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Finesse Angler (BFS & SFS). Kayak Angler. Craft Bait Maker. Gear Junkie. Check out my IG: @BayAreaBFS for other pics & vids
BFS Fishing for Bass in NY. Caught my first Northern Pike!
We were in Cooperstown, NY for my son's baseball tournament and had an AirBNB on the shore of Crumhorn Lake. Was only able to bring my iFishband 4'6" Magic Trout rod and Cormorant reel, so I knew it was going to be underpowered. Missed a lot of fish, but landed a bunch of bass and bluegill too... Including, my first ever Northern Pike... and it hit like a tank!
Hope you enjoy the video.
Get your finesse soft plastics by Kana Fishing Custom Baits at bayareafinesse.com
BOOYAH Micro Pond Magic Spinnerbait Alpine 1/8 oz.
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Hope you enjoy the video.
Get your finesse soft plastics by Kana Fishing Custom Baits at bayareafinesse.com
BOOYAH Micro Pond Magic Spinnerbait Alpine 1/8 oz.
www.walmart.com/ip/BOOYAH-Micro-Pond-Magic-Spinnerbait-Alpine-1-8-oz/17620020?classType=REGULAR&from=/search
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Eastern Sierra Convict Lake May 2024 - How to Jig, HOT Bait & Colors for Trout
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Headed to the Eastern Sierra? In this video I share my trip to Convict Lake, what baits were working & not working. Also, if you're new to jigging for trout or jigging in general, I show you how to effectively jig soft plastics. 2" Jerk Minnows by Kana Fishing Hatch Match color: bayareafinesse.com/products/kana-jerk-minnows-hatch-dust Green & other colors available: bayareafinesse.com
Testing the Nako FF01 Cormorant BFS Reel & Working the Drag
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Following up a previous video, finally got to take my new Cormorant BFS reel out to test. Did lots of casting and even caught a drag pulling Lassen trout at Shadow Cliffs Reservoir. Gear: Nako Flight Feather FF01 BFS reel Tsurinoya Dexterity rod Haibo Startide 0.6gou line Seagaur 4lbs test flourocarbon leader Rapala Countdown minnow 2022 Shimano Aldebaran BFS reel Ace Hawk Venom rod Haibo Start...
Fixed my Ark Gravity BFS reel! Here's what happened
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Alright... following up on a previous video, I've had nothing but troubles with the Ark Gravity BFS reel. In all fairness to Ark, I may have been the only one. Ark wanted me to pay to ship it back to them to look at. Out of principle, I didn't want to put any more money into this reel. So, decided to try opening the reel up to look at the mechanics. I didn't record the opening of the reel. But,...
Nice Drag-Testing Fight with a Lassen Trout on BFS Gear at Shadow Cliffs Reservoir
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This was my first time out in a few weeks and the rust was showing. Had camera issues and sound issues due to wind. Forecast was supposed to be 2-5mph winds and it was closer to 10-15mph. For a full report: bayareafinesse.com/blogs/fishing-reports/shadow-cliffs-pleasanton-ca-march-15-2024 Gear used for this fight: Shimano 2022 Aldebaran BFS reel Major Craft Finetail UL rod Varivas 4 0.6gou line...
Could this be my new favorite BFS reel?! Unboxing the new Flight Feather Cormorant FF01 by Nako.
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Meet the Nako Flight Feather Cormorant FF01 BFS reel. Here are some of specs I found impressive: 11 1 bearings Weighs 127g (4.5oz) Lure range of 0.5g to 18g. Yes, 18 grams on a BFS reel! This reel is also saltwater ready with sealed bearings. What's even more impressive is the build quality and solid feel. For a CDM reel (shipped from Memphis, TN), this has the feel of a Made in Japan JDM reel ...
NO TALKING: How to Make a Soft Bait Mold and the Bait
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Making soft plastic baits can be a steep & expensive learning curve, especially if you're not sure if it's for you. Here's a simply way to make your own mold at home, then make baits quickly and with little investment. These baits won't be "perfect" to sell. But, will catch fish. I'm using Plaster of Paris (available at any home improvement store), plastisol, and a meat injector. Warning: * Use...
