How to catch fish on a sailboat | Sailing & Fishing Ep 264

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  • @skarthi52
    @skarthi52 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video Liz, really enjoyed it. A couple of tips, keep a small file or sharpening stone in your kit to keep your hooks sharp. Nothing worse than losing a good fish because of a blunt hook. WD-40 is great for keeping your kit rust free and oddly, fish seem to be attracted to it. Lastly, sometimes a lure dropped in your wake can get good results, people often fish too far from the boat, not realising the fish are much closer.
    Loving your ongoing adventures, tight lines! 😎

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, I have a file for keeping hooks sharp, and I have Penn oil in my kit. Never dreamt WD-40 would be attractive to fish, that's brilliant!
      I've seen fish swim right up to the transom before now, so that's a great tip to drop a lure in the wake.
      Fantastic tips, thank you! Liz 🙏👍

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jamie here - ironically there is a popular myth that WD40 contains fish oil, but it doesn't. It does contain petroleum though so make sure you give your hooks a good wipe before using them.

    • @kurtarmbrust
      @kurtarmbrust 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Instead of a file, there are small diamond hones that come in different grits. They are mounted on plastic handles and don't rust. Actually work better when wet.

  • @prankishsquire2663
    @prankishsquire2663 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Being a chef, I just make a phone call, and they better be here by lunch! As a child, I drove the boat for my father and his dad while they fished. I hated fishing but loved to drive the boat.

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      A chef? Got any tips for a delicious dish recipe?! 😃 Liz

    • @prankishsquire2663
      @prankishsquire2663 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@followtheboat OK, but just one. If you chop the raw body of a lobster, save the tail, with an equal amount of carots, onions and celery also chopped small, saute them until the veggies start to brown, add a cup of white wine and a pound of good butter. Clarify the butter by slowly simmering until all the wine is gone. Strain, toss the shells and veggies in the trash. chill, Cook any fish filet in this brilliant red butter and enjoy. Keep it in the freezer it only takes a tablespoon to fry a few filets. PS you can make it with any fish bones, crab or shrimp shells if raw, are way tasty. But it would be better if I can come make it for you. Wink, wink.

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      LOVE that tip! Just need a lobster...
      I do something similar with leftover fish bits and veggies to make fish stock.
      One day, we'd love to to come on board and cook dinner! Liz 👍

    • @prankishsquire2663
      @prankishsquire2663 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@followtheboat Im stalking you, the day will come.

  • @914va
    @914va 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Outstanding video....Fishing for 50+ years...it never gets old.

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Love it. So pleased to know you like the video. 🙏 Liz

  • @tuvia4082
    @tuvia4082 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    3 A's: Awesome video, Awesome editing, Awesome tips!!! Thanks Liz and Jamie.

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      And another one...Awww, thanks! 🙏 Liz

  • @jimedwards9606
    @jimedwards9606 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    great to see your enthusium. Great job on the video

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks, glad you liked it enough to comment. 🙏👍 Liz

  • @jyzilvz
    @jyzilvz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Besides luck. I find we generally only hook mahi mahi when we have a speed of 6+ knots. Using Pink squid.

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Last one I hooked, off Oman, was with a Rapala plug while we were idling (waiting for another cruiser to catch up) and drifting at less than 3kts! 😃 Liz

  • @nobody46820
    @nobody46820 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Mustad fish hooks!
    How about crabbing and shrimping with traps?

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, Mustad make good hooks, I buy them when I see them..
      I used traps in Turkey for catching small fish, Millie loved them!
      Crabs round here are small and not my favourite. Crabs, prawns and squid are dirt cheap in the markets, but we buy them straight from the fishermen to help them out when we can. 👍 Liz

  • @collingtech1
    @collingtech1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    i miss millie, also EPIC ep lizz . love it , thumbs up

  • @chilesauce7248
    @chilesauce7248 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have a load of e-books on fishing, keep em stored on my tablet and pc. There are loads available.

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, lots of information out there. It's a question of finding what works for you. Maybe share a title or two here? 👍 Liz

  • @amarieshearer7613
    @amarieshearer7613 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Exciting to see you so excited!

