Fishing On A Cozy Mini Cliff ᐠ( ᐛ )ᐟ Corona Del Mar, CA

In this video, I do some simple surf fishing with bait and waits. I find a nice cozy spot on this mini cliff that overlooks the beach to fish, landing a few silly simple fishes such as a round stingray and a bat ray. Overall, it was a very relaxing day of fishing. This is also the first video that features asking Eagle Claw to sponsor me, I think it'll take maybe 30 videos before someone notices haha, hopefully sooner. I also took some time to talk about the Okuma Rox, a very budget-friendly rod that is very versatile and easy to use. If you're not sure what rod to pick up to start fishing for the first time, this one is a good contender for it c: Overall, I'm glad I found and was able to do some fishing and chilling on this cozy mini cliff in Corona Del Mar, CA. I'm still looking for new spots to check out but I am definitely going to come back here the next chance I get!

Timestamps: For Your Convenience :)

00:00 Beginning of video
00:11 Intro, also going to try to get sponsored by Eagle Claw through sheer determination
01:08 Gear showcase for this fishing trip, also please sponsor Sven haha
01:43 Fishing Safety Tips when fishing from rocks or mini cliffs
02:17 Actual fishing starts here, with our first catch, the humble sea pancake, or round stingray!
03:11 The Okuma Rox, a great budget-friendly general-purpose inshore fishing rod
04:00 As you would expect with bait and wait, you have to wait, so might as well relax and enjoy yourself with a quick snack. Also stay hydrated!
04:34: Second catch, a neat bat ray! It's been a while since I caught a bat ray, they're really cool sea birds haha
05:15 Bite slowed down, moving spots. Tried actually fishing the surf, no dice. But there were some nice sand crab beds, so there should be some fish waiting in the surf if it wasn't so seaweedy
06:24 Sandcrab Gathering Tip: Use a net, it's hard to get good-sized ones just using your hands. Bag limit is 50 daily!
07:09 Outro with concluding remarks, too seaweedy to actually fish the surf, will try again next time!

#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/3Ox719a (The Okuma Rox 7'0" medium, a good 2 piece rod, looking around 40-45 dollars. Great Beginner General Purpose Rod (Pier, Jetty, etc.)

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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