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That’s awesome! I get out as often as I can!

There is enough space that we aren’t getting close to each other but we have to be careful…

I’m going in December for big tuna and March for wahoo.

@ThumpemupFishingchannel I'm on a trip in January for Wahoo. I'm trying to get in March, but I'm not sure if there more spots.

@@virusthewolf text me at thumpemupfishingchannel@gmail.com I still have some spots open on my March 11-12 trip. Matt is planning to target wahoo if they are still around...

@ThumpemupFishingchannel how much is the ticket and when do you have to pay?

@@ThumpemupFishingchannel is December the perfect time for big tuna?

Yes I use my own gear. I have an electric reel, conventional jigging and chunking and spinning popping combo. I also have an SPJ combo.

@ThumpemupFishingchannel I've all kind of gear, just not sure what would be best on the next trip. I've conventional steups from 20 to 80W Talica, tiagra and international. In spinning i've stella, saltiga and torques. I've a Daiwa Tanacom 1000. Someone told me to ditch it or not bring and buy a smaller electric reel. What kind of electric reel do you have?

@@virusthewolf for popping you need a 7'+ rod with a 18K-20K capacity reel. For chunking, you can use your smaller conventional set up or your 50W For trolling I would go with a 50W-80W For warsaw, I would go with the 50W or the Tanacom 1000 For dropping for snapper/grouper, you can use the Tanacom 1000 or the smaller electric reel For dropping for beeliner or using electric for tuna, I would go with a smaller electric reel that is easier to hold for jigging for tuna Hope that helps. I use multiple combos because if I get tangled or cut off, I prefer to grab another rod and keep fishing vs. retying everything...

@ThumpemupFishingchannel do you use electric or manual reels for SPJ? I've 2 setups (30lb) and (50lb). Are these satisfactory? What lb line do you recommend on conventional, tanacom and spinning?

@virusthewolf I recommend 65lb braid for the electric. I tried 40lb on my electric last time but it broke twice. That Warsaw had an SPJ in its mouth from when someone else had hooked it. I have 40lb on my SPJ reel and would not go heavier but you risk losing a fish like that.

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Gulf of Mexico out of Galveston/Freeport

@ThumpemupFishingchannel that is awesome, good catch

@@mayersimchasandman9147 Thanks, that was an amazing trip for the group!

That was the flattest sea that I have ever seen!

Warsaw is awesome!

The snapper were pretty cool as well as the black jacks! This was definitely a variety trip!

It’s been a while but I think it was Boomvang and Nancen

You bet!

It’s a challenge on a headboat with that many people but it’s fun and by 1-2 am mostly the hardcore people are fishing…

Thanks Matt! You have definitely crushed some Sandbass with it!

Wow that’s a lot of fish at one time!

I always give mine away to my friends but they love them!

The big girls come out in the winter time… unfortunately not that many tuna and fewer monsters in the summer!

Nope I prefer sushi to catch and release

Herring

The pump is the game changer. It pulses the chum in their face!

All year… bigger fish in winter normally but more fish in the summer

@@ThumpemupFishingchannel Thank you

I would say yes… lots of people use them. Jeff runs 2 pontoons with thumpers… th-cam.com/video/ABmPpO6Dp24/w-d-xo.htmlsi=EMxr2Ju1YNx1Pw3y

Two piece popping rod good

All the popping rods I use are two piece…. They are butt joined and connect right above the fore grip on the handle.

I use red and white, blue and white and purple and black. The key is rigging them with squid and a sardine to catch the beasts!

Hey James, check out my website, www.thumpemupfishing.com or email me at info@thumpemupfishing.com

I don’t have a color preference other than indicator braid for jigging when using a conventional or spinning reel…. Maybe others can chime in. One thing to consider is that the white is a little easier to see at night.

They have gear in the boat for normal bottom fishing and chunking for tuna. Additionally Matt seems to have a few extra combos for popping. I am not sure if he has extra deep drop rods but those are special requests and the people that book those trips all have it. If you get on one they would typically share. If you are interested email me at info@thumpemupfishing.com I will do a trip every quarter based on what’s biting.