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love fishing, you can tell it's my passion. 😃🎣👌 Liz

  • @trevhedges
    @trevhedges 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fishing? I will have to give it a go one day! 😊

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's brilliant! Especially when you land a real tasty one... 😃 Liz

  • @PierceAlexanderLilholt
    @PierceAlexanderLilholt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fishing is fun! 🎉 ⛵ 🎣

  • @danielwardin4688
    @danielwardin4688 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Since most of your comments will focus on your skill and enthusiasm -- par for the Cleere/Furlong course -- I'll instead commend your perfect, perfect sound effect of the bungee stretching out at 05:30. Thank you and, as always, all best regards. My Sunday is complete!

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha! My impressions need a little work... 😃 Liz

    • @danielwardin4688
      @danielwardin4688 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Say not, good lady! Both were perfect, with the bungee boing reaching capital A art! For a lark, check out Fred Newman on the web.

  • @katyhughes-brown4417
    @katyhughes-brown4417 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love this video

  • @simoneclarke5104
    @simoneclarke5104 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great tips Liz!!

  • @oomwat6101
    @oomwat6101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've never used a red and white rattler ... but I can say for sure that a silver and red mackerel spinner will fill your plate in hardly any time at all .. I'm guessing that red is like Anish Kapoor's black when underwater.

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cool! TBH my duller, more subdued lures are my favourites. Good to hear about your spinner. 😃 Liz

  • @jonboyle326
    @jonboyle326 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    loved this its important info

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow, that's the first time anything I've done has been called important. Thank you! 🙏 Liz

  • @victorbitter583
    @victorbitter583 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good stuff Liz. There's a reason it's called fishing rather than catching lol. Halco lures are good too as are most Japanese lures. cheers.

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, I have Halco as well as Yo Zuri, just as good as Rapala. Cheers! 😃 Liz

  • @PanzerDave
    @PanzerDave 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for this video and the tips. I found it very useful and enjoyable. I already started the shopping list!
    Every year there is a yacht club next to mine that has a fishing tournament, and all the well equipped/over equipped fishing boats show up. A few years ago the guy who won was a grandfather with his two grand kids, and they were on a sail boat! They has some cheap fishing rods from the local big box store and no electronics. All of the guys with their fish finders and other gear were flabbergasted, and a couple were actually rather angry. Most every one though had a good laugh about it.
    Thanks again for a great video! Fair winds!

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      😄 Love it! All the food and equipment in the world can't beat patience, passion and a little bit of luck. 🎣👌 Liz

  • @theislandpackrat
    @theislandpackrat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That was a great video!

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for commenting! Liz

  • @MrSpinnerbug
    @MrSpinnerbug 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jamie, first class underwater photography! Congrats!

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. I think you put your comment under the wrong video but I appreciate the feedback anyway and I'm glad you liked it. Fair winds!

  • @midgoog2
    @midgoog2 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Liz,
    In my house the rule is you caught it you clean it.
    A moored boat acts as a fish attracter. Try a bit of jigging or bait fishing when at anchor.
    Cheers Eric

  • @michael_8383
    @michael_8383 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Really enjoyed this video, thanks 👍

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Cheers! Thanks for taking the trouble to comment. 👌 Liz

  • @NortyNige
    @NortyNige 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A cheap option on the squid is a glow in the dark condom.
    Could the rubber band off the end, put a small hook through the other end...
    Get a razor blade and cut length wise leaving say a 4cm head for the fake octopus
    Obviously for night fishing as it glows.
    Very popular around PNG / Louisiades.

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We don't have any glowing condoms on board, but I'll bear it in mind. 👌👍😃 Liz

    • @NortyNige
      @NortyNige 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Very much an islander poverty thing filling in gaps when you can't get specific things.

  • @darrenj3267
    @darrenj3267 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    just love your enthusiasm for everything you do, it's infectious

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers! Always make the best of it, that was my mum's motto! 😄 Liz

  • @beckydesancha3164
    @beckydesancha3164 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When sailing Jaime puts out the line and gets excited. I have enjoyed watching this video and may be next time I will throw out a line :--

  • @honeybadgerisme
    @honeybadgerisme 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jamie mentioned your fishing passion--Wow! Thanks!

