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That is how, in the late 1950's I learned the basics of fishing. Though we only lived near the ocean for a few years those basics have served me well in years of fresh water fishing. Your channel inspires and educates, keep up the good work.

Fishing starts at 5:14.

Matthew...been throwing an 8'6" custom St. Croix 3/8 - 3/4 rod with 1/4 - 3/8 ounce jig heads and soft plastic in the surf for over twenty years. I do it because the extra height keeps my line out of the near-shore breakers that will drag my jig head into the beach. Four years ago St. Croix discontinued their best (and most expensive) salmon rods. I got one and it is unbelievably light, fish all day with a Shimano Sustain 2500 and 10# braid. The titanium Torzite guides are unbelievable. Not sure why St. Croix stopped making decent Salmon/Steelhead rods. Guess my fifteen year warranty is worthless!

You're the best Matthew. Its been years and i still enjoy watching the excitement and dedication to the craft. Keep it up my friend.

Big Bull Whitting are so fun and delicious to catch. I think one of the best eating surf fish there is besides Pompano.

I've used 9' medium action Ugly Stiks for years...both lures and baits up to 3 oz sinkers and 2 oz spoons. Those and a 7'2" Toadfish medium handles all the different types of fishing I do. As long as you're just a bit careful casting 3 ounces of lead, the Uglies stand up to anything.

Great video Matthew! Been a subscriber for a long time. I love it when you get “back to the basics” of the style of fishing that put BAMA BEACH BUM on the map in the first place. Keep ‘em coming!!!

Awesome information on your rigs and techniques. Matt you are truly a great fisherman and an awesome human being. I just love your content and your sweet family. Be safe out there and keep it coming.

That's why I appreciate your channel I've been watching all you guys for like the last two years but you showed up the shallow also on the other side of the bar like don't hold your egg in one basket fish multiple directions I've learned a lot from this

Good to see you back on the beach great video and some nice hot action great job Landing the stingray on light tackle so much fun hope you had a great Thanksgiving👍

Wright-McGill.. 9 ft steelhead.. probably my favorite rod ever.. can't find em anymore but i bought plenty of spares when i could.. Use them for everything from crappies to redfish. They keep fishing fun when it looks like some fellas are darn near using a baseball bat with rod guides.. super video by the way.. not just the same old footage of a reel handle turning from the viewpoint of a go-pro on somebodies chest… those are sheer boredom. Don’t learn anything from that.. if you can beach that stingray, you can catch darn near anything that matters to most fishermen.. 👏👏👏

There's a spot in the U.P. of Michigan that you can surf fish for steelhead and cohos very similarly to the way you are already doing it in Alabama and the pan handle of Florida. That fishery starts in September and goes thru October..

Enjoyed this one. I like to see the light tackle fishing

Matt, I have to say that your content has furthered me being hooked on surf fishing. A friend turned me on during Covid and and random trip to hatteras sealed the deal. Needless to say I had a blast with a standard heaver. Researched YouTube to further some insight and ran into your page. You talked about Ninja tackle so gave them a try. Got the 12’ and was very pleased but wanted a lighter tackle and decided to get the 8’6 and man that’s the ticket. Almost went steelhead from watching your mastery course but went brand specific and learning from you and saltstrong I can’t imagine a better hobby after my girlfriend told me to find one. Now she wants me to slow down. Go figure. Anywho just wanted to say thanks for the inspiration and the knowledge. 🍻

Fun video as always! Summers here in NJ are all about the whiting, or as we call them, northern kingfish. When I guide on the beach they are my go to species to keep the kids entertained. Fillet a few and toss the heads out and I get the parents onto big sharks and rays. Keeps everyone happy. Keep the great content coming!

I live in Mobile, my son wants to get into this.. so I like the info and how you present man. Keep up the good work!

It seems like Wright & McGill is no longer making rods, or the rods they used to make are now branded as Eagle Claw. My attempts to Google Wright & McGill keeps pointing to Eagle Claw.

Caught nice 14-16 whiting in Naples last year. Wish I could of kept them but was staying in a hotel.

Thanks for helping us understanding the bite

Yep, light tackle is fun on the surf. Great video