I'm actually shocked that this video doesn't have more likes and views after 2 years. You gave a complete set of instructions. Safety, presentation, etc. This is easily one of the best instructional fishing videos I've seen. Thank you. I've always been a largemouth fishing guy and want to get into striper fishing and I just bought some Sebile Magic Swimmers prior to seeing this.
Hi Jasper, back again. I reviewed your whole video this morning as I liked it so much. Your talk on SAFETY is great. Very important. I don't think a lot of fishermen realize what can happen until it happens. I once had a lure hung up on a rock. I cranked the drag and pulled hard. The lure let go and zzzZZZOW!!!! Shot by my face like a bullet. Maybe 2" from my face. I've been shot at so a know what a bullet sounds like and this was close. Out alone on my boat, I could have had multiple trebles in my face or in my eye. That freaked me out for sure, man. It's only natural when you're fighting a fish you're not thinking about safety. I am glad you reminded me to not have the lure come straight in. I haven't had a hook thru my thumb but I had a wood splinter through my thumb. I was pounding a stake with a 2lb hammer when the damn thing exploded. I didn't have gloves on - idiot. Right thru my left thumb. I tried to pull the splinter out with pliers. No way. Too much pain. Finally, I bit the bullet and went to get my heavy vice-grips, clamped them on hard, took a deep breath, and yanked! AAAAAG! They probably heard my scream in the next county, but the splinter was out. 2" long. No hospital. Didn't want to waste the time. I can't image the same thing happen with a barbed fish hook. Safety First! Hey - pardon my long comments. In my professional life, I was a technical writer. I also am also a storyteller. And fishermen trade stories, right? Most of which have SOME grain of truth in them-right? So I write.
Hi Jasper. I think your video is great! Well done, detailed, informative. Your delivery is lively. Love it! I'm going to subscribe. I fished the canal 35 years ago when I first started surf fishing. I fished it 4 times. Back then I was primary a bait fisherman. I had real problems with the canal currents keeping bait on the bottom. I tried at night with eels which seemed better but no hits. So I gave up on the canal. However, I have to say that I hooked the biggest bass I ever hooked at the Marine Academy pier. Back then I had 20lb mono. there was no braid or even florocarbon line. The bass and I had a battle for a minute until the line broke. The last 50' of my line looked like someone took a potato peeler to it! Little pieces of it curled up everywhere. I have never seen anything like it before or since! That bass wrapped my line around every rock in the canal! Sheesh! I said. You can have this canal stuff. I went back to the Lower Cape and Wellfleet and Race Point where I was much more successful and pulled in some nice fish. Now the lower Cape is infested with seals eating all the fish. They have pretty much ruined the surf fishing up there. I see the technique of canal fishing has changed. Seeing your video (and others) is inspiring me to give it another go. Next year. I'm retired now so I have more time to put in learning the canal. So I will subscribe and bone up. I see your setup is pretty much identical to mine. I still have my 11' Penn surf rod which is so old that the 2 pieces fused together and now its a one piece rod! I have a Penn Battle II with 50 lb. braid. I've worn out 2 other Penn reels. And I also use Seagar 40 or 50 lb floro leader. Great quality line. A uni to uni know to tie them together. A guy I met 2 years ago told me how to fish soft plastics in the canal so I want to try that also. I've learned a lot about surf fishing in the last 35 years. Going back to the canal, I'd no longer be a newbie. I think it would be a whole 'nother ball game for me. Good luck to you. Thanks.
Thanks for the information! it defeinty helped us out! Refreshing for the break down. Don't get me wrong watching Stripers Kill top water bait is sick, but the break down step by step is so much more rewarding. Keep spreading that knowledge! And some friendly advice don't apologize about the delay, it keeps your fans on the edge of their seats, waiting and anticipating more tips and knowledge to bring them to the next level, and that much closer to catching a sea cow of their own!!!
Much appreciated for the code. I ordered 6 of them. 3 - 3oz. and 3 - 4oz. I'll be fishing the canal beginning of June and hopefully will catch some fish. Thanks again.
