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Orange County Surf Fishing MONSTER Spotfin Croaker on Light Line 

Benjie Kim Fishing
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In this episode (caught in October 2019) I share some details on how I was able to catch this PB 22" Spotfin Croaker on light line (4 pound fluoro) while surf fishing in Orange County. These Spotfin Croaker are massive and much thicker than their beloved cousins, Corbina. Such a treat to hook one on light gear and hear that drag sing! I hope you find this episode helpful!
Gear/Rig Used in Video:
Rod - 8' Phenix Trifecta Lite
Reel - Shimano Stradic Ci4+ 3000
Topshot - 6 pound Seaguar Fluoro R18
Leader - 4 pound Seaguar Tatsu
Rig - Carolina w/ 1/2 oz egg sinker, glass bead, size 14 barrel swivel, and size 8 Owner Mosquito hook
Bait - Sand Crabs
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Комментарии : 77   
@Photowrm
@Photowrm 4 года назад
Thanks Benjamin for another great video. In the excitement you put your reel in the sand! I wish I was there!
@BenjieKimFishing
@BenjieKimFishing 4 года назад
Photowrm thanks so much man! I had to look back at the vid cuz I was truly excited but looks like I did put the reel with the handle facing down, which is the right way to do it. Didn’t matter tho cuz a dog came by a few seconds later and kicked sand all over it 😫. It’s ok tho, that fish was worth it and thankfully the reel is still running smooth! I hope ur staying safe out there and thanks for the comment!
@vnlilman
@vnlilman 4 года назад
What a giant. Love how you went over the rips and currents. I still don't know how to read the water but I saw it after you pointed it out.
@BenjieKimFishing
@BenjieKimFishing 4 года назад
Thank you bro. I’m doing my best to learn every time out. This time was obviously no different...cuz I didn’t know what I was doing until I saw the footage afterwards 🤣🤣!
@geofish
@geofish 4 года назад
Wohooooo!!! 22 inch spotfin croaker! What a monster ....
@BenjieKimFishing
@BenjieKimFishing 4 года назад
Thanks geo! Bro, I’m still so grateful and stoked at our trip to the central coast. My family had such a blast. I can’t wait to get back up there and share the sand with you!
@edcastillo4456
@edcastillo4456 Год назад
Dude, I know the feeling! Just last month, I caught my PB 23.5 inch spotfin, and my 2nd best at 22 inches, on the same day! What a rush it was!
@desseloutdoors
@desseloutdoors 4 года назад
I like the content man, keep it up!
@JigJigPow619
@JigJigPow619 4 года назад
Felt the stoke with the initial run! Yewww! Keep slaying my dude 🤙
@BenjieKimFishing
@BenjieKimFishing 4 года назад
Thanks Dino!! I think that’s one of the moments that keep us fishing man. Set the hook and u feel the weight and drag starts peeling. Ahhhh the addiction!! 🤣
@JigJigPow619
@JigJigPow619 4 года назад
Benjie Kim Fishing most deff!
@ronpassmore7053
@ronpassmore7053 Год назад
What reel do you use Benji? Looking for something economical that works good for salt (and maybe the occasional grain of sand)!!! LOL
@DudefishhTV
@DudefishhTV 4 года назад
Yea dude the stoke was real! Good fight man!
@BenjieKimFishing
@BenjieKimFishing 4 года назад
It’s always a blessing to get one to bite my stupid line 🤣🤣🤣! Thanks for the support bro, I’m looking forward to keeping in touch and linking up when things calm down. 🤙
@Intheknow373
@Intheknow373 4 года назад
Another great video buddy!! Great content!!
@BenjieKimFishing
@BenjieKimFishing 4 года назад
Thanks Derick! I’m going stir crazy over here ahhhhhhhh! 🤣
@amefocus
@amefocus 4 года назад
That croaker was a fatty!!! 4lb test too?! Dope video Benjie🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🎣🎣
@BenjieKimFishing
@BenjieKimFishing 4 года назад
Thanks brotha, LEZGO! Can’t wait to see your new one!!
@adventurechannel6410
@adventurechannel6410 4 года назад
Great catch. I know exactly where you were fishing. Going to have to try that spot. Fish on.
@BenjieKimFishing
@BenjieKimFishing 4 года назад
Thanks bro, good luck out there and stay safe!
@TojiZenin3956
@TojiZenin3956 4 года назад
Nice explanation. Good fight
@BenjieKimFishing
@BenjieKimFishing 4 года назад
Thank you, I appreciate it! 🤙
@jamiesontomas3492
@jamiesontomas3492 4 года назад
Nice catch bro! So happy you caught this SFC! Great breakdown at the beginning of the video! Tightlines bro 🤙⚡️🎣#CSAstrong
@BenjieKimFishing
@BenjieKimFishing 4 года назад
Thanks always for the support jay! Hope ur staying safe and sane right now. 😫🤙
@wackemfishing2298
@wackemfishing2298 4 года назад
Nice one Benjie 👍
@BenjieKimFishing
@BenjieKimFishing 4 года назад
Thanks Wack!!! Ahhhh hopefully things can get better soon out there. I’m going stir crazy!!
