My 14 year old son and I are just taking up canoe fishing in (and around) Charlotte Harbor, in SW Florida. There's much to learn, it seems. I'll be going back and watching your videos over the next few days. For now, we are going with your topwater and popping cork suggestions. Thanks.
I have that same plug and I love it. One thing I do to my top water plugs is, I change my back treble hook out with a treble with a buck tail. After I twitch it the buck tail will wiggle a little. That action tends to aggravate the fish. My little tip hope it works for y'all. Thanks
Great video. I think the Heddon Spook lures are kind of special in the way they bob side to side, and then bob down under the surface a bit. Heddon make the coolest lures, I just wish they weren't so expensive to buy here in the UK. The first ones I bought I thought were too precious to just chuck in the sea. Of course, I chuck 'em all the time now. Hey ho. Thanks. Raymondo
Thanks for the tips . My wife and kids are on a road trip going along the coast of Florida. I have some knowledge on saltwater fishing. This video will help . Hoping to start making videos on my channel showing our adventure. We will see.
pear shaped split ring, berkley 30# big game green for leader and working the rod high and perpendicular to the water works the best. lots of snap in the side to side motion and lotts of splash which is really what draws the strikes.
How's the fishing since Harvey and Irma? I lived not to far from Boca Grande during Charley. Boca had some damage from Irma this time but nothing like Charley! Good fishing, love to watch, wish I was fishing! 🐟
Excellent presentation and very informative and helpful! I've only transitioned one year from straight FC to braid with leader, and only regret I waited so long. But haven't yet tried braid for topwater. For a half ounce Super spook, Jr. would you say 20# braid to 12# mono would seem adequate and appropriate on a MH spinning rod and a 3000 or 4000 size Vanford? I've been using fairly long leaders, generally running the knot inside my guides but just outside my spool because it was the fear a getting bit less that prompted me to do so. Is there any harm in staying with the longer leader, even if I swap the FC for mono?
Early morning or later before dark into dark.Less heat is good hence the morning and later evening due to fish get more active in later summer when its cooler out and also the tend to go in more shallow!
Daniel Lopez try to keep the same pace all the way to the boat and ignore the strike . If you slow it down they will lose interest a lot of the time. You can always slow your retrieve on the next cast if you are getting lots of misses.
I say NO to the loop ! NO LOOP...Why ?..Because there is a ton of friction and abrasion going on from every cast,to working the bait, to fighting the fish ! Not to mention the weight of the fish and pull is crimping the loop..Basically the line gets sawed on non stop..So I would rather tie directly to an 'O'ring and let it saw back and forth on the eye of the lure instead of my line !..Now imagine if the fish wraps you around a stump etc..She's shaking her head frantically and your baits eye is sawing crazy on the loop..Friction + abrasion = SNAP !
I’m late, but if your loop knots crimp and slide tight then you aren’t tying a loop knot correctly. And it’s split ring, o rings are what seal waterproof items ( gaskets etc) o rings are rubber bands essentially
Salt Strong Leader material is often very different than the line they put on the big spools. Specifically flourocarbon. Try some break strength or abrasion tests on the berkley flouro big spool vs little leader spools they sell and you will see the difference immediately. Yes you are saving money , but taking a risk.
What perfect timing for your suggestion because I performed an abrasion test on fluoro leader line vs. main line just yesterday. And I was shocked to see that there was no clear winner between the two. The test was filmed so you'll soon be able to see how the test was performed and what the results were.
I was just testing the Fluoro leader vs. Fluoro main line. I'm thinking that the results will differ by manufacturer. So I'll be sure to do a future test with Berkley.
My 14 year old son and I are just taking up canoe fishing in (and around) Charlotte Harbor, in SW Florida. There's much to learn, it seems. I'll be going back and watching your videos over the next few days. For now, we are going with your topwater and popping cork suggestions. Thanks.
I have that same plug and I love it. One thing I do to my top water plugs is, I change my back treble hook out with a treble with a buck tail. After I twitch it the buck tail will wiggle a little. That action tends to aggravate the fish. My little tip hope it works for y'all. Thanks
Tony,
Your videos are so helpful to this new fisherman. Thanks you!
Tony, you have the best instructional videos. Always very thorough with explanations!
This young man has impressed me. Seemingly sound logic behind his recommendations.
Great lesson. Love the way you start with identifying tackle.
Good basic info.. Enjoyed it. Thanks !!!
In some ways, I miss Tony's vids sitting at that picnic table...ahh memories haha! An oldie but a goodie!
great info man.. thanks
Thank you! Great info and tips! 🤛🏼
thank for the tips bro!✌🏼
Great video. I think the Heddon Spook lures are kind of special in the way they bob side to side, and then bob down under the surface a bit. Heddon make the coolest lures, I just wish they weren't so expensive to buy here in the UK. The first ones I bought I thought were too precious to just chuck in the sea. Of course, I chuck 'em all the time now. Hey ho. Thanks. Raymondo
tks for the video. Iv wondered why my lure wanted to dive sometimes,
Great video!
