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Haha well im glad you got it all down. Im still learning and trying to figure all this stuff out 🤷🏼‍♂️

I typically use a 5-6’ leader but sometimes Ill tie one the length of the rod 7-8’. It really comes down to personal preference but minimum do at least 5’

@@SeaSpankerOutdoors thanks your the man!

It was out on Red House beach

No worries. Alot of it depends on where you are fishing as all the lakes are different making the trout behave a bit different at each lake. The best way to start is how I did; good old bait and wait. Carolina rig with a 1/4oz egg sinker, Carolina keeper, a 12-14” leader, and a #18 treble hook or a #10 mosquito hook. Powerbait or micetails are solid baits especially when your just starting out. That said, nothing catches more and bigger fish than moving baits, especially plastics (mini jigs, minnows, etc) but it takes a little time to practice and get the techniques down. I typically will have one bait rod going and I’ll throw moving baits with the other. This basically improves my odds of getting bit before I know what the trout are wanting that day.

No worries. I got lots more coming 🤘

Thanks for watching 🙏

Both. Wind is definitely a big reason but even when its calm most lakes have currents going in different directions at times. The best way to tell is by watching your line after you cast out. Sometimes it will go to the left or right very slowly. But this doesn’t guarantee fish activity. You want to look for intakes were a stream big or small is running into the lake. It may not create alot of current but it definitely changes the water temp in that area and the trout love that 🤘

No worries. We certainly aren’t above some good natured roasting now and then. Nobody’s perfect and Este and I are definitely no exception. Its just hard to understand someone’s intent with these comments on the internet. One thing I draw the line on is someone calling someone else out on my channel. Say anything you want about me good or bad and ill leave the comment up but if you use my channels comment section to criticize someone else im gonna pull the comment. Thats not what this space is for. Just for the record, Este knows those reels inside and out. He has them professionally serviced and can service them himself. He has really taught me a great deal about the equipment we use. What i think your hearing is the braid winding as it comes through to the GoPro mic. Este uses a chest mount so his reel is very close to the camera as I use a hat mount placing my camera much further away. In person the reel doesn’t sound loud at all. All you can hear is the braid cutting through the wind. Tight lines 🤘

@@SeaSpankerOutdoors, yeah I understand. The really weird thing is my reels don't sound like that and I'm using braid too, that's why I was curious if it was gear whine. I have fished tuna with braid on a spinning reel and never noticed the noise either. I'm a Mechanical engineer so I'm keen to mechanical noises in anything with gears. I know of those reels very well but have yet to use one. I've been so happy with my Pfluegers and Revos I haven't ever thought that I need to upgrade. Any reel with 10 bearings or more is going to be silky smooth. I agree with you on comments from others that may be out of line. This isn't the forum for stuff like that. Keep it fun, keep it entertaining. Thanks for the response Rob, appreciate it.

@@gonfishn no worries at all brotha 🤘

@gonfishn yes a 100 dollar reel will get the job done but when your using a reel that's anywhere from 300 to 700 dollars the drag and drag clicker are alot different you will here a difference when the line is ripping off the reel..Bobber down😁

My Pluegers just don't get the job done, they are smooth and flawless. Drag is silky smooth. It takes very little inertia to spin the reel and when u do it rotates forever before it stops spinning. That's the sign of a well built reel. I can afford a $1000 reel but what's the point! Yeah the more spendy reels might be a few grams lighter in weight but what the heck. I'm choosing mine for performance and joy of use.

Thank you for watching 🙏

Ive been trying but this summer has been tough getting out to more of the local lakes. Ive had a lot of family obligations but my schedule is starting to lighten up 🤘

Thanks bro!

