Great video ! I haven't saltwater fished in over 20 years and I have picked up a ton of useful information from your videos ! Really helped cut down on the learning curve and the new tech ; Thanks for taking the time !
Awesome choices man. I've the Tranx. For the blackfish, on a slow pitch acid wrapped rod...bliss. Cant wait to hear the review of your setup with the tranx in action.
Thanks for the gear review - impressive set-up. Also, Olympic rod looks sweet - let us know how it performs. They have a heavier Vigore casting rod too - wonder if it might work for blackfish jigging. How do you test out JDM gear and get a feel for it before buying during the pandemic? In 2019, when I was in Japan, I looked at and bought a Dialuna based on your cousin's review and I really love it. Curious how you are able to research all this JDM gear? Thanks
Will do! This was a special gift but I can tell you it fishes lighter than it's rated too. Like I said in the video, this rod is rated up to 3/4oz but I wouldn't toss anything more than 3/8oz max. Shines at 1/4oz and lighter presentation with its tip.
The paint/design is far less important than the line tie angle and quality of the hook. 90 degree ball heads have very erratic movement, esp if you're snapping off slack line and doubly so with a correctly tied loop knot.
Is there a reason why you go with the STS flourocarbon leader instead of the blue label? Looks like the blue label has a thinner diamter for 12lb test than the STS.
Do you dispatch the fluke you keep on stringer or do you keep alive. Looks like you dispatch the fish through the gills. Also, are you fishing up what I call northern beaches or do you fish further south? Northern beaches are those above Pt. Pleasant. Southern are beaches below Pt. Pleasant/Mantaloking inlets? I fish on southern beaches around Lavalette to LBI. That is of course for off-shore. Do you do bay fishing off the few docks in the upper and lower Barnegat Bay areas?
If we're keeping fluke we bring a cooler; quick poke in the membrane above the gill rakers bleed out then into cooler - dragging fish around a stringer all day doesn't sound like fun (or good eats). Here's a review of the cooler we use - ua-cam.com/video/2FFhF0Xbmj8/v-deo.html
Thank you so much for replying back. Do you fish on the bays and beaches above Pt. Pleasant or south of there? I fish in the Barnegat bay area, no boats.
@@MsMrBigglesworth No problem, but we don't discuss locations - neither in the videos or in comments - sort of an anti-spot burning policy. I can tell you that we've caught fluke using the light single jig method all over the northeast US :)
that was great now we just need a description of that rod carrier especially the oval carry handle. Sorry of you posted it already so please tell me where to find it.
Unfortunately, no...though I'm talking to a guy that might be able to fabricate some, I'll post a video here if that actually comes through. The one we're using is starting to fall apart after 20+ years lol.
Look into the daiwa saltist inshore light action surf rods. I have used them for 2 years from the surf and they are awesome and only cost like $150 from Amazon. Killed many many keeper fluke from the surf
great video ! can you tell me about the size between daiwa certate 3000 vs 4000 is both reels are same body size and which one would you recommend between shimano tp vs certate
Definitely Certate over TP, and any of the "C" (compact) bodies are next size down with same capacity spool, so the 3000CXH is a 2500 body with 3k spool, and the 3000LT is the true 3k body + spool, all the 4k Certates are compact bodies and then it jumps to the 5k models. For shore fluking I would not go beyond the 3000LT.
we've fished all over the northeast from shore, and never had to go over 1/2oz jig head weight. Casting up current helps tremendously, but if you need more hang more!
Funny you should ask - I just bought and returned a 3000MHG Exsence - it was raspy and noisy out of the box...and mine wasn't the only one. Picked up a Vanford that is smoother and felt more refined. Once you get up to $350+ price point - Certate all the way imo.
Yeah you gotta do that over the winter haha...the gammy round jig heads are nice but only go up to 1/4oz, Kalin's has a bullet head that uses a decent Mustad ultrapoint hook that goes up to 1/2oz. Both are more than acceptable choices for fluke jigging.