By FAR, one of the best and most informational videos I've watched to date, especially with all the tackle and hardware info in the description. 2 THUMBS UP
Feather the line on the spool just before it hits the water. Helps to prevent hook fouling ! They're supposed to be twitched in short jerks, so it spins in a 180° semi circle, plus you have the bait in the strike zone longer !
Jasper you touch on alot of good points! Safety and technique are just a few, really enjoy the video. I have some of the sinking 17S SP minnows that I have sanded down and painted brite white and some in bone outfitted with VMC 4/0....can't wait to try these. Looking forward to more of your videos!
Hey thank you!!! Means a ton! Love the sound of the SP rigs you're running. I think the next video is going to be on the SP minnows seems to be getting some high interest. Keep an eye out and would love a subscribe if you end up continuing to like the content! Thanks again! Keep the lines tight!!!!
hands down the best video how to use these I've seen literally got one as a present for my birthday today and I'm starting to get into fishing in the first video that pops up in my feed is this one and I live near the cape lol Leterally perfect thx man
I haven’t caught nothing at the canal for at least the past 6 times maybe even 4 years I’ve been. I suck plain and simple. I’m researching how to be better and this was a great video thanks big dogg!
I’m gonna do a video real soon on tides and currents and the moon and that should hopefully help out a lot my man. Keep an eye out! We will get you catching no question!
Word.....I'm out here right now 1st time out fishing and I picked up magic swimmer green mackerel because it was last second and there wasn't any black. Great, great, great video....🙏
Great video. From experience, I have found everything that you said to be true, great for being confident in the techniques that I've been using with these lures. Never considered the safety tip though, good point! Will definitely be bringing that rod tip out to the side next time. And thanks for the eBay link!
Vincent, Amazing man. So pumped to offer some tips and super appreciate that I can validate what you've been doing. But above all if this video means you never need to experience one of these flying at your face then its all worth it! I can certainly bet if you hook enough of them you'll have one spit it and send it flying and I bet you'll prob say "now I really get it!" def not a fun experience and can certainly ruin a trip. Stay say and keep em tight! Thanks again man!
Dude I love the videos and love that you make your own lures. I have a feeling we probably live pretty close to one another and I've been super interested in trying to make my own lures. I'd love to either check out your shop sometime or fish the canal with ya. They're going hard right now
World class striper fishing is at the cape cod canal! stick with white and cast retrieve, cast retrieve, cast retrieve!!!! go as much as you can and the timing will eventually tip into your favor! early mornings, late evenings! Good luck man I know you'll hook one!
John Rich I'm the first mate on a boat, trust me the time off is much deserved from catching so many. but I did have my father and uncle down there everyday during the storm not a guy was hooking up.... I went the day after it ended and well.... keep an eye out for my next video tonight 😉 I think I made the right call! But can't catch em if you're not there! Keep me tight John and thanks for the comment!!!
Subscribed! Great video, Thank you for that tutorial! Like to see a video with how you rig them, tie direct or clips and how to set the drag? Thanks again!
This was such a helpful video, I live in Maine & I’m planning a trip this summer to fish the canal. I have a bunch of questions that I’d love your input on if I could contact you in anyway possible! What month is a good time to catch decent quality fish? Thanks
Jasper i bought the sebile at ollies the smaller one its 1 1/2 oz for 5 USA dollars i cought a 8 pound largemouth bass it is a good lure I'm going to go fishing for striper bass when it gets cooler I'm in Georgia by Agusta thanks for your channel
Hey jasper thank you so much for this video I learn alot. At the cape cod canal what's the rules of fishing? How many fish can you take home and how big?
I'm not sure if its still available anymore but they had a deal for 3 clear blanks (they are unpainted/clear with no eyes) for 25 bucks. It looks like they are just selling 1 in 3 different sizes and colors.
Hey man great vid thanks for all the great info! I'm going up to the cape next week and I'm stoked to use my magic swimmer, hopefully the stripers are hitting. Is there any time of day that you would suggest going? is early early better than mid day? Anyway thanks for the information man, great advice all around very helpful
I really enjoy your reviews. You recommend the Rosco #6HD split rings which are rated for 125 pounds, for the swimmer lures. In order to keep the lure hook rig more compact to reduce tangling, would toy recommend the new 4XXHD. They are rated for 140 lbs. Are they too small to accommodate the swivel and hook set up?