BFS Action at Topaz Lake, CA/NV from the Kayak
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After a bust of a day fishing Lake Tahoe (main lake) the day before, redemption was mine at Topaz the next day. The trout were huge but they were hearty. Ended up with 25 for the day, all C&R, with 1/2 on the troll (see other video) and 1/2 on the Ace Hawk Venom / Shimano Aldebaran BFS setup. Links to the full fishing reports and baits used: Fishing Reports: bayareafinesse.com/blogs/fishing-rep...
Reveal: Stoneflies Jig & Mini Minnow Jig by Kana Fishing
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Reveal: Stoneflies Jig & Mini Minnow Jig by Kana Fishing
What's Wrong With My Ark Gravity BFS Reel? After 2mos, I shocked at how loud it is
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Ok. So I have a love/hate relationship with my Ark Gravity BFS reel. I received it the 1st or 2nd week of December and pretty sure it was part of the first batch of left hand retrieve reels. I have over 1,500 casts on this reel with only the first 10mins (from new) being quiet before it starts to make noise. First on the casts, then eventually on the retrieves too. LOVE: - Casts far and straigh...
Quick Video: Topaz Lake, NV (Eastern Sierra) Trout & Kana Fishing Stoneflies Jig Testing
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I'm backed up on videos. Here's a quick clip of day 2 fishing in Lake Tahoe. Topaz Lake is on the Nevada side of the Tahoe Basin about 45 mins from South Lake Tahoe. Weather was really cold, snowy, and limited shore access forced to bait & wait shallow water for trout. Also, did some product testing of a new color scheme of my Kana Fishing Stoneflies Jig. While intended to be used for jigging, ...
UNBOXING the New 2023 ARK Gravity BFS Reel
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UNBOXING the New 2023 ARK Gravity BFS Reel
Dec 2023 Fishing Report: Quarry & Del Valle + HOW TO Finesse Fish Micro Spoons
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Dec 2023 Fishing Report: Quarry & Del Valle HOW TO Finesse Fish Micro Spoons
Finesse JDM Tackle Unboxing - Jigs, Spoons, Minnows, Plastics, Rods, and more for US BFS fishing!
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Finesse JDM Tackle Unboxing - Jigs, Spoons, Minnows, Plastics, Rods, and more for US BFS fishing!
Tour of Sansui Part 2 Fishing Store in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
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Tour of Sansui Part 2 Fishing Store in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
Tour of the Tackle Berry Fishing Store in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
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Tour of the Tackle Berry Fishing Store in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
Off to the Motherland of BFS! More to come!
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Off to the Motherland of BFS! More to come!
NEW Cook System for my Kayak Fishing Adventures: Fire-Maple
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NEW Cook System for my Kayak Fishing Adventures: Fire-Maple
Shadow Cliffs is Popping! Nov 2023 Trout Fishing Report & How-To Finesse Fishing
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Shadow Cliffs is Popping! Nov 2023 Trout Fishing Report & How-To Finesse Fishing
Lake Amador & Lake Camanche Trout Fishing Report 11/2023
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Lake Amador & Lake Camanche Trout Fishing Report 11/2023
EASY HACK to Protect Your Fishing Cameras & Other Electronics!
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EASY HACK to Protect Your Fishing Cameras & Other Electronics!
Jigging Large Trout with UL BFS Gear & a baby Blade Runner in 4K!
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Jigging Large Trout with UL BFS Gear & a baby Blade Runner in 4K!
(Sound Corrected) Pyramid Lake Lahontan Cutthroat on BFS Gear in 4K!
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(Sound Corrected) Pyramid Lake Lahontan Cutthroat on BFS Gear in 4K!
Pyramid Lake Lahontan Cutthroat on BFS Gear in 4K!
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Pyramid Lake Lahontan Cutthroat on BFS Gear in 4K!
