Surf Fishing Orange County for Halibut with Lucky Craft 

Bro, it’s been great getting to know you these past few months, truly grateful for you man. Now we just gotta meet 🤣🤣🤣!! Thanks for the love man!

Hey I appreciate the positivity man and thanks for checking out the channel and video!

Thank you bro, regardless of whether it was a legit catch or not, it’s all good. Got to feel that thing hit the lc and bring it in. Grateful for the chance and thankful to be in touch with u bro, it’s all about the positivity!! Hope ur doing well during these crazy times 🤙

Thank you Derick!! It was really good to chat with you and E yesterday, albeit for a brief moment. Please know Rebecca and I appreciate you so much. You make our lives that much brighter!

@@BenjieKimFishing Thank you so much buddy! Ditto!

Yea man actually seeing that thing was pretty cool, was hoping the GoPro captured the actual Hali but oh well. Stuff like that is what keeps us fishing right?! Appreciate the comment and you stopping by, I’ve seen some of your vids and I love it man. Looking forward to seeing future content!!

@@BenjieKimFishing: Special treats like that definitely keep us fishing! I can't wait to go fishing again but due to all the beaches around here being closed down due to "stay at home orders", my fishing enjoyment and stress relief is put on major hold... ugh!!

Bro, the footage doesn’t do it justice. It was SO BIG 😂! 30” min I’d say. Haha, it’s just another story to tell tho. AHHHHHHH, I can’t wait to see your custom lc man!! Would be so sick if u won first place (no offense to anyone else in CSA 😬)! May the best lure win!!!

Benjie Kim Fishing 🤙may the best lure win brotha!

Wow thank you so much for the sub and welcome to OC. The SD fishery is certainly a special place, I love getting down there when I can. OC is great too with similar options, hope u get acclimated quick!!

@@BenjieKimFishing definitely is a special place to fish, if you ever feel like doing some bay and lagoon fishing down there I got some good spots. You gotta Instagram?

@@yourmumcallsmedad yup, benjiekimfishing 🤙

@@BenjieKimFishing sweet, I’ll go ahead and give ya a follow rn then

Mr. Suh you are a slayer and I think we can all agree that Hali fishing can be quite difficult. I’m def nothing special so anytime I get one to bite, I am extremely grateful. I hope you are well during this challenging time. 🙏

Benjie Kim Fishing Thank you Benjie Kim~ Let’s stay safe~ See u soon on the water~

Thanks mike!! I appreciate it a lot man and I love seeing your involvement in CSA lately! 🤙 I hope ur staying safe and sane during this crazy time bro!

@@BenjieKimFishing : LoL, thanks bro! Doing what I can. Haven't been able to get out on the water recently but biding my time until some of this madness dies down!

That’s right bro, stay safe first. This will pass but we gotta do our part to make it end as soon as possible. Appreciate you mike!!

Thanks Andrew. I would typically say to get out there and fish but right now is a tough time for sure. But when things calm down, no doubt you’ll be on em big time!

This was at several different beaches ranging from Sunset/Huntington to Seal Beach/Long Beach

Haha they’re pretty cool to be sure brotha!

Yo sup jerk masta

Thanks for the sub! The company is FishnPack which has built in rod holders. I just checked and looks like they are available on Amazon, I linked it in the description if you want to check it out. They also sell on Etsy. Its a bit pricey, but well worth it for me. I have several friends who have diy'd their own rod holders with pvc pipes, and that's a way cheaper option. Another option is to find a kids baseball back pack...I know several people who do it that way as well. I hope that helps! Thanks again for the sub!

That’s dope man I’ve never fished Pendleton but should be some 🔥fishing on base. Kit, maybe we can make it happen, it’s always dope to meet new friends! 🤙

Really depends on what you’re targeting and what you’re throwing. If I’m only throwing jerk baits targeting Hali, skunks are just a part of the game...at least for me. Let’s just say I’ve had plenty of streaks like yours. But I’ve also had double digit days. I’d like to think that over the long haul, it balances out. If I’m throwing a drop shot or c-rig, I’ll still skunk from time to time, but those times are on the rarer side. Don’t let the social media highlight reel be a discouragement, we call it fishing (and not catching) for a reason.

I just checked amazon and eBay, looks like they’re not available right now. This is not a hard to find pattern most of the time though. Most local shops that sell lc’s will carry this pattern and will have plenty. Unfortunately it might be hard to find an open store. Not sure where u live but sav on tackle in Santa Fe springs might have them in stock and they are open for curbside pickup. Might be worth giving them a call. If Anthony is working, tell him I sent ya. Hope that helps.

