Trolling Choctawhatchee Bay for a Big Bite
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ส.ค. 2024
- I was supposed to fish for about 5 hours but the weather had other plans. Decided to do some trolling as I made my way to shallow water and it paid off big time.
Rod: 7' Heavy Fast Action St Croix Mojo Inshore
Reel: Penn Spinfisher 5500
Main Line: 30 lb PowerPro
Leader: 50 lb Ande Mono
Lure: Yozuri Crystal Minnow Deep Diver - Red Head
Nice jack! Getting into those big guys. 👍🏼
Thanks bro! One of the funnest fights out there!
Great catch
Thanks Phil!
Such power in those Jacks! Always better to be safe than sorry man! Tight lines!
I love how they just rip drag and are always a fun fight. I figured I wouldn't risk it for the biscuit this time.
Sweet catch man!
What a battle from your yak! Trolling cranks 👍. One of my key tactics too for big bites! Great catch! 👌
Hard to get me out of the kayak when I'm catching fish like these. Some fish just can't resist that wobble lol. Thanks Joe!👊
Nicely done!!!!
Thank you!👊🤙
Can't fight the weather. Glad the shallows paid off.
Great video 📸💯
Thank you!
Great video. Love those jacks. Headed down to Grayton Beach campground in a few days. I’ll try to leave you a few fish in the bay. Ha. I hope I can catch 10% of what I’ve seen you catch. Will probably spend my time in Hogtown Bayou and the docks/flats around Legion Park boat ramp.
Thank you! I bet you're excited about that. I really hope you get on a good bite while you're here but do try and save some for me haha. Good luck when you do get out here!
@@oafishing I should have mentioned that your videos have really helped me understand how to fish the area better. So I really appreciate the time you have taken to put the videos together and the knowledge that you have shared.
@@rogerbarrios8614 I’m glad they have helped out. I just remember starting out and trying to figure things out. Figured why not share what I have learned over the years. I used to think how much the bay “sucked” and had no fish because I would catch nothing but catfish until i started figuring things out. Here we are 7 1/2 years later still learning but with more success.
Nice outing Omar!
Thanks Eric!
Great catch! Glad you dodged the sparky stuff, too!
Thanks brother! Usually I’m a full send kinda fishermen but I don’t need with lightning too much lol
Fantastic kayak fishing! Thanks
High Noon
Thank you! I appreciate it!
Hate to cut the trip short because of the weather but that was definitely the best choice brother!!! Really nice jack OA!!! Those thing really put up a mean fight!!! Keep grinding out there brother 💪
I try not to let the weather keep me off the water but I had to call it on this. I don’t mess with lightning. I love the fight these big jacks put up, never gets old. Thanks bro! I’ll keep at it!
Nice fish.
He sure was! I love catching these big jacks!
Great fish! I bet battling those from a yak is a kick-ass experience.
Thank you! Battling those big jacks never gets old and the ripping drag is music to my ears, so fun.
I will be headed down there first of oct. bring my kayak. would love to meet up and maybe do some fishing near 331 bridge
I was thinking a Jack. I haven't got to the end of the video yet..
You are correct! That thing smashed that lure and took off
Nice fish brother!
Thanks brother! I appreciate it!
you should fish the south side of 331 bridge. thats where i visit several times a year
It’s been a while since I’ve fished over there but if offshore conditions are crumby on my next long fishing trip I’ll make my way over to 331.
Love the videos, fixing to do a little kayak fishing in Navarre the end October. I ended finding your one of yours videos and really enjoy them. I do have a question for you because I see you use several types of Rods and reels on the different videos. I’m looking to add 2 fairly inexpensive rod and reel combos for saltwater fishing, since I ruined 2 freshwater combos last year. Would you recommend something like the Penn fierce 3 or Daiwa BG or something completely different, I’m thinking 4000 or 5000 series incase we get into kings or cobia on the trip. Thanks and keep up the awesome videos.
I’m glad you found the channel and enjoy the videos. I’ve had both and personally prefer the Daiwa BGs. A 4000 and 5000 will do just fine. Best thing to do is rinse everything with freshwater to get that salt off and it’ll last longer. Also re-lube the reels every once in a while. Hopefully that’s helpful. Thanks, I’ll keep at it!
@@oafishing thanks for your input on that. I’ll be getting a couple Daiwa BG’s for my trip in October. Can’t wait to see your next video, maybe I’ll get some more ideas on how to catch fish down there.
Ending your trip early cuz a little light and sound show, maaan you were fine.
You're right bro, I probably missed out on a couple of PBs because of tha😭
@@oafishing lol! Better safe than burnt to a crisp in the bay I suppose
@@xRamZx going FULL CRISP next time!😂
Who makes the rod and what size is it if u don't mind me asking no
The rod is a St Croix Mojo Inshore. It's a 7 foot Heavy Fast Action.
What are you using to attach your kayak flag to the kayak?
I used the bungee holder. I unscrewed it from the kayak, sawed the hook off, drilled a hole through the center, put a bolt through the hole, and screwed it into my flag. At the bottom of the flag I JB welded a turnbuckle to screw into. Now I can easily remove it from my kayak. Zero holes were drilled into the kayak.