@Eriklund96
@Eriklund96 4 года назад
Dang that’s a good one these days I caught a 21in Corbina off bolsa chica inlet on 4lb line and that thing put up a hell of a fight took almost the same amount of time as your spotfin
@BenjieKimFishing
@BenjieKimFishing 4 года назад
Woooo any bean over 20” is always a treat man. Good stuff, always exciting to hear about early season beans, can’t wait for the summer when they come out in force. Thanks for the comment and the positive vibes man!!
@Eriklund96
@Eriklund96 4 года назад
Benjie Kim Fishing no kidding I wish I had caught it recently but it was a long time ago hahaha and yeah of course good luck I subbed and definitely will be tuned in for some more surf action 🤙🏼
@clintblokdyk526
@clintblokdyk526 4 года назад
Nice job! Love the CPR
@BenjieKimFishing
@BenjieKimFishing 4 года назад
Thank you 🙏! I’ve officially kept 2 fish from the surf in my entire life. I’m fairly certain it’s gonna stay at that number. It’s all about the thrill of the hookset and keeping our fishery flourishing!
@clintblokdyk526
@clintblokdyk526 4 года назад
Benjie Kim Fishing I love to hear that bro! Tight lines keep it up 👍🏼
@lifelongfit5997
@lifelongfit5997 4 года назад
Well done! Huge Spotfin. That would've went straight to my oven.🤣😁😋
@BenjieKimFishing
@BenjieKimFishing 4 года назад
Haha! I hear they are good eating, never tried one myself. Thanks for the comment and stopping by!!
@saudiloc9189
@saudiloc9189 4 года назад
GOOD JOB!
@BenjieKimFishing
@BenjieKimFishing 4 года назад
Thank you very much!
@notyouraveragejoe855
@notyouraveragejoe855 4 года назад
Looks like the OC beaches are still open.. for now.. and sand crabs are popping? Lucky for you and nice Spotfin!
@BenjieKimFishing
@BenjieKimFishing 4 года назад
Thanks joe! This was actually from October. I’ve snuck out a few times to open sand the past month but I’m pretty much in the same boat as you right now. That’s a good thing tho cuz this thing is no joke
@notyouraveragejoe855
@notyouraveragejoe855 4 года назад
@@BenjieKimFishing Thanks for the truth, cuz otherwise you're killing me with these catches. I want to go fishing so bad because this is just about prime time for the surf to really take off but "stay at home orders" are in effect and beach access is closed and enforced around here. Once the crabs do pop however, it's on!! On a different note, I had a thought on your Spotfin. You said it was a Northbound current and you were on the North side of the hole. That big Spotfin could have been cruising up against the flow as it was approaching the hole and that's how you got bit first, just a thought. Tight lines brother!
@SouthernFisherman
@SouthernFisherman 4 года назад
Great vid new friend here I got to learn some stuff from here
@BenjieKimFishing
@BenjieKimFishing 4 года назад
Thank you very much!
@alexmorataya9122
@alexmorataya9122 4 года назад
4lb line????? Crazy!!!! Nice catch
@BenjieKimFishing
@BenjieKimFishing 4 года назад
Haha I know right? Light line is the way to go for corbina or spotfin imo and it’s a definite reward when the bigger models come out to play.
@TiagoFranco07
@TiagoFranco07 3 года назад
Where were you fishing
@BenjieKimFishing
@BenjieKimFishing 3 года назад
Huntington Beach 👍
@rudycarreon3199
@rudycarreon3199 4 года назад
Wow, that was quite a fight, I enjoy your content and the way you break down you explanations. Keep up the good work, keeping me sane. 1 question, were the beaches closed or they still open in OC?
@BenjieKimFishing
@BenjieKimFishing 4 года назад
Thanks for the positive vibes Rudy, I appreciate it 🙏. As of now I believe some oc beaches still have some access. I think state beaches are allowed as long as u can find parking close by. Things seem to be getting stricter by the day so please don’t take my words as fact.
@evo1385
@evo1385 3 года назад
You don’t keep them? and why won’t you eat him or do you?
@OutdoorScienceDad
@OutdoorScienceDad 3 года назад
4lb line in the surf is wild! Do you go that light for a better fight or because the fish are shy and won’t bite a heavier line? Thank you! Great videos!
@bonkoo8865
@bonkoo8865 4 года назад
Great catch!! Getting into surf fishing again. I am in the market for a phenix rod but i see you fish a feather and trifecta lite? Which do you like best for bean fishing? Also what line rating are your phenix rods?
