Personally Heath, I think your presentation in all the videos I’ve watched thus far are the most comprehensive, informative and easy to understand fishing videos I’ve seen. You speak exceptionally well and cover everything so perfectly. God bless you for all your superb help.
Any chance we could have a phone chat? I am new to Florida fishing (from cape cod) and would greatly enjoy an opportunity to speak to you. Thanks. Chuck
Thanks a boat load for watching and leaving some out of this world feedback. A truly hilarious but true comment. 100% agree ... Fishing and hunting gear is a lifelong continuous learning and advancing process. Funny how things come full circle sometimes though and history repeats itself. Thanks for all your support. Tight lines & take care ;)
Excellent presentation of your setup! I just moved down here from MInneapolis Minnesota, the state of Ten thousand lake! So moving down here it’s a total different beast for fishing and I’m all in to get it in on the water, so great job this was very helpful.
Hi Heath, That's a good video on why to use certain equipment. Rod size, line rating, power and action all have a range of use for certain types of fishing. I remember when didn't know what rod to buy and how to chose one. You just saved a lot of fishermen from purchasing the wrong rods and reels. Thank you for sharing your experiences. Take care and good luck, Mickey
Thanks a million Mickey. You hit the nail on the head. I knew I wanted to show what gear I had, but I figured that would just be a vanity statement. So I thought the story behind why, when and where was just as equally important as the what aspect. It took me many years of learning through failed purchases to work my way through confusion to get where I'm at today... And I learn more every time I go out or go to make my next investment. Thanks again for everything. Hope all is well with the family... Winter is coming... Take care :)
Hi Heath, We are all fine and I hope your family are well. The "when and why" is what made your video so important. Any rod can catch a fish but the right rod can help you catch more fish and fight the fish properly. The action of the lure, the correct line test, the ability to fight the fish all depend on the rod. The most important function of the reel is the drag. The reel has to be in balance with the rod and line. You did a great job of explaining the relationship between the rod, reel and line. That was really important in selecting the right tackle. Thanks again, Mickey
Wow! Watching from Philippines. What a great way to share experience and advice for beginner anglers like me. Im still doing my research and starting to save up soon because fishing set up here are costly😩
Thanks a million for watching leaving some great feedback. Hopefully you'll be able to save up and get yourself some quality stuff. Take your time searching around there are some great deals out there. I am not a wealthy man but I found a way to find quality equipment taking my time I've also acquired a bunch of what I have through helping people out. The fishing journey starts out simple and only complicates itself the more you get into it. But don't ever forget your roots when it comes to fishing and the simplicity and keeping it down to Earth. Thanks again for your supportive channel I truly appreciate it. Tight lines & take care ;)
Thanks a million for watching. Always a pleasure hearing from you. I love light tackle. It gets me in trouble sometimes when I hook into fish that out-class the gear, but hey, that's the sport of fishing. Thanks again for always being here. Tight lines & take care ;)
Thanks a million for watching and leaving some most excellent feedback. It's always great to hear from you and I really appreciate your support. I truly appreciate your trust and having faith in the information I am passing down. Thanks again for everything. Tight lines & take care ;)
Thanks a million for watching Alex I truly appreciate your support and leaving the excellent feedback. It's always a true pleasure to hear from you. I'm glad this episode was more than you expected and it wasn't a let down. Thanks again for everything. Tight lines & take care ;)
@@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing no prob man! If I may make a suggestion, maybe get some better lights for ur studio if that’s in ur budget but either way stay fishy
Hi Heath, another informative helpful episode. Seems like you are quite comfortable with not using the heavier pound test for most of your fishing. I think having a 30 lb braid with a good length of mono leader might be a good happy medium for trolling and jigging a medium size spinning reel. A lot of people have mislead me into putting 65 lb braid on my spinning reel but it gives you much less line capacity and most of the fish are not 65 lbs
Thanks a million for watching and sharing your thoughts. Great to hear from you again. Braid works in a different fashion than mono. The concept I go by, is the thinner the line, the less drag through the water you get, which gives you a more vertical presentation. I go heavy braid, 80 lb test, on my planer trolling set up. but the jigging I try to keep it light. Plus, like you said, the capacity limitations. Thanks again for your support, I really appreciate it. Happy holidays. Tight lines & take care ;)
I really enjoyed your video. When you said “just because it’s small, does not mean it’s not powerful and mighty”, I smashed the subscribe button! I completely agree, and always thought I was weird for using lighter line than everyone else. But it seems like you match your line to the rod rating. Tight lines from Texas 🤙
Thanks a million for watching and leaving some excellent feedback. I truly appreciate it and your support for the channel. Yes sir, you've found someone who believes in light tackle. I take on everything from mahi & sailfish to big sharks with light gear... and have it all on video to show just how effective the right gear + the right line can be. You hit the nail on the head, definitely not a weird concept, but a true angler's passion. Thanks again. Tight lines & take care ;)
Thanks a boat load for watching. Always great to hear from you. I truly appreciate your support. Makes all the effort worthwhile. Tight lines & take care ;)
Thanks a million for watching and leaving some great feedback. I truly appreciate it and the your support for the channel. Makes all the endless effort and sleepless nights 100% completely worthwhile. Thanks again. Tight lines & take care ;)
Thanks a million for watching and leaving some excellent feedback. I truly appreciate it and your support for the channel. Thanks again. Tight lines & take care ;)
@@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing Yes, I heard about them as big as a boat per divers....If I catch one I'll have my .22 pistol and hammer them in the head if I get him to shore...I'll pay the fine for firing inside the city limits...if needed, but no way I'll try to pull him onto the bank...the liine will snap...I think I'll go to Bass Pro tomorrow and look around...see what catches my eye....thanks for the response...I wonder whats in the Mississippi river...I have no idea...that damn river is about 1 mile wide...I'm not joking...I-40 river bridge...I've driven over it many times...it's quite scary...dull brown water...
