SoCal Surf Fishing - FIRST Corbina 2021 [How to Catch]

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It's been a rough start to the SoCal Summer surf fishing season as I've missed multiple big fish BUT truly grateful to get my FIRST Corbina of the 2021 season. Hopefully you can pick up some tips and tricks for how to catch these finicky fish in ultra skinny water. Corbina are truly the jewel of our SoCal beaches!!
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@csmats5374 3 года назад

This past Sunday my son caught an 18" corbina at Huntington State Beach on a metal jig. He saw lots of corbina and sand crabs right up close but didn't catch any more because he's on a kick right now where he only wants to fish artificials. I didn't get to fish in the morning because I was holding a fire pit at Huntington City Beach near the pier for my daughter and niece and friends to come later in the day, but when my son worked his way over and fished the pier he said he could see tons of corbina and croaker all over the surf, and a guy fishing deeper on the pier brought up a huge spotfin croaker. Unfortunately for me, by the time my daughter released me there were too many people in the water to fish. The things we do for our kids -- I sacrificed my fishing for them on Fathers Day!

@erich2186 3 года назад

I went out to Huntington Sunday evening and literally walked to the water and turned around and walked back to my jeep. Wayyyyyyy too many people in the water.

@BenjieKimFishing 3 года назад

Kudos to your son, I love tricking fish on artificials too! For Corbina, I stick to the real thing for now but maybe one day I'll try and target them in other ways. I'm sure it was a difficult thing to do on Sunday, but this is an example of why you are a great dad!!

@mattr7229 Год назад

Thank you for this video. Finally caught my first Corbina last weekend... woot woot!

@toddbefield1100 2 года назад

A 20 plus incher is a great first corbina...my favorite surf fish to get...nice on the release 2.

@BenjieKimFishing Год назад

Thanks Todd, I love hunting halibut and sea bass but after all these years, sight fishing corbina is still my favorite as well!

@ken.cade5 3 года назад

That was 'EPIC' . . from beginning to end!

@BenjieKimFishing 3 года назад

I appreciate that so much, thank you Ken!

@lifelongfit5997 3 года назад

Fish ON!! Luv the music bro w the catching..👍👍Grt work for sure..

@BenjieKimFishing 3 года назад

I appreciate you picking out the small details man. Thank you so much. I'm not the greatest editor but I try REALLY hard with each video.

@donniedarko1345 3 года назад

Watching this while in Virginia visiting my family. I fly back to San Diego tomorrow. I'll be fishing on Sunday! Super stoked to get some beans this year. I've been bass and trout fishing the past week in Virginia and I'm ready to get back in the salt! Great video Benjie!

@BenjieKimFishing 3 года назад

Hey thanks so much brother, can't wait to hear your reports with the beans man. I hope you had a safe flight home!!

@johns9226 3 года назад

Nice job Benjie. Hope to see you out there this summer

@BenjieKimFishing 3 года назад

Thank you John, if you ever happen to see me please say hello!!

@alexmorataya9122 3 года назад

That was exciting! Nice to see you got the skunk off your back with a nice bean!! Reminds me that I need to get out more abs pins some sand soon. Keep the videos coming

@BenjieKimFishing 3 года назад

Hi Alex, glad to hear from you, I think its been a minute! Thank you so much for the comment and YES, get out there as you are able!! We all need that sand therapy!

@jwestfishing3229 3 года назад

And here I am going to work..... Maybe next month. Good vid. Thanks for the tips!

@BenjieKimFishing 3 года назад

Always appreciate you Jason, thank you!

@randysmith2740 3 года назад

Great video bengi I was fishing for corbeana today also,but no luck doesn't matter still had a great time👍

@BenjieKimFishing 3 года назад

Thank you Randy, and that's what its all about man - getting out there and appreciating the gift of being on the sand and enjoying our time out there. Catching is a bonus.

@travelingpuff3385 3 года назад

We started catching them about three weeks ago when our water temp hit 64. There's some nice, big ones around!

@BenjieKimFishing 3 года назад

Awesome, I'm so excited for this season, wishing for both of us to get our PB!

@dominicperalta4339 3 года назад

Heck yeah benji have gotten my fish but love to see that there coming out amazing ountro

@BenjieKimFishing 3 года назад

Appreciate it so much Dominic, and thank you for watching till the end!!

@Droops.18 3 года назад

Yesssir another video in a week from the great benjie💪🏽 dream made true, keep up the good work brotha💪🏽💯

@BenjieKimFishing 3 года назад

Thanks so much Edgar, your stoke and support means everything brotha!!

@jumbug11 3 года назад

Nice size bean brotha!!!! Keep up with these awsome videos 🤙👍🎣

@BenjieKimFishing 3 года назад

Much love Eli and congrats on that big boy the other day!!

