Rays for Days :D! Jetty Fishing in Seal Beach CA!

In this video, I mainly do some good ole jetty fishing over in Seal Beach CA! Started off as a slow day, wasn't getting any bites at first, then it turned into a rays for days if you will haha. Caught a lot of different random fish: Thornback rays, Round Stingrays, Shovelnose Guitarfish, Yellowfin Croakers, even a Leopard Shark! Overall, had 8 total catches, it was definitely rays for days! Everything was caught and released, I used to come to this jetty a lot as a kid with my dad, I should come back here more often. I love jetty fishing in seal beach, there was also a lot of junk that washed up and got stuck to the jetty, I also found my lanyard, somehow got that lucky. Don gave me this lanyard years ago, it's sturdy and it's my favorite, woulda sucked to lose it.

Timestamps: For Your Convenience :)

00:00 Beginning and Intro
00:28 Gear used in video, links down below for those interested c:
01:09 Don't forget to pick up your trash c:
01:27 Sponsor Sven Eagle Claw, Please c: x6 Also swapping to a high low rig with 2 size 6 hooks and a 2oz pyramid weight
01:50 First random catch, a Thornback ray, then another one :D
02:56 How to save gut hooked fish, don't dig around for it!
04:22 Round Stingray Catch (Sea Pancake). Be careful with these guys c:
05:22 *Insert Usual Jetty Safety Tips Here*
05:55 Next Catch, a Leopard Shark, caught the whole shark family haha, then caught a Yellowfin Croaker, and another one c:
07:36 A pretty large-sized Shovelnose Guitarfish
08:35 Quick hydration reminder :P then last catch for the day, another sea pancake
09:04 Done fishing, calling it a day
09:22 Bonus Footage of Junk I Saw On The Jetty + Outro

#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/39dNdHF (Okuma Celilo Salmon/ Steelhead 8'6" Medium, a really good solid beginner rod in my opinion, I'd use it for surf fishing and jetty fishing. Good flexibility for casting far and feeling bites and good reach fishing over rocks for me :D)

https://amzn.to/3ED5ERL (Penn Pursuit III 3000) Choose the correct size for your needs! Clam = Package Type c: This is a good budget reel for beginners, I like the way it handles and it is very comfortable to use. It has great line capacity for 20lb braid so it's a great go-to reel for medium to light setups.

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 18

Artist:

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

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