Great outing on that little pond. I love the conservationist approach of single hooks and better yet single barb less hooks. Excellent display of catching fish on a large variety of baits . Another great day on the water. Thanks.
glad that you have enjoyed it! was a totally cold and windy day but did extremely good! :) i try to do better every time i go out! And given that it is C&R only right now, I hope people will pick up a few techniques this season while handling their fishes too!
Glad you also follow my philosophy on using a barbless lure when catch and release on our NJ trout. saddest catch of my year was last year fishing for bass with a swim jig with white grub trailer and set the hook straight through the top of the head on a beautiful holdover rainbow , was greatly relieved when it showed no serious effects and was released swimming strongly but it still made me take pause. i do my best to be a stuart of the sport but even the best intention angers will find an unintended issue now and then. that was a big jig hook but thankfully it was a sizeable trout. Any smaller and I think the outcome would have been bad.
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@Mack Alfonso Thanks so much for your reply. I found the site on google and im waiting for the hacking stuff now. Seems to take a while so I will reply here later with my results.
Apparently you liked the zephyr, I've always been a fan boy, but I wanted it to be more compact like the SPARTACUS II and brake tbs, but this brake is very good too. How did you like it today? Does it serve you well? JP Fishing Brasil throws 1.5g with ease. Embrace from Brazil 🇧🇷🇺🇲🇺🇸
I like the Zephyr indeed. Probably the best quality budget bfs reel under 75 dollars. This reel is compact like the Spartacus. Brakes are fine. Throws down to 2.5 grams easily stock. Can do 2 grams if u put micros in
Just subbed. Getting into bfs this season. Will be putting together a budget entry rig for streams and rivers. I’ll be throwing around rock walls m, trees and bushes here there. Any recommendations?? Thanks 👍🏾
@@rawrfishing thanks for responding. Been off for a minute. I still haven’t picked up a bfs set up. Ended up getting a 5’6” presso and a kastking zephyr sfs. I put some 4Lb izorline and running Rapala CD01. I want to keep my lures around 1/16.
@@rawrfishingended up going with a 7’ spinmatic cast rod UL. Kastking zephyr bfs with clicker. Can’t wait. Planning with 1/12 1/32 spoons. Maybe some 2lb copolymer or 4Lb. ? What do you think ?
I have stopped using rattle traps for that reason. I catch so many mouth destroyed fish in public ponds and lakes... also I don't bed fish anymore even if it's catch and release.
Great fishing session Jimmy! Shame about all the rubbish/trash. Sadly it’s the same here in the UK. I don’t know why people just can’t take their litter home or use a 🗑!
Yeah its a shame and some were due to the wind plus trash day lol. Trash cans flew every where earlier in the week for my neighbor. But definitely some were done by litter bugs! Trash cans are in the park too!
Totally agree, really pisses me off. I always take a couple pieces of trash home every time I fish. If everyone did that the planet would eventually be trash free.
To me, preseason C&R is one of the best things the state has done. Opening day is a zoo that I want no part of. If a few fish die during the couple of C&R days it’s nothing compared to all the meat collection that happens on the opener. If people want to keep legal fish that’s fine but let’s remember it’s supposed to be about fishing.
If we can have these preseason C&R going forward that would be awesome! The state just need to do a better job in education and enforcing the C&R dates. As long as ppl legally keep their fishes, i don't mind what they do as long as they don't litter and are respectful to nature and other anglers! you never know if a family actually need to haul meat!! I have been in situations where I would have been super stoked if i had a freeze full of meat.
No problem man, unfortunately this reel actually shines in the L and ML power rod category, not at the SUL/UL area. Even with micro... 1.7 grams is still a challenge for many. Plus, the spool gap to the body is too wide... Any mistakes can get line trapped under the reel. If you are on a budget, get Dark wolf ultra or genius from Tsurinoya
@@rawrfishing Thanks maybe I will use the combo as a micro crankbait, spinner, or something along those lines. I was looking at the darkwolf, but the Genius is the upgraded wolf I think. I might spring a bit more and get the Haibo Arise, but rod choice is down to the glass rosewood (which I think you reviewed) or the Mavollas Delicacy for ultralight (trout magnet type) applications. Also thanks for all the feedback. I am throughout your comment area a lot.
If you are gonna go trout magnet.. I would suggest the Dragon C602UL. I can cast half a gram on that with the right setup. The rosewood rod, I have only used briefly. I think for throwing trout mags, u want a stiffer rod tip action to detect strikes.
Well... never used that clamber.. and gh100 is a poor performing reel. So Zephyr wins by default if it is by my experience. But knowing the reel specs... I know clamber can perform better on light lures. Can't say anything about quality tho
Hard to do on the kayak. But wearing the right clothes will help. Heat gears are light and wick moisture away rather than absorbing and retaining. Check out some shirts from Gillz! gillz-gear.com/?ref=rawrfishing use RAWRFISHING as check out for 25% off
I got it from KastKing's Aliexpress store. they ship worldwide. But if you are in the US, www.baitfinesseempire.com is the only authorized Store in the US that carries it.
