Great video JC!! You're much braver than I am throwing the Shrimp so far under the pilings. You did a great job turning most of them out though. Tight lines
I have had my share of disappointments fishing from the dock when the Snook head under the dock, and ‘cut me off’ (hummm, must have been Females) on the oysters. Pulling them out and away from the dock on a boat is the Only sure bet.
@@RadReelingFishing My only day off is Mondays so I will keep looking. My favorite spot right now is the break at clearwater pier. Not from the pier but under it from the surf. Waters just cold enough to be annoying but still soothing on my knees. Getting old sucks.
I like to use 6 lb test and a jig head made for crappie tube jugs. I hook them under the chin and the hook ends up just over their horn. The weight is barely visible that way. Heavier line will break the hooks but with 6 those sharp gold hooks are perfect. I caught a 38" snook that way, drifting a shrimp in Big Pass.
Oh yeah right on JC!! I fished the north side of the pass this week and caught some nice snook on docks as well early in the am though. It's the Best time of year for our area isnt it 👍❤️🐟
You are welcome. Next trip to that area I'm beefing up the gear and leader for sure. There are a lot of ten inch mullet around over there. I'll probably castnet some of those for bait. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Looks like you had fun JC! Those docks back there always have some decent fish under them in the winter, there are a couple that are certainly the go to in that section. Keep it up!
Thanks for commenting. I'm working with Old Town right now, doing some trouble shooting to resolve the issue. I'd been having periodic disconnects prior, but they were few and far between. The trip before this one I was experiencing an increase of disconnects throughout a four hour fishing trip; that's when I decided to give all of the connections a good cleaning. Thanks for watching.
Hey JC. Good to see you man. Wow, tht's a great first fish for the video. NIce, nice, nice. So you're just free lining it? No weight? Thanks manhahah Yep, just got my answer. I always post while I'm watching. Thanks for the info. JC.
Pompano for sure in the major inlets. There may still be some Sheepshead around in the early part of April in the inlets, they generally are thick in the inlets during March because they are spawning. It all depends on the water temperature though. Snook, Jacks, Bluefish, Ladyfish and Mangrove Snapper are always around that time of year. Here are some April videos from previous years ua-cam.com/video/jY5G8qkYZXY/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/yBI_aL4K_cw/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/dsimzV4aq2o/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/ghB1Yed8JR4/v-deo.html
@@RadReelingFishing excellent I’ll check out the videos! wishing I could be living down in Florida! Trapped stuck in the frozen north for now! Keep up the good work!
@@RadReelingFishing My guess is they are bent or getting broken inside from wear. I hope you can replace them easily. It's great to see how well that system works.
Sucks that your Minn Kota is having issues. My buddy is a marine mechanic and says that the motor is not saltwater rated nor has saltwater corrosion resistant connections. He said give it a good cleaning and put some dielectric grease on the connectors. Good luck and great content as always.
Wait, Old Town advertises that it's saltwater ready. I've also used the kayak for a year and several months in saltwater and there's no sign of corrosion damage. Thanks for watching. Yeah, I actually had cleaned all the connections prior to going out that day with canned air, electric connection cleaner and used the die silicon on the connections. I'm communicating with Old Town right now. I'll be posting an update when the issue is resolved. Thanks for commenting.
@@RadReelingFishing right? He said the issue is the electronics not the build of the motor specifically. He said better connectors should have been used , especially since in a kayak you deal with spray and waves being so close to the water. He had to replace his in his 120 in 8 months of ownership.
The only con so far is going through thick grass in very shallow water. Even Hobbie kayaks with fins can't get through that stuff easily either. It's an awesome fishing vessel. Here's my on the water review: ua-cam.com/video/dJPXsbVnIq8/v-deo.html
Great question. When fishing from "any" vessel on the water, with or without a GPS anchoring system, positioning can be challenging depending on the current and wind direction relative to the area I want to fish. In my many years of fishing with a traditional rope tided to an anchor, I can tell you that the spotlock system is 50 times easier to fish with. Just like with a traditional anchor on a rope I have to invest some thought into where do I need to spotlock the GPS anchor so that I can fish the area effectively. The great thing about the spotlock anchor is if I'm not positioned right I just push a button and move until I do get positioned right. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Great video I’m still wondering how do you hook your shrimp so beautifully I try that tactic and can’t seem to find the sweet spot without killing them
Right in front of the dark circle. The hook in this video was too small for the size shrimp I was using. Hooking them in the tail works great too. Did you see the vid I made on different ways to hook shrimp? Here it is ua-cam.com/video/f28vX6UPiOk/v-deo.html
Hey jc! I’m starting my fishing journey and I keep losing rigs to rocks. Once I do that, it takes me a while to re-rig. That said, could you give me/rad reelers a little insight into how much leader you use, and how to be able to change rigs efficiently/quickly? Braid to mono stuff
I’ll lose a rig and then cut braid with a 2 ft leader… but should I have had a 20ft leader? Sounds a bit much… I’d love to hear a bit more about how you manage that stuff. Thanks for all you do!