Selecting BFS & Trolling Baits for Pyramid Lake Lahontan Cutthroat Trout
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Selecting BFS & Trolling Baits for Pyramid Lake Lahontan Cutthroat Trout
#notBFS Aquaduck ride in the Disney Dream Cruiseline
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#notBFS Aquaduck ride in the Disney Dream Cruiseline
How to troll the Flicker Shad 5 to find scattered fish
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How to troll the Flicker Shad 5 to find scattered fish
BFS Fishing the Lake Tahoe Basin for Trout from my Kayak
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BFS Fishing the Lake Tahoe Basin for Trout from my Kayak
Kayak Trolling at San Pablo Reservoir & Failed Test of the 2023 Shimano Calcutta Conquest BFS reel
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Kayak Trolling at San Pablo Reservoir & Failed Test of the 2023 Shimano Calcutta Conquest BFS reel
Were you using flicker shad on both rods? Which size do you prefer?
Hey, so since you have the Calcutta and the nako cormorant. Can you give me a honesty review between those two? I been debating between those reels. I am looking for my first high end reel that is great for multi-species fishing, mainly panfish, bass (black&white species), walleye, and the occasional rainbow trout season. I would love to have the option to cast lighter lures but I mainly go around 1/32-1/4 most of the time if not 1/16-1/4 oz lures. Which would you take out most of the time between the cormorant and Calcutta for these specifications?
Hey brother. I own 6 Aldebaran BFS reels, 1 Calcutta Conquest BFS, and a bunch of CDM BFS reels. I can easily say my workhorse is the Cormorant. I have no affiliation with Nako. Just the average consumer. The Cormorant is very similar in every way to the Aldebaran. But, a little more forgiving when switching lures of different weights. Don't get me wrong, I love my Shimano reels too. Between the Aldebaran & CQ, I prefer the Alde due to the lower profile and weight. Hope this helps! 👍
Pink line was the answer🤣🤣
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Warped Spool!
The proof is in the pudding!!! Short UL bfs rods get the job done!!!! I have one coming on it’s way hopefully it’s a good one 👍🏻🔥🎣
100%! Congrats on the new rod!
How far u letting it out
About 50-70ft
Nice Northern! That’s a pretty lake
Nice fish for Cody!!
It's not often the trick to these is seen and it doesn't take away from the effect, kudos to whoever did it.
Thank you! Agreed. Part of appreciating the art is seeing the totality of it. Made me appreciate it even more
Very cool indeed!
Honestly, I have never understood rice cookers. If you time and watch your measurements (and fluff fork when done) are they really better than just cooking in a covered pot?
I prefer using one since I can set it and forget it. It's simply more convenient but absolutely not necessary 👍
Yah....the loose screws would shimmy parts out of synchronicity. I am curious of the screws were alway loose or ju see t a matter of regular tightening needed every few runs.
Sounds like slip and stick, like wet rubber.
There were a lot of things going on with it. Dry bearings and imperfect fittings were the main culprit. My reel may have bypassed the QA process
Power bait worms plastic s they bite anything. No skill required like fishing out of a bath tub.
I suppose it may look like fish out of a bath tub and no skill required in the video. However, what you don't see are the hours and days put in trying to find what bait profile, colors, presentation, and depth the trout wanted
You ever fish at lake Temescal before
Yep! Used to fish it a lot. Great little lake
@@BayAreaBFS ye its so bad now way to pressured.
@@RigginrodsTV 100%. Sometimes there are no open spots to fish because there are tons of ppl. All good tho. When it's hot, there are some quality fights to be had there on spoons and jigs
Yep those will catch some fisherman for sure
Thanks for the info. Do you know if the gen3 remora comes with a kill switch?
Thanks for the comment. I'm not 100% sure. But don't recall hearing them add a kill switch
Nice catch bro but why are you fighting the fish and your boat? You should steer towards the fish. Did I get that right, I am trying to learn.
