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Esox Explorer
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 10 ม.ค. 2023
Welcome to the Esox Explorer channel. This is a channel that will have 15-60 minute videos for musky fishermen. There are no sponsors to talk up. There is no personal guide business to promote. Just a channel with true, unbiased information that viewers can agree with or respectfully disagree with. Information discussed will include preparation for the season, preparation for trips/outings, tips, and tactics, among any other informational topics I feel will be helpful and beneficial to others. If there are other topics people would like covered, or for me to provide my opinion, please let me know.
***ALL PRODUCTS MENTIONED ARE PRODUCTS I USE BY MY OWN CHOICE. THERE IS NO REIMBURSEMENT OR COMPENSATION OF ANY KIND FROM ANY COMPANY***
***ALL PRODUCTS MENTIONED ARE PRODUCTS I USE BY MY OWN CHOICE. THERE IS NO REIMBURSEMENT OR COMPENSATION OF ANY KIND FROM ANY COMPANY***
Musky Line, My Choice of Braid and Why...
I take a look at various musky lines and give my recommendation as to which line I prefer. Yes, with our water conditions changing, color does matter. Little details will make a difference in your fishing success.
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Musky Rods, Which Ones and Why Choose Tooth Tamer...
มุมมอง 914 หลายเดือนก่อน
I will discuss rods, choices, and why for them. If you want to tame those musky, go with a Tooth Tamer.
Piscifun Alijoz 400 Preview
มุมมอง 1.5K4 หลายเดือนก่อน
Piscifun Alijoz 400 Preview. You will see how it comes to you, the unpacking, and my first impressions of the reel. This should be an informative video for you on a new to me reel. Watch and enjoy...
Musky Trolling Video: Setting Boards
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In this video I will share a suggested way to set-up your planner boards, briefly talk about the leader, and mention a HIGHLY recommended planner board that is what I consider the best available on the market today for pulling big musky baits.
Bucktails for Musky: Going Old School
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Taking a look at an "old school" approach to bucktails and musky. Double blades? How about single blades? We will take a look at why going single blades may be the "new/old" way to go.
Part 4 of 5: Twitch and Cranks
มุมมอง 67ปีที่แล้ว
In part 4 of the 5 part series the top twitchbaits and crankbaits will be addressed. These baits mentioned have been the best producing baits for me. Each is unique in its design and action. Each has its place in my lineup of baits.
Jerkbaits Part 3 of the 5 Part Series
มุมมอง 60ปีที่แล้ว
This video is part 3 of the 5 part series dealing with having the right baits for your next musky trip. Part 3 will address jerkbaits. These baits have been the better producers for me when it comes to jerkbaits. Not everyone will agree on the selection or suggestions, but we can agree to disagree.
Part 2 of a 5 Part Series: TOPWATER
มุมมอง 106ปีที่แล้ว
This is part 2 of a 5 part series in regards to having the right lures for your musky trip. This video discusses the most economical and productive topwater baits for me. If you don't already have them as part of your arsenal, consider adding them as they are that good. You may not agree with the information given, but we can agree to disagree.
Video 1 of a 5 part Series: Part 1- BUCKTAILS
มุมมอง 139ปีที่แล้ว
This video is part 1 of a 5 part series on bait selection for you musky trips. Video 1 tackles the bucktail dilemma. What really IS a bucktail? The 4 best "bucktail" materials are discussed with suggested baits based on quality and production. There may be some disagreement by some with what is discussed, but we can agree to disagree.
Reading Maps/Charts in Preparation for Your Trip
มุมมอง 311ปีที่แล้ว
This video will go into map/chart reading in preparation for your trip. You will see what charts to get and where to get them. Websites with FREE interactive maps will be shared and shown. Tackling new water will be discussed, as well as what to do to best prepare for new water. A few suggestions on "reading" water once you are on the water are also discussed.
Preparing for your Musky Trip...It is NEVER too Early!!!
มุมมอง 122ปีที่แล้ว
Now that you have booked your trip, it is preparation time. I discuss the following: Maps/charts to use and provide a good website of where to get them, suggested publications with articles, suggested people to watch on TH-cam, Sport Shows, Seminars, Moon Phase Calendars and a great website to build them, what to consider to take to a resort, and what to take if you are camping. A sample spread...