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Very welcome! 😃👌 Liz

  • @dreadnoughtb3364
    @dreadnoughtb3364 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love the video 👍 Fish on

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks! Tight lines... Liz

  • @dragonflysdiscoveries7567
    @dragonflysdiscoveries7567 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, but oh no, no swearing Liz - what is happening?
    May I add a tip please.
    Remember the old 35mm film canisters?
    They are great for keeping hooks, swivels etc in and you can mark them up with a Sharpie.
    And they are waterproof.
    Happy fishing Liz.

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Wow, if we had some of those things they'd be perfect! Thanks for the comment. 👌 Liz

    • @tomd.3082
      @tomd.3082 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I made mini chum pots out of those canisters. Small and light enough to cast from the beach or troll behind the boat attached to the top of my steel leader

  • @jb6249
    @jb6249 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Do you fish while on the hook? Try saltwater fly fishing, I hear its a lot of fun.

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, I used to fish for Millie every time we anchored, early mornings were our special time. It's still too painful to contemplate... Liz 👍

  • @crvwildblood
    @crvwildblood 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video. One thing though, is if I’ve been fishing on the surface I have caught a couple of seagulls in the past.

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes, we caught a juvenile booby in the Indian Ocean once. It was very upsetting. Luckily, we reeled it back to the boat bloody quickly, Jamie got it on board and removed the hook. After a lot of coughing and spluttering of seawater it revived to fight another day. It's one of the hazards. 😳 Liz

    • @crvwildblood
      @crvwildblood 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@followtheboat Unfortunately ours were fully grown adults. We had to cut the line. Agreed, very upsetting. We always fish below the surface now.

  • @michaeloverton642
    @michaeloverton642 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I loved this video. I especially enjoyed the fun and passion you have fishing. Thanks!

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! I'm so happy you enjoyed it. Fishing's all about the passion. 👍 Liz

  • @kristendavid675
    @kristendavid675 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video and great tips!! Thank you Liz

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, so glad you enjoyed it! Liz 👍

  • @MrAyorath
    @MrAyorath 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your Rod and feel setup is correct for a right handed person. Your stronger arm (right) needs to pump the rod whilst your left hand is used to wind in. With big fish you also need to use your whole body to pump the fish but then you still want your right hand on the rod to control the rod as this is the more “co-ordinated” hand leaving your left hand to wind in.

    • @MrAyorath
      @MrAyorath 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just seen your newer rod and reel and sorry to disappoint but this is usually for a left handed person. How do you ‘feel’ with each rod? Older one easier?

    • @MrAyorath
      @MrAyorath 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Use a squid (skirt) 6 feet further up the line from your Rapalla lure with no hook on it. It will work as an attractor and usually will lead to more bites on your lure.

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The manufacturer of my first reel (Penn) describe it as a left-hand reel (Squall Level Wind LH) so that's what I've always assumed it is...

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      My second reel (Talica) has the winder on the right side (opposite to the Penn) so I assumed it is a right-hander...
      Yes, it feels different to the Penn (obvs!) 😄
      Interesting tip about the skirt, might give it a try! Thanks for the tip. 👍 Liz

    • @MrAyorath
      @MrAyorath 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      LH and RH refers to the side that the handle is on rather than for a right or left hander. It’s all about personal preference and you will find some right handlers prefer the RH handle but most will tend to go for a LH reel. This is especially the case when you use a lighter casting rod such as a spinning rod and reel set up. Most people will choose to the cast with the rod in the right dominant hand and then you def need the LH reel for winding. It’s whatever is comfortable at the end of the day.

  • @amandad7121
    @amandad7121 ปีที่แล้ว

    A great video Liz, so down to earth and no BS. :)

  • @Hasan-jf7by
    @Hasan-jf7by หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video! ❤🧿
    I just shared it with my wife!
    * Watching from Turkey! 🙂👋

  • @stevenfeltner1373
    @stevenfeltner1373 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Liz, this is a brilliant bit of work! Thank you for sharing your kit, how you rig it and in what situations you use it. I still struggle with how to rig the handline yo-yo to our sailboat. I have a bungee on the yo-yo that I've tried attaching to various places on the stanchions and lifelines to give some stretch and make some noise when the fish strikes. I've yet to find a method to set a trip line successfully. When we sailed down to St Vincent & the Grenadines a few months ago, as we were setting up to come into a harbor and drop the hook, I went to reel in the lines and found I had been dragging a tuna for quite a while. Obviously, I need to check my lines more frequently. It would be nice if I could find a method of getting alerted when a fish strikes. Thanks again to you and Jaimie for putting out such quality content!