@jumbug11 3 года назад

@@BenjieKimFishing thanks brotha I watched n learn from your videos👍🤙🎣🐟... tight line brotha c u on the sand soon

@Pestingandfishing 3 года назад

I gotta get out there and keep trying for that 1st corbina! Hopefully this is the season I’ll get my first 🙏🏻

@BenjieKimFishing 3 года назад

If you stick with it and keep casting, it WILL happen!!

@GRUMPY1975 3 года назад

Excellent video brother 👍👏👌🙌

@BenjieKimFishing 3 года назад

Thank you so much brotha, I appreciate your stoke so much!

@itiswhatitis...9648 3 года назад

sweet man I love catching corbina's, seal beach has some monsters that jump out of the water, We went out to long beach on monday afternoon. Fishing was a little slow but we got 4 18 inch sand bass and a legal calico. There are some monster sand bass out there. Sight casting for corbina is like Socal version of bonefishing. So spooky and fight really hard. Very challenging fish to hook. Nice job!!

@BenjieKimFishing 3 года назад

I love the comment, totally shows you know your stuff! I think that's an excellent comparison based on what I've been told (never caught a bonefish). Thank you for the report from Monday, that's not bad for a slow day at all!! 4 18" sand bass sounds like an excellent session to me!

@itiswhatitis...9648 3 года назад

@@BenjieKimFishing We didn't catch anything else just those sandies and a calico, but they were quality bass. I've never caught a bonefish either, same kind of deal as the corbinas but usually you use live shrimp or fly fishing. One of the hardest and most satisfying catches you can ever have. They fight really hard for their size too. Watching your vids makes me wanna start surf fishing. My kids would love digging up those sand crabs then sight casting. So cool man!!!

@whalekock 3 года назад

Caught a couple at Balboa but getting skunked at Bolsa. Usually the other way around. But they are there, just got to get them to bite.

@BenjieKimFishing 3 года назад

Ahhh, that last part is the one that drives me crazy sometimes!

@sdlocalfishingchannel9701 2 года назад

What is that box you used to store your sand crabs? Looks like it was attached to your pack.

@BenjieKimFishing 2 года назад

Hey there, its a little bait box that I picked up at Sav On Tackle but I'm sure any local shop has some sort of iteration of the same thing. It has a little hook/flap on it that I put over my waist pack belt. Hope that helps.

@huantonsoup 3 года назад

Hey Benji, you played with your drag again 🐵. Thanks for all the videos I'm learning a lot and will go purchase my first surf setup this coming weekend

@BenjieKimFishing 3 года назад

Haha, you caught me!! Love that you saw that and watched from the previous video. I was totally insecure man...we should set our drag according to line, not the fish. I had it set where I THOUGHT I wanted, but when I felt the weight of this one, I decided to lighten it a tad cuz I REALLY didn't want to lose it. Thankfully it worked out. Glad to hear you're getting a surf setup, would love to hear what you go with!

@NorCalFishermen 3 года назад

cool sight fishing tips bro! do you know if corbina are in the red fish fam? the too fish look alot alike!

@BenjieKimFishing 3 года назад

Man, I don't know if they're in the same fam but they certainly seem to share some similar characteristics. I know many folks confuse Whiting for Corbina too. I do know that Corbina is in the croaker family - so yellowfin croaker, spotfin croaker....and even White Sea Bass are all in the same family.

@davidjimenez7777 3 года назад

You touched your drag!!! 🤣

@BenjieKimFishing 3 года назад

Lol, you caught me David!! I love that you pointed that out as it shows you've watched my other vids. And to be sure, I adjusted my drag here because I was insecure. I had it set where I wanted but once I felt the weight of the fish, I was afraid of breaking off.

@davidjimenez7777 3 года назад

@@BenjieKimFishing hahaha yeah I’ve seen all your vids, you got me back into surf fishing!

@BenjieKimFishing 3 года назад

@@davidjimenez7777 it means so much to me David, thank you 🙏

@4dafish42 3 года назад

Love these videos 😄😁😄

@BenjieKimFishing 3 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@gunshotz2 3 года назад

Love your videos but can you please list some of the locations and what time is the best tide for corvina thank you

@RodneyMarquezFishingChannel 3 года назад

nice video!

@BenjieKimFishing 3 года назад

LEZGO Rodney!!!

@Imjoshuabailey 3 года назад

Do you find you need 25-30 sand crabs when you go hunting for beans? Or it that just overkill so you don’t have to go back and look again?

@BenjieKimFishing 3 года назад

Probably a bit overkill. I always dump what I don't use. But I've also had days where I run short and I need to spend more time harvesting in the middle of a bite. So I'd rather be safe than sorry!