Thanks for the comment. It can be tough to do both with 2 rods. Depending on the lure on the other rod, don't want it hitting the bottom or putting slack in the line where there fish you're fighting can cross it and cause a massive tangle. There are also times when you're fighting current or wind
How do you bring rods back?
You can buy rod cases there or use my hack. I went to Daiso and bought a papers/poster tube and use that. It was something like $3usd. Added some tape to extra security on the tube 👍
Did you bring it as a checked in luggage or did you ship it via post back to the states? The rod I want is a 2 piece and the longest segment is 5’9” long. Thanks for your response.
@@tamalpias I carried it onto the plane. The tube would have been safe checked in too
Not sure why I wasn’t alerted to this… watching now though!!!
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❤ the videos. Keep them coming
Thank you @superyakfishing!
I love this it is so creative
And fun too!
Love the views and the drive there was also amazing.
Yeah, it was beautiful! Wish the fish were bigger
Rod?
It's the Tsurinoya Dexterity 2 rod
Any issues long term using propane? apparently its not recommended with the Saturn.
I haven't had any issues yet. I bought the Fire Maple isobutane to propane adapter.
I love this
Wanted to stop by and say thanks for the video and solution. Mine started acting up but after taking your advice it returned to being fine. Thanks again!
Awesome! Glad you were able to get it going again! 👍
I've had a Haibo Arise Air on my 3' 9" fiberglass BFS set up for a while and have had no issues but I got comfy opening and setting it at home first but that's just me. I've been using Setting# 2 on the inside and +4 on the outside and haven't changed it in a while. I also use Varivas Max Power PE x8 in #0.06(14.5lb.) along with Seaguar InvizX 8 lb. flourocarbon and it works great for me. I also use a little ZAP Slo Thick CA glue on my Yucatan knot but that's just my old habits from throwing shooting heads with a saltwater fly rod.
I love my Arise Air reel. Holding up great!
I'm not sure if you're aware but one of the big selling points of the Haibo Arise Air, which I also have on my 3' 9" soft action BFS rod, is that you have 3 more brake setting 'bands' on the reel, if you flip the switch on the bottom and pull off the side cover and push and turn the red brake drum over to one of the other settings, which extends or retracts the drum futher into the magnets, giving you a total of 18 (3 bands times the 6 setting marks on the outside) possible brake increments to fine tune the brake about as much as you could ever want. 😄
Yep. I had it set to 2
How do you like this compared to the Ark/Haibo? I was wanting to cast UL and sub UL. I thought the Ark would cast further because of the brake system.
Me too, I’m on the fence about paying another 100 bucks for the cormorant if the ark can perform the same. Might get the tendershoot cause I love round reel.
@@Zz-id5qp I was also looking at the Tendershoot. Round reels do have some nice appeal. Have you seen the Loongonze? That reel has a regular and DC version. Dankung also announced they were going to release a budget round reel this year as well.
The Cormorant is hands down my favorite CDM reel. If it was branded "Shimano" or "Daiwa" no one would know. It's that smooth
Appreciate that @BayAreaBFS Looking forward to meeting ya at next years show in Costa Mesa!
Thanks for posting…do you still use the Haibo Air….I was wanting to buy the Haibo or the Ark. I was leaning to Ark due to being a US company. Haibo is $50 cheaper (as of now) along with an extra spool.
Yep. The Arise Air is part of my standard arsenal with my Aldebaran's and Cormorant
Pls shorten your video. You go in circles to get to the point. Bottom line: your reel and worm gear were not lubricated well. Also, you had to pop a pin in. Should have returned the product from day 1. Sad to hear Ark ‘s Customer service is poor. I own the same bfs reel with no issues but I dont plan on buying and more reels from Ark.
Sorry if you felt it was too long. I didn't return it because they wanted me to pay for the return. Which was one of my gripes
Thanks for sharing. This is how company's loose customers (money and reputation). I have the Arise Air, almost the same reel but different companies. I like mine so far at least. This kind of behaviour makes people loose all confidence in the company. They told you that it was your problem, in dealing with their faulty product. They should be thanking you for pointing out a problem in the manufacturing process. Hate when companies behave like this. I won't be buying anything from ARK that's for sure. People need to know about companies that treat their customers with no respect. There are plenty of good companies that make good baitcasting reels. And respect their customers 👍🐟 Thanks again.