@@dennispfeifer7788 we’ve caught big cats on trot line and hoop nets before around 100#… never ate them, just cut them loose. For one thing, I’ve never had the desire to try and skin and filet those monsters, nor would the meat be worth the effort anyway. They taste best in the 2 to 5 pound range anyway. Another thing is consider how old they have to be to get that big…. I don’t have the right to kill one imho.
Thanks a million for watching. Always a pleasure to hear from you. I truly appreciate the support. My slow pitch rod has braid on it, because mono has to much elasticity to make a jig react properly under the pressure of water. All jigging is done with braid. The planer rod has braid because it makes the planer react and troll more properly than mono... mono stretches out and can actually break under the pressure that a planer puts on it, however, you can use mono to troll a planer. A planer is more easily set when using mono, but that's the only positive aspect. Hope this helps. Thanks again for everything. Tight lines & take care ;)
Thanks a million for watching and asking a great question. I fished on drift boats for years, and your answer depends on what rod & reel setup you are using. For example, if you are using a small snapper spinner, like a Penn Spinfisher 5500, you'll want to go with 12 lb test monofilament main line and 20 lb test fluorocarbon leader. If you're using a bigger spinner, like a Penn Spinfisher 8500, you'll want to go with 20 lb test monofilament main line and again you can use 20 lb test fluorocarbon leader, or if you are sketched out about the light leader, you can up it to 40 lb test. Lastly, if you are using a small conventional reel like an Accurate, Avet, or Penn LT, I would go with 20 lb test monofilament main line, and 20 lb test Fluorocarbon leader, again you can up that leader to 40 if you want. Personally, I go with the lightest leader possible to give the most natural stealthy presentation. You'll want to avoid using braid on a drift boat. If you get in a tangle, which happens sometimes on drift boats, and you are using braid, the mates won't be able to untangle it and they will cut it. Using mono and getting tangled up, the mates are usually pretty good and quick at clearing it out. Hope this helps. Good luck out there. Tight lines & take care ;)
what spinning rod could you recommend for light bottom fishing. I grew up using a spinning reel and have zero knowledge on conventionals. something durable and budget friendly would be nice.
Great content! As a newbie fisherman I often wonder what rod/reel combo to bring for the type of fish.. Keep up the great work Heath! Really like your channel!
Thanks a million for watching and leaving some Stellar feedback. I truly appreciate your honesty and support. It makes all the effort worthwhile. Glad I could help clear up some of the ambiguity for you. Good luck in your future fishing Adventures. Tight lines & take care ;)
So I’m going out fishing off the coast for the first time and I have a bunch of freshwater rods designed for big catfish and stripers and I was wondering if that would work fine or should I get specific saltwater gear?
Thanks a million for watching and asking you a great question. Yes your gear will work just fine. I wouldn't go reinventing the wheel until you're completely committed to it then you can hone in on what type of fishing you like to do and focus more on getting gear specified for those specific tactics. Until then go with what you got. Hope this helps. Thanks again for your support and channel I truly and sincerely appreciate it. Good luck in your fishing journeys. Tight lines & take care ;)
What would be a good set up for beach fishing also to use on a small local fishing boat ? Iam from New Zealand but I live in Bali Indonesia the main fish here seems to be mackerel tuna mahimahi thankyou
Thanks a million for watching and asking some great questions. Personally I've done quite a bit of fishing from drift boats in my life. When I would fish from them I would bring a couple of different setups. The first would be a 12 to 20 lb class spinning reel. Then I would bring two setups of the 15 to 30 lb class. One would be a spinning rig and the other one would be a conventional setup. All three of these are what you can use to let out line as the boat drifts away from its initial spot and get you into the hook up and place enough shock absorbency on the fish for when it strikes and starts at the initial run. All three of these setups are in the video that you're watching and asking the questions about. They are the Penn spinfisher 5500. The Penn spinfisher 8500.… And Penn international 12H. Hope this helps. Thanks again for your support of the channel I truly in sincerely appreciate it. Good luck in your fishing journeys. Tight lines & take care ;)
@@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing cool thanks so much also have you ever dropped a handling or just some line tied to big sinker or anchor and left over night.. I live a few minutes from ocean and a lot of rock was going to swim out or paddle out drop a line with a few hooks and leave over night. Maybe not your thing but what are your thoughts?
