish to pull the drag on that reel!!

@mightylaidlow1 2 года назад

Does it matter if it's one piece or two piece rod?

@HicksHooks 2 года назад

Thanks for watching! I don't think it matters at all. Some people have their preferences though. Tight line buddy!

@titaniumhud1536 2 года назад

Save some $$. Making your own rigs are VERY easy and inexpensive.

@HicksHooks 2 года назад

Very true! But they are easiest for beginners! Thanks so much for tuning in. Maybe I'll do a video on how I tie my own. Tight lines!

@GregClaud 2 года назад

Kitty Hawk Pier being privately owned and heavily monitored by Hilton is a major L

@HicksHooks 2 года назад

Totally! I used to fish there when I was little with my dad. I remember one summer, we caught flounder and speckled trout every morning. Tight lines, and thanks for watching!