@@BenjieKimFishing Sav-on tackle isn't far from me. I'm sure they are closed now, but when all this clears up... I live in Venice area. thanks for the info. Much appreciated.

Lol 😂 on the real, I’m def grateful to have a new fishing buddy! Don’t forget the exact same reel and lure too 🤣🤣!

@@BenjieKimFishing yup it's a match made in heaven 😍🤣 keep making those great videos 👍👍

Dang, super bummer on losing 2 man, so sorry to hear that. I wasn't there so I can only guess but here are my thoughts - Based on your description of your halibut cartwheeling, it sounds like your drag may have been too tight and that you may have also been horsing him in. Again, I wasn't there and that may have not been the case. Keep your drag at 25 to 30 percent of your line (if you're using 15 lb, drag should be 5 lb max). Take your time and be patient. When he's shaking his head and running, keep your line tight but don't retrieve or yank. Halibut are super feisty but they tire out really fast too. Lastly, sometimes you just lose fish. It happens to all of us. You may have played it perfectly but sometimes it doesn't work out. All we can do is continue to strive for perfection on our part and in the long run, the odds will be in our favor. Hope that helps. Keep chucking it brotha!

Thank you so much for the help. I did all of those things wrong!! I just started surf fishing seriously in March and have found your channel extremely helpful and super informative!! I really love the lucky craft and even used your modifications to the 110. I have had some good success this summer with 1 White Sea bass, and a bunch of halibuts. I couldn’t have done it without your RU-vid channel, thanks for all of your videos!!

That is so awesome man, glad that I could be of some help. More than anything, my hope is to inspire as many folks as possible to get out there and cast, and to keep it positive. Sounds like you’re killing it out there and the best is yet to come man!

Hi Benjie! What rod and reel do you recommend for surf fishing with lucky craft lures? I am a girl and the gear I’m using is to heavy and is wearing out my elbow. What would you suggest?

The first part of the video I was using a 7’7” mh tica bass rod. The latter part of the video was a 7’7” Phenix feather medium. 🤙

Jgo!! Miss you bro!! Dude I went back and watched and I can see what you’re saying. I can’t remember this day very well but I’m pretty sure that thing was a goner. Unless it really was camouflaged from my eyes in that moment. Idk, I guess we’ll never know!

@@BenjieKimFishing Same! Hope you and the fam are doing well and staying safe. Love the vids. Very informative and great content. Right at 12:50 you can see its tail and midsection about 1' to the right of your left foot. It's really well camouflaged

I thought he was gonna step on it. It was right behind him.

I was at several locations around there over 2 different days in this video. Seal Beach was one of them.

Hey Randy! Legal halibut can be a grind but it’s possible! Send me an email at benjiekimfishing@gmail.com and I’ll send u some info that can hopefully be helpful.

@@BenjieKimFishing , I appreciate that, I need to learn how to set up rigs as well, i3diamonds@aol.com

I believe the rods ur asking about are the Phenix M1 7’8” medium heavy. The reel is the daiwa tatula sv 103. Hopefully I answered the questions you are referencing. Thanks for commenting and stopping by, much appreciated!

Hi Christian, appreciate your support so much bro, thank you. I rarely (if ever) specify spots, it’s kind of a “if you know, you know” sort of thing for me. If you have any questions in regards to techniques, gear, etc I’m more than willing to help out, just let me know. Good luck and stay safe out there during this crazy time. 🤙

Benjie Kim Fishing got it, I have an idea of where. The other day I went fishing at the Beach and I was using a LC trying to target surf perch and caught my first halibut when I least expected it. When casting a LC is it supposed to spin as crazy as it does when it’s airborne? I keep having to untangle the like from the hooks.

@@Christian-sr6pd HECK YEA man, congrats. Its not the easiest thing to get em on the LC, but when they do bite, your chances are much better of it being a good size. If its helicoptering like you're describing, try shaking the LC to move the ball bearings down. That'll fix it most of the time. The cast can also affect how the lure flies so keep working on the release. Timing is everything and practice makes perfect! I hope that helps!

Steven Perez Hey, id recommend fishing sandy bottoms as thats where the halibut should feel the most comfortable due to their camouflage. In the video the water was too calm to be at shore so there must be some jetties involved. Just look on your maps app and look for possible spots that way! Tight lines.

Agreed. Totally my fault. Wish I could say I won’t forget my net ever again but I prolly will. It’s ok tho, this guy was short for sure so at the end of the day he got a quick and healthy release.

