You rock. I'm moving Idaho to the virgin islands, so I'm gonna go get a couple of these setups. Can't wait to try everything I've learned from you. So happy I found your pages....tight lines 😎
Have you upgraded Stradic? You can upgrade the bearing under the spool on the spool shaft by removing the bushing and adding a ball bearing. You can also upgrade the drag washers by also removing the felt stock washers and added carbon fiber drag washers on your Stradic also you can upgrade the handle to get more spin by removing the plastic white bushing on bottom of the handle shaft handle with a ball bearing ? Just a tip if you haven't
Hi PK, I recently purchase the same rod and reel set up to use for surf fishing. I tried it out for the first time yesterday and it was perfect. Light, sensitive, and smooth. Thanks for the recommendations.
Thanks for the tips. I was looking for a three or 4 piece rod for travel. I have a Miata MX5 or a Motorcycle/Goldwing. It's a problem putting 10' two piece surf/salmon rods. After red tails.
Yes it is. a 7' travel rod would be OK I think. I surf fished with a 6'6" bass rod for about a year and did OK. I just like the 10 footer because it gets me more distance.
Great info! I also think 20-30 lb braid is sufficient. I may try mono as a leader because of the stretch. Currently use flouro because it continues the sensitivity aspect I like. But I may need a slight give for the jacks and redfish here on the east coast of Fl. With no disrespect anyone who uses other reels but I will always stick with Shimano. With stability of the x-ship, hagane gear strength, core protect etc. I'll sacrifice a little less line for the quality and longevity, it just isn't comparable.
Hi PK, Love your videos!! My 11 year old son and I want to get into surf fishing. I can't find the rod you recommend in a 10 foot length at Cabela's...do you have any other suggestions?
have you tried BERKLEY GULP! SALTWATER 1/2" Sand Crab Flea yeasterday I caught 3 fish on soft shell crabs for every one on gulpsandworms , do you like them I switched from the cusshion stye sinkers you use to the tryangle claw sinkers and the cast better and hold the bottom much better
Is there any need for a longer cast surf rod? Are we fishing for anything further out worth the effort? It's surfperch or jetty fishing..Have you any luck 100-200 yards out?
Longer than 10'? IMO, no it's not necessary. These surf perch are near shore, many times they bite between where I cast to and where I stand. I just like to cast it out as far as I can because it let's me cover more water.
Shimanos didn't last long in the surf for me when starting out -- switched to Penn spinfisher VI 4500 live liner much easier to keep the sand and saltwater out of it - so far so good ....
How do you care for your rod and reel concerning Salt build up? I have been using fresh cold water in a spray bottle. When I finish fishing for the day I spray everything down with fresh cols water. Please advise, thanks...
Hi PK, do you ever use scent on your soft plastic lures? I find my hook up rate with gulp sandworms improves significantly when I dab a little scent on the lure.
Aerodynamic sinkers?? I want them to sink and hold, not get lift... I use the disk sinkers as well. The triangular "claw" sinkers work well too, but aren't available as readily.
Hi, thanks for your video sharing regarding the fishing gear, I want to buy surf saltwater fishing rod 2 or 3 section, would you advice please which brand and size of rod is best., thanks
hey pk i was just going through the new Washington fishing regs. and omg im going to have to hire a lawyer to interpret them , 135 pgs. its crazy the more you read the more the more confusing it is. it used to be so simple , any way is the Oregon rules like that ? i grew up in Oregon and it was simple how much has it changed the min size for a trout here is 14 in lmao and you can keep 2 . i wish i could take this fishing licence back lol
I have a few questions for you. You mentioned that these fish can be a bit line shy. I'm currently using chameleon colored leader. do you think that would be one of the reasons i'm not catching anything? I've caught one fish in several trips, and had a very few bites. I've watched the videos and tried to use the knowledge of where/when to fish (based on sandbars, outlets, troughs, etc), and I feel like I'm fishing the right areas, but am having a hard time hooking up. I also noted that the tournament on the 4th, while fun to be getting wet lines, was not heavy with fish at the end of the day. Is it maybe a weather issue? Could you address what the best weather to fish for this specific fish is, as you know it? I went out on a perfectly sunny day and got not even a sideways glance. Is it maybe just a season issue? Maybe the fish are not as active when it's warmer? I'm curious to hear your thoughts on the seeming drought of surf perch. Thanks for your extremely helpful videos and perspective! I enjoy learning from you and hope to someday bump into you in the surf!