Thanks for the video ideas...I generally make my leader as long as my fishing rod. That way the mono doesn't reel onto the spool when I'm ready to cast. I use mono so it's not expensive to make longer leaders. Friends of mine use expensive fluorocarbon and generally make their leaders for lures about three to four feet long. Sometimes I'll use a swivel with a shorter leader, maybe 3' long or smaller. Here's a video of the different knots I use to connect braid to mono. ua-cam.com/video/Sx4BaVZ7HHs/v-deo.html
I don't have any complains about the Piscifun Alios. I've actually caught a couple of nice slot sized Snook on it lately, but didn't show the spot. It's too good of a spot to put on UA-cam. I might head over to these docks with the Alios and try some big live mullet for bait. We will see how well it does on a MONSTER, ha ha...thanks for commenting.
Thanks for watching and commenting. In my experience every boat I've ever owned eventually has had issues. The problem was an easy fix after some trouble shooting with the Old Town team. Soon I'll be giving an update on how we solved the situation.
Thats the sound braid makes. I was always a mono guy my whole life. Then when I heard the sound of braid I was sold....lol
I know what you mean. Those bullet runs sound amazing. The best part for me is I get to relive the moment through taking the videos.
Get 8 strand braid it don't make that noise
@@timhelton624 I'll stick to what I got. I love the sound of a fat fish ripping drag.
Nice job getting those snook out of the structure!
I’ve poked around in that same area. Some bruisers in there.
Great video my friend finally snook start biting 😄💪
Great video JC!! You're much braver than I am throwing the Shrimp so far under the pilings. You did a great job turning most of them out though. Tight lines
Loving the sound of the drag on the Pursuit IV JC. Nice work!!
Nice job turning those Snook's head. Those runs under the dock usually end in disappointment. Props to you 👍
I have had my share of disappointments fishing from the dock when the Snook head under the dock, and ‘cut me off’ (hummm, must have been Females) on the oysters. Pulling them out and away from the dock on a boat is the Only sure bet.
First video of yours I've watched. Very nice!
JC, that was a catching video not a fishing video! AWESOME!!!
Nice snook !! Have a great 2022!!!
I love your work. I keep looking for ya when I am fishing. Run into a lot of fishermen that have met ya. You are elusive.....
Thanks for watching. I fish mostly during the week, less anglers out there; maybe that's why?
@@RadReelingFishing My only day off is Mondays so I will keep looking. My favorite spot right now is the break at clearwater pier. Not from the pier but under it from the surf. Waters just cold enough to be annoying but still soothing on my knees. Getting old sucks.
I like to use 6 lb test and a jig head made for crappie tube jugs. I hook them under the chin and the hook ends up just over their horn. The weight is barely visible that way. Heavier line will break the hooks but with 6 those sharp gold hooks are perfect. I caught a 38" snook that way, drifting a shrimp in Big Pass.
Thanks for sharing. It sounds like you've got a rig that works.
Some big Snook JC and the water is so clear. Good Vid.
Thanks for watching and commenting. It was a short trip that produced good results.
fun stuff man. those are some good looking snook. can't wait for you to get revenge on that big un!
Awesome video JC, looks like a great day of fishing
Oh yeah right on JC!! I fished the north side of the pass this week and caught some nice snook on docks as well early in the am though. It's the Best time of year for our area isnt it 👍❤️🐟
That place reminds me of a spot down near Stump Pass
Awesome, the shrimp were doing some work. Thanks, JC 👍🏻
You are welcome. Next trip to that area I'm beefing up the gear and leader for sure. There are a lot of ten inch mullet around over there. I'll probably castnet some of those for bait. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@RadReelingFishing I’m sure with you will get a few takers using mullet. Looking forward to seeing it.