Great video man, I wish we had an actual trout season down here. It just gets too hot. Is that shimmy minnow like a knock off of a lucky craft wander? The way you described the action and how it functions is exactly the same as a wander.
@@rawrfishing yes sir, I go to the smoky mountains once a year and catch trout there. Have crossed off a couple of species from that area. Also they stock trout where I live once a year, they don’t last long though. Yeah the bait is luckycraft wander. It’s been around a long time. Great bait, they even make a 45mm version weighs 2.6 grams. Shimmy’s on the fall, sways back and forth on a straight retrieve. And jerks really well. Def a worth while bait to try out. Caught tons of trout on them.
U are at where me and my family fish opening day every one fish’s that spot and everyone fish’s that spot by the bridge holds them all there they sit in a u shape only there worst part is u can’t get a spot
Great outing on that little pond. I love the conservationist approach of single hooks and better yet single barb less hooks. Excellent display of catching fish on a large variety of baits . Another great day on the water. Thanks.
glad that you have enjoyed it! was a totally cold and windy day but did extremely good! :) i try to do better every time i go out! And given that it is C&R only right now, I hope people will pick up a few techniques this season while handling their fishes too!
Donyou buy barbless or make them?
You’re absolutely right. Single hooks and proper handling will definitely help to keep these fish alive during the C and R period. Great advise.
Absolutely! thanks for watching!
Thanks, I enjoy all your VIDEOS!
Thx i appreciate it! 👍👍
Nice Catches!!!! Gotta try out the mini chatter which I have and that in-line spinner 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Thx man! U will have ton of fun ^_^
Glad you also follow my philosophy on using a barbless lure when catch and release on our NJ trout. saddest catch of my year was last year fishing for bass with a swim jig with white grub trailer and set the hook straight through the top of the head on a beautiful holdover rainbow , was greatly relieved when it showed no serious effects and was released swimming strongly but it still made me take pause. i do my best to be a stuart of the sport but even the best intention angers will find an unintended issue now and then. that was a big jig hook but thankfully it was a sizeable trout. Any smaller and I think the outcome would have been bad.
Yes sir! If I had the money to swap everything I would! Lately I learned to do assist hooks. So trying that with some lures. Not bad so far!
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@Mack Alfonso Thanks so much for your reply. I found the site on google and im waiting for the hacking stuff now.
Seems to take a while so I will reply here later with my results.
@Mack Alfonso It worked and I finally got access to my account again. I'm so happy!
Thanks so much, you saved my ass :D
Apparently you liked the zephyr, I've always been a fan boy, but I wanted it to be more compact like the SPARTACUS II and brake tbs, but this brake is very good too. How did you like it today? Does it serve you well? JP Fishing Brasil throws 1.5g with ease. Embrace from Brazil 🇧🇷🇺🇲🇺🇸
I like the Zephyr indeed. Probably the best quality budget bfs reel under 75 dollars. This reel is compact like the Spartacus. Brakes are fine. Throws down to 2.5 grams easily stock. Can do 2 grams if u put micros in
Uncle Jimbo, the caring Fisherman.
Sometimes i feel like I care for fish more than humans 😅🤣😂
@@rawrfishing 😂 me too. Me too
Just subbed. Getting into bfs this season.
Will be putting together a budget entry rig for streams and rivers. I’ll be throwing around rock walls m, trees and bushes here there. Any recommendations?? Thanks 👍🏾
Sweet. First question is how light do you intend to throw and the type of lures. That will help me suggest a rod and reel that would be optimal.
@@rawrfishing thanks for responding. Been off for a minute. I still haven’t picked up a bfs set up. Ended up getting a 5’6” presso and a kastking zephyr sfs. I put some 4Lb izorline and running Rapala CD01. I want to keep my lures around 1/16.
Targeting rainbows, browns, brookies
@@rawrfishingended up going with a 7’ spinmatic cast rod UL. Kastking zephyr bfs with clicker. Can’t wait. Planning with 1/12 1/32 spoons. Maybe some 2lb copolymer or 4Lb. ? What do you think ?
Yeah, I feel the same way about the preseason. I feel it kinda takes away what opening day was. And also like you said some will die.
I have stopped using rattle traps for that reason. I catch so many mouth destroyed fish in public ponds and lakes... also I don't bed fish anymore even if it's catch and release.
@@rawrfishing yeah, one time I caught a sunfish with barely a mouth left
@@429fishing_on_yt just nailed 5 trout! Quick 60 min session before picking lunch lol
@@rawrfishing where? at that lake?
@@429fishing_on_yt yep! wow someone actually called it a lake! which is the proper term for this body of water! most ppl just call it a pond lol.
Great fishing session Jimmy! Shame about all the rubbish/trash. Sadly it’s the same here in the UK. I don’t know why people just can’t take their litter home or use a 🗑!