100%. I also have the Haibo Arise Air -- great reel. For a "USA" company, I expected more from Ark. It's really unfortunate. So much potential only to fall flat because of poor service
Hi love your channel. I mostly bass fish and have been doing so for 30 plus years. Mainly a delta guy. I’m teaching my kids ages 9 and 6 fishing. Casting in the delta ca be hard- too many snags. So I tried trout with them at a couple of local lakes. What I’ve noticed is that they are not able to cast the lures very well. Anything that is 1/16” - 1/8” they have trouble with. I run a 5.5 foot Claris and a 1000 Sedona for them on 4lbs. But things like mini Jings and small rapala can only go so far. And the wind up with tangles and getting frustrated when the fish are butting. Any tips on rod reel and lure selection that would help. I’m able to catch fish w/o kids no issue. But I’m in the teaching stage and want them to be successful so that they are lifers. I’ll trade you a delta large mouth trip on a bass boat for trout tips … 😂
Hi Nelson - First of all, thank you for your kind message. This is what makes me continue to make videos. For recommendations, I taught my kids to throw 3.5g spoons using a 5-6.5ft medium fast action rod and small Pflueger reels (size 500 or 1000) with 4lbs test Izorline XXX Co-polymer. I only fill the spool with about 70-80% of line capacity. For rods, I have them on Bass Pro UL graphite rods (can't remember the model name but they were inexpensive). Kids have a tendency to try and cast hard. I helped them understand the key is like throwing a ball at someone who's about 10ft away. The medium fast action rod will add the extra distance to their cast. As they become more comfortable with the casting motion, they can try to "throw the ball" about 15ft and so on. This helps to minimize those bird nests. The less line on spool also helps to minimize the size of the bird nest. Will still happen. It's a learning process. I'm taking my kids to Collins Lake this week to knock some casting rust off of them. Most likely will be doing the same steps I described above. Less is more. Hope this helps. Tight lines. 🙂
Awesome… thanks for the tips. I’m still teaching them on spinning rods for now. I try to fill the spool less and focus on 3.5 spoons. I think the 1/16 and 1/32 mini jigs are just too light. I almost went to Collins this past weekend. Never been. But have a campsite reserved at 210 area in June. heard closer to the dam is better. Good luck out there !! Thanks again.
@@nelsonlui5888 Yep. Spinning reels 100%. It will be easier when they can feel the weight at 3.5g. 5g might be too much. 1/32 definitely too light.
I definitely agree with you that arks customer service is pretty bad. My reel was having a similar screeching sound plus a very gritty retrieve. I've still not heard back from them 3 weeks later after filling out the warranty, calling, and emailing. Its a bit comedic tbh lol. On the other hand, Haibo's customer service is excellent.
Yes! Exactly what I experienced with the reel and their service. It was frustrating. You might want to consider checking some of the things I pointed out to get your reel going again
Ive had similar issues with 13 fishing and daiwa. Because of that at this point i do a full break down, clean, inspect then regrease and oil the whole thing whether it is a new or used reel
To me, these reels should come from the factory that way. That might be too idealistic though. Lucky you have the skills to do the teardown and rebuild. Good to have for future maintenance too
Great video Sean. On the plus side you’re now a reel mechanic😀Love my AA.
Thank you! Not sure I want to disassemble more reels 😂
I have the same problem…. It’s still a virgin and I’ve fished it about 10 hours nothing 😢
We'll get it there brother. 🤞🤞🤞
@@BayAreaBFS yes i did took it out yesterday man I popped the Cherry…. Got on a good wolf pack of bass caught three 3 pounder in about 20 minutes handled very nicely.! It now ranks in the middle of my huge arsenal of BFS reels! Had it paired with one of my favorite versatile rod the 702L TSURINOYA DRAGON:)
Ahhh here it is!!!
