Wow, Electric Reel, new to us in Down Under Captain Zac, that is awesome and great help for big fish, would have been great when i was chasing big Marlins in our waters, awesome video, thanks, thumbs up and greetings,, Tony.
Hi Tony many thanks for stopping by and I appreciate the positive comment! I'm hoping that this electric reel helps me connect with some big halibut this season! Yes you are right an electric reel would certainly come in handy when battling a Marlin! Thanks again and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
It really makes it nice when weeding through the chickens. When you start going deeper than 300 feet the electric reels really shine. I have fished as deep as 900 with mine.
That's awesome! Yes I imagine that the electric gear is especially helpful if you arrive at a "chicken fest" and need to come up and down a lot before the nicer size halibut show up. Thanks for stopping by and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
Very interesting! Loved the trial and review. My boat has been in the water for a few minutes this week to "unwinterize" it, so it's all ready for the season ahead! (even though we have had several snow storms blow through last week!)
Hi Kim thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you enjoyed this footage! Great to hear that your boat is "un-winterized" haha. I put my boat in last week so the 2024 season is underway but of course these first few weeks are super slow! Thanks again and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
Thanks Wayne I'm glad you enjoyed this footage! I appreciate the positive comment and will definitely keep testing out this deep-drop approach this season! Tight lines! Captain Zac
Hey Chuck yes indeed you are spot on - that's exactly what this reel is! Wow 7 electric reels - sounds like you've really taken a liking to fishing just beyond where most anglers decide to fish! Do you fish mostly for halibut with your electric reels or do you target black cod, rockfish and/or ling cod as well? Tight lines! Captain Zac
@CaptainZac I fish for just about everything with my electrics. From halibut to trout. They are great when fishing alone with 2 rods. If I get a strike I can just flip a switch and bring in the second rod. I have 4 300 size reels a 500mj and 2 shimano beastmaster 9000. Wanted to use them for deep rockfish. Have spread over many aspects. I can still fight the fish and feel the tug, but don't need to mess up my shoulder anymore.
Wow that's awesome it sounds like you are totally dialed in with a great set of reels! I have a long way to go before claiming that I'm proficient with this reel but am already enjoying the new terrain this setup gives me access to. It is a totally different view of the depth charts when 400-1000 feet are in play! Thanks again and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
Hi Geoff thanks for stopping by and yes indeed this will be a fun new tool to add into the mix for chasing big halibut this season! Tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
Interesting. Electric reels are great for determining depth, but I still find the retrieve seems to take something away from the battle. Thanks for sharing.
Hi @AnglingSpiders thanks for stopping by and I appreciate the comment! I specifically chose a smaller electric reel so that I could fish this "in hand" instead of many electric reels which are built to be fished exclusively out of a rod holder. With some of the deep drops here in Alaska reaching over 1,000 feet, traditional gear becomes less practical or impossible to use. Targeting 400 - 1,000ft opens up a whole new range of spots and opportunity to target big halibut and other deep-water fish such as black cod (Sablefish). I definitely understand what you are saying regarding the thrill of battling a big fish! Thanks again and tight lines! Captain Zac
Hello from South East Alaska! I HATE YOU FOR THIS lol of course I am just kidding, but I NEED ONE!!! lol because YOU CAN GET WORE OUT from reeling a bunch! All fun and games lol
Haha hey @seedless-bud yes indeed these electric reels are a great tool to unlock some new deeper, high-potential halibut spots that don't receive nearly as much fishing pressure as the shallower areas. Tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
Hey @ThePiscatorian360 thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you enjoyed this halibut footage! Thanks - I'm very excited about hitting some deeper drops for halibut (and possibly black cod) this season. Thanks again and I hope your early season is starting well! Captain Zac
For how much you 2 go fishing 🎣 plus bringing family and friends , great 👍🏽 investment! I'm looking forward to seeing you get it dialed in this coming season. Black Cod and Big Halibut beware!
Hi Charles thanks for stopping by and I appreciate the positive comment! Yes indeed - I'm hoping for as much as we are on the water that this gives us another useful tool to chase Alaskan adventure this summer! Thanks again and tight lines! Captain Zac
Thanks @Fishpassionbox_global I'm glad you enjoyed this halibut action! Haha you have a very good point here! After hitting "auto up" on the electric reel it will be hard to get used to reeling manually from any significant depth ever again! Thanks again and tight lines! Captain Zac
Nice reel. A good chicken hauler. Which one did you get? Ive been wanting to get one but damn they are expensive. Seems worth it though to fish those deeper spot. 1000' ? Wow. Are you allowed to keep foul hooked fish up there? 👍
Hi @PeelingLine thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you enjoyed this footage! I went with the Diawa Seaborg 500MJ - which is small enough to fish out of the hand (vs. only rod holder) so I can jig for halibut. They are very expensive but I'm hoping that over hundreds of uses the cost will spread across a lot of adventures. Yes - in the salt water you are allowed to keep foul hooked fish (but not in fresh water). Thanks again and tight lines! Captain Zac
Hey Bradley thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you enjoyed this halibut action! Thanks re: the reel! I think this reel is going to be a game-changer for those extra deep drops! Tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
Hey @Eckstant thanks for stopping by and yes indeed the 2024 season is almost here! This reel is a Daiwa Seaborg 500MJ - small enough to be fished "in hand" while jigging for halibut! Thanks again and tight lines! Captain Zac
What reel? I've been using Dawai Tanacom 1000s for a number of years after I got tendonitis from jigging. We've catch Sablefish and Halibut around 1400 no problem. Love it for Halibut but pretty much have to reel manually for the really big ones.