Best advice I've seen for going to the canal ANY time. I've surf fished for 35 years and the canal is definitely in its own universe. No other place I've been fishes like the canal. To get such specific advice about the canal from a Master is invaluable. INMHO.
okay so I just went on a 9-hour fishing trip to the canal using this lure and others types, using it in a manner exactly the way that you shown on the video and I did not even get a swirl. There were people around me that we're catching little guys and maybe every once in awhile somebody got a striper using chunk bait but I didn't get hit once. It's pretty aggravating Because the action looks so sweet I only had a white one and I switched to a couple of more lifelike pencil poppers but nothing was grabbing anything today. I've had such shit luck lately trying to catch bass I'm doing everything people are saying to do yet I don't know if it's because I am always coming there at the wrong time or if it's not the right season I don't really know. Are there any groups or information Outlets I can go to to get spots on catching bass in Massachusetts? I really would like to catch one before the season ends. At least one for crying out loud I'll even buy some more of these magic swimmers in different colors whatever I got to do everybody swears by these and I can see why I watched other videos of people smacking huge 40-lb Bass in the canal. kind of a first-time Fisher, so I guess I'm a little inexperienced but it's pretty disappointing.
Sparks IBEW it’s fishing man. I would get skunked more than I caught for a long long time. Your best bet is learn the tides get familiar with how to read the tide charts. Target low tide and slower currents. Also target first light. I’m talking in your spot FIRST light. So if the sunrise is 5am be there for 4. One day you’re timing will line up and it will be on fire. You could be doing everything right and they just might not be there due to lack of bait. Things we cannot control. You could be going at high tide and the currents could be ripping. The tide charts will tell you the time. When the targets I’m suggesting line up with first light your chances are getting much better. I live an hour and half away and have made dozens of not hundreds of drives with no luck. Stick with it and one day when you least expect it, you’ll be able to throw a hockey puck with trebles and catch. It’s probably not your technique at all. It’s timing, time, and fish now. Stay at it and keep me posted.
@@jaspercoutu489 Thanks for the help, it's tough because I'm the only one in my family and group of freinds who fishes and wants to get into it, so I'm on my own for the most part. I know there's this thing about not giving away fishing spots to other people lol but where in the canal do you typically go? And Do you bike till you see bait fish, or stick to one spot? Thanks again, and If one day I get the timing right and the planets align and I rip my first monster from the canal, I'll have a beer in your honor 🍻
@@matthewdacosta8630 Theres a map you can find online. and I think canal bait and tackle sells it. Scour the internet a bit until you find it. thats a great place to start to get familiar with the main spots. Usually I stay put, but if theres nothing going on when I know my timing is right ill move a little to try to switch stuff up. If you see the bait at your feet stay put! I stay away from the places everyone typically goes Pole 20, under the bridges, gallow. I like to find my own spots, and fish them to death. I strongly believe and encourage half of the "catching" is done at home. What I mean is getting educated on wind, tide, CURRENT, weather. It really has nothing to do with the "Spots" and everything to do with the science. Once you have a few producing locations if the science and weather aligns they will produce again. Once you understand the fish a bit more and why they should be there its about putting in the quality time vs just putting in the time. Its about not wasting your time and being productive. This leads to less frustration. Keep at it man. You have the right mindset, now think outside the box. Good luck!
DUDE i HAVE SOME OF THOSE LURES AND WHILE i HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET OUT MUCH THESE PAST FEW YEARS HEALTH REASONS, i KNEW THAT WHEN i SAW THEM THEY WOULD BE GREAT SO YOU HAVE GIVEN ME SOME VALIDATION, THAK YOU BY THE WAY DO YOU LIVE IN MASS NEAR THE CANAL?
Jasper, I am new to cape cod fishing and bought some 9" magic swimmers and large lures. What bag/tackle storage gear do you use for your stuff? The plano stowaway boxes are too small and some of the expensive over the shoulder bags have plastic tubes that look like 16 OZ beer mugs. I could use some advise as to what to use on the canal and surf to carry my gear without breaking the bank.
