This Is The #1 Mistake That Surf Anglers Make With Fishbites
- By: Wyatt Parcel
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It’s beach fishing time!
And if you want an easy, no mess, fish crushing bait then I would definitely check out Fishbites.
But don’t make this BIG mistake with Fishbites or you may lose a ton of fish!
In this new video, you’ll learn what NOT to do when using this awesome bait.
Check it out below!
#1 Fishbites Mistake [VIDEO]
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The most important thing to remember when using Fishbites is you don’t need a huge piece to catch fish!
Use the fingernail rule and match the size of the Fishbites to the size of your hook.
Most of the fish we’re targeting in the surf have really small mouths.
So the size of your thumbnail is as big as you need.
Also, I use a pompano rig with Fishbites.
And here’s how to tie a pompano rig!
Typically I’ll have this bait out in the 2nd and 3rd gut on the outgoing tide.
And in the 1st and 2nd gut on the incoming tide.
Do you have any questions about Fishbites and how to use them?
Let me know down in the comments!
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My wife and I fish here in central Florida and for years I refused to use Fishbites but that all changed when hurricane damage closed Flagler Peir in 2022. Since then, we’ve been surf fishing so one day I set up a Pompano rig with E-Z flea and immediately started catching 15” Whiting. Since then, we’ve been using a piece of E-Z Flea on each hook with a bite size piece of shrimp. With that combination, we both are consistently out fishing everyone else on the beach each time we go, Fishbites do work. We have caught more Blacktip and Bonnethead sharks, Pompano, Catfish, Whiting, Bluefish, Palmetto and Sheepshead since we started baiting with EZ-Flea.
Thanks Wyatt
Typically I’ll have this bait out in the 2nd and 3rd gut on the outgoing tide.
And in the 1st and 2nd gut on the incoming tide.
What does this mean?
Guts are the channels between the sand bars. On a moving tide, fish sit on the edge of a channel waiting for food to be washed over the bar. On an out going tide, water and food, washes over the first and second bar. On the incoming, water and food washes over the 3rd and 2nd bar.
What are the floats he was using?
I was using some floats I cannibalized from some store bought pompano rigs (it’s hard to find them in stores) but one of the floats was actually made from a Flip Flop! If you want to see how to do this, check this video out: How To Save Time & Money On Surf Fishing Rigs (Top 3 Rigging Hacks)
After researching these baits. I decided to try em. And man do they work. Some days it’ll out fish cut mullet. While redfishing.Also, very effective under a Poppin cork on the flats!! I highly recommend fishbites!!
I agree! I love to use them when waiting on bites from bigger fish… you’re almost always guaranteed a bite on Fishbites!
Very good tip on sizing of Fishbites Wyatt. I’ve been using them for several years and have had great success in the surf of Mustang Island and North Padre Island fishing from the beach and with my boat anchored out just beyond the first breakers.
Thanks Mel! Glad to hear you’ve had success with these!
I like that that aluminum beach cart with those large balloon tires and raised bucket/bait cutting table. Where may I one of these?
Hey Tony! I purchased mine at a bait shop in Carolina Beach, NC, but you can order them from Fish’n Mate’s site. I did a review on this specific cart if you’d like to check it out! Beach Cart Review: Fish’N Mate Jr. Specs & Upgrades
What beach cart is that? I’m looking for one.
It’s the Fish’n Mate Jr. The Bait table and Beach wheels were an add on that I purchased separately . I did a review on this cart if you’d like to see it! Beach Cart Review: Fish’N Mate Jr. Specs & Upgrades
Hi I tried this bait a couple of times never got any bites
Always cut mine to thumb size tip with small joint of shrimp and have a blast catching whiting in surf. Can rarely ruunmored than 2 rods
That’s the way to do it! Nice work Matthew!
Like any other lure/bait, it’critical we put them in the right spots, because even if you use the right thing, you won’t get bit if there’s not fish around at time/spot you’re fishing!
My favorite time and place to use fishbites is in a runout or trough on incoming tide in the surf, specifically targeting pompano or whiting!
Because of the small mouthes on these fish I’ll use a 1/0 hook rather then a 2/0. You can catch a big fish on a small hook but you can’t catch a small fish on a big hook
I’d agree! The only reason I didn’t have a 1/0 on there is because I couldn’t find any when I went to the shop, so the 2/0 had to do!