How to Rig a Popping Cork For Redfish & Trout
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- čas přidán 13. 07. 2013
- Here is a tutorial on how to rig a popping cork for redfish and trout. The popping cork is an extremely effective and simple technique to catch fish. The tools needed include a medium to light spinning rod, soft plastic lure or ½ -1/4 ounce DOA shrimp, 20-30lb fluorocarbon monofilament leader and a popping cork. I chose the Cajun Thunder cork because of durability, and construction with both plastic and brass beads. The thrashing of the cork resonates a high pitch noise that fish cannot resist. When the fish investigate the surface commotion, they are quickly greeted by the artificial lure, which entices the strike. You want to retrieve at different speeds and test different cadences for best results. Add a little touch of Gulp spray to your lure for an additional advantage. If you like this tutorial, please like, share and subscribe and I will continue making helpful videos. Thank you!
Gear & apparel:
Salty Scales Apparel
Cajun Thunder popping cork
25lb Mono-filament leader
1/2 DOA shrimp
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Sir i wanna thank you so much because. i had bought that cork and i didnt had the Slide idea how to use it. its been in my tackle box for so long , but thank to your Video. now i can give a good use of if.
Joshua Taylor, I like how precise your videos are and I especially like that you go out of your way to respond to every commenter on your posts. God bless you brother!
I appreciate that you appreciate the film work, thanks for the comment.
just moved to the coast and having been a crappie fisherman my whole life this whole saltwater thing is new to me. i appreciate the video and information. very informative, looking to get out of the strike column this week!
You will have a blast, different world but a ton of fun. Good luck!
Thank you! Im new to fishing and I love it, it is the great fishermen out there like yourself that really help
+Jay Hinojosa You are welcome and thank you Jay.
Very helpful. Thank you. I didn't know that I needed a swivel connected to the wire part of the cork. Makes a lot of sense. 👍🏾👍🏾
Thanks for the information. I picked up a popping cork and tied the rig to go fishing this past weekend. I caught 10 speckled trout in about 70 minutes!
+Bill Lott That's great! They love the popping cork.
On deep water or I can do use this cork on the surf
One of my preferred rigs for Red's and Trout. I modify all of mine with 50 lb floro replacing the hard wire or braid wire. I think it works best with fluorocarbon like. Yet another great rigging tutorial vid. Thanks Capt. Tight Lines 🎣
Was looking for this setup, thank you for vid. New to fishing and will definitely try this out in South Texas lakes
Have been using the rig you suggest and every time we fish my son will catch a big red. We typically fish for trout, but it is
usually his first catch in the area, boom, he is hooked up and smiling. We love it and thanks for your video.
We like the DOA, the VUDU, 1/8 or 1/4 heads, all the colors, the GULP, just good fun. We have had flounder bites but
seldom get them in the net.
Thanks, thanks, thanks
Frank Baughman We are happy to hear of your success Frank and you're very welcome!
Thanks, I am glad you liked it!
Thanks man your video is very easy to understand for begginers like me
Glad to help bud
Thanks for the great informative video! Keep up the great work & keep fishing!
fishingherald Thanks bud!
Thanks Jeff, we definitely will. The transition shouldn't be too hard. I am an avid fisher of both saltwater and freshwater, it's two different worlds but they are both great!
Thank you for info bro!!!! You the man!!!!!
I caught this redfish on a 3 inch berkley gulp shrimp..caught some flounder also...they definitely work!
+Eric McGovern Nice fish, they are a deadly bait.
Thanks for the info! I'm going to order me the combo! Thanks for sharing!
You're welcome!
Thank you Joshua i will lengthen the leader and give it a try on my next fishing trip. I appreciate your advice.
You're welcome! :)
Thanks for the info, good stuff. Shalom!
Thank you for posting Josh
+TheJmw116 You are welcome!
Straight forward thank you 👍🏼
You are welcome!
Bump bump bump and it's on. Great video
Yes! Thank you!