Hey Jesse! Thanks for the love man, really appreciate it! they're extremely easy with split ring pliers but probably the most difficult task without them lol. My best advice... Invest the $5-$10 to make your life easier! Hope that helps man. and be sure to keep an eye out soon for the next video!! Thanks again man, Keep em Tight!
I did a early morning Ditch run this past Tuesday morning. There were crazy Striper blitzes all over the Canal. It’s nice having a house 20 mins down the road.
Jasper, In the video you mention that you leave the split ring on for better swimming action. Do you tie direct or are you using a TA clip? Also, you suggest a 6500 and a 10000 series size reel for the canal. That’s a big difference . My everyday set up for plugging is a 9ft st croix avid surf rod rated medium power / moderate-fast action / 10-20lb / 1-4 oz. I pair this with a Penn Slammer 3 5500 with 40lb Power Pro. I realize this does not provide enough backbone for the canal. I was thinking about buying the 10’ 6” St. Croix MOJO surf rod which is rated med-heavy Power / mod-fast action / 12-25lb / 2-6 oz Thoughts? I was planning on pairing it with either the penn slammer 3 6500 or the penn slammer 3 7500. While the 7500 is heavier it can hold significantly more 50lb test braid. Is 40lb braid not suggested?How many yards do you recommend ? My bait rod is a tsunami airwave 11’ rated 20-50lb with a suggested lure weight of 4-8 ounces. On this I have 8000 series baitrunner. Would this be better for the canal? Thanks.
Matthew Feit i use a TA clip i rarely tie direct because i like to switch plugs real fast. I think i might have meant 8500 series or 10,000. But your tsunami is probably the perfect setup for the canal and 40lb is enough for sure but i Fish 50lb and 60lb with a 40lb floro leader just because I know what swims through the canal and i want to make sure it ends up in my hands! I hope this helps man don’t overthink too much! Try what works best for you but this plug is around 5oz so something rated to 6 is probably minimum what i would throw this with! Keep em tight and keep me posted!
Jasper Coutu Thank you for the quick response! I’m assuming when you connect with the TA clip you are removing the split ring from the magic swimmer ? Please advise. Thanks.
Matthew Feit the only plug I do not use a split ring on is really the pencil popper and darters. Because i want to control the action of the Pencil popper and the darters a different animal. But a lot of the times that a lure has its own action like an SP minnow and a magic swimmer i feel like the split rings allows the lure to “do its thing” or Work the way it wants and when i tie direct or don’t use a split ring I’m limiting its action. I’m sure it’s just personal preference but it’s just my own personal thought process.
Jasper, I don’t see the eBay link for the nockoff brand? I know you made your video 5 years ago. Not sure if they had to stop selling them or what? Would appreciate any new information about that? Thanks! Keep up the Great videos!!! I want to check out your Hunting videos as well!!! Bowhunting is Awesome and so is Waterfowl and Turkey hunting !!!
Awesome Awesome video man. VERY informative. I'm wanting to come up to fish the canal in a week or two but had some questions if you don't answering. I am a bass fisherman, don't sigh, haha so I have swimbait gear. I don't want to have to buy a complete new setup so I was wondering if I could get by with my swimbait gear. It seems like everyone is throwing spinning outfits too. The setup I want to bring is a 7'11" XH rated for lures from 8-16" paired with a Shimano Cardiff 300. I'll swap out the line but would this cut it? How come no one uses baitcasting gear? Baits of choice were going to be Megabass I-slide, Cl8 bait 9" trout swimbaits, and my 8" Lunker Punker. Again, these are all largemouth stuff but I think they would work? I'm willing to pick up other baits when I'm there too though.
do u like the soft plastic ones? do u guys fish them up there? i like them for the jetty in south florida because u can fish them around structure and they don't snag.
Amazing man! would love to link up and get some time to fish together for sure!! maybe do a cool video catching a couple big ones or something along those lines!! Keep em tight!
Great tips. Could you use this lure in a rip? Also I noticed the knock offs are just as much as the sebile verision. Find us some cheap knock offs lol. Thanks again. Keep making the videos and good luck.
