The SECRET to Catching More Pompano Surf Fishing!!! 

Great Tip Bum! Your "Zone Searching" is especially good news for Senior Surf Casters. Many Seniors think their age limits their catch due to their inability to cast far. My Dad always reminded me to start "short casting" a rod or two when starting the day.

You're a saint for sharing your Pompano secrets! We (the fishing community) thank you!

I learned this on my own long ago. Many think you have better chances throwing as far out as possible. I always throw my rods at different distances till I get consistent hits then shift to that distance. once it dies down I go different distances again until I get hits again. I've caught pomps as far out as I can cast and 15 ft from shore.

Thanks for the great info. Now I have a great excuse to get a couple more rods lol.

Caught my first pompano in Virginia this past weekend... hit the rod nearest to the beach lip like 10 yards out. Hoping this video will help me get more

I have found this to be true up here in NC. I can’t handle 5 rods anymore but I always use at least 3. This is a very well done video explanation of the technique. When I was younger I always tried to really get it halfway to Europe but I have learned that I’ve almost always caught more fish in closer than farther out at least on the beaches where I fish. What has screwed up the fishing up here is that after these bad summer and fall storms there is a lot of beach and dune erosion. The resorts and land owners dredge up sand from a 1/4 mile out in the water and pump it on the beach to build them back up. When they do that the fishing is ruined for years! I guess I wouldn’t want my beach house getting swallowed by the ocean either but I know enough not to want a front row house particularly one too close to the water w/o a considerable dune barrier. Reading a beach is almost an art form and for one as young as you, you are very good at doing it. Tony at FishGum put me on to your channel and I am very glad he did!

This is awesome! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!!

I don’t know if you’re aware of how appreciated info like this is. Especially to someone like myself who wants to be a guide in a few more years. I may add a small pocket notebook to my tackle bag to start keeping notes on things like these naturally occurring and changing beach structures and in other bodies of water as well. This video causes me to be a subscriber. Looking forward to exploring what info you have available on this channel.

Awesome video man. I'm as guilty as anybody that thinks casting further is better. I usually wade out to my ears and cast as far as I can. I've caught a lot of sharks and catfish by doing so but never a pompano lol. I appreciate the tip.

Thank you. I appreciate you sharing you experience and knowledge. Ive watched a bunch of your videos. Im gonna put this to use....

Love your videos, I feel like I have a chance to catch fish in October when I get there!

I always learn something new from your videos... If I ever get to fish again I'll certainly remember this tip... 🐟

Thanks for information Matthew. Last time I went out I used this method it worked really well.

This is great info. Fish do prefer specific zones, in the water column. Depending on tides, weather, sunlight, food, Oxygen... all changing their patterns. But this is solid advice, that i'll use next time! "Semper Gumby" - Always be flexible!

Really nice video to help people catch pompano. It's nice to see the locals helping other anglers to catch fish. So many of the locals don't take the time to help the visitors to the area. Being a local that doesn't live down there full time anymore it's nice to see a fellow Bam'er show are guests are southern hospitality!!! Keep up the good work.

I live in GA. I am from the west coast. Pampano is the best tasting fish in the world! It was a revalation! I hope to try and catch some! Thank You! Roll Tide!

Going back and re watching the oldies from when I started watching you and brant

Thank you for sharing this info. Very informative. Presented well. I really enjoy your videos.

Great video, I look forward to my next trip to the Gulf Coast to put what you've taught to use. I don't have 5 lines, but I will have 2 surf and 2 lighter casting.

Very good info !! Thanks and thanks for all your videos

I like this man! High level tactics. Thanks!

Thank you very much! That's a great tip! I'm doing some research on Pompano fishing so that i can catch my first one off the beach in February when i'm at Cape Canaveral. I really appreciate the help.

Thank you for sharing your experience for the new fishingman

Thanks for the GREAT advice! I will definitely be trying this.

Loving the vids man keep up the good work.

awesome tip man. usually i prefer fishing in a hole but if it is hard to find then i usually locate a gutter to cast my line into. n usually i try to cast as far as i can since the fish i target usually r quite shy n wary lol

Awesome info! Thanks

I just started beach fishing this summer & have fished only 3 times so far. I caught my first pompano & whiting yesterday. I have been watching your vids amongst others & they have helped tremendously in selecting tackle, how to & where to. Only thing left to do is suscribe....

Great video! You have a knack for catching fish when most folks even some locals strike out.

wow...excellent info...will try this out, thanks

I can't wait to try this!!!

Great info Bama I’ll keep that in mind the next trip down . Great video thank you 👍🏼🎣tight lines dude !

Thanks Matthew!! Great to know!!

Great stuff! cant wait to try this out, maybe I can look like I know what I'm doing now

excellent vid man...since I dont live down there but only vacation every year, and love to catch fish, all the knowledge you share is at least getting me fired up and feeling much more prepared to have some success when I come! Thanks a million :-)

Thanks great approach.

I better be limiting out now! 😭🙌🏽 Awesome video man!

Very informative, thank you brother!!!

Great video! Headed your way in 8 days. Ready to catch some Pompano!

Thanks for sharing that info.

Thanks for the info 👍🏿

Have enjoyed watching your videos. I will try the staggering zone techniques out here in SWFL. Much obliged for the shares.

GREAT advise!!!!!