@lewisputnam4971 3 года назад

Hello Benji, just saw your first corbina for 2021 oh, nice fish that you caught there. Can you tell me which beach you were fishing at when you caught that corbina. Thank you so much for your video, just starting to Surf fish myself thank you

@BenjieKimFishing 3 года назад

Hi Lewis, I was fishing in Redondo. Glad to hear you're starting to surf fish, right now is a great time to start!

@DJROB500540 Год назад

Hi Benji, can you share your favorite beaches you frequently fish, thank you

@socalfishhunter6360 3 года назад

Good stuff bro 👍🏼

@Sweetaccord 3 года назад

Good job. 😊

@BenjieKimFishing 3 года назад

Thank you! 😃

@gueroeloteroman6322 2 года назад

Does corbina have a lot of mercury?

@LASales2022 2 года назад

Which beach did you go to???

@onlyfish4020 3 года назад

Would you say low tide is the best for sight fishing beans?

@BenjieKimFishing 3 года назад

Short answer is yes. I prefer a 1' to 2' tide, lots of time between sets, calm and clear water.

@ethanguadarrama1880 3 года назад

Hey guys I have a question how is shore fishing in Huntington? Is there any good spots for corbina or any good spots ?

@Sweetaccord 3 года назад

The other way I see them being caught is with multiple large treble hooks with a white flag tied on the line and no bait is used that I see. I see this on the Newport and Huntington piers. 🤔

@BenjieKimFishing 3 года назад

Oh man, not my cup of tea.....what a bummer.

@nqi87 3 года назад

Are Corbina leader/line shy? Is 12 lbs fluorocarbon okay?

@404errorfilenotfound 3 года назад

In my experience, corbinas are more line shy than other surf fishes so fluoro is perfect (although I've caught them on mono). You don't need 12 lbs. 6-8 lb should suffice for more natural presentation. I've even seen people use 4 lb.

@BenjieKimFishing 3 года назад

100% Corbina are not line shy. Here's a video where I address it - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-sqM5yqbEi48.html A couple of the hands down best sight fishermen I know exclusively use straight braid with a split shot (no leader).....and they do WAY better than me. A couple of things to address here - There's a huge difference between sight fishing Corbina and bait and waiting for them. If you're bait and waiting for them, whatever pound test you're using won't matter. High/low rig with sand crabs or mussel WILL produce. If you're sight fishing them, there are many other things that will prevent you from getting bit before the light refraction of line class comes into play - namely spooking them from your physical presence OR spooking them with heavier rigs (namely splash). When sight fishing, presentation and timing are EVERYTHING. Getting your lead cast as the corbina are moving up high to feed and whether your bait looks natural is critical to them deciding to bite.

@BenjieKimFishing 3 года назад

I've used 4 lb fluoro for 95% of my time targeting these finicky guys. Last year, I fished with a mentor who uses straight braid (w/ split shot) and he took me to SCHOOL. He caught 4 beans that day ranging from 20" to 23" while I skunked on my 4 lb. This year, I've moved up to 6 lb just to shorten the fight and hopefully help their survival and I'm dabbling with straight braid as well. I KNOW it works, I just don't have the confidence yet.

@juanm_23 3 года назад

What beaches are you surf fishing?

@BenjieKimFishing 3 года назад

I fish anywhere from San Diego up to the Central Coast depending on the day, month, and what I'm targeting. I mostly stick to SD through Los Angeles. I don't really specify beaches but if you name the beach, I've probably fished there.

@matt_the_socalfisherman 3 года назад

Hey Benjie kim what’s the best beach in San Diego to fish for corbina

@BenjieKimFishing 3 года назад

Hey Matthew, man I've spent a couple of sessions in SD targeting them but I wish my knowledge was more thorough. BUT, I know Torrey Pines holds them pretty good during the peak months. Just gotta time it with the right swing and water temps and walk that beach. I can't say its the best beach but for sure its a solid option.

@matt_the_socalfisherman 3 года назад

@@BenjieKimFishing thank man. I got a corbina in mission bay but it’s was on accident. But now I really want to catch one in the surf. I meant have to try out mission bay jetty. It has been years since I’ve caught corbina there. I use to slay them with my dad on trout tackle.😂😂

@bluguy5827 3 года назад

WTG Benjie

@BenjieKimFishing 3 года назад

Thank you Rolando. Much love.

@kevinchhoeut2200 3 года назад

What the fishing rod call?

@BenjieKimFishing 3 года назад

I was using the Phenix Trifecta Lite 8' Light.

@scoooby1020 3 года назад

Then fishing corbina 40 years 4 pound test they are not shy if you don't move if you don't move also you could walk up cut your angle down and just use the wave to bring him in just a little advice

@BenjieKimFishing 3 года назад

Thank you for your wisdom!