Planning and Booking Your Next Musky Adventure....Are You Ready?
มุมมอง 167ปีที่แล้ว
This video is intended to help guide you with your trip planning process. It will talk about places to go, where to stay, and guides to fish with. To make your trip the best and the most enjoyable experience takes planning, lots and lots of planning. The resorts mentioned are good resorts to stay at. The guides mentioned are extremely good and down to earth guys. Yes, there are many other good ...
New and updated introduction video for the Esox Explorer Channel. Please bear with me as I grow.
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This is a new and updated intro video providing some information about what you will see on this channel. This is my first video, so please be patient as they will get better and more involved.
@Esox Explorer What Ounce lures can this reel handle cause im looking for a reel that can handle big muskie lures!
I threw Mag Dawgs, which are about 8oz, to see how it handled them. I had no issues with that at all. So, throwing a 10" Jake, 10" Slammer, or even a 13" Grandma would be no issue. Personally, I will be using the Alijoz 400 for bucktails, spinnerbaits, jerks, glides, cranks, and twitch baits. I have a different reel I will be using for my rubber reel.
4:00 for anyone who wants to actually see the reel
Damn I just bought a 8:1
I would bet they would swap it out for you. They want to keep customers happy. I am being completely honest, too, about burning up the gears on the 8.1:1. My reel recommendation video will be uploaded soon.
Thank you for the offer, but the line you mentioned to get me a spool of is the line I saw break first hand. It won't be going on my reels at anytime. Thank you for the offer, though.
Where/how did it break?
@@TuffEsox 10'-15' from the leader, on the cast with a Fat Bastard. Newly spooled up 80lb line for the guy; no backlash, no engaged reel, nothing. The line simply broke. I knew about the line last year coming out. Talked to guys in the know about it. It piqued my interest in the winter. Lost interest pretty quickly in the summer. It was being handed out like candy to guys. After seeing it break like that, no thanks.
I don't believe you.
@TuffEsox Believe what you want. I was there. I saw it happen. I'm the one that moved the boat so he could net his Fat Bastard. Thank you again for the offer, though.
I've been a Sufix Performance Braid (SPB) guy for anything in the 65-80# test range (100# is overkill & unnecessary. Just ask any tarpon guy) for the past 15 years or so. Tried the 832, PP, Cortland, and various lesser-known brands whose names escape me at the moment, etc., but always went back to SPB, primarily due to the consistency over the years & price point. Early last summer, I needed new line on my main Bay casting set-up & hit my local bait shop (Smokey's on the Bay) to get respooled. Tilky had the 80# XS Big Game in bulk, so I told him to spool me up with "THAT BLUE SHIT" (my exact words) that everybody was suddenly pimping on Facebook seemingly from out of nowhere. Several buddies, including my PMTT partner, were gushing about the stuff, so I wanted to see what all the hubbub was about. Frankly, it fished like BUTTER right out of the gate. I was immediately impressed. There was a NOTICEABLE difference in casting & smoothness compared to my SPB and all other lines. I was truly impressed. Strong, quiet, smooth, increased casting distance & low H2O retention - it's got everything I'm looking for. Plus, it handles BIG Green Bay fish just fine. I've spooled up a couple reels with FINS 40G & Wind Tamer lines, too. Looking forward to putting those through their paces this season! If you don't know who FINS is, it is the US-based company owned by Dave Burch, the father of modern superline braids. He was the operating partner of BBS, the company responsible for the development of UHMW (ultra-high molecular weight) fibers that led to the creation of SpiderWire back in 1993. He's the OG. Since then, Dave worked closely to develop braids for over 30 well-known "superline" braids worldwide. Eventually/recently, several brands chose to off-shore production - chasing cheaper costs/higher profits at the expense of quality/consistency (see your PP comment). Dave chose to stop making everybody else's braids & created his own FINS brand. Proudly braid in the USA 🇺🇸. Do yourself a favor & check out FINS. Hit me up if you want a sample spool.
Nice video. Thanks for mentioning us. Good luck fishing
Well done Chuck!!! How much more honest can a guy be. If your viewers actually knew how much knowledge and experience you have they’d follow you religiously. Keep it up brother. I got your back.