Thanks, I really appreciate the feedback 🙏. Lots more is coming 🤘

Fishing from shore will probably be tough as the fish are going to suspend about 5-10’ down from the surface. The warmer water ends up loosing oxygen starting at the bottom of the lake so the fish will hold in the column of water with the coolest water and the best O2 concentration. Id try slipbobbers or a regular bobber with a 5-6’ leader. Jigs, spoons, and spinners may also work

@@SeaSpankerOutdoors Appreciate the tips! My 5 yr old got a small bass and small catfish with his kiddy rod. Hopefully I’ll have more luck tomorrow with all the bells and whistles 🤣

Yes to both. I try everything until i get bit. Those fish change their minds all the time haha. Most are getting into a good bite by the dam currently

Thanks brother 🤘

He has the same great quality reels we both love Jdm the sound is the braid . You are a keyboard troll 🧌 lol

No worries I have several videos on murky water fishin. Just about anything at SARL, Hesperia early in trout season, and Prado. I just put one out abour 2-3 months ago cover fishin in muddy water after a rain storm. All those take place during socal trout season though. I assume thats what your talking about as the parks dont have trout right now due to the heat. Or are you talking about the local mountain lakes

Local regional park lakes like Prado. I will look back at those videos.Thanks.@@SeaSpankerOutdoors

Definitely. I found it by accident last year and fell in love with it

It definitely is a nice place to go. I highly recommend giving it a shot

You cant just stop at 3 in October haha. October/November is the best time of year to go! As it starts cooling off the trout start eating alot as they are preparing for the winter ice. Im a big fan of Mary and George in the Mammoth area. I also love Lundy and both the virginia lakes (little & big). Fall is also spawning season for browns so dont forget to give Grant and Crowley a chance 🤘

The Native is still in great shape but I will be selling it soon. I just purchased a second Old Town AutoPilot 120 🤘

It is possible in certain situations to work power bait back on a Carolina rig but thats not what was happening in the video. I was fishing a mini jig while the slip-bobber rod was stationary. I saw the bobber go down and just switched rods to hook the fish

@@SeaSpankerOutdoorsThank you Sir

I really appreciate it 🙏. Just let me know if you have any questions

Right on! Just stick with it and you’ll be hauling them in before you know it 🤘

Very nice. You can definitely find some good stuff on Amazon. No I dont have a tictok

This time of year the trout are going to suspend in the water column. I would suspect anywhere between 5-15’ down from the surface. If it were me I would start off with a slipbobber rig.

Definitely worth a try, depending on how fast the current is. If the current is reasonable it will definitely work as long as your bait is able to sink down to where the fish are holding in that current

Thanks brother and thanks for watching 🙏

Thanks. The Spartan minnows actually have a split tail 🤘

WOW thats a fish im dying to catch. Well done 🤘

@@SeaSpankerOutdoors It was the biggest, most beautiful trout I've ever caught in the Sierra in 71 years of fishing up there. Had it mounted by Trout Taxidermy in Mammoth, and Rich did a fantastic job on it.

Haha ohhhh yes

Thanks brother. That view at the intake at Silver looking SW at Carsons Peak is definitely my favorite

@@SeaSpankerOutdoors yup one of mine too..I'll be leaving end of month to twin lakes for a week fishing fish fest tournament..I'll be throwing the spartin..tight lines gsf

The Katana rods are currently in stock. Just message @gsfcustombaits or @katanarods2022 on Instagram and they will get you set up

Wait till you see next weeks video on Caples Lake. Really beautiful lake with crystal clear water 🤘

Exactly. If the fish decides to spit the hook out I say thats his problem haha

Thanks, I appreciate it 🙏. If you ever have questions just let me know

Interesting. Ive never heard that but it may have to do with the amount of hooks on a dropshot rig in moving water. I could see a rig with two or more hooks may be illegal in certain waters but a single im pretty sure is legal in most rivers and streams

Thanks. its always nice when you try somthing a little unconventional and it ends up working

No problem 👍

Thanks, i appreciate the feedback. Im doing alot of experimenting trying to find what works best for for the channel.

Thanks, it was an awesome day on the water for sure.