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I attach mine high up on the shrouds, that way I can watch it from the cockpit.
      I used to have a convoluted way of rigging up a release line for that initial strike, but I just watch the rig now and felt on the bungee for some elasticity... There are loads of release clips on the market, but I've never tried one... 👌 Liz

  • @DisticTV
    @DisticTV 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ve always wondered how it’s done, thank you so much for the lessons

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      We'll, it's how I do it! There will be lots of other methods, it's just a matter of finding the one which works for you. 😃 Liz

  • @seailive
    @seailive 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I always wonder about putting the barracuda back, because no one wants one, so they are able to survive, being preditors of other fish, they will be in bigger numbers than the more desirable fish. I have noticed that people are catching barracuda more these days. what do you think. ?

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They have as much right to live as anything else, I guess? Round here most people eat barracuda, even cruisers, so I'm not sure there's any reason to kill them. Cheers. Liz

    • @seailive
      @seailive 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@followtheboat well thats good, I was following some sailing youtubers sailing the bahaamas and they seem to only be catching barracuda which they were releasing. Could use them for bait maybe. Really enjoyed your fishing video, can you show us how you do those knots. cheers

  • @marcridler
    @marcridler 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Liz - love your energy. I'll keep those tips in mind as a newbie. Thanks for sharing!

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      So glad you found it useful. Tight lines! Liz

  • @MultiBmorgan
    @MultiBmorgan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m commenting before I even watch!! You two are cool. Honest and truly. Thank you in advance. I’ve been gather a couple pieces of gear to do some surf fishing. But as an eventual cruiser, it no now this video will be valuable. Thank you again Liz and Jamie KANGO!

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I hope it lives up to expectations! Liz

  • @43bobbyg
    @43bobbyg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great job I wish my wife loved fishing an be on the boat

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! Fishing and boating isn't for everyone... Difficult to understand though... Liz

  • @user-retsailor
    @user-retsailor 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just saw this. Great, fun video with lots of info and enthusiasm. Thank you.

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So glad to hear you enjoyed it. 😚 Liz

  • @neilappeal20
    @neilappeal20 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Excellent vid Liz! Some of us asked for a fishing vid on a previous episode so really glad to see that one. Very interesting thanks :)

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, that's exactly right. I put this together in response to all those requests. It was a labour of love, but the wrist part was exciting a two hour ramble to 20 minutes. That's fisher-people and their yarns for you! 😃 Liz

  • @cmcsailor497
    @cmcsailor497 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video and advice thank you for sharing with us ⛵️

  • @magstv2333
    @magstv2333 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    great tutorials for fishing 🎣 hmm i get lots of idea now how how 🤔

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Get those lines out, TV. I know how much Graeme likes his fish head curry 😉

  • @josephlai9759
    @josephlai9759 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Liz! Just one question top on my mind - have you found or know a most humane way to 'finish' it swiftly after hauling it onboard?

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Very good question, we talk about this in next week's video. I'm very interested to hear advice from viewers on this subject. 🎣👍🙏 Liz

  • @scottg6799
    @scottg6799 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for a great video Liz!!!!!!!

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Your very welcome, thanks for watching! 🎣 Liz

  • @sweetescapecutter2823
    @sweetescapecutter2823 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I loved your video... thank you for all the great info

  • @jamieopulence
    @jamieopulence 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video - one of your best yet. Packed full of detail that positions Liz as an expert 😆

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the kind words! I'm no expert, but I have plenty of enthusiasm. 😃 Liz

  • @stevenplancich6449
    @stevenplancich6449 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Liz…What a FisherWoman👍 What is yer “Most Liked” & “Least Liked” Fish? Excellent Episode for those “Fish Folks” Continue to Stay Safe & Enjoy 😎

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not too fussed about barracuda, but we'll eat most fish we catch. I love a John Dory, but no chance of one of those round here... Liz 😃

  • @cigarmann
    @cigarmann 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would add a medium weight spinning outfit to round out your gear.