Hey @AlaskaMan2 sounds like you've had some great action! This is a Dawai Seaborg 500mj - small enough to fish "in hand" while jigging and powerful enough to crank on barn doors! Tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
Captain Zac and Mary The electric is the only way to go for deep water drops.. I would imagine the Queen will be wanting one She will put it in the rod holder and flip the switch.. 600 to the boat easy peasy.. I look forward to seeing your 2024 adventures… Tight Lines my friend..! E
Hi Eric thanks for watching and I appreciate the positive comment! Yes this will be a great tool for deep drops. I asked if she'd like one as well but thus far she is sticking to the traditional gear. Maybe if I land a few big halibut that'll change her mind! Thanks again and tight lines! Captain Zac
Hi Jimmie thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you enjoyed this footage. I prefer the sport fishing action of being able to move the jig up and down and feel the fish strike. The electric reel just gives me a bit of extra depth range so I don't have to hand reel it up from 500+ feet. Thanks again and tight lines! Captain Zac
Haha thanks Steve I appreciate you stopping by and am glad you enjoyed this footage! I asked her if she'd like one also and thus far she's sticking to the traditional setup. Maybe if I land a few thick halibut that'll change her mind! Tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
So Zak, how do you like the deepwater electtic reel (s)? Wasit worth the money ? I'm geared for halibut and ling down here in Washington aboard my copycat boat, " ALASKAN CORSAIR". Thought about electrics, myself...
Hi Thomas thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you enjoyed this halibut action! Sounds like you are geared up for another great season ahead! I'm still testing out the electric reel but so far so good. There are some very good halibut spots that are just out of range of traditional gear that I plan on targeting this season. With more experience this season, I'll have sharper perspective about pros/cons and whether it is worth the $. Thanks again and tight lines! Captain Zac
Hi Carl thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this halibut action! I'm using a 12v marine battery that I bring on board just for this reel (to always ensure a full charge and to avoid additional draw on my existing battery system). Thanks again and tight lines! Captain Zac
@CaptainZac I appreciate your knowledge, Zac. I'm starting to accumulate knowledge and working towards a boat for next year. There are so many possibilities with gear, and going deep is intriguing. To me, it's obvious you enjoy sharing what you've learned. It means a lot, again, thank you..
Of course - great to hear that you've got a boat in the sights for a future purchase. Feel free to reach out with any questions as you navigate that process! Tight lines! Captain Zac
I really enjoy your channel. I'm just not a fan of electric reels as they remove the sport from sport fishing. They'll never be allowed on my boats. Otherwise, keep up the great reels.
Hi @shawndanbrook6216 thanks for stopping by and I appreciate the comment! I specifically chose a smaller electric reel so that I could fish this "in hand" instead of many electric reels which are built to be fished exclusively out of a rod holder. With some of the deep drops here in Alaska reaching over 1,000 feet, traditional gear becomes less practical or impossible to use. Targeting 400 - 1,000ft opens up a whole new range of spots and opportunity to target big halibut and other deep-water fish such as black cod (Sablefish). I definitely understand what you are saying regarding the thrill of battling a big fish! Thanks again and tight lines! Captain Zac
Wow, Electric Reel, new to us in Down Under Captain Zac, that is awesome and great help for big fish, would have been great when i was chasing big Marlins in our waters, awesome video, thanks, thumbs up and greetings,, Tony.
Hi Tony many thanks for stopping by and I appreciate the positive comment! I'm hoping that this electric reel helps me connect with some big halibut this season! Yes you are right an electric reel would certainly come in handy when battling a Marlin! Thanks again and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
It really makes it nice when weeding through the chickens. When you start going deeper than 300 feet the electric reels really shine. I have fished as deep as 900 with mine.
That's awesome! Yes I imagine that the electric gear is especially helpful if you arrive at a "chicken fest" and need to come up and down a lot before the nicer size halibut show up. Thanks for stopping by and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
Very interesting! Loved the trial and review. My boat has been in the water for a few minutes this week to "unwinterize" it, so it's all ready for the season ahead! (even though we have had several snow storms blow through last week!)
