BEST FREE BAIT! Hand Catching Scavenged Bait on the Beach
Want to know how to catch the best free fishing bait for beach fishing? Sand fleas are easy to scavenge for and easy to use, plus the fish LOVE them. They can’t get enough! Today, I am going to show you have to scavenge for and use the best bait on the beach.
This week, I am fishing in Cape Lookout with Erin, my mom, and my dad. My dad and I are still trying to find a good, keeper-sized red drum. Will we catch one this week?
*Disclaimer: I know what a sand flea rake is and I actually own/use one. I just didn't bring it on this trip because I wanted to save room in my truck and I wanted to show others how to catch sand fleas without a sand flea rake*
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0:00 Intro
0:51 Method for finding sand fleas
2:24 Baiting up
4:07 Let's get fishing!
7:46 Method #2 for finding sand fleas
8:53 Back to fishing
22:07 Conclusion
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Dude, I just wanted to say thank you. You’ve taught me so much about beach fishing and I’m out all the time now catching fish thanks to you!! All the best to you and your family.
I never get tired of your videos, I honestly enjoy all your fishing experience and I get lots of information from it.
In California we have sand crabs. We use a net with the surf and move our feet to catch them in the net.
I could just watch you guys all day😁I know it sounds weird but a lot of times I watch just before bedtime the sound of the waves and just watching you guys fish is so peaceful it puts me to sleep❤️ I wish you guys had a reality show it would be just as good as the Chrisley’s😁
When I was a kid my dad and uncle used to make us kids catch sand fleas for them. We had no idea they were using them for bait. It was just fun for us to catch them.
Have you tried them since?
@@HeySkipper, yes I get my son and niece to catch them while fishing radio island here in NC, catch alot of puffers and croakers, but I let them keep the big ones to play with. Also a bit of salted anything keeps the little buggers on the hook. Love the channel and keep on catching man. Life is good. Hope you guys are staying safe , much love from NC and DE.
This guy is gonna learn his way is the hard way one day get a sand flea rake bruh.
I have one, just didn’t bring it on the trip. Takes up a lot of space
@@HeySkipper you
Easter to dig with hands right
I love your dad lol " you wanna switch off?" " OH HELL NO"
I am an audio-visual learner. I used to live and fish the Chesapeake Bay and NEVER PAID FOR FOOD! Now, I live on the west coast. Wedged between a beach and bay. I'm learning how to work these tricky devils. Thank you for all your information and outstanding shooting!
Great work love your tips!! Need more catch and cook
Thank you for the sand flea demo and the other baits.
Thanks , my family is going to the beach and Ive never surf fished, been watching your KZhead videos. Hope we can catch some fish. Thanks for showing me how.
Good advice thanks! Love your family and that's a nice camper pad on top of your truck,I've pondered building one.
love everythinf hey skipper does and its so useful to us
Thank you for entertaining boy! Here in Boston, fishing is dead for now . So jealous 😬😂🍀
Very easy to watch, outstanding video, sound, content, commentary. You are pros. Thank you, God Bless you.
Awesome video, thanks to you. I am back in the saltwater but I still fish my freshwater
Im new in fishing and Im learning so much from you. Keep it up man 🙂
Looked like a great day of fishing.
That looks like such a great day out in the beach guys! And great tips too! Good to see you all!! Stay safe and healthy!!
Thanks Ben! Have a kid one:)
I love watching your video here in Ormoc 🇵🇭
I absolutely love all of your videos!!
Another awesome video...always like watching your saltwater videos
I go fishing every week on the Pier in South East Melbourne Australia. Enjoy your show keep it up
Thanks for sharing the idea for bait master..god bless
Skipper I like your trace presenting and you catch a lot of fish
Lol watching you slap that fish made my entire month Thank you Come back the rockfish are biting on both sides MD and DE
I found they work great for single hook hand fishing though but yeah for surf fishing you want a tuff bait. Great video
I enjoy watching I live in Texas, but alot of your techniques work on the Texas coast. Great job.
G'day mate great to see you fish with your family , great spot
So in south Africa the first fish you caught we call a shad and its one of the best fish to eat And the second one is called a kob and they can grow really big
His second fish was a Drum, (as he said,) related to Cob in SA and Mulloway, -in Australia. USA, - Red & Black drums from shore. Freshwater Drum species in USA, some say not as nice as sw Drums. They all have large otoliths, - ear balancing stones! "sand fleas" are mole crabs! 🎣🐟🎣
I've learnt Alot by all your videos, each time it's a different thing Well done my Bru, thanks for the videos #FromSouthAfrica
Two thumbs up for the camera lady making these guys look good!
Love your vid man keep it up 👍
Hello sir ! You are very good fish man. Thank you very much.
I look forward to your weekly videos I learn something new each one. Hope to see Erin more in future videos it is good to see a woman into fishing like she is and it shows the young girls that they can do it too,and how fun it is. Thanks for all you do. And Tight Line's .
Yes, you are right!... More fishing from you Erin!... !🎣🐟🐠🦈🐠🐟🎣!
Well done my fisherman friend, your information is great, I wish you an abundant catch🎣🎣⚓⚓⚓🦈
Hey Brandon.... nice Vid as always. You should do a intro Beach 4x4 instructional as a leader into a surf adventure.
good idea, will try it.....
I love your dad! " OH HELL NO!" LOL
Good video & good catches guys! I'm going to get some sand fleas next time I hit the surf, and I gotta get some of your squidy & shrimpy bits 😊
Good advise your leaning some good things there , all ya need now is some big fish and your done .
