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I really appreciate that, and I’m glad you’re enjoying the content! Velveeta cheese, I would have never thought of it but I could totally see it working! Powerbait and mouse tails definitely work wonders for the stocked trout for sure.

Barnegat Inlet! I eat the fish if they’re of legal size to keep, however none were of size this day.

@@SaltySamFishing thank you! Just subed!

Glad to hear the fish bites worked out for you! Really any bulkhead or pier should provide opportunities to catch spot and croaker this time of year with small hooks and small baits. As for January and February it’s slow but in the back bays you could target white perch. March 1st is when striped bass opens again in the bays so when March rolls around the options start to pick up again!

@@SaltySamFishing Thanks! Didn’t want to just stop making videos until next May, so I’m trying to learn as much as I can over the next couple months. Your channel is great for that. 👍

@@slingshotcrabbing I agree January and February I get super itchy to fish but once March 1st hits then things pick up!

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

I appreciate that!

Typically based on opinion and lack of proper preparation leading to an ammonia taste. When prepared right it’s good!

If they’re still active next time I can get out fishing I’ll give it a shot!

The blood worm fish bites!

For some reason this spring was not the best there, the trout seemed slow.

I agree, I think the smaller blues taste better!

Exactly! 😂

Pretty much every fish that’s not tiny but not a keeper I call decent size 😂 it’s a habit

Striper in the fall if all goes well but most times it’ll end up being dogfish haha

Dude they do 😂 except they dine and dash

Sounds like a great idea, thank you Martin!

Definitely! Makes good bait for sure.

Thanks!

Much appreciated!

Ah man, you gotta go back and try again!

@@SaltySamFishing yea but they live 2 hours away but I am gonna catch it one day

Thanks for tuning in! I’ve noticed that the wide angle lens on the GoPro makes it look like I’m very far from the waters edge when in fact I’m usually closer than it appears. I’m sorry to hear that you had to stop surf fishing but I hope that lure making is something that can still keep you in the realm of it at least! I appreciate the comment, glad you enjoy!

Wondering which fish you are referring to? Let me know so I can improve for the future.

Thanks Steve, always appreciate the comment! Hope you had a great Labor Day weekend.

Thank you! 🤙

Yup pretty much!

@@SaltySamFishing Love the videos man! I am a fellow New Jerseyan and am thinking of getting into surf fishing so I am just trying to enlighten myself. Your videos are super informative.

@@themetsochist Glad to hear you've been finding them informative! Best of luck on your surf fishing journey, it's an addiction lol.

It was nice meeting you too, glad to hear you guys had success at the inlet! Tog are a blast to catch.

That’s awesome, I love that name 😂 they’re insanely slippery and always flopping around at the worst times! Thanks for the anecdote and thanks for watching, Martin!

Truly one of the most beautiful places!

Will do! Thanks for watching!

Thank you! 🤙

It’s a bad omen, I’m gonna stop doing that 😂

If only 😂

Thank you! Yeah I’m gonna miss Fluking, hopefully next season is a better one!

Hey, thanks! Hope you guys got on some great fish that day!

@@SaltySamFishing haha no keepers but still had fun fishing out there

Right? I’m glad it’s not just me. I feel like each bait is only lasting 2-3 fish before having to change out!

What’s up man! Hope you enjoyed that nice croaker for a meal!

@@SaltySamFishing thanks dude I fried them up for breakfast next morning

Thanks as always 👍!

Glad to hear you had a solid day! Thanks for watching!

Hey Nate, for lure or jig fishing I tie direct to braid using a Uni to Uni knot! With rigs I’ll typically use a swivel and use a Uni knot for the braid side and a clinch knot for the leader side.

@@SaltySamFishingdo you use it for rigs bc it makes it easier to swap rigs out? And did the uni to uni ever fail on you?

@@_N4te_ yep easier to swap out and nope it rarely has ever failed on me

@@SaltySamFishingbtw I never asked but any reason you switched from the 10 foot trophy 2 with the penn pursuit to the 9 foot with the battle?

@@_N4te_ I still have both! But which one I use depends all on conditions and what I'm going for.

Hey Michael, it's been truly a tough year for Fluke so I hear you on that! Honestly, this jerk shad on the jig set up has been my number one this season for catching Fluke. Definitely give it a shot. Otherwise it's just all about staying mobile and finding those deeper pockets of water. Things are always changing in the surf in terms of structure, but check out Google maps in advance and pin some spots where you see some darker water and holes to try and fish. Walk up and down the beach and try spots until you get into them. In this video I did a ton of walking that I cut out but it took me a good handful of spots before I got on the fish. Hope that provides some form of guidance, good luck out there-persistence is key!

True, some people refer to them as "spot croaker" which I should have made the distinction between in this video. That was my oversight on that! They're both part of the drum/croaker (Sciaenidae) family and I did catch some of both species (Spot and Atlantic Croaker) so I was conflating the names in some cases.

Most preferable tide for me is 2 hours before and after high tide! However, this season in particular, I've been having luck at dead low. Fish when you can!

Love to hear it, those sale rods always are the ones that end up lasting a lifetime!

That's awesome David, happy to hear you've been putting in work on the Striper! It's got me thinking of the fall season!

@@SaltySamFishing There is a big weather system coming up the coast, supposed to hit us tomorrow, did you get it today? Saturday is a wash out but I'm thinking Sunday could be good.

@@David35445 it was a little overcast today but I think tomorrow will bring the rain!

Thank you for the tip! I have to give that a try, I've been burning through them like crazy.

I believe in grams the 1/4oz jig head would equal ~7.08. Light gear is always fun. Good luck out there, thanks for watching as always!

Thank you for your valuable tips on how to succeed. Have a good weekend 💙🙋🎣👍👈

Yeah that’s kind of how it’s been so far but keep trying, it’ll only get better as the season goes on!