Great video, thanks.. I'll be using this setup at my spot in Laport, Texas when I wake up. Targeting Reds and of course, Specks. My first time using artificial bait. Wish me luck!
+Adolfo Calixto Good luck and let us know how you do.
Great setup ! I have had good luck with the Cajun Thunder and Vudu Shrimp
***** It's a good setup.
Excellent video! man these things are the biggest craze recently!
+iHuntxdzers Thanks bud!
+iHuntxdzers Back about 5 years ago I was fishing with a good friend. He runs a 6pac day fishing boat full time. I was having a major hard time getting to the yellow tailed snapper in the coral without getting hung up. I pulled out and old bobber and put it on my line. My friend about pooped himself. He laughed and said "what? You think we are bluegill fishing?". I just kept on doing my thing and cast out a bit of cut bait. After the 5th snapper he wanted a bobber. I said sorry only one. Now people finally see the value. My wife and I joke that bobbers are for kids and popping floats are for adults.
thanks for all your tutorials that you share with us Capt Josh. u seem to have made the loop knot pretty easy but the camera was kinda low. if possible can u make a tutorial video on how to tie a loop knot? keep up the great work.
Hello Rico Suave , I will try to put one together. Thanks!
Thx for the reply josh very much appreciated
+Max Lee You're welcome!
This is a good video thank you .
Guitar Dave You're welcome and thanks!
I saw those corks at Walmart last night, I'm going back and get one today.
Thanks Joshua !!
Going to have to try a cork
It's a great little rig that creates a ton of commotion.
Loved the info...thanks!
You're welcome! Thanks for watching.
Great video!
Great work josh! you look a lot younger in these older videos :-)
Cool thank you coming down to FL in April will definitely give it a shot
Great, good luck!
Awesome video!
Love this vid
thanks , I watched your video and bought the same color popping cork online , so gonna try it as soon I'll get it
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They are very effective, good luck out there!
Thanks. I have bought a few popping corks but never knew how to use them until now.
+wiiman843 You're welcome bud.
I caught a spotted sea trout today on popping cork. So it worked.
+wiiman843 Awesome!
Thank you Josh.
You're welcome Chris.
Love the video and information. I recently relocated to Jacksonville, FL and wanted advice on how and possibly where to fish for Redfish. The rig you describe is simple and I am finding it more and more. Just went to Mosquito Lagoon and didn't catch one red fish. very disappointing when you're paying for a charter....I am going to buy a small boat and hit the creeks in Jacksonville. If you have any additional information on how to fish for the Big Reds, please let me know. Again, love the clean, direct video.
Gonna definitely try this I had no idea how they work thanks
+Jose Castillo They definitely do, you're welcome
I don't even know who you are without the beard man
I know lol
Excellent
+Richard Guindon Thanks!
Thanks Matt
I'm in Lakeland ,huge bass man but trying to learn how to catch these saltwater fish I'll be watching and learning,keep outing them I
Very productive way of catching redfish in Virginia I perfect live bunker under the cork though.
I'm well thanks for asking, you can use a multitude of corks. I just prefer Cajun because they create so much noise and they have been very durable.
great vid
Thanks Central Florida Anglers
Hiii..... Good video
Great video!! What lb would you recommend for the main line? June/July Sound fishing in Avon, NC and going to use this set-up. Should I go with 10lb momo connected to the 25lb leader? Thanks for the help!
Hello Liam, I am personally not familiar with Kiawah Island. From my experience, your best bet is to talk to the locals once you arrive, keep your rigs simple and match the food source which is abundant in that area. That is pretty much the formula for success wherever you decided to venture to. Let us know how you do.
Got yourself a subscriber
Welcome aboard!
Joshua Taylor thx man
I will try this for largemouth bass
great video very informative what type of knot are you us an the shrimp
Hello Russel,
I would assume you are probably fishing extremely shallow? If so, I would first try free lining live shrimp or greenbacks. Attach your leader directly to your main line and a 1/0 Owner hook. Are you sight casting? Shallow water reds can be very finicky, therefore sometimes a popping cork isn't your best option.