😉 I like it... I like it a lot
Looks fun!
On mine Finetail Area Stage i change the handle to a full cork and felt much more comfortable
I may have to look into that. I like cork handles!
Woo wee gotta love the aldes clicker sound. Loved seeing the bend on that Finetail rod as well! Nice fish as well to boot!
Funny you say that... The drag on the Cormorant reminds me of the Aldebaran ;)
@@BayAreaBFS hey Sean! Haha yea the sound is pretty close. I’d say the Aldebaran is just ever so slightly more pleasant to hear but that’s just personal preference. I still love the performance that the cormorant has to offer over the Aldebaran. In any case, lookin forward to that video!
Hey Sean! Thanks for sharing your story and I think it highlights the “issues” with warranty programs. Ofc not all brands act the same and it’s a shame to hear that this was how you were treated… Hopefully Ark learns from this interaction and improves their customer service experience. Anyhow, glad you were able to figure out the issue and get it fixed! Cheers my friend! Wait what did you think of the cormorant???
Thank you brother. Yeah, if they want to compete with other businesses in the US, they need to take care of their customers, especially early adopters when issues are reported. Got a vid of the Cormorant coming soon. 😉
@@BayAreaBFS nice! Excited to hear your thoughts on the reel. Still is my favorite reel of 2024 haha. Cheers Sean!
Dead fish sinks into the depths like jack from titanic “and…hes..off” That fish dead bruh
Ha! I swear he swam off.
Wow that looks fun on the BFS gear! I need to try this one day. I love that camera. Is editing hard to do with that cam?
It definitely takes extra effort since videos need to be edited twice. It's fun though
Sorry about the sound, but still nice video! So you are slow trolling the 2.5g jig? How fast?
Thanks brother. For this fish, I was essentially drifting with the wind and jigging
Please advise what line counter you recommend for trout trolling. Thanks!
Hey Steve. I don't have line counters on my BFS gear. I use a Daiwa Lexa LC100 for my Kokanee/trout trolling gear
@@BayAreaBFSthanks!
Hi, how much smoother is the conquest compared to the aldebaran? Or are they the same in smoothness?
Honestly, they feel about the same in terms of smoothness. The Conquest does have a more substantial feel due to its metal body vs the Alde's plastic body. However, the sacrifice is heavier weight. I'm going to use the Conquest for bass fishing. It feels a lot more balanced on my Dobyns 701c and Old 18 Bouyancy. My Alde's will be my workhorse for all fish, including bass on my lighter rods
How much line did you have out when you were trolling on this date?
Since Shadow Cliffs is a smaller bodied fishery, I usually have about 50-70ft of line out. I'm fairly certain I could have gone down to 40-50ft and had the results. Hope this helps.
@@BayAreaBFSthanks…..I have been trout trolling using spinning gear, but I am always wondering how far back I am Fishing I thought the line counter might help gain some more consistent results. Your thoughts?
Thanks for your video! Have you found the fire tiger in the rainbow trout colors to be pretty consistent producers on the stocked rainbow trout in our local Bay Area lakes
Hi Steve - Great question. Usually, this answer is an easy, "YES!" However, this 2023/24 winter/spring trout season has been different so far. The Firetiger isn't producing nearly as well as the Rainbow Trout pattern... Even at Lake Amador where the fish notoriously like the Firetiger color scheme. For some reason, the fish are gravitating towards natural patterns so far this season. Rainbow Trout, Silver/Black, and Perch patterns are the hot colors so far this season
@@BayAreaBFSThanks a lot! Do you recommend the size 4 or always use the size 5 for rainbow trout?
@@stevedyer5902 I always have both on me. If fish are deeper (ie 10-15ft), the Flicker 5 is a better option.
@@BayAreaBFSthanks again!
Finally got my Lexa 100 LC today! Do you like to run braid or monofilament for Bay Area trout? What size?