@@CookingandFishing cool, thanks brotha. it actually came sooner then it expected! arrived yesterday! stoked to try it out this week. hopefully , if i get out of work early. good luck out there, keep the vids coming.
Lol we don't have the plans - it's 4 tubes + a weighted base + a curved PVC handle - no clue how to DIY this stuff and too bad they're not avail anymore.
I mean 3/0 isn't a small hook, if you're rigging it on a 6" jerk shad the hook point should come out around the first "E" in BERKLEY across the back of the bait lol
Yeah there are no standardized hook sizing across companies - the gammys are much better hooks than the VMCs, and that 3/0 is perfect for the 6" jerk shad.
@@josepharvizzigno4641 Yeah you'll have no problems with that jig - it's all about matching your tackle though every component - that hook gauge thickness is just right for 10-12lb fluoro, and also matches the M - ML freshwater bass rod actions perfectly. Any thicker gauge wire and you're looking at a heavier line/rod setup to properly sink home the barb, esp on a big fish.
Hey man. big fan and learned a lot from your videos. Where did you get the portable rod holder ? I searched everywhere and couldn't find it. Did you built it yourself??
@@J.o.e_K If you google "Rod Log Rod holder" there are some hits for what looks to be an identical rod holder. Seems to be discontinued, but it may give you some ideas
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Great video ! I haven't saltwater fished in over 20 years and I have picked up a ton of useful information from your videos !
Really helped cut down on the learning curve and the new tech ;
Thanks for taking the time !
Thanks can’t wait just got 5 inch white jerk shad hopefully catches lot of fluke great vid
get the 6 inch!!
Ok thx
Awesome choices man. I've the Tranx. For the blackfish, on a slow pitch acid wrapped rod...bliss. Cant wait to hear the review of your setup with the tranx in action.
Thanks for the gear review - impressive set-up. Also, Olympic rod looks sweet - let us know how it performs. They have a heavier Vigore casting rod too - wonder if it might work for blackfish jigging. How do you test out JDM gear and get a feel for it before buying during the pandemic? In 2019, when I was in Japan, I looked at and bought a Dialuna based on your cousin's review and I really love it. Curious how you are able to research all this JDM gear? Thanks
Will do! This was a special gift but I can tell you it fishes lighter than it's rated too. Like I said in the video, this rod is rated up to 3/4oz but I wouldn't toss anything more than 3/8oz max. Shines at 1/4oz and lighter presentation with its tip.
you are a master. its going to be a great season
Great vid dude. Thank you. Pumped for the new season!
Can't wait!
Thnx for the video and hope to see more video soon !
More to come!
Have you guys done a party boat gear breakdown? How do you keep bottom in those deep situations?
More to come!
Game type J tranx set up looks awesome man!
GOAT
Any reason your prefer the naked jigs to the painted and shaped ones? Is that just a consumer catcher instead of a fish catcher
Honestly, no difference in the surf. Fluke love the shine.
The paint/design is far less important than the line tie angle and quality of the hook. 90 degree ball heads have very erratic movement, esp if you're snapping off slack line and doubly so with a correctly tied loop knot.
looking forward to the 2022 season haul!
Is there a reason why you go with the STS flourocarbon leader instead of the blue label? Looks like the blue label has a thinner diamter for 12lb test than the STS.
It's cheaper and fluke don't care lol.
@@CookingandFishing good enough for me!
Do you dispatch the fluke you keep on stringer or do you keep alive. Looks like you dispatch the fish through the gills. Also, are you fishing up what I call northern beaches or do you fish further south? Northern beaches are those above Pt. Pleasant. Southern are beaches below Pt. Pleasant/Mantaloking inlets? I fish on southern beaches around Lavalette to LBI. That is of course for off-shore. Do you do bay fishing off the few docks in the upper and lower Barnegat Bay areas?
If we're keeping fluke we bring a cooler; quick poke in the membrane above the gill rakers bleed out then into cooler - dragging fish around a stringer all day doesn't sound like fun (or good eats). Here's a review of the cooler we use - ua-cam.com/video/2FFhF0Xbmj8/v-deo.html
Thank you so much for replying back. Do you fish on the bays and beaches above Pt. Pleasant or south of there? I fish in the Barnegat bay area, no boats.