Haven't used them... so I couldn't give a true answer. They have the classic old school look to them and the star drag is nice. So I would say if you're into them, go for it.
Does your choice of line Hold up in the Northeast, say Maine. Nova Scotia, or maybe even Green Land or the Bering Strait ??? I'm not commenting I'm asking because I've been Labeled Epicurious...
Let me start by answering your question. FIshing line works regardless of where or conditions, such as temperature. It's what you're fishing for that matters, not where you are fishing. Next, I'm not quite sure you're using the word epicurious properly. Thanks for watching. Tight lines ;)
Not sure how deep you're trying to go... but here's my favorite set up. It's in the video too. Reel: Penn spin fisher 5500 Rod: Penn battalion 7 foot, 12-20 lb class Line: Momoi 12 lb mono in color smoke blue Leader: Seagaur red label 20 lb test fluorocarbon
I greatly appreciate it. I would assume approximately 30’ft. to 40’ft. I recently went on a charter trip and a few people brought their own gear using spinning reels. I know they were running 20 something pound test line. I just didn’t ask what type rod and reel they were using. However, the ones who brought their own gear slayed it as they were casting away from the boat vs using conventional and simply dropping over the boat.
I fished from drift boats for years. You don't really have to cast out. Best advice I can give is to constantly let out line... don't stopping letting out line until the fish strikes and yanks the line out from your hand. Then slam the bail shut to set the hook. Don't yank back. Let the mono Stretch and do it's job. That combo set up I told you is perfect for what you're trying to do. 12 lb test main line with 20 lb fluorocarbon leader...good luck
Thanks a million for watching and asking a great question. Penn makes some of the absolute best quality products you can buy. The Fierce spinning series is definitely some great equipment that can take a good beating. Many charter boat captains in my area rely on Penn Fierce spinners. I would say you are in good hands with your selection. On the reel there should be a line selection guide, personally I would go with the lightest line possible for that more stealthy natural looking approach. Congrats on the new setup. Hope this helps. Good luck out there. Tight lines & take care ;)
Thanks a boat load for watching some more. I truly appreciate it. Stellas are excellent reels. I acquired one after hurricane Irma, I just don't use it much. This episode was really meant to showcase the setups that I most often use during the bi-weekly episodes that I upload. Regardless, Shimano has developed thier reels over the past several decades, and they have a great product. I'm a fairly budget minded angler, as I am by no means wealthy, so I can't say I would purchase a Stella new. But, I can profess that when it comes to fishing and purchasing gear... You are making an investment, and you do get what you pay for. So, I would say, for anyone considering a Stella, if you like it and it's in your price range, go for it. Hope this helps. Can't thank you enough for your support of the channel. Tight lines & take care ;)
@@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing thank you sir for your opinion. I am really enjoy your fishing content 👍. Looking for best top water tackle, and tried my penn spinfisher 10500 its really heavy AF 😂. I think stella 14000XG would be Nice combination 👍,
Great video Heath, I was hoping for some advice for someone just starting to gear up with a conventional reel to hopefully bottom fish for grouper and troll for kings. Any suggestions? Would you choose a two speed reel? I can't afford the $700 reels. Maybe a used one but if you can suggest something out there it would be great. Can you also suggest a good rod for trolling kings that I can use a bridle system? Thank you!
Check out the Penn squall series... both affordable and durable enough for planer trolling and dropping down for grouper. I stay away from.2 speed reels, just another thing to break.
@@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing thank you. I have seen some for sale. Got a suggestion for a planer rod that has wide enough openings for reeling a bridal through the guides? Should I stay away from or use roller guides for a planer rod? Your videos have helped a ton. Thank you for the advice.