Thanks for the tips . My wife and kids are on a road trip going along the coast of Florida. I have some knowledge on saltwater fishing. This video will help . Hoping to start making videos on my channel showing our adventure. We will see.
good job!
Love all the summer cicada sounds! We don't have in South Florida.
Well it’s annoying
pear shaped split ring, berkley 30# big game green for leader and working the rod high and perpendicular to the water works the best. lots of snap in the side to side motion and lotts of splash which is really what draws the strikes.
How's the fishing since Harvey and Irma? I lived not to far from Boca Grande during Charley. Boca had some damage from Irma this time but nothing like Charley! Good fishing, love to watch, wish I was fishing! 🐟
Love Topwater
Excellent presentation and very informative and helpful! I've only transitioned one year from straight FC to braid with leader, and only regret I waited so long. But haven't yet tried braid for topwater. For a half ounce Super spook, Jr. would you say 20# braid to 12# mono would seem adequate and appropriate on a MH spinning rod and a 3000 or 4000 size Vanford? I've been using fairly long leaders, generally running the knot inside my guides but just outside my spool because it was the fear a getting bit less that prompted me to do so. Is there any harm in staying with the longer leader, even if I swap the FC for mono?
omg that water is so clear
Nice Sahara reel
What loop knot do you use
Hey tony...if I purchase a insider membership with y’all guys, is it year to date ?
Would a fast attach clip or clip swivel replicate the freedom of movement that a loop knot provides?
Where do I get that shirt? Nice video!
Simply fucking INFORMATIVE! 💯💪🏼
Is low light (early morning, dusk) the best time for top water lures?
Cliff Nagle yes
What size,style and make of the hooks to you change out with the treble hooks, Thank you.
Here's a great post that covers the details about replacing treble hooks: www.saltstrong.com/articles/how-to-replace-treble-hooks/
I thought braid was better for topwater. I learned that from Roland Martin since braid floats and fish wont see it sinking.
Lol how much can a small tiny split ring weigh that you have to take them off??
Ponky I was wondering the same, as he said that I was thinking another reason was coming...
Ponky 1»
Besides early morning what is a general rule for when to use topwater?...heat..summer?
Early morning or later before dark into dark.Less heat is good hence the morning and later evening due to fish get more active in later summer when its cooler out and also the tend to go in more shallow!
@@killingyouwithlogic5808 Works anytime in three feet or less water.
Which one do you prefer for the connection of mono + braid?uni or fg?
The FG because it's roughly 30% stronger for the lines I use (10 lb PowerPro to 20+ fluoro/mono).
Salt Strong thanks mate ! Tight line
What do you do if a snook is following your top water lure ? Do you change the retrieve faster or slower or do you just stop it
Just in case you don't have a plastic at the moment
Daniel Lopez try to keep the same pace all the way to the boat and ignore the strike . If you slow it down they will lose interest a lot of the time. You can always slow your retrieve on the next cast if you are getting lots of misses.
Keep it moving make em work for it
I'm not fishing from a vessel. I'm fishing from the bank. I hope I can still fish these effective lures without a boat
I say NO to the loop ! NO LOOP...Why ?..Because there is a ton of friction and abrasion going on from every cast,to working the bait, to fighting the fish ! Not to mention the weight of the fish and pull is crimping the loop..Basically the line gets sawed on non stop..So I would rather tie directly to an 'O'ring and let it saw back and forth on the eye of the lure instead of my line !..Now imagine if the fish wraps you around a stump etc..She's shaking her head frantically and your baits eye is sawing crazy on the loop..Friction + abrasion = SNAP !
Split ring - not O-ring. O-rings are made of polymer material and used as pressure seals, and sometimes spacers.
I’m late, but if your loop knots crimp and slide tight then you aren’t tying a loop knot correctly. And it’s split ring, o rings are what seal waterproof items ( gaskets etc) o rings are rubber bands essentially
Mono stretches. Just rig straight braid
What kind of Top water is that?
Gilbert Reyes skitter v , super spook Jr, whopper plopper left to right.
Looks like your fishing in to the sky lol
First, Hello Notification Squad..
just use a frog for weeds...
Stop confusing fisherman . Seriously!
Which specific parts of this video do you not agree with?
Salt Strong Leader material is often very different than the line they put on the big spools. Specifically flourocarbon. Try some break strength or abrasion tests on the berkley flouro big spool vs little leader spools they sell and you will see the difference immediately. Yes you are saving money , but taking a risk.
What perfect timing for your suggestion because I performed an abrasion test on fluoro leader line vs. main line just yesterday. And I was shocked to see that there was no clear winner between the two. The test was filmed so you'll soon be able to see how the test was performed and what the results were.
Salt Strong look forward to it , thanks . With my own testing there was a clear difference so thats interesting
I was just testing the Fluoro leader vs. Fluoro main line. I'm thinking that the results will differ by manufacturer. So I'll be sure to do a future test with Berkley.