Hey Robert, you absolutely could use this in the rip! Just vary your speed and let the current and waves do the work and you should see the bass waiting throughout the rip for bait to be kicked up! As far as price 1 sebile is $25 if you follow the link in the description the price is $25-$29 for 3!!! knock offs. So you're getting 3 for almost the price of 1 sebile. Hope this helps to clear things up, good luck and keep an eye out for more videos soon!
What do you think the best tide is to fish? I'm going to hit the early morning low, breaking tide fri or sat morn. Do you prefer low tide or high tide??
Hey bro curious on what your setup is from tip to tail on the rod, do you use barrels and what knots do you use to connect braid to barrel then to the clip etc. thanks !
Jasper did not reply to you, Mike? First, use a florocarbon leader, like 40 or 50 lb. to your clip. Tie the Floro leader to your braid using an FG knot, or a UNI to UNI knot. That's the one I use. There are tutorials for these 2 knots on you Tube. Also there is an Alberto knot for the same function. Since my memory is like swiss cheeze, all I can remember is the uni to uni knot. Good question. I would also like to know what reel and rod Jasper uses. I still have my old Penn 11' surf rod. I've thrown hi-lo bait rigs with up to 6 oz sinkers and it's still intact. It used to be a 2 piece rod. So much salt and corrosion got into the break I can't separate the 2 pieces anymore. Now its a 1 piece rod! Its at least 20 years old. I always used PENN reels and bought a Battle 2 a few years ago and put 50 lb braid on it. It's fine. In preparing for an offshore trip I got a Shimano Sargosa 10000 with 80 lb. braid. That is overkill for the canal but I really like the Shimano reels. Maybe a 6000 or 7000? I would be interested in what Jasper would think. Van Stalls and Stellas are great reels of course, but i don't have that kind of $$$.
Dont you know about the Storm kick stick? I use them @ $6ea. and mod them with shot for diff sinking rates, they come as a surface roller and swim as good if not better than the knock off sebiles. They also come with suitable hardware that doesnt need to be replaced for big bassin. Ill be posting a video in the winter of how to mod them, give em a try and grab some spray paint
MillhouseMod I actually do know about them and still prefer these over them. It’s just my opinion and what I️ prefer. I think the materials better, and I don’t need to modify them. Also I️ would 100% still swap their hooks for VMC but i do that with everything. Not that the storms are bad I just think these are easier and I’ve never had a problem pulling pigs with my knock offs. But thanks for the feedback love to hear what guys are throwing!
Yeah ill admit I never fished the canal, and typically dealing with 40-60' for bass I use smaller bodies than that 228 so I can get the best cast and depthing. Ill probably order a few in pearl so I can custom paint them. Looking forward to getting to the canal next year to sling some baits!
MillhouseMod if you want to custom paint them use the link in my description to reelpowerhandles and my promo code “jasper” for free shipping but you can order them there unpainted for even cheaper then the painted ones! And I’m here for any questions at all! Hope that helps bro looking forward to hosting you here!!!
Chase Clarke just my opinion and I know other guys might disagree but I've really never had an issue. The bass will hit the plug in the middle and I would think it might mess the action up a bit but I'd have more of a concern of that hook flipping around and getting stuck or hooking into one of the 3 sections. Just my advice, don't over think there's 6 hooks on that plug and you only need 1 to bury into a cheek. I like those odds. However I am 100% all for trying new things! I would love to see you try it and let us know if you see a difference good or bad! Then I can at least make a more educated opinion! Keep me tight my friend and thanks for the comment!
ok so I ordered the 3 pack of Magic swimmers last week. I get my package and their is only one in it..not 3 like I ordered. I sent an email and got no response. They did however send out the other 2 that were missing but still no correspondence about a botched order. I just hope these things aren't as sketchy as the website selling them.
AquidneckRider ok man I’ll send an email. However I’m not the store just showing you where the store is, if you don’t like the store or the product Im sorry, they’re “knock offs” again I’m not the store, but I’ll do all i can to help.
Don't take that the wrong way brother. I'm not knocking you at all. Just putting in my 2 cents for others that may order. Like I said..they made good on the order but some correspondence back and forth with the store/site owner would have been nice. With that said...Keep up the great vids and I'm looking forward to a review on those Hodgman waders. I can't find shit for reviews on those things.