Any of these type corks will work with the same principle explained here. I like DOAs, but haven't had much luck recently except with live shrimp. Had an old-timer use the same setup above (I use Cajun Thunders) with the same leader, two clear glass beads free above a 2.0 or 3.0 treble hook or circle hook. Have had good luck with the setup, but want to master the artificials so appreciate your tips Joshua.
Yes, you can use circle hooks and a variety of baits. I like using the popping cork with a 1/0 owner and greenbacks for redfish and snook. Don't be afraid to try out new techniques and baits, you never know what will produce for you.
Hey man great video! will this work for a braided line with mono leader?
Thank you so much for this video. I can't wait to try this in July when I get to go back to the shore.
I am new to fishing (have been 3x's and am addicted to salt water fishing!). I prefer to fish from shore in a salt water marsh we found while camping.
In April, I had real shrimp on a hook and a plain jane red/white bobber on my line and had what I think redfish jumping on top of my bobber, but not hitting my bait :(
Do redfish jump out of the water? Or was it a different kind of fish landing on my bobber, and what should I use to go after those types of fish, if that is what is in the salt marsh when I am there in July?
I can't wait to add this to my tackle box and put it to work!
Thanks so very much!
Becky Priest You are welcome, let us know how you do. :)
Hello Santiago, I would start with 2.5 foot of leader. The sound will draw the fish to the lure.
hey Joshua,yea most of the places that ill be fishing are shallow some of them are not..but yea I'm doing sight casting….
When selecting a leader length, do you want the bait to settle on the bottom or always float just off bottom?
So I'm poor to afford another rod and reel since it's expensive here, so quick question can I use popping cork rig for my go to bottom rig rod? I tied a snap swivel for the mainline since I usually change rigs whenever I feel like to..
good video, simple and informative. How would I use a little split shot weight with it?
Just place it a foot or so below the cork.
Hello Jonny Bott, check out my other video "Recommended tackle for snook and redfish."
I go over some of the light inshore tackle that I prefer.
hi great video.what is the wheight of to corc? and do u recomend to buy doa combo?
Is there a certain size hook on that DOA or they just come like that originally? Just thought maybe I could put the same setup on a jig but what size weight and hook for this same setup?
im in friendswood and i have been fishing a place down the street and there is alot of marsh..would that be good to use for that or what would u go with..
thanks
I found this works extremely well with mackerel with cut greenbacks
Yes sir, it's very effective!
Thanks for the great video!
You're welcome!
Thanks for the video. I really needed to see this. Please show on camera how to make the loop knot thanks. I am subscribing.
Diane Terrizzi I will work on this for you. :)
Thank you sooo much. Great videos!
Live bait is a great alternative. You can use a popping cork to draw attention to almost any lure or baitfish.
Can I use this with a circle hook and a live bait like a pilchard or mullet, or does it only apply/work best with shrimps? Thanks.
Is it best to stay in one place and keep casting or keep moving around. I have all offshore experience and trolling so red/specks are totally foreign. Gr8 vid thx!
I like to fan cast and move after the fan cast. You will know if fish are present within ten minutes or so usually. Unless fish are transitioning with the tide.
I've been wanting to use one but haven't because I'm just unsure... my msin question is do u leave it out there or real it in like u would without the cork
Do the corks have different size weights or are they set to a certain weight on all corks?
Never been saltwater fishing but I'm going next week. What kind of rod and reel do you throw this on? I'm bringing a bass rod, somewhat light tackle spinning rod, medium weight catfish spinning rod, and a 12ft surf rod. Want to try a couple different methods. Going to daulphin island. Thx for any advice you can offer
BUCKSLAYER Hey there, check out my video for inshore rod and reel selection, that will give you all you need to get started. Thanks!
Hey how you are doing could you use a different cork such as a staoform corks
If im fishing low vis water like in a brackish river and my artificial is 3 feet away from where the noise is then how do the fish even find the artificial bait? I fish with live and ive caught catfish but ive been going after Red for a couple weeks and not caught one.