Hi PK. I've been really enjoying your videos and excited to start fishing for Red Tails! Thank you so much for your great videos. You are a great resource for us newbies! I just inherited a never used Shimano Sedona 2500 FB spinning reel. Will this reel work for Surf Perch? If not, can you recommend an inexpensive reel? I'm on a tight budget.
Yes, the Sedona 2500 is a good reel for surf fishing. I would put 15# braid line on it. I used a Sienna 2500 for surf fishing before too and it works great. Very important thing is you need to clean it well after each trip from saltwater. Spray it with a garden hose after each surf fishing trip. Maintenance is key to keeping your reel working for years to come. Good luck.
Hey thanks for the quick reply/advice! Can you recommend a rod other than the Cabela model no longer available? (Inexpensive). And lastly, have you fished Arch Cape?
I was about to buy 20# Kast King thru Amazon since they no longer carry the Spectra. It's reviewed highly and the price seems reasonable. However Amazon isn't selling it in 15#. Will the 20# be too thick to fit the minimum length I should be using? What is the minimum length for Surf fishing?
The Cabela's Whuppin stick is also decent for the price. It's about ........ can't remember, $20 ish? I got one and it works fine for surf fishing. I got a new Ugly Stik 8'6" salmon rod that I will be using soon. I'll do a review on that rod in a couple of days. I was also looking at the Okuma Celilo salmon rod. They are lighter and go up only to about 3/4 oz weight, but I plan to pick one up for surf fishing. I think they are about ..... $50 ish? It's a good price for that rod.
PK Yi thanks for the reply I thought getting the 2500 might have been a mistake. Love the videos and they really got me into trying to fish for surf perch. Keep em coming like Katie Perry 😂!
The Okuma Celilo is a very good replacement, amzn.to/2P2hfjo. I got the ML light which rated to 1/2 oz, but toss the 2 oz weight without any issues. It's very light and sensitive, and at a decent price too.
Hi I’m new to fishing, I was wondering if I’m going to use a Shimano FXS 90mbh2 in substitution of the Cabela’s whuppin stick 9’ and a Shimano Fx2500FB what line should I use? And yrds?
Hey Pk i bought the Cabellas 9ft version of your rod. But my problem is that my penn pursuit 5000 dont fit. Have you ever encountered this problem with penn reels or on your rod.
Yes, I've had that issue before. Some Penn reels have a larger reel foot than, say, a Shimano. I have a size 14000 surf reel by Shimano that fits fine into all of my rods. My 8000 Baitrunner also fits into all of my rods. I have a 7500 Penn Spinfisher V that has a larger reel foot that won't fit most of my rods. This is just some differences between the 2 manufacturers.
NASCI if youre going for small game ( its lightweight and made from plastic) the daiwa bg if you want more heavys. ( its heavier and more metal and lots of drag in the bigger reels). nasci has better waterproofing and is probably made to better standards ( just my opinion)
So am I. I'm your fan from Cambodia. Nice to see Cambodian content creator here for fishing. Thanks for everything you've taught. Keep up with it. Cheers!
PK Yi it would be awesome if you do some videos about fishing in Cambodia's environments. Most of anglers here in Cambodia don't wanna share their experiences and techniques of fishing in the local spots so that there is no video for starters like me to research and learn, plus a lot of illegal fishing in the areas, we can't do a proper fishing nearby the city.
I called Cabelas and they said the closest thing they had to the discontinued 10’ tourney trail was a 10’ salt striker. It appears to be heavier and probably less sensitive. PK...do you know anything about this salt striker rod ? facebook.com/groups/1477954419143702/permalink/2040110776261394/
Hi I’m new to fishing, I was wondering if I’m going to use a Shimano FXS 90mbh2 in substitution of the Cabela’s whuppin stick 9’ and a Shimano Fx2500FB what line should I use? And yrds?
You rock. I'm moving Idaho to the virgin islands, so I'm gonna go get a couple of these setups. Can't wait to try everything I've learned from you. So happy I found your pages....tight lines 😎
Have you upgraded Stradic? You can upgrade the bearing under the spool on the spool shaft by removing the bushing and adding a ball bearing. You can also upgrade the drag washers by also removing the felt stock washers and added carbon fiber drag washers on your Stradic also you can upgrade the handle to get more spin by removing the plastic white bushing on bottom of the handle shaft handle with a ball bearing ? Just a tip if you haven't
Love the vids. So helpful, thanks for taking the time to share!
