How to Crab Snare Dungeness Crab from Shore

Crab snaring for Dungeness crab on the Pacific coast is one of the most effective ways to go crabbing from shore – and in this video I show you exactly how to use a crab snare, what gear I use, and how to tell if a crab is a legal keeper.

In this step-by-step crab snaring tutorial, you’ll see multiple pulls, how I time my soaks based on tide movement, how I can tell when there’s crab on the line, and how I quickly measure and check each Dungeness crab before deciding to keep or release it.

Apr 04, 2026

Bait Shops HATE This DIY Fish Attractant That Costs Pennies (Fish Can't Resist!)

The bait industry charges you $20-$30 for "pro-formula" fish attractants. But what if the most powerful fish attractant ever created costs less than a dollar and every ingredient is already in your kitchen?

 In this video, we expose the marine biology and chemical science behind what REALLY makes fish bite—and why commercial bait companies are desperate to keep it hidden.

Mar 28, 2026

Stop Wasting Money on Lures! 1 Cheap Drink Attracts Fish in Seconds — You Already Have It at Home

What if one of the most powerful fish attractants is not sold in a tackle shop at all… but is already sitting in your kitchen right now? In this episode of Forbidden Lures, we uncover the cheap dark drink that can turn ordinary bait into a feeding trigger strong enough to pull fish in fast. While most anglers keep wasting money on overpriced sprays, gels, and designer lures, this forgotten household trick uses simple chemistry to create a scent trail fish can actually detect underwater.

Mar 28, 2026

One Copper Wire on Your Hook — The Forgotten Trick That TRIPLES Your Catch

What if the most powerful fish-triggering secret in America was not hidden inside a $1,000 fish finder… but wrapped around your hook for just eleven cents?

In this Forbidden Lures investigation, we uncover the forgotten copper wire trick that old-timers quietly used to turn slow mornings into feeding frenzies. From the bayous of Louisiana to the hidden science of galvanic charge, electroreception, and predator response, this video reveals why one tiny piece of copper may be doing what the modern tackle industry charges hundreds to imitate.

Mar 27, 2026

Chasing SoCal Legal Halibut with a friend! [Surf Fishing]

This video follows Benjie Kim and his friend Ian (owner of Riverborn Backpacks) as they surf fish for California Halibut in Southern California. After facing a snag-heavy area and switching lure colors, Ian lands a solid 23-inch legal halibut using a Lucky Craft Flash Minnow 110.

Mar 27, 2026

Ultimate Bluegill Catch & Cook With the Griz

Dick Grzywinski, better known as the Griz, is a fishing legend in the Upper Midwest. Here, the Griz and his buddy Lance demonstrate how they catch bluegills through the ice and fry them up afterward. Rather than filleting bluegills, the Griz prefers to scale and gut them. Follow his technique for the ultimate panfish fry.

Mar 22, 2026

A Beginner's Guide to Trout Fishing - Santa Ana River Lakes

LET'S GET YOU READY FOR TROUT SEASON!

This is a Beginners Guide to Trout Fishing. This video is intended for someone new to fishing for trout and not intended for experienced trout fisher men and women. The video covers the basics of trout fishing. It covers why you'd want to fish for trout, what rods and reels are ideal for trout fishing, what tackle and rigs to use, and the popular baits to use for trout fishing. A lot of time and effort was put into this video. I hope it helps you catch more trout this season

Mar 08, 2026

How to Read the Beach for Surf Fishing [Beginner Tutorial]

Reading the beach for surf fishing is one of the most intimidating things for those who are just starting out. I made this for the beginner and I hope it can be a helpful part of your journey into surf fishing. As always, nothing beats time on the water and if you've gone out a few times and found it frustrating, don't quit! If you stick with it, the results will follow and I believe that it is well worth your effort. Tight lines!

Mar 06, 2026

How to Catch Halibut 2025 Tutorial [SoCal Surf Fishing]

Detailed Rigging/Gear Playlist for Halibut -   

Halibut - Full Gear/Rig Breakdown 

Lucky Craft Flash Minnow 110
Chika Chika BP
Super Glow MS MKB
Blue Pink Sardine 

Lucky Craft Flash Minnow 130
Blue Pink Sardine and more! 

Rod/Reel Setup:
Rod - Okuma Rockaway SP 10' M+
Okuma Inspira ISX 3000 

Feb 28, 2026