Great video as always John! My fishing bud down here in SE FL and I had a few snook under a wadable bridge tonight and we were complaining about how chilly it was - it was 67F 🤣. My fishing bud friend up on Long Island would kill for 67F right now!
Hey John, just wanted to share, a considerable amount of the fishing I do is drift fishing moderate to fast current on a downstream drift for smallmouth bass and trout. Similarly, fish are typically tight to the bank and wind/ lure weight change can affect cast accuracy. (Particularly frustrating when your ripping along with fast current and hook the bank or a tree) This year I added a bait cast reel/rod to the arsenal, the bait cast reel allows you to stop the line immediately with your thumb the instant you realize your lure's headed for the trees. You can also adjust the spool tension to adjust for lure weight and wind direction. I too use mostly spin but pleasantly surprised how many times the bait caster saved me from burning a spot or losing a lure/ wasting time.
It depends on the fishing. For fishing along the mangroves I want the epdl to be able to easily go between power and pedal. Otherwise any kind of anchoring or drift control I want the autopilot.
Southwest Florida. I'm not asking you to show your fishing spots but thinking of heading down to Punta Gorda area north of Fort Mayers in Jan Feb. I just wanted to know if kayak fishing in that area is worth the trip. Thanks, always enjoy your videos. Tight lines
If you mean for stripers, then absolutely yes. I think there's bucktailing mixed in on this video, but there's a bunch of bass and a 41-pounder on the Mossy Mullet - ua-cam.com/video/AYTga8nAp68/v-deo.html
Great question. I find they're OK on the spook type plugs I use - Dark Matter Feeder Minnow and Rebel Jumping Minnow. Those plugs are a little larger than most of the lures I use and they work OK with a 50# TA clip. The presentation of the small soft plastics, often weighing 1/4-ounce or less, would get messed up by the clip.
Congratulations on the new grandbaby John!
John, I just love your laugh when you caught that little tarpon. Fantastic videos, sir.
i share your childlike enthusiasm for fishing, may we never lose it. it should be all about fun.
It helps to set little goals sometimes and make a game out of it. That's what I did this trip when I realized fishing was unlikely to be very good.
A new grand baby and a mini grand slam - congratulations! Life is good indeed.
Thanks - mini grand slam - I like that description.
Those casts are pretty impressive John. It looks like yer puttin'em right under the over hanging trees and akin to the shady bank. Nice Casting!
Thanks. It's a sometimes frustrating requirement of this fishing.
Glad you are back in Florida.
Good video! Grand slam baby!
I would have been overjoyed to fish in 55 degrees when I was on the Bay monday. LOL
I had to wear a long sleeve shirt while fishing tonight (SE FL here LOL).
Great video as always John!
My fishing bud down here in SE FL and I had a few snook under a wadable bridge tonight and we were complaining about how chilly it was - it was 67F 🤣. My fishing bud friend up on Long Island would kill for 67F right now!
48 this morning was a little chilly, but I have family members up in Michigan today where it was 16 at noon. No complaints from me.
Hey John, just wanted to share, a considerable amount of the fishing I do is drift fishing moderate to fast current on a downstream drift for smallmouth bass and trout. Similarly, fish are typically tight to the bank and wind/ lure weight change can affect cast accuracy.
(Particularly frustrating when your ripping along with fast current and hook the bank or a tree) This year I added a bait cast reel/rod to the arsenal, the bait cast reel allows you to stop the line immediately with your thumb the instant you realize your lure's headed for the trees. You can also adjust the spool tension to adjust for lure weight and wind direction.
I too use mostly spin but pleasantly surprised how many times the bait caster saved me from burning a spot or losing a lure/ wasting time.
That's great advice, but I'm just not a baitcaster guy. I know I should try it one time.
just binged watched all your recent Florida stuff. What do you prefer the ePDL or the spot lock set up?
It depends on the fishing. For fishing along the mangroves I want the epdl to be able to easily go between power and pedal. Otherwise any kind of anchoring or drift control I want the autopilot.
Congratulations
Southwest Florida. I'm not asking you to show your fishing spots but thinking of heading down to Punta Gorda area north of Fort Mayers in Jan Feb. I just wanted to know if kayak fishing in that area is worth the trip. Thanks, always enjoy your videos. Tight lines
Absolutely yes. You're not far north of where I fish.
Nice
Great catches John .! Do they sell the mossy mullets in the local tackle stores
No. It's a salt strong thing.
Would you recommend that same mossy mullet color in the DMV region?
If you mean for stripers, then absolutely yes. I think there's bucktailing mixed in on this video, but there's a bunch of bass and a 41-pounder on the Mossy Mullet - ua-cam.com/video/AYTga8nAp68/v-deo.html
@ as always you’re the biggest help! Thank you for being so informative.
Love your shows! Where would you find the length to age info? Thanks
I googled and looked at a few things.
Day 3 of asking to go fishing with you when you are back in Long Island (congratulation on the grand baby)
I can't get away from the fact that I was raised by my English teacher mom. Shouldn't it be "Does Size Matter?" ?
tarpon look just like a shad.
Absolutely.
Why are you afraid to use clips in Florida
Great question. I find they're OK on the spook type plugs I use - Dark Matter Feeder Minnow and Rebel Jumping Minnow. Those plugs are a little larger than most of the lures I use and they work OK with a 50# TA clip. The presentation of the small soft plastics, often weighing 1/4-ounce or less, would get messed up by the clip.
@JohnSkinnerFishing makes perfect sense
55 in Florida 63 today in jersey
Low 70s all day in SW Florida, but supposed to be 46 in the morning!