I have 30 lbs braided line would you think if I put 20 lbs flourl for the leader would it be good
Next time try and go shallower, In our area the ladyfish love to hangout in the 3-6 feet of water. As you work your way to the 2.5 - 3 foot range, look for good grass with sandy pot holes. If the water is low, you have to go out further, as it comes in, start creeping toward the mangroves.
How much leader do I need for the Popping Cork? Is 2.5 feet ok? I am fishing in tidal creeks and grasses along river edges. Thanks
thanks for the video ! would you recommand this with live bait ?
Absolutely, works great with greenbacks and shrimp.
How long the leader for this set should be to maximize strikes and caught fish. I usually fish Ponce Inlet New Smyrna area and water depth is between 2-5 feet.
I'm somewhat new to the whole pop cork. Iv always preferred dragging a shrimp along the bottom and twitching it.
A man at academy told me to try this and some mojo shrimp. I'm fairly happy with the combo. The shrimp are like swim bait there fails move as if there swimming. They also have a little class tube with mini bb's in it as a rattle. It works well. If tried the gulp in the past but they didnt work to well for me. I'll get nibbles and a hit and run all the time.
If gotten 5+ hit and runs in a hour with gulp and ended up not catching a single one that day lol.
Popping corks draw a lot of attention, you should try it. :)
First time fishing with cajun thunder popping cork. Thank you for tutorial i caught 5 red fish in 3hrs of fishing using the rig. Can i use this for flounder too? Any suggestions will help, thanx!
That is great Phet, You can use it for all species. For flounder just make sure your bait is hitting the bottom, you might need to lengthen the leader a tad.
great video i will be going to Kiawah Island and i fish on Long Island so i will have no idea what to fish with could you tell me some tips and techniqes to fish Kiawah's inshore waters
can i use that with power bait for trout if so where can i buy that float
Nice video. What knot do you use for tying the other end of the cajun thunder? Specifically for braided line? Thanks
I like the improved clinch knot but I wrap the line through the swivel twice before tying.
Joshua Taylor Got it. Thanks
Nice vids! Would snook on the beach hit this? or will the cork scare them away?
(Sanibel)
Gerry Shappell This rig could work but I prefer to free line on the beach when using live bait.
***** thx!
Gerry ur a bot
I have the thunder popping cork but is there any other kind I can use
Hi Josh. Thank you, for posting the video and also i would like to find out where can i purchase the orange popping cork . thank
+Santana Rios Hello, I purchase my corks off of Amazon and Ebay most of the time but Bass Pro has them.
+Santana Rios Cabelas is a great place also. Great shipping and great customer service. I buy from Bass pro, but prefer Cabelas 10-1. I ordered 3 green ones last night.
Ultimate-Baits is a small local company in NC making a new amazing popping bobber. Not yet available on line. Hard plastic, I sorted weights, glass beads on line.
Will this work at the jetties? Can I use live shrimp ? Thanks I am subscribing
Ryeen Neil Absolutely, this rig will virtually work anywhere.
I'm gonna use this tomorow but I'm using a treble hook should I add a little weight to the cork so that my line is straight in the water ?
Reeling N' Revving you can use weight but the less hardware, the better off you will be.
Hello 2342makaveli, you pop the cork and then let it sit a few seconds and then repeat.
What exact brand of leader line are you using in this video?
How deep off the cork should I be fishing?..heard about 16" is recommended but I've seen big reds swimming in ankle deep water right in front of me ...Im in southern Louisiana if that matters..
A good rule of thumb is about two feet. Most reds that we catch here in Florida are in two to three feet of water on average.
SS, what length of leader when fishing in shallow bays like East Matagorda? If we're in 18-24" of water, what length would you suggest?
I would have about a 1.5 foot leader personally.
I know the action may be hindered a bit but I use a clinch knot to tie on my soft plastic lure (instead of the loop knot) what’s your thoughts on this? Still effective ?
It will still work.