Great Video man. You got yourself a new subscriber.
Keep up the good work! !
Hi PK, I recently purchase the same rod and reel set up to use for surf fishing. I tried it out for the first time yesterday and it was perfect. Light, sensitive, and smooth. Thanks for the recommendations.
you do a great job on the videos my friend. i just subscribed. going to learn a lot from you, thank you
Thanks for the tips. I was looking for a three or 4 piece rod for travel. I have a Miata MX5 or a Motorcycle/Goldwing. It's a problem putting 10' two piece surf/salmon rods. After red tails.
Yes it is. a 7' travel rod would be OK I think. I surf fished with a 6'6" bass rod for about a year and did OK. I just like the 10 footer because it gets me more distance.
Great info! I also think 20-30 lb braid is sufficient. I may try mono as a leader because of the stretch. Currently use flouro because it continues the sensitivity aspect I like. But I may need a slight give for the jacks and redfish here on the east coast of Fl.
With no disrespect anyone who uses other reels but I will always stick with Shimano. With stability of the x-ship, hagane gear strength, core protect etc. I'll sacrifice a little less line for the quality and longevity, it just isn't comparable.
Hi PK, Love your videos!! My 11 year old son and I want to get into surf fishing. I can't find the rod you recommend in a 10 foot length at Cabela's...do you have any other suggestions?
have you tried BERKLEY GULP! SALTWATER 1/2" Sand Crab Flea yeasterday I caught 3 fish on soft shell crabs for every one on gulpsandworms , do you like them
I switched from the cusshion stye sinkers you use to the tryangle claw sinkers and the cast better and hold the bottom much better
I wish I had this kind of gear when I go on vacation in Florida
Is there any need for a longer cast surf rod? Are we fishing for anything further out worth the effort? It's surfperch or jetty fishing..Have you any luck 100-200 yards out?
Longer than 10'? IMO, no it's not necessary. These surf perch are near shore, many times they bite between where I cast to and where I stand. I just like to cast it out as far as I can because it let's me cover more water.
Generally a rod that's long is also really Butch so you lose sensitivity.
Shimanos didn't last long in the surf for me when starting out -- switched to Penn spinfisher VI 4500 live liner much easier to keep the sand and saltwater out of it - so far so good ....
Do you ever go crab snaring from the beach? If so what setup so you use for that?
Thanks for the video looking forward for the next one
Gosh Darnit PK, hold off on the new reels and get yourself a Cousins Bill Varney fishing rod. Made for us Perchers. Its worth it, great fishing rod.
Great video as always!
How do you care for your rod and reel concerning Salt build up? I have been using fresh cold water in a spray bottle. When I finish fishing for the day I spray everything down with fresh cols water. Please advise, thanks...
Hi PK. Could you please recommend a baitcasting rod? What is your favorite casting rod? Thanks.
Hi PK, do you ever use scent on your soft plastic lures? I find my hook up rate with gulp sandworms improves significantly when I dab a little scent on the lure.
No I don't. The sandworm is pretty smelly already
again great info. I'm soaking it up man. lol. one of these days I'll make it there to fish. it's on my bucket list.
Would you consider using a Shimano level wind bait cast reel (SLX XT) with the right rod for surf perch? Does this limit casting distance?
Aerodynamic sinkers?? I want them to sink and hold, not get lift... I use the disk sinkers as well. The triangular "claw" sinkers work well too, but aren't available as readily.
Hi, thanks for your video sharing regarding the fishing gear, I want to buy surf saltwater fishing rod 2 or 3 section, would you advice please which brand and size of rod is best., thanks
and here I am using 4oz pyramid sinker on a 9"0 rod whenever I surf fish.. I'm soooo noob... thanks for the tip!
and oh... I'm also using size 6000 Penn fierce II Reel.. heavy as hell lol
Okay, what brand of braid do you use? I have the rod, and I have a good Diawa reel. I will fish the Oregon coast!
He's done a video on it. He likes Spectra Braid. It is cheap and is sold on amazon
hey pk. what are the hooks your using for the surf fishing. I'm having a hard time finding them in the tackle shops around here
Chad Worley , Eagle Claw baitholder
#2 , should able to find them at Walmart.
Hey PK, I've never never caught a perch, just wondering if you have ever done well in Florence area ? Or if I would be wasting time there.
P.s. just for catch and release
Pk, Love your channel! Thanks for all the incredible content! What rod and reel would you suggest for a first, crab snare rod?