  • @redwood1957
    @redwood1957 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you ever deep drop on when drifting?
    How do you prevent lines from getting fouled in the propeller?
    Thank you

  • @dutchglobetrotter4513
    @dutchglobetrotter4513 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    On one of the Britican experience charters when I was crew we had a 12 y/o boy who just discovered he loved fishing. So I took him out on the tender to do some trawling, within an hour or two we had caught two big Sero mackerel and a small Tuna that we had to let go because it was under sized. (just a smidge but I rather catch one big one, and eat for days then catch one every day).
    But the seven of us ate for two days from the gift of Neptune.

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Brilliant! Yes, we troll from the dinghy now and then. Last time we got a barracuda, but didn't want to bring it on board, didn't like the look of those teeth. 😃Liz

    • @dutchglobetrotter4513
      @dutchglobetrotter4513 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@followtheboat Those Sero's have some nasty nibblers as well. But they taste so good.

  • @cmcsailor497
    @cmcsailor497 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Liz great information thank you, could you tell me what strength of line you recommend for the Jo-Jo much appreciated ⛵️

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jamie here. Liz is away from her phone doing chores so I just asked her. She said she is not sure and will try and get back to you. I'd say not too thick and not too thin but what do I know 🤷

    • @cmcsailor497
      @cmcsailor497 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@followtheboat much appreciated Jamie, keep safe and well and living the dream, you are both great to watch and your videos are always enjoyable ⛵️

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Liz here! I have 50lb monofilament on my hand-line, but this is probably too much. Next time I buy line, I'm going to make it 40lb mono. Fluorocarbon would be better, but it's twice the price, so I will use fluorocarbon as a leader next time I find it. TBH I can't remember what braid I have on the reel, but I've been advised to use 4-5 PE. Cheers! Liz

    • @cmcsailor497
      @cmcsailor497 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@followtheboat Thank you for the information, the video was great lots of good information, enjoy the fishing we look forward to seeing the catch and cook 👩‍🍳 ⛵️

  • @chrisconnelly7618
    @chrisconnelly7618 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video!
    What weight line do you use?

  • @svhappymondays
    @svhappymondays 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Liz, great incite but even a small wire trace would cut down the loses of as you know expensive lures and squids its all about confidence it the rig, as you said with the knots eta.
    ,

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ah well, that's where we'll have to agree to disagree. I haven't used steel trace for a decade, didn't like it. And I've only lost one lure in years because it got caught on a fish trap while we were motoring in Thailand! As I say in the video, I'm not after big game or bill fish, for that kind of fishing you need trace. 😉 Liz

    • @svhappymondays
      @svhappymondays 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@followtheboat I will bow to your superior knowledge Liz ;)

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh no! If it works for you (or anyone else) go for it, there's no right or wrong. 😃 Liz 👌

  • @mailbagps
    @mailbagps 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    here is topic idea you should discuss, the red tide thing;
    'cigaretua" or something like that. I ate a big barracuda once en route to Japan and I was well offshore 1500nm or more. Then everybody is telling me that top reef predators and any reef fish that is brightly colored is dangerous? I am a Pacific sailor only and have sailed over and back to Hawaii from California several times.

  • @tomd.3082
    @tomd.3082 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    As someone who has been fishing the majority of his life, the only tip I can offer is... On sunny days use a brite colored lure. On cloudy days and at night use dark colored lures.

  • @keangwooichoo6138
    @keangwooichoo6138 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you eat fish daily? What do you cook onboard?

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      We cook whatever we catch, whenever we catch, Keang. Normally this is mackerel, tuna or albacore.

  • @henleyont
    @henleyont 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hold the rod with your best hand, the reel with the other. Your just right for a right hander

  • @asalteelife4003
    @asalteelife4003 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Hand line made with a bungee cord is what you need..plenty of how to videos on TH-cam..

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yep, including the one Liz made on exactly that 😉

  • @thesailingkiwi
    @thesailingkiwi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    love it 💕

  • @BrianM0OAB
    @BrianM0OAB 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I gave up fishing around 1980, I'm the worlds worst fisherman, never caught anything but a cold.

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awwww... sorry to hear that. You gotta love it, and have bottomless amounts of patience (or luck 😉) when you start. Liz

  • @scottysscandinavia5793
    @scottysscandinavia5793 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm starting a movement to get the world to only eat sail caught fish. If an engine was used for any more than getting a mile out of harbour, and back into it from a mile out, don't eat it. Should sort out the oceans and help the climate.