Absolutely correct Mario. It’s been on my to do list for sure but I keep putting it off. Thanks bro, hope ur well during these crazy days man!

Some of it was, some of it wasn’t. We were at different spots throughout the OC. 🤙

No weight when throwing the lc. If I’m drop shotting, 1 oz torpedo with a size 2 owner mosquito 🤙

Thanks bro keep up the video

Lol, thanks for the sub brotha, I appreciate it!

Hey Luis, are you in Orange County? Bolsa Chica, sunset, and seal beach all hold halibut.

@@BenjieKimFishing yeah I am I was fishing by long Beach the other day I was catching halibut back to back no legals.

Luis Barajas heck yea man sounds like ur in a good spot! Idk about most folks but legals are tough to come by. If you got some shorts, there’s a good chance a legal is close by!

@@BenjieKimFishing yeah I lost a legal but at my spot but I've been trying to go try new places. Maybe we should meet up some time get a session going

Sorry just saw this. I’m always open to fish with new friends, let’s kit and maybe we can make it work! 🤙

Hi Minh, if I were you I'd just stick to SD lol. SD is my favorite SoCal fishery....not to say OC is bad because it can be great as well. I believe I answered your question on a different video, I hope it can be helpful.

That’s crazy.

@@BenjieKimFishing big thanks benjie! I love all your videos. Always forget to hit like this. Won’t forget next time bc I like watching them over. Again thanks

True story 😩! Thanks for pointing that out. Had to go back and listen. As painful as that must’ve been for ya, it was honestly a blind spot for me so it’s something for me to work on getting rid of in the future. 🤙

@@BenjieKimFishing all good Bruddah I enjoy da vids 🤙

absolutely great advice thank you. I still do it every once in a blue moon when I have an extra rod and the hook keeper prevents me from using my rod holder...still not a good thing to do... but you're 100% correct.

Hey thanks for taking the time to watch. You’re right, I do say OC in the video title but some of the video is filmed in Long Beach as well (filmed over 2 sessions, and I’ll often fish across borders in 1 day). In regards to the reply that you’re referencing, I do believe I specify that I fished both areas in the video. Please correct me if I’m wrong. In regards to sharing spots, that just isn’t something I specify in my videos. While it is certainly your right to want to know, it is also my right to share or not share certain things. Many places I fish are easily identifiable and if you know, you know. But if it’s specific spots you’re looking for, that’s just not something I do. Again, thanks for taking the time to watch and your feedback is helpful for how I may title my future videos.

ok bro. you do you. for me, it is harder to engage more with your videos because you don't share the spots. "Many places I fish are easily identifiable and if you know, you know." That's the point brother. We don't know, or at least I don't know. Why? Because I'm a new fisherman. I only started a year ago surf fishing. And your videos looked like they are helpful. The CSA group that you mod is also helpful. But these places are not identifiable to a newbie like me. Sucks that if you know you know, and if you don't know you don't know. Anyways thanks for detailing your perspective there.

Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate your honesty and respect it. Spots are an age old issue in fishing. For me personally, I’ve spent hundreds ( if not thousands) of hours the past 5+ years exploring new territories, learning structure, honing techniques, understanding my gear, skunking, and experimenting. And tho I’ve gotten better, I’m still learning every time I fish. Without a doubt locations are important to fishing. But in my opinion, it’s the time someone is willing to invest into this beautiful craft that allows each of us to get better and improve. This is how I hope to help those who watch. Don’t get me wrong, I share my spots with people I meet, get to know, and trust. I think I’m actually pretty generous with that info. Just like old timers much better than me have done for myself and others. But that framework is built around relationships. I won’t share that info on a place where anyone can see it cuz there are lots of folks who are looking for shortcuts (not saying that’s you brotha). I know I could prolly grow this channel much faster if I gave away locations, but for me personally/ethically, that would be a cheap way to grow. I do believe in “give a man a fish, he eats for a day...teach a man to fish, and he eats forever.” I’m not saying this is the right way to do it, everyone is different and has their own approach. But for me, this is what I believe and am committed to. Again, thanks for the feedback and honesty and I hope ur staying safe in the midst of this crazy time.

If your wondering this look like seal beach/ Long Beach right by Ballast point just search up ballast point where he was at the rocks

Also if you planning to go to where he was at the rocks don’t just be on the bridge by ballast point Long Beach use mussels and live ghost shrimp and you’ll catch many species also you’ll see schools of mullet which you won’t catch but put a jumping show