@@MsMrBigglesworth No problem, but we don't discuss locations - neither in the videos or in comments - sort of an anti-spot burning policy. I can tell you that we've caught fluke using the light single jig method all over the northeast US :)
Ahhh, gotcha. NP! Just keep making those vids, bro!
Great gear review. Thanks!
that was great now we just need a description of that rod carrier especially the oval carry handle. Sorry of you posted it already so please tell me where to find it.
Long discontinued, unfortunately...
When you do fishing from the boat are you still going to use the same line test and leader test?
depends how heavy the jig is, that determines the line setup.
Did I miss the part where you talk about the landing net?
Yea I'm going to cover the net in a separate video. Figured I'll focus on the setups first.
Whats the best rod and reel combo under $100
Is a 7ft medium heavy to heavy for fluke
That rod holder is amazing. Any chance you know any1 that can make that?
Unfortunately, no...though I'm talking to a guy that might be able to fabricate some, I'll post a video here if that actually comes through. The one we're using is starting to fall apart after 20+ years lol.
Great videos....which model Diawa Rebellion is that and is a Diawa Certate 4000lt-C to much for this rod in the surf....
7' medium, and yeah the 4k Certate is too much reel for these freshwater spinning rods.
I see...thought since the 4K-c is the compact and the bosy size of the 3K it might be alright.....which size would you suggest....thanks again.
Look into the daiwa saltist inshore light action surf rods. I have used them for 2 years from the surf and they are awesome and only cost like $150 from Amazon. Killed many many keeper fluke from the surf
I agree ! I have two 9’ and one 9’ 6 love fighting stripers with it ! Oh BTW love the video! You got me sold on the Daiwa Certate
Is the action pretty fast and quick to the backbone on the longer ones? I'm concerned it might be too whippy like a steelhead rod.
@@paynesm2 it’s not that whippy like a steal head rod. They snap back pretty fast .
@@chungl1758 Oh cool. You think the 9' medium-light would be good for this fluking application?
@@paynesm2 I have the 9’ med and I use them for California Hali’s . It’s fun catching 22-30” Hali’s on it . I never caught a fluke before
great video ! can you tell me about the size between daiwa certate 3000 vs 4000 is both reels are same body size and which one would you recommend between shimano tp vs certate
Definitely Certate over TP, and any of the "C" (compact) bodies are next size down with same capacity spool, so the 3000CXH is a 2500 body with 3k spool, and the 3000LT is the true 3k body + spool, all the 4k Certates are compact bodies and then it jumps to the 5k models. For shore fluking I would not go beyond the 3000LT.
@@CookingandFishing thank you
Roger, isthmus Major Craft landing net rubber or nylon?
It's nylon, all these types of nets are nylon bc rubber mesh would be way too heavy.
@@CookingandFishing so true and can tire the joints and etc too.
Guys....Any alternatives to the Decoy Jig Heads in 3/8 ounce....Not available....I have tried the VMC Boxer and the hooks are difficult to set
Ayeee he is fishing my local spotsss
Hey Marc where did you get those hook keepers on your rod?
Fuji Hook Keepers - amzn.to/3h5LNQB
what rod you think would be a great match with the Daiwa MQ LT 2500D? for surf
For surf fluke? Any of the Daiwa 7'6MML rods - Tatula, Tatula Elite AGS, Steez AGS
@@CookingandFishing cant do 550$ on that Steeze rod but what about the Daiwa Tatula Elite AGS Spin Rod 7'6" ML Feider?
Hi! When do you usually start seeing fluke from shore? And do you tend to fish shallower water earlier in the season?
You can catch them just about anywhere from shore once the season start. Hone that technique and get out there to find right tide and bite.
Hi, have you considered St Croix mojo inshore 76mlf, weighs 4.1 oz, rated 1/8 -1/2 oz, thanks.