@BenjieKimFishing
@BenjieKimFishing 4 года назад
Hey bro, apologies on the late response, hopefully I answered your question on ig!
@franktan142
@franktan142 3 года назад
Which state beach?
@BenjieKimFishing
@BenjieKimFishing 3 года назад
Hi Frank, this was Huntington City Beach.
@rpwphotography
@rpwphotography 4 года назад
Know of any fishing spots open in SoCal these day? Having a hard time finding any in San Diego.
@BenjieKimFishing
@BenjieKimFishing 4 года назад
Tbh I’ve been going down to the state beaches down there recently. But as of yesterday, it looks like they’ve shut a lot them down. I might be done until this clears up but I think it’s for the best. Fish will be there when this is over. I’m going stir crazy for sure tho!
@rpwphotography
@rpwphotography 4 года назад
Thanks for the response! I’m basically going to get my fly gear and light freshwater rigs ready and start looking for creeks in the hills of east SD county and Orange County. Always in to meet up and fish anytime. Great vids. Take care!
@BenjieKimFishing
@BenjieKimFishing 4 года назад
Ryan Waggener awesome bro, fly fishing is next level man and I think that’s a great idea. Have u ever fished for corbina on the fly? Kit man, maybe we can link sometime down the road!
@rpwphotography
@rpwphotography 4 года назад
Benjie Kim Fishing haven’t tried the fly in surf. I want to but I have in saltwater lagoons. Spotted bay bass and similar are super fun on a fly pole. Just hop on Amazon and get a cheap one dude, something you won’t care if you ruin and just go out and have a good time with it. It’s so worth it!!!
@gioc8572
@gioc8572 3 года назад
Awesome catch bro! What beach is this ?
@BenjieKimFishing
@BenjieKimFishing 3 года назад
Thank you, this is in north Orange County 👍
@Hbmonkey9
@Hbmonkey9 3 года назад
Bro where did you get the tape measure you use?
@BenjieKimFishing
@BenjieKimFishing 3 года назад
It’s part of the halibut surf derby which runs from January - December. You can pick up a membership kit thru crystalwaterstackle.com or your local tackle shop but I’d recommend waiting until January for the new year. 👍
@ericcruzstealth
@ericcruzstealth 3 года назад
Great vid. Can i fish with u sometime?
@BenjieKimFishing
@BenjieKimFishing 3 года назад
Thank you! Anything’s possible, kit and maybe it can happen some time.
@mr.goodbass9445
@mr.goodbass9445 4 года назад
Bolsa chica?
@BenjieKimFishing
@BenjieKimFishing 4 года назад
Close! Just south of bc 🤙
@mr.goodbass9445
@mr.goodbass9445 4 года назад
@@BenjieKimFishing HB dog beach. Why would you fish there?! Dogs and hooks don't mix.
@mr.goodbass9445
@mr.goodbass9445 3 года назад
@Blueskies you guys are idiots...it's a dog beach....dogs and hooks don't mix. It's legal to fish there but with tons of dogs running around they are bound to get hooked at some point, or hooked on fishing trash, hooks line etc that gets left behind or broken off in snags. No matter how careful you are, hooks and up getting lost and left behind....fishing at the dog beach is like fishing at a beach where children are playing. I went shore fishing the other day but packed up my gear cause the beach was too crowded.
@mr.goodbass9445
@mr.goodbass9445 3 года назад
@Blueskies it's responsibility bud. Go fish where children play genius
@whalekock
@whalekock 3 года назад
@@mr.goodbass9445 i I go fishing there all the time with my dog. It's fine most anglers are aware of their surrondings and are careful. It also helps that my dog is protective and keeps other dogs/ people away from me.
@socalhomies
@socalhomies 4 года назад
Are the Orange County beaches still open for fishing?
@BenjieKimFishing
@BenjieKimFishing 4 года назад
I believe there are a couple that can still be accessed if u can find parking. But I don’t want to put my name on it cuz I’m not 100% certain. Things seem to be changing and getting tighter by the day right now. I think it’s for the best tho tbh, the fish will be there when this is over.
@lenardoliver4502
@lenardoliver4502 4 года назад
Can you give me the name and model number on your rod? Thanks
@BenjieKimFishing
@BenjieKimFishing 4 года назад
Phenix Trifecta Lite 802L-2. A lot of folks seem to like this rod in the 9 ft - 10 ft range but for what I do, the 8 ft works out just fine. Its a great rod!
@cathy40
@cathy40 4 года назад
Fun to catch, but nasty to eat
@BenjieKimFishing
@BenjieKimFishing 4 года назад
Really? I’ve heard that they are good eating but I mostly catch and release and I’ve never kept, nor intend to keep a spotfin.
@dwaynelowery5808
@dwaynelowery5808 3 года назад
4lb in the surf! An old clam shell could cut your line. I think you used up your lotto luck
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