For snares, a 7 ft Ugly Stik Tiger rod and a Daiwa Eliminator 5000 is sufficient.
@@oregonlife ,Thanks PK! Appreciate ya!
PK, have you ever fished at Beverly Beach? I'm going camping there next month and want to try my hand at some surf fishing :)
I have not, been meaning too. But I've heard people catching perch from there as well. Good luck.
Would you use a similar set up on the East Coast like the Carolinas?
Never fished the east coast, but I'd imagine the fish are huge compared to these surf perch we got. So, no. I'd use a different rig setup.
hey pk i was just going through the new Washington fishing regs. and omg im going to have to hire a lawyer to interpret them , 135 pgs. its crazy the more you read the more the more confusing it is. it used to be so simple , any way is the Oregon rules like that ? i grew up in Oregon and it was simple how much has it changed the min size for a trout here is 14 in lmao and you can keep 2 . i wish i could take this fishing licence back lol
The Oregon regs are pretty insane too. Especially salmon & sturgeon.
but 135 pgs lol
That's exactly what I tell people about Washington regs when they get into fishing. You have to have the regs in one hand and a lawyer in the other.
thank you for the video... why dont you use lures such as plugs or even soft lures?
I've done extremely well with the sandworms, they simply produce. I've used rooster tails before too, with OK success.
I have a few questions for you. You mentioned that these fish can be a bit line shy. I'm currently using chameleon colored leader. do you think that would be one of the reasons i'm not catching anything? I've caught one fish in several trips, and had a very few bites. I've watched the videos and tried to use the knowledge of where/when to fish (based on sandbars, outlets, troughs, etc), and I feel like I'm fishing the right areas, but am having a hard time hooking up.
I also noted that the tournament on the 4th, while fun to be getting wet lines, was not heavy with fish at the end of the day. Is it maybe a weather issue? Could you address what the best weather to fish for this specific fish is, as you know it? I went out on a perfectly sunny day and got not even a sideways glance. Is it maybe just a season issue? Maybe the fish are not as active when it's warmer? I'm curious to hear your thoughts on the seeming drought of surf perch.
Thanks for your extremely helpful videos and perspective! I enjoy learning from you and hope to someday bump into you in the surf!
Hi PK. I've been really enjoying your videos and excited to start fishing for Red Tails! Thank you so much for your great videos. You are a great resource for us newbies!
I just inherited a never used Shimano Sedona 2500 FB spinning reel. Will this reel work for Surf Perch? If not, can you recommend an inexpensive reel? I'm on a tight budget.
Yes, the Sedona 2500 is a good reel for surf fishing. I would put 15# braid line on it. I used a Sienna 2500 for surf fishing before too and it works great. Very important thing is you need to clean it well after each trip from saltwater. Spray it with a garden hose after each surf fishing trip. Maintenance is key to keeping your reel working for years to come. Good luck.
Hey thanks for the quick reply/advice! Can you recommend a rod other than the Cabela model no longer available? (Inexpensive). And lastly, have you fished Arch Cape?
I was about to buy 20# Kast King thru Amazon since they no longer carry the Spectra. It's reviewed highly and the price seems reasonable. However Amazon isn't selling it in 15#. Will the 20# be too thick to fit the minimum length I should be using? What is the minimum length for Surf fishing?
20# isn't too thick. But I recommended the 15# because you can fit more line on the 2500 reel over the 20#.
The Cabela's Whuppin stick is also decent for the price. It's about ........ can't remember, $20 ish? I got one and it works fine for surf fishing. I got a new Ugly Stik 8'6" salmon rod that I will be using soon. I'll do a review on that rod in a couple of days. I was also looking at the Okuma Celilo salmon rod. They are lighter and go up only to about 3/4 oz weight, but I plan to pick one up for surf fishing. I think they are about ..... $50 ish? It's a good price for that rod.
can i use suf fishing rods for shore jigging ??
Glad to see your channel is growing. Keep up the good work.
Thank you.
Great video
10’ pole? Rod moderate action?
Cool gear bro
I bought the 10' Cabela's tourney trail and purchased the diawa ballistic ex 2500. Is that a bad combination?
That's a great combo! Just perfect for surf fishing the west coast. Have fun with it.
PK Yi thanks for the reply I thought getting the 2500 might have been a mistake. Love the videos and they really got me into trying to fish for surf perch. Keep em coming like Katie Perry 😂!
Do the guides on the salmon rod rust?
I've never had any problems with them rusting.