We're not fans of Croix but yeah that should work. If you already have it, go for it!
Very helpful. Thanks
What do you do when the currents faster than 1.5 oz??
we've fished all over the northeast from shore, and never had to go over 1/2oz jig head weight. Casting up current helps tremendously, but if you need more hang more!
Have you ever tried the shimano exsence
Funny you should ask - I just bought and returned a 3000MHG Exsence - it was raspy and noisy out of the box...and mine wasn't the only one. Picked up a Vanford that is smoother and felt more refined. Once you get up to $350+ price point - Certate all the way imo.
Where can I get that rod stand that you carry around with?
Long discontinued, unfortunately. We're testing out a couple new models this season, stay tuned.
@@CookingandFishing 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙌🙌🙌 thanks God! Lol
Do you guys have another source for Decoy jigs in the US? I ordered from eBay and it’s a month to ship from Singapore! 😬
Yeah you gotta do that over the winter haha...the gammy round jig heads are nice but only go up to 1/4oz, Kalin's has a bullet head that uses a decent Mustad ultrapoint hook that goes up to 1/2oz. Both are more than acceptable choices for fluke jigging.
@@CookingandFishing cool, thanks brotha. it actually came sooner then it expected! arrived yesterday! stoked to try it out this week. hopefully , if i get out of work early. good luck out there, keep the vids coming.
@@frrok1 That's great! Tight lines!
when are you going to present the plans for that rod caddy.......
Lol we don't have the plans - it's 4 tubes + a weighted base + a curved PVC handle - no clue how to DIY this stuff and too bad they're not avail anymore.
@@CookingandFishing I'm sure you fellas could get it done...
Thanks really helpful
Greetings....Just got my 1/4 oz Gami Jigheads and for a 3/0 size hook they look really small...could they have put the wrong hook in?
I mean 3/0 isn't a small hook, if you're rigging it on a 6" jerk shad the hook point should come out around the first "E" in BERKLEY across the back of the bait lol
So the difference in gape between a 3/0 Gami and a 3/0 VMC Boxer is huge. I have a photo but I don’t think I can post a photo here
Yeah there are no standardized hook sizing across companies - the gammys are much better hooks than the VMCs, and that 3/0 is perfect for the 6" jerk shad.
I’ll Give them a go…i have yet to see you miss a bite on your vids. The Gami is indeed sharper with a smaller barb..
@@josepharvizzigno4641 Yeah you'll have no problems with that jig - it's all about matching your tackle though every component - that hook gauge thickness is just right for 10-12lb fluoro, and also matches the M - ML freshwater bass rod actions perfectly. Any thicker gauge wire and you're looking at a heavier line/rod setup to properly sink home the barb, esp on a big fish.
Where could I get the same rod holder ! Plz?
I did a review on the new rod holder here - ua-cam.com/video/n0BN5Tfg0Uo/v-deo.html
Where do you get the hook holder on your rod?
Fuji Hook Keeper
Hey man. big fan and learned a lot from your videos. Where did you get the portable rod holder ? I searched everywhere and couldn't find it. Did you built it yourself??
I think they mentioned it was custom made by a couple.
If I had a nickel for everytime someone said it's an easy DIY...make one Joe K and post it! I've been looking for another one for 20 years lol
@@J.o.e_K haha if you build one you'll be helping me out, I'll buy it off ya and maybe I can get mine back from Shoremoney!
@@CookingandFishing Throw some more details in the followup vid. I would love a crack at making my own
@@J.o.e_K If you google "Rod Log Rod holder" there are some hits for what looks to be an identical rod holder. Seems to be discontinued, but it may give you some ideas
U shoulda try the shimano/gloomis conquest and the st croix legend x the green one
Zero interest in st. croix and the conquests I've played around with left me unimpressed.
I wouldn’t drop a dime on anything St Croix.
Put a penn slammer 3 3500 or 4500 on it from Amazon for cheap and you have a bulletproof combo
You should make a video on that combo!
$196 for a net ? I don`t think so..
So don't buy it lol