Epic Halibut Surf Fishing: 7 Legals in Remote California Kelp Forest

California Surf Fishing
California Surf Fishing
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Published 2024-06-01
The most insane session we've ever had. We drove north to explore some pristine water with some of the most challenging structure we've ever fished. Seven legal halibut in a two hour window is by far my personal best, and I want to thank my brother for getting out there and filming the whole thing. He could have caught these fish himself, but instead he followed me around with a heavy camera in tough structure to get this footage.

My fishing gear was really put to the test, so I'd like to give these guys a shout-out:

Major Craft TripleCross TCX-962LSJ - Amazing rod with a sensitive tip and solid backbone, handled every fish with ease.

BioSpawn ExoSwim 4.8" - Durable, high quality swimbait.

Sufix 832 braid, 20 pound - Did not break off once pulling halis up to 30" through heavy structure.

00:00 Swimbait
00:16 Halibut with body wound
01:14 Halibut with crazy headshakes
02:29 Third legal halibut
02:52 Jumping halibut
04:15 Fifth legal halibut
05:02 Short halibut
05:20 Halibut heartbreak
06:27 30" halibut barely hooked
07:45 Seventh legal halibut
All Comments (21)
  • @jal2738
    Great video, Thanks for sharing wit us🐟
  • @cmm5498
    Best as always! Thank you for sharing
  • @Z32danny
    WOW what a sesh!! So many legal halis… I’d be lucky to get one for the day 😂 great job!
  • @ChasingGrounders_
    Watched a lot of surf halibut videos. This one’s at the top. What a fishery! 🤘🏻🍻
  • @capo337g
    Man dope documentary style video. Love it.
  • @Hook2Cook
    …the camera man has som dedication! Who else can watch someone slam fish and not join?! Solid job boys.
  • @ShorelineC
    Such a cool video! I am happy to catch 1 short for the day lol. I might die of excitement if I caught 7 legal halibut in a session. I didn’t realize you can fish halibut in the kelp like this! Thanks for sharing!
  • @TheArmenShow
    This is great - it is like a forest but in the waters
  • @ronmodafferi8202
    Wow! What great catches!! There's not many extensive kelp beds left in CA. Sea otters vs, purple sea urchins!
  • @VuTang858
    You mind giving me an idea of where you are? Doesn’t have to be the exact place. I know this is northern Cali but which part? We never get action like this in SD.