Thanks a million for watching and asking a great question. I do both trolling and sight fishing with the spro jig, super productive either way... I've always said if I had one lure and one lure only, it'd be a white bucktail jig. If you want more info on it, I have a detailed short seminar that's all about how to fish with it. Here's the link if you're interested: ua-cam.com/video/UvMjQdeXOQ4/v-deo.html Thanks again for the support. Tight lines & take care ;)
Please help me and tell me what I need for Florida shark fishing what lb line and top shot I'm thinking a rod with a adjustable but and a 50 wide reel dont know what kind eveyone tells me diferent I'm confused
So I'm not really a shark angler. However I have caught them. A 50 is good.. I'd stick with Penn or Shimano. You can go with 85 lb braid or 100 lb mono main line. Use a 300 lb mono leader. Then I'd say use at least 270 lb multi strand cable with a 12-0 circle hook. The rod needs to be something beefy. 80 to 100 lb class. Hope this helps
Thanks a million for watching and asking a great question. Yes kingfish can cut your leader, especially if it's mono. Your best bet against a cut off is wire leader... even then, sometimes they hit it just right and it kinks and snaps. Regardless, you need a little something to fight against those razor like teeth. Hope this helps. Tight lines & take care ;)
@@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing thnx man that's what I was thinking I have been and still doing handling fishing even with the wire leader they do sometime cut that too so I thought maybe it's time to upgrade my game with leader and stuff bht I guess back to wire leader.gr8 videos in such details helps us a lot .keep it up and keep them videos coming.👍
Can anyone recommend an American made rod for conventional off shore catches like tuna and marlin? Anything below 6 foot would be good. I have a buddy in Korea who basically wants to boast to his Korean buddies that he has an American made one. I did speak with St Croix but they said their deepwater rods are made in Mexico. Thank you for any recommendations. Stay safe!
All depends on what you're going for. Average cost of a Penn International and rod is about $800 - $1000.... Yes it's pricey, but the gear will last forever. I've had my set ups since the 1980's
Why would you use lighter lb braid with a heavier lb flourocarbon leader. Should be the other way around. It will still break at 12 pounds either way, but you will have a thinner, less visible leader. With the benefit of not having to tie another leader on if it breaks. because your leader will break at the lure rather than your leader not
Thanks a million watching and asking a good question. Your point of line breaking, has to do with drag, if your drag is set properly and your knots are tied correctly, the line breaking should not happen, unless it has been knicked or has some damage somewhere. Monofilament or fluorocarbon used as a leader on top of braid serves 2 purposes. First, it is meant to absorb the shock when a fish hits. It will strecth and retract (like a rubber band) to assist in setting the hook and not yank the hook out of the fishes' mouth. Next, it is meant to be a form of loss prevention. Most fish have teeth that is like grit on sandpaper. This will slowly chaffe through your line, thus compromising it and result in a cutoff. Using a heavier leader, protects against this process should the fish engulf the whole bait/lure and start to gnaw on the line while being retrieved. Line pound test has nothing to do with the size fish, it has to do with the rating and capacity your rod & reel are designed for. When you go to boat the fish, it's a judgement call, whether to use a net, gaff or just pull on the leader and yank the fish up and over the gunwhale. This is also where the heavier class leader helps loss prevention, is right at the boat. Hope this helps. Thanks again for your support of the channel. I truly appreciate it. Tight lines & take care ;)
Lol. Thanks a million for watching and making me have a good laugh. I really appreciate it and your support for the channel. Tight lines & take care ;)
Thanks a million for watching and asking every question. On my lighter gear I use a 12lb main line with a 20 lb fluorocarbon leader you are correct. I've never really had a problem with this line combination. Line pound test to me is not about how big the fish is but about how you apply drag to your settings and play the fish. If you're interested here's a link to a video that I made where I caught a sailfish with that same setup of 12 lb test main line and 20 lb fluorocarbon leader: ua-cam.com/video/dNvMoQ8DR5A/v-deo.html Also for my lighter 15 to 30 lb class trolling gear my main line is 20 lb test. Again this is great line to use for those lighter setups monofilament is all about the elasticity and the retraction that happens when a fish strikes. the line will stretch and then when it retracts it pulls the hook back towards you which is what helps set the hook. Hope this helps. thanks again for your support at a channel I truly and sincerely appreciate it. Tight lines & take care ;)
Personally Heath, I think your presentation in all the videos I’ve watched thus far are the most comprehensive, informative and easy to understand fishing videos I’ve seen. You speak exceptionally well and cover everything so perfectly. God bless you for all your superb help.
Any chance we could have a phone chat? I am new to Florida fishing (from cape cod) and would greatly enjoy an opportunity to speak to you. Thanks. Chuck
thank you when asked about fishing tackle or guns my standard answer is "more than I need but not as many as I want"
Thanks a boat load for watching and leaving some out of this world feedback. A truly hilarious but true comment. 100% agree ... Fishing and hunting gear is a lifelong continuous learning and advancing process. Funny how things come full circle sometimes though and history repeats itself. Thanks for all your support. Tight lines & take care ;)
Great setup Capt
Excellent presentation of your setup! I just moved down here from MInneapolis Minnesota, the state of Ten thousand lake! So moving down here it’s a total different beast for fishing and I’m all in to get it in on the water, so great job this was very helpful.
