Great video Ott. I’m a Carolina man and another tip would be instead of the tape ( especially if you have small hands) only fill your reel spool halfway. And if you are short don’t use a long rod(I skip with a 6’-10” rod)
Thanks Ott for the skipping tutorial and the story about who taught you. You learned from one of the best! I'm going to save this one to refer back to. See you at Bussy Brake!
All I know is I keep trying, but it ain't easy!🙁 I can't afford the true skipping bait casting reels, so what's the best setup reel if it isn't a true skipping baitcasting reel. Ratio? Line test? Drag setting? Best Rod length and power? I can skip a spinning reel setup all day long, but trying to do a bait casting reel is tough. I know I need to practice more, but I need to get the best setup advice.
Hard to master I’ll tell you!!! I’ll go at it for a little then get frustrated and move on usually. Maybe I’ll give it another try with your tips!!! Thanks
Is there a certain weight line & type that works better for skipping a 1/2 ounce bait? Example : 15 to 17lb or smaller line & braid compared to flurocarbon? Appreciate you. 🙏 👍
Everyone likes different things and has different preferences. Personally for me, I prefer 25lb-50lb braid, 3/8 - 1/2 jig, chatterbait, or Texas rig unpegged, no brakes, no spool tension whatsoever, no matter a 60$ Walmart reel or 250$ daiwa I skip this way.
I’ve found the zero mag brakes diminishes left shooting baits/skips, and personally for me skipping is based on thumb pressure on spool to regulate line, and match that with a parallel-to-surface rod tip I’ve found this the best way to process and practice skipping
And if u bird nest , just pull all the loops up , up up .... Just keep pulling it , you can get em out . Find knot and pull up pull up , it'll come off .
Maybe you can answer this question I've asked a lot of people and nobody seems to know you indicated you are left-handed you are using a right-handed reel I believe that is correct you are using your strong hand to fight the fish with the rod and your weekend well it's built for the gearing system in the real but everybody seems to have it backwards a right-handed real means you put the rod in your left hand which is your weak hand and you use your strong hand to run the gearing system which was built for your weak hand
Yes it is kind of confusing. I am left handed in that I write with my left and eat with it. I bat, swing a golf club (not well lol) right handed etc. I don’t know what is correct per se but this is what works for me. It is good to learn to cast with both hands. My left is stronger and can set the hook better with that hand. Hope this helps!
Thanks Ott!🙏🙌🎣
Man thank you. You help me so much. I love your video's. Great teacher....ty. Gregg Perry
Great video Ott. I’m a Carolina man and another tip would be instead of the tape ( especially if you have small hands) only fill your reel spool halfway. And if you are short don’t use a long rod(I skip with a 6’-10” rod)
Thanks Ott for the skipping tutorial and the story about who taught you. You learned from one of the best! I'm going to save this one to refer back to. See you at Bussy Brake!
Great video as always. This was definitely very helpful and informative. Appreciate all you do Ott!
Thanks, can you do tips on frog fishing, as far as braided line how you spool yours to keep it from digging in, when you catch big fish?
Great vid Ott, I throw a cast with both hand to, because I'm also lefthanded, and I'll practise today on the lake with your tips, thanks !
Thanks for the info been waiting for one on casting
Great information! Thank you my friend!
Hey Ott i am going to be in TN in June 17 th or so. Lets go fishing! Lmao Andy going to be mad 😂
I do more wading than anything and the only thing I can skip is a frog usually. You boat guys have us beat on that
Saw your mystery tackle box at Bass pro Wednesday.
Great tutorial video!!! In the future could you make a video showing it on the water which would be a big help. Stay Safe & God Bless!!!
Thanks Ott! Great series
If I remember Andy did a skipping video on Edwin’s channel
All I know is I keep trying, but it ain't easy!🙁 I can't afford the true skipping bait casting reels, so what's the best setup reel if it isn't a true skipping baitcasting reel. Ratio? Line test? Drag setting? Best Rod length and power? I can skip a spinning reel setup all day long, but trying to do a bait casting reel is tough. I know I need to practice more, but I need to get the best setup advice.
Hard to master I’ll tell you!!! I’ll go at it for a little then get frustrated and move on usually. Maybe I’ll give it another try with your tips!!! Thanks
Great video something I need to work on
Next week will be the product video of Ott showing how sturdy those Lithium batteries are. Lol
Is there a certain weight line & type that works better for skipping a 1/2 ounce bait? Example : 15 to 17lb or smaller line & braid compared to flurocarbon? Appreciate you. 🙏 👍
Everyone likes different things and has different preferences. Personally for me, I prefer 25lb-50lb braid, 3/8 - 1/2 jig, chatterbait, or Texas rig unpegged, no brakes, no spool tension whatsoever, no matter a 60$ Walmart reel or 250$ daiwa I skip this way.
I’ve found the zero mag brakes diminishes left shooting baits/skips, and personally for me skipping is based on thumb pressure on spool to regulate line, and match that with a parallel-to-surface rod tip I’ve found this the best way to process and practice skipping
Do you adjust the brakes at all from normal?
Ott how do i talk to someone about a bait design ive been working on
How do you set your reel up for skipping
No brakes very little spool tension
And if u bird nest , just pull all the loops up , up up ....
Just keep pulling it , you can get em out . Find knot and pull up pull up , it'll come off .
Man bear pig by reaction innovations is my favorite skipping lure. Texas rigged. 👌
What rod is that?
Maybe you can answer this question I've asked a lot of people and nobody seems to know you indicated you are left-handed you are using a right-handed reel I believe that is correct you are using your strong hand to fight the fish with the rod and your weekend well it's built for the gearing system in the real but everybody seems to have it backwards a right-handed real means you put the rod in your left hand which is your weak hand and you use your strong hand to run the gearing system which was built for your weak hand
Yes it is kind of confusing. I am left handed in that I write with my left and eat with it. I bat, swing a golf club (not well lol) right handed etc. I don’t know what is correct per se but this is what works for me. It is good to learn to cast with both hands. My left is stronger and can set the hook better with that hand. Hope this helps!
I was good at skipping school
just a lot of haters everywhere. so many people hate themselves enough that it spews to others