Sheephead, Cabby, and Fantail Sole :D?! Jetty Fishing Newport Beach, CA, FT. Max

In this video, I'm just fishing and chilling in Newport Beach CA with my buddy Max. First catch, a Fantail Sole, super cool flounder! Mackerel, halfmoons, and most surprisingly, 2 Cabezons were also caught by fellow Anglers! I thought there were super rare down here :o, maybe they're not that as rare. I foul hooked a Butter Perch, whoopsie, but I let him go right away. Misstepped, be careful when you guys are out there here. Next was a cool Blacksmith, super neat fish. Then I catch my first California Sheephead from that spot, never have I ever caught one there. Overall, a really great day of fishing, I lost some footage cause GoPro done goofed itself, probably memory card getting potatoed but it's okay, there was still plenty of footage. Max caught a California Sand Star, so that was also really funny.

Timestamps: For Your Convenience :)

00:00 Beginning
00:35 Quick shots of dolphins
00:50 Word of the day, fried fish in Vietnamese
00:52 Gear used for video, links below if interested! Also please sponsor me Eagle Claw x2
01:33 Fishing starts here, and the first catch of the day: Fantail Sole!
03:14 Recommended Max some Eagle Claws, he likes them haha
03:18 Forgot safety, here you go
04:03 Fellow Angler caught a Cabezon, super neat fish.
04:22 Weird bites, whoopsie caught a butter perch, let him go right away
05:44 Why It's Important To Fish These Spots Cautiously
06:24 Next catch, a Blacksmith, really neat guys, love their blue color tints
06:57 Max's first catch, which isn't even a fish, is a California Sand Star haha.
07:51 Next catch, a California Sheephead! They're rly neat fish.
08:38 Fellow angler caught yet another Cabezon, never expected that, then Max catches another super wiggly Blacksmith.
09:08 Snagged Line Fishing Tip c:
09:20 Outro, thanks for watching, have a blessed day!

#firstfishfreedom is a tradition that I started a while back. The basis for this tradition is to release the first fish you catch, regardless of what it is (prized, PB, good eats, maybe even world record someday haha). I will only keep the first fish if it is gravely wounded or gut-shotted (and a species I can legally keep). If I keep the first fish, then I will pass on the tradition to the second fish, and so forth. Any day of fishing is a blessing, catching a fish and beating the skunk is another blessing on top of that, so I want to return that blessing and luck back to the fish, so they may live another day, get bigger, and maybe I catch them again in the future c:

Here's a link to the California Surf Anglers Facebook Group!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1791530244491062/

Whether you're a seasoned veteran angler or a beginner just starting out, go ahead and join CSA! They are a group that focuses primarily on surf fishing here in California, filled with many wonderful people who would be more than happy to share their knowledge with any surf fishing questions you may have. A lot of surf fishing I learn from them so go check them out :D

Hope you guys enjoyed, feel free to leave comments, suggestions, and feedback!

Cheers,
Sven

Gear Showcase In This Video (These links help support my channel, as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases :D)

https://amzn.to/3OyWpq4 (Okuma Nomad Express, this rod is pretty beefy, I'd get this guy for charter boats. It's also a travel rod that comes with a case, might be handy if you like to travel and fish. I like to also use this while jetty fishing because it's strong c:)

https://amzn.to/37JqGBU (Daiwa BG 4500 (paired with 40 lb braided), a pretty solid saltwater reel, great choice for charter boat fishing, can handle potentially larger catches out in sea)

https://amzn.to/3vCCgGX (Fishing Bait Thread, very helpful for securing non-sturdy baits to your hook, highly recommended if you use bait such as mussels!)

https://amzn.to/3Kgo38c (I normally use braided, my default line for general purpose is 20 lb Power Pro Spectra Braided Line, Moss Green. Choose the lb you need for what you're targeting, but you can never go wrong with this brand).

https://amzn.to/3EDRdNh (GoPro Hero9 Black: The GoPro I'm currently using. Great battery life, especially when filming in 1080p. Favorite function is the stabilization option, keeps footage from getting too jumbly :D)

^You may be able to find some of this gear cheaper locally, don't forget to support your local small-business owner tackle shops!

Music:

Credits for Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfMClt3K5K4
Track 12

Artist:

KronoMuzik
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5C9-4yOwA1NR2NHzq_r69g

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