Hi Heath, That's a good video on why to use certain equipment. Rod size, line rating, power and action all have a range of use for certain types of fishing. I remember when didn't know what rod to buy and how to chose one. You just saved a lot of fishermen from purchasing the wrong rods and reels. Thank you for sharing your experiences. Take care and good luck, Mickey
Thanks a million Mickey. You hit the nail on the head. I knew I wanted to show what gear I had, but I figured that would just be a vanity statement. So I thought the story behind why, when and where was just as equally important as the what aspect. It took me many years of learning through failed purchases to work my way through confusion to get where I'm at today... And I learn more every time I go out or go to make my next investment. Thanks again for everything. Hope all is well with the family... Winter is coming... Take care :)
Hi Heath, We are all fine and I hope your family are well. The "when and why" is what made your video so important. Any rod can catch a fish but the right rod can help you catch more fish and fight the fish properly. The action of the lure, the correct line test, the ability to fight the fish all depend on the rod. The most important function of the reel is the drag. The reel has to be in balance with the rod and line. You did a great job of explaining the relationship between the rod, reel and line. That was really important in selecting the right tackle. Thanks again, Mickey
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Wow! Watching from Philippines. What a great way to share experience and advice for beginner anglers like me. Im still doing my research and starting to save up soon because fishing set up here are costly😩
Thanks a million for watching leaving some great feedback. Hopefully you'll be able to save up and get yourself some quality stuff. Take your time searching around there are some great deals out there. I am not a wealthy man but I found a way to find quality equipment taking my time I've also acquired a bunch of what I have through helping people out. The fishing journey starts out simple and only complicates itself the more you get into it. But don't ever forget your roots when it comes to fishing and the simplicity and keeping it down to Earth. Thanks again for your supportive channel I truly appreciate it. Tight lines & take care ;)
Good show Professor! All you equipment is very affordable. I like the use of lighter line and tackle. Great job as usual.
Thanks a million for watching. Always a pleasure hearing from you. I love light tackle. It gets me in trouble sometimes when I hook into fish that out-class the gear, but hey, that's the sport of fishing. Thanks again for always being here. Tight lines & take care ;)
Great vid! Me and my boys will be ready😎
Tight lines 😃
Thanks Heath for all the info and help you give to others to help them improve their fishing.
Thanks a million for watching and leaving some most excellent feedback. It's always great to hear from you and I really appreciate your support. I truly appreciate your trust and having faith in the information I am passing down. Thanks again for everything. Tight lines & take care ;)
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Great video! Your arsenal is as good as I would’ve imagined! Keep up the great work
Thanks a million for watching Alex I truly appreciate your support and leaving the excellent feedback. It's always a true pleasure to hear from you. I'm glad this episode was more than you expected and it wasn't a let down. Thanks again for everything. Tight lines & take care ;)
@@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing no prob man! If I may make a suggestion, maybe get some better lights for ur studio if that’s in ur budget but either way stay fishy
Hi Heath, another informative helpful episode. Seems like you are quite comfortable with not using the heavier pound test for most of your fishing. I think having a 30 lb braid with a good length of mono leader might be a good happy medium for trolling and jigging a medium size spinning reel. A lot of people have mislead me into putting 65 lb braid on my spinning reel but it gives you much less line capacity and most of the fish are not 65 lbs
Thanks a million for watching and sharing your thoughts. Great to hear from you again. Braid works in a different fashion than mono. The concept I go by, is the thinner the line, the less drag through the water you get, which gives you a more vertical presentation. I go heavy braid, 80 lb test, on my planer trolling set up. but the jigging I try to keep it light. Plus, like you said, the capacity limitations. Thanks again for your support, I really appreciate it. Happy holidays. Tight lines & take care ;)
Thanks so much for the video
I really enjoyed your video. When you said “just because it’s small, does not mean it’s not powerful and mighty”, I smashed the subscribe button! I completely agree, and always thought I was weird for using lighter line than everyone else. But it seems like you match your line to the rod rating.
Tight lines from Texas 🤙
Thanks a million for watching and leaving some excellent feedback. I truly appreciate it and your support for the channel. Yes sir, you've found someone who believes in light tackle. I take on everything from mahi & sailfish to big sharks with light gear... and have it all on video to show just how effective the right gear + the right line can be. You hit the nail on the head, definitely not a weird concept, but a true angler's passion. Thanks again. Tight lines & take care ;)
Nice tools of the trade👍🏾
Thanks a boat load for watching. Always great to hear from you. I truly appreciate your support. Makes all the effort worthwhile. Tight lines & take care ;)
Great video straight to the point and educational for new anglers 🔥🔥
Thanks a million for watching and leaving some great feedback. I truly appreciate it and the your support for the channel. Makes all the endless effort and sleepless nights 100% completely worthwhile. Thanks again. Tight lines & take care ;)
Thanks for the information !
Thanks a million for watching and leaving some excellent feedback. I truly appreciate it and your support for the channel. Thanks again. Tight lines & take care ;)
What about for 100-200 pound catfish on the Arkansas River? Below the dams? What would you use?