I’m hooked on watching you. Thanks for sharing the fun👍🏻
Thanks for watching:) always nice to hear that we are fun to watch
Brendon: you want to switch off? Brendons dad: hell no!
Tanks for info, i LIKE it.
Great fishing video
Good video Brendon 💯💯💯
I would really enjoy fishing with y'all, especially if your dad was there he is closer to my age and he usually has a beer . Ha ha good luck
amazing job on the organization under show more: thank you for the videos
The son: dad do you want to switch off? The dad: hell no Hahahaha 🤣
Love your video's! Would like to see your truck setup some time! Greg
I have a sand flea rake and it’s the best investment I’ve ever made. Highly recommend.
I have one, just didn’t bring it lol!
love everything you do would love to fish with you sometime in in up state maryland
awesome video! i personally prefer using baits that matches the enviornment like clams off the sandy beach is one. plus its so epic wen the target species and species gets hooked onto your hook so easily especially wen you use a specific bait which also helps to avoid unwanted species.
Good Afternoon skipper i Was wondering you ever try oyster to fish or just only Clam
Another really good video man, love the channel. Not sure I’m going to be slapping the beach with a dead fish anytime soon, but it was fun to watch!
Love video. Thanks for the tip
You are welcome
My girls use a beach sifter to catch them. Much easier🤙🏼
Very good! 👏
Try to use elastic cotton it keeps the bait for longer try it its good
Friggin awesome how u can drive right up to fish and that bridge on the other videos
very good...nice bait :P and great video...tumbs up
Wow dapat strike ikan besar kawan. 👍👍👍
Love ur vids
Excellent 👍
We don't have those sand fleas here in the UK but looking at hem, I can't help but feel that a bait band is the way to hook them.
Great job love your post. Couple questions I’m looking at a 5000 size real using 20lb braid What color of braid would be best for Denton florida surf fishing? Also what weight of flora carbon and color for leader and how long? Thanks keep up the great job.
I Big fan of yuo videos man apreciete saludos desde México
Keep on fishing good guys 👍👍
We will:)
Love your videos
That's cool.....free baits......
Hope to see you guys at Holden beach, kerr beach, or murrells inlet this new year. You guys are great.
I will try to fish murrels inlet for sure!
@@HeySkipper hopefully see you guys there.
how i've always caught them is when a big wave recedes, it pulls the flees out of the sand, so as soon as the water is gone you see a bunch of holes where they burrowed, just pick up like a 2x2x4 inch hole near the wholes and you will find one. if you have a shovel just scoop up that bit of sand and throw it in a bucket, then do it with a bunch more holes and then sift it. they also make sand flee rakes which are pretty much just a crab trap with a stick on it and you pull it through the sand. these work well too.
You should do a beach catch and cook, awesome video btw!
Oh maybe we will thanks for the suggestion
Trying to catch up on my favorite fishing show! What is that windbreak you wear around your neck all the time and where can I get one?
Lol, never heard about dead fish slapping technics to catch sand fleas, usually just doing hand digging technics 🤣 I will try it with dead fish next time. But I need to catch fish first to have dead fish. So, I will use digging technics first 🤣🤣🤣 Thanks for videos. Wave sounds in your videos are really peaceful. I feel a breeze on my face and salty taste on my lips while watching your video. Can’t wait to get to OBX for summer break. 👍
Hi Skip, Awsome video. what is the brand of your surf rod uve catched the ray? ... nice action rod...grreeeeetz from Amsterdam.cheers bro🍺
Make a video on Camp Catch and Cook
Hey brother my names Manny, and I’m new to your channel. I’ve just recently subscribed and have learned a great deal from you. I too am a KZhead content creator, I can honestly say, that I really do appreciate what you do. As a novice fisherman/and hobbyist, I just want to say, thank you for sharing! I’ve learned what not to do, but also how to do it right, or if I may say, the “#Textbook way!” 👊🏼😎 Keep up the good work brother! Please don’t stop doing what you’re doing. ~ Manny ~ 👊🏼😉🤙🏼 🐡 🐟 🐠 🎣
What a nice moment that you and your dad throw it at the same time. 14:20
Very helpful Massachusetts
Iscas de tatuira são muito boas para pesca de papa terra show de pescaria 🎣 parabéns!!!!!!!!!
cant wait to watch
Let me know what you think
Your dad is the coolest
the tent on the truck ... like that
Você é um pescador muito bom, parabéns...🎣🎣🎣
I guess almost anything will bite sand fleas. Congratulations on catching a lot of fish. God bless you and your family love y'all my friends
Best fishing channel!!!
Thanks!
Great bait for sure although it only attracts dog fishes and rays in jersey water.
What beach you fishing at I’ve also have a 4x4 truck I’ve been seeing your dad fish at Guana river with Loi
Grande Complimenti sei numero uno ti seguo da Italia
Hi!
Awsome fishing video!GET HOOKED
Thabks!
It is look good!!
I viewed one of the video that you had out there at Subastain inlet
I would love to see you do a catch and cook of sand fleas many are eating these bait creatures and using old bay seasoning..many saying flavor is that of mild crab 🦀😋
Hello thank you for this new video once again really pleasant to watch. Could you please show the sabiki technique how it is practiced at sea because I find it enjoyable to practice on board like your dad does. Very good weekend ☺👍
From Florida... really like your videos...one word tho brother.... RAKE... Ok .. thanks
Try blanching the sand fleas you can then freeze them and have bait ready plus they stay on the hook better
Hey skiper can you do a review on the ugly stick balence combos please
I’m thinking about getting some of your salted baits... which one do you recommend and do they really need to be refrigerated
Hey skipper would love if you do a catch and cook video soon please