Sir can you suggest me for freshwater best combination of rod and reel like pond, dam, river....
This is a good combo here: amzn.to/2CkgEnC. The 7' Medium Heavy would work best.
That rod has bin discontinued by Cabelas , what’s a good replacement
The Okuma Celilo is a very good replacement, amzn.to/2P2hfjo. I got the ML light which rated to 1/2 oz, but toss the 2 oz weight without any issues. It's very light and sensitive, and at a decent price too.
What length of leader do you usually use? Thanks!
About 9 foot mono leader.
Hi I’m new to fishing, I was wondering if I’m going to use a Shimano FXS 90mbh2 in substitution of the Cabela’s whuppin stick 9’ and a Shimano Fx2500FB what line should I use? And yrds?
the FX 2500 is a little small, so I would go 15# braid line so you can put more on the spool.
PK Yi so a 15# braid and 15 mono leader or 10??
Hey Pk i bought the Cabellas 9ft version of your rod. But my problem is that my penn pursuit 5000 dont fit. Have you ever encountered this problem with penn reels or on your rod.
Yes, I've had that issue before. Some Penn reels have a larger reel foot than, say, a Shimano. I have a size 14000 surf reel by Shimano that fits fine into all of my rods. My 8000 Baitrunner also fits into all of my rods. I have a 7500 Penn Spinfisher V that has a larger reel foot that won't fit most of my rods. This is just some differences between the 2 manufacturers.
Did you try modifying it to fit? I was so excited to use the rod when it came in you were right it was very light.
Any links for the rod?
whats better daiwa bg or shimano nasci
NASCI if youre going for small game ( its lightweight and made from plastic) the daiwa bg if you want more heavys. ( its heavier and more metal and lots of drag in the bigger reels).
nasci has better waterproofing and is probably made to better standards ( just my opinion)
Is that an Angkor Wat painting? #fishon
yes
i use a daiwa bg 5000 and a daiwa sp 11' m fst
Where did you buy your rod? I cant seem to find it anywhere.
www.cabelas.com/product/fishing/fishing-rods/spinning-rods/pc/104793480/c/104764680/sc/104836680/salmon-steelhead-tourny-trail-spin/2701899.uts?slotId=12
I cant find the rod anywhere link to it would be appreciated.
The Cabela's tourney trail in that length and power is discontinued.
@@oregonlife o well thx
Where is the best spot to go fishing in salem
Never fished the Salem area. But for bass, the Willamette River is good, and St. Louis ponds (from what people tell me).
unable to find this rod someone please help! :D
what is the name of the rod?
Cristo Georgia cabela's tourney trail IM8
You forgot to say which hookup you use...
PK, are you Cambodian? I can see that you like hanging Angkor Wat painting so much on the wall.
Yes, I am.
So am I. I'm your fan from Cambodia. Nice to see Cambodian content creator here for fishing. Thanks for everything you've taught. Keep up with it. Cheers!
Mithonachan Chan nice! Thanks for stopping by. I wish I can travel to Cambodia and do a fishing video.
PK Yi it would be awesome if you do some videos about fishing in Cambodia's environments. Most of anglers here in Cambodia don't wanna share their experiences and techniques of fishing in the local spots so that there is no video for starters like me to research and learn, plus a lot of illegal fishing in the areas, we can't do a proper fishing nearby the city.
Oh shoot po I realize you have a
Anchor watt painting
Yea, I'm Cambodian.
What pound mono should I use? Or what would be best?
For surf fishing on the Oregon coast, I use 15# mono leader. For my main line, I use 20# braid.
PK Yi perfect. I got 30lb braid and 15lb mono leader.
The Tourney Trail 10' rod is no longer being sold 2017, limited to stock on hand. Find us a replacement. PK Yi
Union Gap Cabela, got the last ones.
I called Cabelas and they said the closest thing they had to the discontinued 10’ tourney trail was a 10’ salt striker. It appears to be heavier and probably less sensitive. PK...do you know anything about this salt striker rod ? facebook.com/groups/1477954419143702/permalink/2040110776261394/
Angkor Wat!!
You ever catch anything big? All this gear for small fish. Put it to the test and fish for a sturgeon with it dude
caught a 398# halibut in Alaska once. does that count?
Hi I’m new to fishing, I was wondering if I’m going to use a Shimano FXS 90mbh2 in substitution of the Cabela’s whuppin stick 9’ and a Shimano Fx2500FB what line should I use? And yrds?