Oh lord.. I wish I could give you an answer... I'm here in South Florida... but those are some hefty fish there...
@@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing Yes, I heard about them as big as a boat per divers....If I catch one I'll have my .22 pistol and hammer them in the head if I get him to shore...I'll pay the fine for firing inside the city limits...if needed, but no way I'll try to pull him onto the bank...the liine will snap...I think I'll go to Bass Pro tomorrow and look around...see what catches my eye....thanks for the response...I wonder whats in the Mississippi river...I have no idea...that damn river is about 1 mile wide...I'm not joking...I-40 river bridge...I've driven over it many times...it's quite scary...dull brown water...
@@dennispfeifer7788 we’ve caught big cats on trot line and hoop nets before around 100#… never ate them, just cut them loose. For one thing, I’ve never had the desire to try and skin and filet those monsters, nor would the meat be worth the effort anyway. They taste best in the 2 to 5 pound range anyway. Another thing is consider how old they have to be to get that big…. I don’t have the right to kill one imho.
Awesome video. I noticed that you just have braid on the slow jig rod and planer rod, why is that? Thanks
Thanks a million for watching. Always a pleasure to hear from you. I truly appreciate the support. My slow pitch rod has braid on it, because mono has to much elasticity to make a jig react properly under the pressure of water. All jigging is done with braid. The planer rod has braid because it makes the planer react and troll more properly than mono... mono stretches out and can actually break under the pressure that a planer puts on it, however, you can use mono to troll a planer. A planer is more easily set when using mono, but that's the only positive aspect. Hope this helps. Thanks again for everything. Tight lines & take care ;)
What size line do I use when I go deep sea fishing off a charter boat
Thanks a million for watching and asking a great question. I fished on drift boats for years, and your answer depends on what rod & reel setup you are using. For example, if you are using a small snapper spinner, like a Penn Spinfisher 5500, you'll want to go with 12 lb test monofilament main line and 20 lb test fluorocarbon leader. If you're using a bigger spinner, like a Penn Spinfisher 8500, you'll want to go with 20 lb test monofilament main line and again you can use 20 lb test fluorocarbon leader, or if you are sketched out about the light leader, you can up it to 40 lb test. Lastly, if you are using a small conventional reel like an Accurate, Avet, or Penn LT, I would go with 20 lb test monofilament main line, and 20 lb test Fluorocarbon leader, again you can up that leader to 40 if you want. Personally, I go with the lightest leader possible to give the most natural stealthy presentation. You'll want to avoid using braid on a drift boat. If you get in a tangle, which happens sometimes on drift boats, and you are using braid, the mates won't be able to untangle it and they will cut it. Using mono and getting tangled up, the mates are usually pretty good and quick at clearing it out. Hope this helps. Good luck out there. Tight lines & take care ;)
what spinning rod could you recommend for light bottom fishing. I grew up using a spinning reel and have zero knowledge on conventionals. something durable and budget friendly would be nice.
My favorite is a Penn spinfisher 5500... it is sold as a combo rod & reel at bass pro.
Great content! As a newbie fisherman I often wonder what rod/reel combo to bring for the type of fish.. Keep up the great work Heath! Really like your channel!
Thanks a million for watching and leaving some Stellar feedback. I truly appreciate your honesty and support. It makes all the effort worthwhile. Glad I could help clear up some of the ambiguity for you. Good luck in your future fishing Adventures. Tight lines & take care ;)
So I’m going out fishing off the coast for the first time and I have a bunch of freshwater rods designed for big catfish and stripers and I was wondering if that would work fine or should I get specific saltwater gear?
Thanks a million for watching and asking you a great question. Yes your gear will work just fine. I wouldn't go reinventing the wheel until you're completely committed to it then you can hone in on what type of fishing you like to do and focus more on getting gear specified for those specific tactics. Until then go with what you got. Hope this helps. Thanks again for your support and channel I truly and sincerely appreciate it. Good luck in your fishing journeys. Tight lines & take care ;)
@@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing thank you so much for the help
What would be a good set up for beach fishing also to use on a small local fishing boat ?
Iam from New Zealand but I live in Bali Indonesia the main fish here seems to be mackerel tuna mahimahi thankyou
Thanks a million for watching and asking some great questions. Personally I've done quite a bit of fishing from drift boats in my life. When I would fish from them I would bring a couple of different setups. The first would be a 12 to 20 lb class spinning reel. Then I would bring two setups of the 15 to 30 lb class. One would be a spinning rig and the other one would be a conventional setup. All three of these are what you can use to let out line as the boat drifts away from its initial spot and get you into the hook up and place enough shock absorbency on the fish for when it strikes and starts at the initial run. All three of these setups are in the video that you're watching and asking the questions about. They are the Penn spinfisher 5500. The Penn spinfisher 8500.… And Penn international 12H. Hope this helps. Thanks again for your support of the channel I truly in sincerely appreciate it. Good luck in your fishing journeys. Tight lines & take care ;)
@@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing cool thanks so much also have you ever dropped a handling or just some line tied to big sinker or anchor and left over night.. I live a few minutes from ocean and a lot of rock was going to swim out or paddle out drop a line with a few hooks and leave over night. Maybe not your thing but what are your thoughts?