Yeah its a shame and some were due to the wind plus trash day lol. Trash cans flew every where earlier in the week for my neighbor. But definitely some were done by litter bugs! Trash cans are in the park too!
Totally agree, really pisses me off. I always take a couple pieces of trash home every time I fish. If everyone did that the planet would eventually be trash free.
Is that the Rockaway River Booton Nj
Nah... i am in south jersey
To me, preseason C&R is one of the best things the state has done. Opening day is a zoo that I want no part of. If a few fish die during the couple of C&R days it’s nothing compared to all the meat collection that happens on the opener. If people want to keep legal fish that’s fine but let’s remember it’s supposed to be about fishing.
If we can have these preseason C&R going forward that would be awesome! The state just need to do a better job in education and enforcing the C&R dates. As long as ppl legally keep their fishes, i don't mind what they do as long as they don't litter and are respectful to nature and other anglers! you never know if a family actually need to haul meat!! I have been in situations where I would have been super stoked if i had a freeze full of meat.
Thanks for showing this combo. I got the reel with the bearings upgraded. Do you think my reel and this rod can cast a Trout Magnet?
No problem man, unfortunately this reel actually shines in the L and ML power rod category, not at the SUL/UL area. Even with micro... 1.7 grams is still a challenge for many. Plus, the spool gap to the body is too wide... Any mistakes can get line trapped under the reel. If you are on a budget, get Dark wolf ultra or genius from Tsurinoya
@@rawrfishing Thanks maybe I will use the combo as a micro crankbait, spinner, or something along those lines. I was looking at the darkwolf, but the Genius is the upgraded wolf I think. I might spring a bit more and get the Haibo Arise, but rod choice is down to the glass rosewood (which I think you reviewed) or the Mavollas Delicacy for ultralight (trout magnet type) applications. Also thanks for all the feedback. I am throughout your comment area a lot.
If you are gonna go trout magnet.. I would suggest the Dragon C602UL. I can cast half a gram on that with the right setup. The rosewood rod, I have only used briefly. I think for throwing trout mags, u want a stiffer rod tip action to detect strikes.
Which reel do you prefer honestly kastking zephyr / fishband gh100/ clamber hyper micro
Well... never used that clamber.. and gh100 is a poor performing reel. So Zephyr wins by default if it is by my experience. But knowing the reel specs... I know clamber can perform better on light lures. Can't say anything about quality tho
I just bought a zephyr fishing rod with plastic eyelets. How do you feel using it?
Mine are ceramic as stated on the product page on aliexpress. So I feel confused that yours is plastic
How do you stay cool while fishing during the summer?
Hard to do on the kayak. But wearing the right clothes will help. Heat gears are light and wick moisture away rather than absorbing and retaining. Check out some shirts from Gillz! gillz-gear.com/?ref=rawrfishing use RAWRFISHING as check out for 25% off
where did you buy the rod
Bait finesse empire have em as well as KK storefront on aliexpress
do you think that pond would be crowded on opening day?
Probably since the locals usually do hover over that one spot...
Where did you get the combo?? I only found the reel
I got it from KastKing's Aliexpress store. they ship worldwide. But if you are in the US, www.baitfinesseempire.com is the only authorized Store in the US that carries it.
@@rawrfishing lol watching your video as i text lol. Thanks
@Gato Vip Fitness oh I got ton of vids. So better find more ppl to text ;) lol
@@rawrfishing lol i subscribed a while back, youve helped buy my fishing wader and my kastking centron 500
@Gato Vip Fitness oh nice! Thanks for the support
Nice video. BTW, zephyr VE max steel, which one would u recommend for bfs fishing? Thanks mate
Thx! I like the Zephyr for the lightest lures out of the 3. VE is more of a L rather than UL. And MS is like in between! Cheers
Great video man, I wish we had an actual trout season down here. It just gets too hot. Is that shimmy minnow like a knock off of a lucky craft wander? The way you described the action and how it functions is exactly the same as a wander.
Thx, u gotta find a time and travel to cross some species off that fish list! I am not familiar with that lure you are referring to.
@@rawrfishing yes sir, I go to the smoky mountains once a year and catch trout there. Have crossed off a couple of species from that area. Also they stock trout where I live once a year, they don’t last long though. Yeah the bait is luckycraft wander. It’s been around a long time. Great bait, they even make a 45mm version weighs 2.6 grams. Shimmy’s on the fall, sways back and forth on a straight retrieve. And jerks really well. Def a worth while bait to try out. Caught tons of trout on them.
Just looked at it. Its different but looks like a fun one to try!
This was great.
Thx, wind and temperature sucked tho lol
Haven't seen anyone else fish the Daiwa Trout Twig. Really want to see more people get hits on it.
I will give it a shot again this spring
U are at where me and my family fish opening day every one fish’s that spot and everyone fish’s that spot by the bridge holds them all there they sit in a u shape only there worst part is u can’t get a spot
That's cool! Yeah it's a lake that needs some over haul and maintenance. Needs to remove some dirt as it became very shallow