Some great fishing there JC! That area is STACKED! If you need a +1 next time, let me know! Tight lines my friend!
Those were some nice fish!
Sweeeeet day at the office, JC.
Awesome job JC
Thanks for watching and commenting. It was a very short trip on the water, but very successful.
Man you had some awesome action. That is a great spot.that’s for sharing.
Thanks for watching.
🤘🏻😎🤘🏻
Awesome stuff dude
One of the best sounds line burning off your reel
JC. Love your fishing videos. Heading out to Sarasota bay tomorrow. Hopefully I do half as good as you!!! Happy New Year. Keep up the great videos.
Good luck! I'm sure you'll catch plenty of fun. It's a beautiful day to be on the water.
really good video.
Looks like you had fun JC! Those docks back there always have some decent fish under them in the winter, there are a couple that are certainly the go to in that section. Keep it up!
Thanks for watching and commenting.
Happy new year jc!!!!
Same to you. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Code Ringling !!!! Great video like always !!! Let’s get you some sponsorship !!! Your content is educational and entertaining !!!!
Someone's trying to get on Mike D's (Jettie Rocks Fishing) new boat! Lol, nice hat and another great video brother
Going to Crystal river February & March any advice for sheep?
Here's my Sheepshead tips playlist... ua-cam.com/video/IywQLCMXAho/v-deo.html
Did the minn kota trolling motor having issues before you clean it or after?
Thanks for commenting. I'm working with Old Town right now, doing some trouble shooting to resolve the issue. I'd been having periodic disconnects prior, but they were few and far between. The trip before this one I was experiencing an increase of disconnects throughout a four hour fishing trip; that's when I decided to give all of the connections a good cleaning. Thanks for watching.
Those are some amazing fish!!
Yep, they really make hard and fast bullet runs when the are in the slot to over slot range. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Hey JC. Good to see you man. Wow, tht's a great first fish for the video. NIce, nice, nice. So you're just free lining it? No weight? Thanks manhahah Yep, just got my answer. I always post while I'm watching. Thanks for the info. JC.
Minnesota guy here heading down to Lemon Bay Area. On Don Pedro island. Any tips on what to fish for beginning of April?
Pompano for sure in the major inlets. There may still be some Sheepshead around in the early part of April in the inlets, they generally are thick in the inlets during March because they are spawning. It all depends on the water temperature though. Snook, Jacks, Bluefish, Ladyfish and Mangrove Snapper are always around that time of year. Here are some April videos from previous years
ua-cam.com/video/jY5G8qkYZXY/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/yBI_aL4K_cw/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/dsimzV4aq2o/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/ghB1Yed8JR4/v-deo.html
@@RadReelingFishing excellent I’ll check out the videos! wishing I could be living down in Florida! Trapped stuck in the frozen north for now! Keep up the good work!
Great video. Do you keep plenty of dielectric grease on your connectors?
yes
@@RadReelingFishing My guess is they are bent or getting broken inside from wear. I hope you can replace them easily. It's great to see how well that system works.
Sucks that your Minn Kota is having issues. My buddy is a marine mechanic and says that the motor is not saltwater rated nor has saltwater corrosion resistant connections. He said give it a good cleaning and put some dielectric grease on the connectors. Good luck and great content as always.
Wait, Old Town advertises that it's saltwater ready. I've also used the kayak for a year and several months in saltwater and there's no sign of corrosion damage. Thanks for watching. Yeah, I actually had cleaned all the connections prior to going out that day with canned air, electric connection cleaner and used the die silicon on the connections. I'm communicating with Old Town right now. I'll be posting an update when the issue is resolved. Thanks for commenting.
@@RadReelingFishing right? He said the issue is the electronics not the build of the motor specifically. He said better connectors should have been used , especially since in a kayak you deal with spray and waves being so close to the water. He had to replace his in his 120 in 8 months of ownership.
All right. Thanks for clarifying.
So I'm Is curious, because I'm seriously looking into one, what are your pros, and cons of that kayak?