What do you think of the Newell reels?
Haven't used them... so I couldn't give a true answer. They have the classic old school look to them and the star drag is nice. So I would say if you're into them, go for it.
Does your choice of line Hold up in the Northeast, say Maine. Nova Scotia, or maybe even Green Land or the Bering Strait ??? I'm not commenting I'm asking because I've been Labeled Epicurious...
Let me start by answering your question. FIshing line works regardless of where or conditions, such as temperature. It's what you're fishing for that matters, not where you are fishing. Next, I'm not quite sure you're using the word epicurious properly. Thanks for watching. Tight lines ;)
You got some great informative videos. Subbed!
Thanks a million for watching and subscribing. I truly appreciate the compliment and support. Tight lines & take care ;)
Hi Heath! What would you recommend for spinning reel & rod combo for offshore bottom fishing. Also # line, type and leader # & type.
Not sure how deep you're trying to go... but here's my favorite set up. It's in the video too.
Reel:
Penn spin fisher 5500
Rod:
Penn battalion 7 foot, 12-20 lb class
Line:
Momoi 12 lb mono in color smoke blue
Leader:
Seagaur red label 20 lb test fluorocarbon
I greatly appreciate it. I would assume approximately 30’ft. to 40’ft. I recently went on a charter trip and a few people brought their own gear using spinning reels. I know they were running 20 something pound test line. I just didn’t ask what type rod and reel they were using. However, the ones who brought their own gear slayed it as they were casting away from the boat vs using conventional and simply dropping over the boat.
I fished from drift boats for years. You don't really have to cast out. Best advice I can give is to constantly let out line... don't stopping letting out line until the fish strikes and yanks the line out from your hand. Then slam the bail shut to set the hook. Don't yank back. Let the mono Stretch and do it's job. That combo set up I told you is perfect for what you're trying to do. 12 lb test main line with 20 lb fluorocarbon leader...good luck
Thank you sir! I appreciate your time, advice and recommendations.
Just picked up a 7ft h penn fierce 3 rod and reel combo do you think this is good for deep sea fishing ? Rock fish, yellow tail, Snappers, sculpin?
Thanks a million for watching and asking a great question. Penn makes some of the absolute best quality products you can buy. The Fierce spinning series is definitely some great equipment that can take a good beating. Many charter boat captains in my area rely on Penn Fierce spinners. I would say you are in good hands with your selection. On the reel there should be a line selection guide, personally I would go with the lightest line possible for that more stealthy natural looking approach. Congrats on the new setup. Hope this helps. Good luck out there. Tight lines & take care ;)
What you thought about high end reel shimano stella?
Worth it?
Thanks a boat load for watching some more. I truly appreciate it. Stellas are excellent reels. I acquired one after hurricane Irma, I just don't use it much. This episode was really meant to showcase the setups that I most often use during the bi-weekly episodes that I upload. Regardless, Shimano has developed thier reels over the past several decades, and they have a great product. I'm a fairly budget minded angler, as I am by no means wealthy, so I can't say I would purchase a Stella new. But, I can profess that when it comes to fishing and purchasing gear... You are making an investment, and you do get what you pay for. So, I would say, for anyone considering a Stella, if you like it and it's in your price range, go for it. Hope this helps. Can't thank you enough for your support of the channel. Tight lines & take care ;)
@@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing thank you sir for your opinion. I am really enjoy your fishing content 👍. Looking for best top water tackle, and tried my penn spinfisher 10500 its really heavy AF 😂. I think stella 14000XG would be Nice combination 👍,
Great video Heath, I was hoping for some advice for someone just starting to gear up with a conventional reel to hopefully bottom fish for grouper and troll for kings. Any suggestions? Would you choose a two speed reel? I can't afford the $700 reels. Maybe a used one but if you can suggest something out there it would be great. Can you also suggest a good rod for trolling kings that I can use a bridle system? Thank you!
Check out the Penn squall series... both affordable and durable enough for planer trolling and dropping down for grouper. I stay away from.2 speed reels, just another thing to break.
@@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing thank you. I have seen some for sale. Got a suggestion for a planer rod that has wide enough openings for reeling a bridal through the guides? Should I stay away from or use roller guides for a planer rod? Your videos have helped a ton. Thank you for the advice.
@@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing Penn Squal 30? 50?
30
Got a Rod suggestion? Thanks for the quick response. Looking to get out there when weather permits.
