The ONLY 5 Things You Need to Start Fishing. Everything Else is JUNK!
Hey Skipper
70,921 views
You don’t need a mountain of gear to start beach/surf fishing. In this video, I break down the biggest myth in fishing — that you need tons of rods, tackle, lures, and accessories just to catch fish. This trip proves the opposite. Armed with minimal gear and a simple surf fishing setup, I hit the beach to show that catching quality fish comes down to knowledge, positioning, and presentation — not how much money you spend.
We focus on:
• The essential gear you actually need
• How to keep your setup simple
• Why too much tackle can hurt beginners
• Surf fishing fundamentals
• Catching fish with minimal equipment
If you’re new to fishing or feel overwhelmed by all the gear online, this episode will simplify everything and show you how to start catching fish without overcomplicating it.
Fishing is supposed to be accessible — and sometimes less really is more.
Subscribe for more beginner surf fishing tips, gear breakdowns, rig tests, and beach fishing adventures.
00:00-00:50 intro
00:50-2:42 FIVE ESSENTIALS
2:42-7:06 set up
7:06-8:45 bait
8:45-12:07 where to cast your line
12:07-13:40 first fish
13:40-15:32 ghost shrimp
15:32-17:15 second fish
17:15-19:50 double
19:50-23:28 struggling to manage 3 rods
23:28-28:06 REDFISH!
28:06-29:17 conclusion
TO ENTER GIVEAWAY: comment” I WANT THAT HEYSKIPPER SURF ROD!” winner will be chosen next month!
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20 Comments
Lines in the water, toes in the sand, beverage in one hand.
First of all, in behalf of my wife and I we would like to thank you guys for your videos.
My wife and I have been fishing since 2024, from that time we started watching your content to learn how catch a fish and surprisingly enough it didn’t took too long before we started catching some whiting fishes from Jax beach and Little Talbot State Park.
To this date, every Thursday and Friday we get excited to continue to watch your new videos, excited to find out what new tricks and tips you will share.
Once again, thank you for sharing both of you guys experiences fishing, your content inspires many couples like ours to create many memories enjoying fishing!
Love the videos and the tips! Your videos teaching how to tie rigs from scratch have been game changers for me.
Keep up the good work!
Hey I just wanted to say I am a new young fisherman and I really like watching your videos. I really have been wanting a surf fishing rod but they are very expensive and hard to find. Thank you so much for reading this if you did and I really appreciate you, you taught me how to tie so many knots too and you are so amazing.
I WANT THAT HEYSKIPPER SURF ROD!
The ONLY 5 Things You Need to Start Fishing. Everything Else is JUNK!
Hey Skipper
70,921 views
You don’t need a mountain of gear to start beach/surf fishing. In this video, I break down the biggest myth in fishing — that you need tons of rods, tackle, lures, and accessories just to catch fish. This trip proves the opposite. Armed with minimal gear and a simple surf fishing setup, I hit the beach to show that catching quality fish comes down to knowledge, positioning, and presentation — not how much money you spend.
We focus on:
• The essential gear you actually need
• How to keep your setup simple
• Why too much tackle can hurt beginners
• Surf fishing fundamentals
• Catching fish with minimal equipment
If you’re new to fishing or feel overwhelmed by all the gear online, this episode will simplify everything and show you how to start catching fish without overcomplicating it.
Fishing is supposed to be accessible — and sometimes less really is more.
Subscribe for more beginner surf fishing tips, gear breakdowns, rig tests, and beach fishing adventures.
00:00-00:50 intro
00:50-2:42 FIVE ESSENTIALS
2:42-7:06 set up
7:06-8:45 bait
8:45-12:07 where to cast your line
12:07-13:40 first fish
13:40-15:32 ghost shrimp
15:32-17:15 second fish
17:15-19:50 double
19:50-23:28 struggling to manage 3 rods
23:28-28:06 REDFISH!
28:06-29:17 conclusion
TO ENTER GIVEAWAY: comment” I WANT THAT HEYSKIPPER SURF ROD!” winner will be chosen next month!
Support our Channel!
11' Surf Commander Travel Rod: https://www.heyskipperfishing.com/11-...
My Fishing Store:
Visit our website: https://www.heyskipperfishing.com/
Hey Skipper Fishing Rods:
https://www.heyskipperfishing.com/tra...
Fishing Accessories:
https://www.heyskipperfishing.com/fis...
Bundled Fishing Kits:
https://www.heyskipperfishing.com/bun...
Pre-Tied Fishing Rigs!
https://www.heyskipperfishing.com/fis...
Questions for me? Text "SQUAD" to my phone number (877) 445-6995 and we'll text you right back! 😄
Instagram: HeySkipperOfficial
Tik Tok: HeySkipperOfficial
Email us: info@heyskipperfishing.com
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