Hi Kim thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you enjoyed this footage! Great to hear that your boat is "un-winterized" haha. I put my boat in last week so the 2024 season is underway but of course these first few weeks are super slow! Thanks again and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
I think it's great that you keep trying new things and are able to give us an honest opinion. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Wayne I'm glad you enjoyed this footage! I appreciate the positive comment and will definitely keep testing out this deep-drop approach this season! Tight lines! Captain Zac
Very extraordinary catch, friend.
I am very happy to see this video, thanks for sharing your experience...👍
Hi @blacklabel810 thanks for watching and I appreciate the positive comment! I'm glad you enjoyed this footage! Tight lines! Captain Zac
Looks like a seaborg 500mj. Nice reel. It is addictive as anything else in fishing. I use my electrics as much as possible. I have 7 now😊😊
Hey Chuck yes indeed you are spot on - that's exactly what this reel is! Wow 7 electric reels - sounds like you've really taken a liking to fishing just beyond where most anglers decide to fish! Do you fish mostly for halibut with your electric reels or do you target black cod, rockfish and/or ling cod as well? Tight lines! Captain Zac
@CaptainZac I fish for just about everything with my electrics. From halibut to trout. They are great when fishing alone with 2 rods. If I get a strike I can just flip a switch and bring in the second rod. I have 4 300 size reels a 500mj and 2 shimano beastmaster 9000. Wanted to use them for deep rockfish. Have spread over many aspects. I can still fight the fish and feel the tug, but don't need to mess up my shoulder anymore.
Wow that's awesome it sounds like you are totally dialed in with a great set of reels! I have a long way to go before claiming that I'm proficient with this reel but am already enjoying the new terrain this setup gives me access to. It is a totally different view of the depth charts when 400-1000 feet are in play! Thanks again and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
Holy smokes….. it’s the “Bionic Fisherman”! :)
Looks interesting.
Hi Geoff thanks for stopping by and yes indeed this will be a fun new tool to add into the mix for chasing big halibut this season! Tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
Interesting. Electric reels are great for determining depth, but I still find the retrieve seems to take something away from the battle. Thanks for sharing.
Hi @AnglingSpiders thanks for stopping by and I appreciate the comment! I specifically chose a smaller electric reel so that I could fish this "in hand" instead of many electric reels which are built to be fished exclusively out of a rod holder. With some of the deep drops here in Alaska reaching over 1,000 feet, traditional gear becomes less practical or impossible to use. Targeting 400 - 1,000ft opens up a whole new range of spots and opportunity to target big halibut and other deep-water fish such as black cod (Sablefish). I definitely understand what you are saying regarding the thrill of battling a big fish! Thanks again and tight lines! Captain Zac
Hello from South East Alaska!
I HATE YOU FOR THIS
lol of course I am just kidding, but I NEED ONE!!! lol because YOU CAN GET WORE OUT from reeling a bunch!
All fun and games lol
Haha hey @seedless-bud yes indeed these electric reels are a great tool to unlock some new deeper, high-potential halibut spots that don't receive nearly as much fishing pressure as the shallower areas. Tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
Sweet set up Zac! 1000ft is deep!
Hey @ThePiscatorian360 thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you enjoyed this halibut footage! Thanks - I'm very excited about hitting some deeper drops for halibut (and possibly black cod) this season. Thanks again and I hope your early season is starting well! Captain Zac
@CaptainZac they already closed it, but we got a few rods bent. Can't complain about that!
For how much you 2 go fishing 🎣 plus bringing family and friends , great 👍🏽 investment! I'm looking forward to seeing you get it dialed in this coming season. Black Cod and Big Halibut beware!
Hi Charles thanks for stopping by and I appreciate the positive comment! Yes indeed - I'm hoping for as much as we are on the water that this gives us another useful tool to chase Alaskan adventure this summer! Thanks again and tight lines! Captain Zac
Great stuff, once you get used to your electric you might never switch back to manual hahaha 😊
Thanks @Fishpassionbox_global I'm glad you enjoyed this halibut action! Haha you have a very good point here! After hitting "auto up" on the electric reel it will be hard to get used to reeling manually from any significant depth ever again! Thanks again and tight lines! Captain Zac
Nice reel. A good chicken hauler. Which one did you get? Ive been wanting to get one but damn they are expensive. Seems worth it though to fish those deeper spot. 1000' ? Wow. Are you allowed to keep foul hooked fish up there? 👍
Hi @PeelingLine thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you enjoyed this footage! I went with the Diawa Seaborg 500MJ - which is small enough to fish out of the hand (vs. only rod holder) so I can jig for halibut. They are very expensive but I'm hoping that over hundreds of uses the cost will spread across a lot of adventures. Yes - in the salt water you are allowed to keep foul hooked fish (but not in fresh water). Thanks again and tight lines! Captain Zac
@@CaptainZac One thing I heard with the daiwas is that they can't be serviced here. Hopefully you get a lot of use out of it.
