How to Catch More Surfperch Using Gulp Sandworms 

I caught a 30" California Halibut on the new penny sandworm. I first thought a snagged a kelp stringer and when I went to try and break it off that was when the halibut started to take off on a short run. I had halibut steaks and tacos for weeks! Gulp sandworms are a must have in your surffishing arsenal.

did u get that net at the fishery supply in san jose

Thanks for wearing the go pro on your head and not on your chest. So much better than the other guys! I enjoy your videos! Thx!

i spent 6 days fishing for surf perch this last week, only on one day did I catch any and caught 9. I learned that the gulp sand crabs dont work, the worms were there least favorite but the shrimp worked the absolute best. Took all the advice from all the fishermen who were like me not catching anything and made my own guess's then slayed them. Cooked or raw shrimp it didn't matter they perch love them, they are hard to keep on the hook and i used small pieces on a high low rig with two hooks and a 2.5 our weight. I tried wrapping the shrimp with the string but they hit hard and usually both hooks get hit when you get a bite and your baits gone so get a pound of shrimp. On all the days I caught nothing is because there incredibly hard to hook. You will get 100000000 bites most withing seconds of being in the water but trying to hook up is the most frustrating thing in the world. I tried every size of hook and it just dont matter, hard to hook period. Also out in the surf nobody out of hundreds caught anything at all not even one fish. If you want the fish go to the jettys and fish 5 feet out from the rocks and the waves will bring your bait to the rocks and keep your line tight at all times to feel the bites and to try and set the hook, next to the rocks i got hit on both hooks within 1 min of dropping in the water every cast again just can't set the damn hook. I did get about 5 bites in those 6 days on the gulp sand worms, not one bite on sand crabs/ fleas and all the fish in seconds on shrimp.

Good stuff man! Subscribed and looking forward to more videos!

Question where did you get you net

Cool video! looks like my local beach south of Santa Cruz - love the CA coast!

Great video, and nice size fish for the frying pan.👍👍👍

What kind of rod is this heavy?

Nice video! Do you think 8 lb monofilament for a main line would work out in the surf? I also have braided line but it requires much heavier weights(50 lb test line) and I would like to try a lighter setup for surfperch fishing. Thanks!

Good stuff . Would you ever use a hilo rig ( chicken rig ) or a drop shot in this situation

Thanks, good video. Any tips re. time of year? Mating, spawning? I notice almost no one brings this up, is it not important?

Can you do a video on how to specifically set up that rig please when you get a chance that would be great

What was the rest of your setup (rod, line type/size, hook size esp what you downsized to)? And those were some nice slabs as well!

Well put together video man! Keep it up!

where are you fishing

1st time watching your video. Can you show us what and where to look for (dips) before we make are 1st cast? Nicely put together. Like it!

gotta tell you , the vids you are posting up are the best , boom , love your style ,im all about the surf fishing now . grew up fishing under the pier in Monterey, drop line for perch , bottom fishing for sand dabs , good stuff , bout to retire getting my surf set up on , got a old school set up from my old neighbor AL ,yea its an Olympic 4000 way kool but im thinking not gonna get it done, so just asking for your help and expertise, gonna be fishing west coast monterey to moss landing for sure on the beach what is your go to set up rod and reel ?? im totally dedicated to a 10 ft pole also , ok thanks for the vids love the catch and cook , keep on filming !!!!!

You cast and let the hook and gulp just sit there or are you slow retrieving?

awesome catch bro! subscribed and looking forward for more vids

Never been surf fishing before, going this weekend. What the size limits and how many can you keep?

Which size hook

Best spot(s) along Monterey up to SF to surf fish?

have you ever caught a striper off the gulp sand worm?

Applied your tips and advice, and caught my PB perch today!

Do you bleed each fish before putting them in your cooler or do you wait to get home??

Which color is best? Camo or bloody? I've been recommended both

Hi bro, I am planning to buy this 10 foot Shimano Convergence. What is the max weight can it handle? In my area sometimes you need to use bet 2-3 oz due to rough tides.

I have crazy good luck with those! They pretty much always catch fish

Where in Monterey Bay was this location at?

There's no size restriction on surf perch except if it's a red tail in CA. That ones you're were catching are barred surf perch.

What is the weight of the line you typically use for surf perch fishing?

What is the size limit for these guys?

Pole length recommendation ?

How far are you casting out

Does anyone know if scent is a factor? Gulp sandworms infused with scent or cheap chinese geek.com plastic sandworms. Any difference?

What's the legal length and how many can I take home..?

Noticed that you stay in on place. I was under impression that for perch needed to keep moving to find them, have you found that to be the case? Also what beaches are you fishing at?

How do you keep people from stealing your gear while you're facing out to sea fishing??

What size hook & weight for the Carolina rig?

I live in los angeles love fishing but I don't know where to go or best place to fish

How do you cook and eat them?

is legal size?

such a cool guy

Way to get 'em!

subbed...cool vid bro. tight lines!

Like to fish this surf perch. Sometimes you can get them with just the hook no bait, sometimes you can bait caviar and no bites always. Like use a 10ft to 15ft rods, lite takle, always use 10 lb braid, dont trust mono with seaweed.

I think I was your 102,000 view lol that’s neat

Use a size 6 bait holder with 2” Bloody or cam0.

Wait..... how do you replay the advertisements?🤣😂🤪

What size J hook anyone? All help is welcomed! Thanks cool video btw

Lol that was not a 12" more like 6"

Lol... smaller hook and 1" sand worm. That does the job.

A little more info on your technique would be helpful!

Had no luck using these sandworms

you sound tired bro

I don't understand why you don't want to give the exact location. Most of the guys surf fishing give the location. It's public anyway.