The only con so far is going through thick grass in very shallow water. Even Hobbie kayaks with fins can't get through that stuff easily either. It's an awesome fishing vessel. Here's my on the water review: ua-cam.com/video/dJPXsbVnIq8/v-deo.html
Nice catches! I haven't been able to take my kayak out with all the winds
Should make a Snook Zone shirt, I'd buy one. Nice fishin' ... Don't think I've seen you there. Did you launch at the park?
Yes
Do you ever have issues with spot lock facing you the wrong way, like into the wind, when you are trying to run your line down wind?
Great question. When fishing from "any" vessel on the water, with or without a GPS anchoring system, positioning can be challenging depending on the current and wind direction relative to the area I want to fish. In my many years of fishing with a traditional rope tided to an anchor, I can tell you that the spotlock system is 50 times easier to fish with. Just like with a traditional anchor on a rope I have to invest some thought into where do I need to spotlock the GPS anchor so that I can fish the area effectively. The great thing about the spotlock anchor is if I'm not positioned right I just push a button and move until I do get positioned right. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Awesome video, what kind of trolly motor is that on your kayak with remote control ?
The kayak is an Old Town Sportsman AutoPilot 120, comes with an integrated trolling motor. See it here: ua-cam.com/video/dJPXsbVnIq8/v-deo.html
Great video I’m still wondering how do you hook your shrimp so beautifully I try that tactic and can’t seem to find the sweet spot without killing them
Right in front of the dark circle. The hook in this video was too small for the size shrimp I was using. Hooking them in the tail works great too. Did you see the vid I made on different ways to hook shrimp? Here it is ua-cam.com/video/f28vX6UPiOk/v-deo.html
@@RadReelingFishing thank you
Hey jc! I’m starting my fishing journey and I keep losing rigs to rocks. Once I do that, it takes me a while to re-rig. That said, could you give me/rad reelers a little insight into how much leader you use, and how to be able to change rigs efficiently/quickly? Braid to mono stuff
I’ll lose a rig and then cut braid with a 2 ft leader… but should I have had a 20ft leader? Sounds a bit much… I’d love to hear a bit more about how you manage that stuff. Thanks for all you do!
Thanks for the video ideas...I generally make my leader as long as my fishing rod. That way the mono doesn't reel onto the spool when I'm ready to cast. I use mono so it's not expensive to make longer leaders. Friends of mine use expensive fluorocarbon and generally make their leaders for lures about three to four feet long. Sometimes I'll use a swivel with a shorter leader, maybe 3' long or smaller. Here's a video of the different knots I use to connect braid to mono. ua-cam.com/video/Sx4BaVZ7HHs/v-deo.html
Nice video. What kind of kayak do you have?. Love that setup.
Here's my review video of the kayak: ua-cam.com/video/dJPXsbVnIq8/v-deo.html
Hey J.C , looks like your staying clear of using that piscifun spinning reel lol. Those off brands can't hold up to the work you put on them.
I don't have any complains about the Piscifun Alios. I've actually caught a couple of nice slot sized Snook on it lately, but didn't show the spot. It's too good of a spot to put on UA-cam. I might head over to these docks with the Alios and try some big live mullet for bait. We will see how well it does on a MONSTER, ha ha...thanks for commenting.
Minn Kota’s seem to have all kinda connector/ electrical problems! Thats why I have a Motorguide. Never had a problem in the last 3 years😎
It’s because the minnkota they use isn’t designed for saltwater from what my marine mechanic buddy says.
@Wayne .N. Zachary freaking bot.
I reported it a spam...
@@RadReelingFishing yeah. Sorry I’ve seen this all over YT today. So annoying.
Interesting remark from you mechanic. Old Town advertises that this model is saltwater ready.
Snook-mania
What hook were you using?
1/0 VMC Octopus hook
what side of florida?
South West Florida
Damn electronics
I swear I hear a Lamborghini engine in the background.
Right, someone started there engine when I released that Snook.
U use circle hooks.
Yes, but It depends on what I'm fishing for.
"he's gone under, he's gne under the yak i think he's gone under cheif!
cant stay down...not with 2 barrels on em he cant...not with 2...."
Net?..
Time replace the connection
Minn Kota has a history of the problem you are experiencing..
Thanks for watching and commenting. In my experience every boat I've ever owned eventually has had issues. The problem was an easy fix after some trouble shooting with the Old Town team. Soon I'll be giving an update on how we solved the situation.