I know this is an old video but the thought process is still valid. I'm learning because I may move to that area to retire.

Very good tip....thanks

Will test this next week and let you know how it works on perdido key. Thanks man!

I'm going to try this my next fishing trip.

I’m new to your group but definitely enjoy your instruction. Two things do you do fishing charters and what is your favorite rod and reel set up rig and all for Pompano fishing. I have a few grand sons and want them to experience this. Thanks for all you do

Thanks for the info!

thanks for the instructional.. appreciate it

Great information Thanks !!!!

Great video and tips. I come to Gulf Shores in Nov for 3 months. Fished along Ft Morgan beach first time last year. Would love to link up with you this winter if possible. Home is Michigan and I need a lot of surf education.

Excellent 👌 tips Matt. Be aware of the zones. Wow, did not know that, thanks honey. Stay BUMMY🇺🇸👍

Great info

This was awesome man. Headed out to Canaveral National Seashore shortly and I'm gonna try it out!

Great fish u caught their please keep up the videos it will help me get prepared for flordia 🤪💯💢👍🏼

Good Info.

tks for this information and what baits were u using.

Thanks man!

Thanks for the tips! I told Kennedy I’m going to Port St Joe next Saturday and staying for a week. Think the Pomps will still be running good then? I’ve caught two there before. Plenty of whiting. And a red. Want some Pomps for sure.

Love your videos. Also love the lego star wars Skywalker on your white board. Lol. Can you make a read the beach video? Or have you already made one?

Just watched this video again, and was wondering if I would be able to read the surf from aerial views of various coastlines.

caught and African pompano once. best fish I ever ate.... it was way bigger then those regular pompano though...… south Florida Atlantic side.

This is excellent stuff! Now excuse me, I gotta go practice tying my polymer knots...

Have you considered placing a date stamp on your video. It would help those of us out of state plan a trip. Love the videos

Great video. What bait and setup do you use to catch the pompano? Rig, bait, etc???

Great info bro. How many inches from the sinker do you tie your hook. Not sure if I'm explaining this right

Here in Barbados we call them Swallow Tails. Definitely my favorite fish to catch. Thanks for the info bud. Mad respect for your videos, always educational.

Hey Matt shout out to you from south africa. That first scene you just narrated about the other guy not getting on the fish while you were well this last Sunday a friend and myself experienced the exact same thing together with another group of 8 to 10 guys & in-between us there was just one guy reeling in pompano one after another in total he banged about 8 3kg + each while we just looked on with rods in hand. What you said makes alot of sense this weekend man I'm gonna try out your theory and honestly I think I'm gonna get on the fish too if its there. Shot bro appreciate you sharing.

Very good job.

Hey, love your videos. Can u catch popano year round in the surf at the Panhandle?

Makes sense. Just curious does a spot where shells gather mean? A ripp, maybe a good spot to fish? Thanks for all the good info

Excellent information buddy this is gonna hell a lot of people out #saltoogansquad

Good video. Is the Pompano bite good in November? I'm going to Destin the week of Thanksgiving. If not, what should I target off the beach?

for every fish i catch you get 20or 30 . you are one heck of a fisherman

As always good info. Another tip I use is to scout the beach at low tide. I rarely catch them good at low tide here in south florida as they tend to stay on the outside of the bar and are hard to reach. I like to drive up and down the coast and check each spot at low tide as you can easily see the bars, holes, rips and can then concentrate on the fishy areas when fishing on a higher tide when they may be harder to see. Hope you don't mind me posting this tip. Also do the fish bites go bad? I know they lose their color but was told they still work? I haven't used them in a while and found a few old packs?

Going on a trip to Destin Florida at the end of June will be staying close to Henderson beach park. What should I fish for and what type of bait should I use thanks for any help

Hey man how much longer do you think the pomp bite will stay hot, im going to panama city beach in 3 weeks would love to catch them things good. Thanks for the tips and love the vids.

Im about to go to panama city beach at the end of October are they biting good during that time frame. Id like to catch some fish that I could eat, if pompanao are not schooling up and biting what other types of fish could I be looking at catching at the end of October from the beach? Does this technique work for all types of surf fish? Sorry for the questions but new to this. By the way, awesome video, great tips and explanations!

Is a cut and a rip two different things or the same thing with two different names?

Are u using a teaser jig and banana jig tied together?

Caught a nice pompano and two nice whiting in Virginia Beach with shrimp fish bites

Are pompano still runnin? We're going to be in gulf shores june 7 for a week. What else is near peak season? Fishing the surf. Thanks.

What’s a good beach in florida to surf fish for pompano?

What is the best bait

I think the fact that they are closer in is because the waves sweep up all of the little sand flees and shrimp in the sand

great!

Appreciate the video, I will mind my zones!

What time of year are the pompano running?

Love pomp going down your way June 9th to 16th will they still be in the surf

Any pompano during July?

When the Pompano bite is over what species are you going to target?

Science!

Matthew is the Mr. Miyagi of pompano.

Thanks for the info

Beach bum where are you located. I am planning a trip to Naples Florida. Are you near there

Nice video but just a tip for us visual people, give the demonstration on paper and then hit the beach to show us where your casting.

Where you are fishing at I'm in Tallahassee area visiting

How far distance from the beach is the zone on the first example?

Whats your go to bait and rig bama? And what size poles do you use?