I like Tuf-line indicator braid for jigging and depth control. I use 65lb test. For casting I like Seaguar threadlock in 50lb.

Thanks for the comments. I have tried to cut down on the background music in my later videos so hopefully that helps!

Yes it does, especially if you are fishing rigs and there are mangrove snapper around. I normally keep it higher in the water column.

Hey Jason, fishing is not a one size fits all sport, there are as many ways to fish as there are fish! Beginner’s will have a dinner experience pursuing fish that are easier and more plentiful to catch (e.g. trout or sandbass vs largemouth). Keep it simple and fun first then expand out to more complicated species and techniques. Many fisher people are more than willing to help out new anglers so don’t be afraid to ask for help!

I use a short rod for jigging vs. a longer rod…. For casting I use a 7 1/2’ plus rod, for jigging normally 6’ or less. Chunking I normally just use a jigging rod. I recommend a rod stout enough to put the heat on a tuna, don’t go with a lite rod or you will have a prolonged fight and a higher potential to lose a big fish!

@@ThumpemupFishingchannel Thank you

I would recommend a Spheros reel with a 7’ -8’ medium heavy rod. I have bluefin gear so what I use is overkill

A trolling motor with a special propeller that simply splashes the water. It mimics fish feeding on the surface!

Yes we use it sometimes. When you stop the boat fish gather quickly so have a slab ready and drop it!

They are Zoom flukes 4-5”

That’s a greyline. I have also used a Moeller but you have to add ice, salt and shad keeper in the summer!

You are correct. I bought mine years back at Kingston.

I just jumped on a 4/28-4/29 trip with Captain Matt here. www.smithandsonscharters.com/booking-the-blue-fin-galveston/

Yes it’s just a 2 loop dropper rig or chicken rig. You can also Carolina rig them. Key is to use salmon egg hooks so the bait will float above the grass that’s in many of these lakes!

1. The captain and crew will tell you the target species and the best way to catch them. Normally it’s squid for red snapper, vermillion snapper and whatever else bites. It may be freelining for kingfish etc. I normally catch pinfish for grouper and drop that first then switch if that doesn’t work. Tuna fishing uses poppers, swimbaits, chunk or jigs. Ask the deckhands and they will tell you. Best time to sleep is when the boat is moving from spot to spot. I normally don’t get much sleep! Bring your son but make sure he has a patch or something to prevent sea sickness. That is the worst experience!

@@ThumpemupFishingchannel Thanks for the info

@@MatthewsFabrication you bet! LMK if you have any more questions!

@ThumpemupFishingchannel Do Crank baits work well for Tuna? I have a ton of those Is there a recommended pole length or line strength for Snapper vs Tuna? Is there a Rod limit? I have a few 4 piece poles that I took to Florida that I used off the piers. I was using 20-30lb braid & 20-30lb mono leader & I couldn't cast far. Other locals were using 10lb braid with a 20-30lb mono-leader & they were casting way out there.

@@MatthewsFabrication the most popular lure is the Halco Max 130 with upgraded hooks. I use 2/0 owner ST66 hooks although the new Halco hooks are much stronger. I use 50-65lb braid on all of my rods with 65 fluorocarbon for leader. My popping /casting rods are all 7’ or longer.

I love it, it’s smaller so much fewer tangles and Matt is a great captain. The quarters for sleeping are smaller but other than that it’s great!

I have full time guides that use my thumper and are the best and can get you on fish! We will make sure you have a great trip!

I worked with Purdue university to try to replicate the vibrations digitally and we couldn’t even come close. I don’t think it would be as effective!

Never fails unfortunately. My daughter has a birthday party so may go Sunday. How did you do?

I would go a little heavier, I prefer 65lb. You never know what you will get, could be a red, AJ, or grouper. You could also get tangled or rub the hull…. 40 lb should work but I like the extra few pounds. Some guys go even heavier…

Bluefin is $700-$725, I think the New Buccaneer is $450.

Ok thanks for the info my friend. Take care and have a blessed week my friend. 🙂👍