That's an awesome reel. At least it wont wear your arms down from cranking too much
Hey Bradley thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you enjoyed this halibut action! Thanks re: the reel! I think this reel is going to be a game-changer for those extra deep drops! Tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
I'm damn excited to get back on the water soon! Gonna stock the freezer! Did you mention the manufacturer of the reel somewhere?
Hey @Eckstant thanks for stopping by and yes indeed the 2024 season is almost here! This reel is a Daiwa Seaborg 500MJ - small enough to be fished "in hand" while jigging for halibut! Thanks again and tight lines! Captain Zac
What reel? I've been using Dawai Tanacom 1000s for a number of years after I got tendonitis from jigging. We've catch Sablefish and Halibut around 1400 no problem. Love it for Halibut but pretty much have to reel manually for the really big ones.
Hey @AlaskaMan2 sounds like you've had some great action! This is a Dawai Seaborg 500mj - small enough to fish "in hand" while jigging and powerful enough to crank on barn doors! Tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
Nice 😂 electric reel haha
Thanks Bill! Tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
Captain Zac and Mary
The electric is the only way to go for deep water drops.. I would imagine the Queen will be wanting one
She will put it in the rod holder and flip the switch..
600 to the boat easy peasy.. I look forward to seeing your 2024 adventures… Tight Lines my friend..!
E
Hi Eric thanks for watching and I appreciate the positive comment! Yes this will be a great tool for deep drops. I asked if she'd like one as well but thus far she is sticking to the traditional gear. Maybe if I land a few big halibut that'll change her mind! Thanks again and tight lines! Captain Zac
Why don't you use one of those hydraulic wheel lines? Just curious
Hi Jimmie thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you enjoyed this footage. I prefer the sport fishing action of being able to move the jig up and down and feel the fish strike. The electric reel just gives me a bit of extra depth range so I don't have to hand reel it up from 500+ feet. Thanks again and tight lines! Captain Zac
@@CaptainZac ok cool. As always no offense just curious my friend
Of course - all good no worries! Tight lines!
I think I know what Mary's getting for her birthday or anniversary, or just a surprise.....🙂
Haha thanks Steve I appreciate you stopping by and am glad you enjoyed this footage! I asked her if she'd like one also and thus far she's sticking to the traditional setup. Maybe if I land a few thick halibut that'll change her mind! Tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
So Zak, how do you like the deepwater electtic reel (s)?
Wasit worth the money ?
I'm geared for halibut and ling down here in Washington aboard my copycat boat, " ALASKAN CORSAIR".
Thought about electrics, myself...
Hi Thomas thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you enjoyed this halibut action! Sounds like you are geared up for another great season ahead! I'm still testing out the electric reel but so far so good. There are some very good halibut spots that are just out of range of traditional gear that I plan on targeting this season. With more experience this season, I'll have sharper perspective about pros/cons and whether it is worth the $. Thanks again and tight lines! Captain Zac
How do you set it up for power? Permanent connection to 12 volt socket or temporary?
Hi Carl thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this halibut action! I'm using a 12v marine battery that I bring on board just for this reel (to always ensure a full charge and to avoid additional draw on my existing battery system). Thanks again and tight lines! Captain Zac
Zac, you replied the real is a Seaborg 500 MJ, their website indicates 550' of 40lb J- braid, you went down almost 1000'. What line are spooled with?
Hey Tim that is in yards. I have 50lb PowerPro Spectra braid thus 440 yards x 3ft per yard = roughly 1,320 ft. Tight lines! Captain Zac
@CaptainZac
I appreciate your knowledge, Zac. I'm starting to accumulate knowledge and working towards a boat for next year. There are so many possibilities with gear, and going deep is intriguing. To me, it's obvious you enjoy sharing what you've learned. It means a lot, again, thank you..
Of course - great to hear that you've got a boat in the sights for a future purchase. Feel free to reach out with any questions as you navigate that process! Tight lines! Captain Zac
I really enjoy your channel.
I'm just not a fan of electric reels as they remove the sport from sport fishing. They'll never be allowed on my boats.
Otherwise, keep up the great reels.
Hi @shawndanbrook6216 thanks for stopping by and I appreciate the comment! I specifically chose a smaller electric reel so that I could fish this "in hand" instead of many electric reels which are built to be fished exclusively out of a rod holder. With some of the deep drops here in Alaska reaching over 1,000 feet, traditional gear becomes less practical or impossible to use. Targeting 400 - 1,000ft opens up a whole new range of spots and opportunity to target big halibut and other deep-water fish such as black cod (Sablefish). I definitely understand what you are saying regarding the thrill of battling a big fish! Thanks again and tight lines! Captain Zac