Hi do you know anything about the banax tracker 40L
No sorry, I'm not familiar with it
Well done ... do u troll with the 1/2 oz spro or do u use it to pitch at fish u May see ?
Thanks a million for watching and asking a great question. I do both trolling and sight fishing with the spro jig, super productive either way... I've always said if I had one lure and one lure only, it'd be a white bucktail jig. If you want more info on it, I have a detailed short seminar that's all about how to fish with it. Here's the link if you're interested:
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Thanks again for the support. Tight lines & take care ;)
Please help me and tell me what I need for Florida shark fishing what lb line and top shot I'm thinking a rod with a adjustable but and a 50 wide reel dont know what kind eveyone tells me diferent I'm confused
So I'm not really a shark angler. However I have caught them. A 50 is good.. I'd stick with Penn or Shimano. You can go with 85 lb braid or 100 lb mono main line. Use a 300 lb mono leader. Then I'd say use at least 270 lb multi strand cable with a 12-0 circle hook. The rod needs to be something beefy. 80 to 100 lb class. Hope this helps
nice video
Lol... Nice rod holder 🤣🤣🤣
Can king fish cut leader?
Thanks a million for watching and asking a great question. Yes kingfish can cut your leader, especially if it's mono. Your best bet against a cut off is wire leader... even then, sometimes they hit it just right and it kinks and snaps. Regardless, you need a little something to fight against those razor like teeth. Hope this helps. Tight lines & take care ;)
@@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing thnx man that's what I was thinking I have been and still doing handling fishing even with the wire leader they do sometime cut that too so I thought maybe it's time to upgrade my game with leader and stuff bht I guess back to wire leader.gr8 videos in such details helps us a lot .keep it up and keep them videos coming.👍
Can anyone recommend an American made rod for conventional off shore catches like tuna and marlin? Anything below 6 foot would be good. I have a buddy in Korea who basically wants to boast to his Korean buddies that he has an American made one. I did speak with St Croix but they said their deepwater rods are made in Mexico. Thank you for any recommendations. Stay safe!
Lol... showing off rods... I personally like the manufacturer Star Rods... they make Rods 6 and under.
@@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing Boys will be boys no matter the age bud lol. Thanks I'll look into those!
Sir 50lb fishing rod set what this price
All depends on what you're going for. Average cost of a Penn International and rod is about $800 - $1000.... Yes it's pricey, but the gear will last forever. I've had my set ups since the 1980's
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Why would you use lighter lb braid with a heavier lb flourocarbon leader. Should be the other way around. It will still break at 12 pounds either way, but you will have a thinner, less visible leader. With the benefit of not having to tie another leader on if it breaks. because your leader will break at the lure rather than your leader not
Thanks a million watching and asking a good question. Your point of line breaking, has to do with drag, if your drag is set properly and your knots are tied correctly, the line breaking should not happen, unless it has been knicked or has some damage somewhere. Monofilament or fluorocarbon used as a leader on top of braid serves 2 purposes. First, it is meant to absorb the shock when a fish hits. It will strecth and retract (like a rubber band) to assist in setting the hook and not yank the hook out of the fishes' mouth. Next, it is meant to be a form of loss prevention. Most fish have teeth that is like grit on sandpaper. This will slowly chaffe through your line, thus compromising it and result in a cutoff. Using a heavier leader, protects against this process should the fish engulf the whole bait/lure and start to gnaw on the line while being retrieved. Line pound test has nothing to do with the size fish, it has to do with the rating and capacity your rod & reel are designed for. When you go to boat the fish, it's a judgement call, whether to use a net, gaff or just pull on the leader and yank the fish up and over the gunwhale. This is also where the heavier class leader helps loss prevention, is right at the boat. Hope this helps. Thanks again for your support of the channel. I truly appreciate it. Tight lines & take care ;)
Good to know! I’m I fresh water fisherman for the most part. All new info for me. Really wanting to get into saltwater! Thanks for answering🤘
In case of emergency, save my rods and reels.
Lol. Thanks a million for watching and making me have a good laugh. I really appreciate it and your support for the channel. Tight lines & take care ;)
I noticed you’re partial to 20 lb., is that ever not enough.
Thanks a million for watching and asking every question. On my lighter gear I use a 12lb main line with a 20 lb fluorocarbon leader you are correct. I've never really had a problem with this line combination. Line pound test to me is not about how big the fish is but about how you apply drag to your settings and play the fish. If you're interested here's a link to a video that I made where I caught a sailfish with that same setup of 12 lb test main line and 20 lb fluorocarbon leader:
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Also for my lighter 15 to 30 lb class trolling gear my main line is 20 lb test. Again this is great line to use for those lighter setups monofilament is all about the elasticity and the retraction that happens when a fish strikes. the line will stretch and then when it retracts it pulls the hook back towards you which is what helps set the hook. Hope this helps. thanks again for your support at a channel I truly and sincerely appreciate it. Tight lines & take care ;)