Have any of you guys ever had this lures nose ring break open on a fish? The metal piece is in the shape of an 8 and the lure side was opened do not know if that is a design flaw or the fish literally separated the piece on a 35-40” Striped Bass. Anyone?
Aen45 great question I'd actually love to do a video on this soon! But I fish powerpro super slick 50lb braid with 40lb blue label seagar floro leaders! But reg 50lb powerpro works awesome as well!
Walter Hynson so I've used them and I wish they worked for me when I did. It was 2 seasons ago maybe when I bought them and they swam almost to the point where they were unusable however I spoke with a guy at a tackle shop and he said they had a problem with the molds now I can't imagine they still would have the issue but I have not purchased again so I can't comment fully. What I can say is for that size if they swam correct they would be perfect to save some money and do the same thing a sebile does. That said you'd just have to give them a go or next time I see them I'll buy one and report back. I would def make room in my bag for one! Thanks Walter! Keep em tight!!
Joseph Welch I did make it! Fits all my outdoor equipment both hunting and fishing! Thanks so much for the sun man super pumped you like the content!! Hope we do see each other down there man keep an eye out for me! And keep em toght
Jasper Coutu That is some very clean work! Love the workshop. I'm picking up a lathe myself very soon to start making plugs. Ill be down at the canal for the first time tomorrow night. I'm normally inshore on my kayak but this past storm has me itching to get something on the line.
I've found the EBay swimmers to almost be duds half the time. The tolerances are way off and the plug won't pivot right. I'm doing a little side project using an OG Magic Swimmer before they were taken off the shelves and "upgraded" a couple years ago....which really translates to nobody wanted to pay $35 for a plug so they dumbed the down the materials. I've put a brand new 9" MS next to the older model 9" with the red head/white body. Every hanger from the nose to the hook hangers is noticeably smaller gauge wire. The body plastic is super thin walled compared to the old one and you could blindfold yourself Pepsi challenge that shit just on feel alone. The knock offs even feel more stout. After losing the fish of a lifetime when the forward belly hanger was ripped out of a 9" Ghost I decided to buy two of the old models for $30 (Spanish Mackerel & Redhead). I punched a hole in the back and pumped about half the forward section with 5500 psi Epoxy which will completely envelope the small wire assembly attached to the hanger. I also put epoxy over the nose hanger and belly hanger and used a dremel to shave it down and punch a hole through it. I also converted the Spanish mackerel model to a traditional mackerel pattern and while I used to run a 5/0 4x VMC on the forward hanger and a 4/0 on the middle, and used two connected split rings to allow for some rotation without increase the length, on the 2 that I'm experimenting on to handle trophy fish I decided to run a set of 300lb Owner split rings, an AFW #1 510 pound swivel, and an Owner 7x , 4/0 (which is bigger than a VMC 5/0 but with a shorter shank to reduce length). So far the only downside is that the Owner treble hook is so sharp it will dig into the body on a cast and foul the plug. Action remains the same, hook up percentage has gone down somewhat (I'll feel more hits and misses opposed to pretty much guaranteed hookups), but for the first time I landed a 44lb Striper on a Magic Swimmer with an aggressive drag and the plug didn't flinch. The epoxy has not been phased nor reduced, and while I'll still have my old stand by double hook setups with the dual split rings per hanger, when there are fish the size of the ones we've had the last few weeks, and I want to have full confidence, it's fun knowing I have that option. Thanks for the video man. I'll be posting one soon going over what I did to bank a tank of a Magic Swimmer!
Dan Evan def agree on the previous years however this year they seem to be much better. I like them even more than the new sebiles because the 3 sections are a bit more spaced out. If you look at the new sebiles they are so tight together they offer little room to swim. That said I've only had 1 bad swimmer come in from ebay this year and they replaced it for me free of charge, and shipped for free. Now I touch on in the video the sebiles swim more "consistently" than the knock offs but that's the trade off with price. 100% agree but I do feel confident in promoting these. I caught over 3 dozen stripers yesterday on 4 different knock offs. The bass certainly didn't seem to notice 😋 All ebay swimmers. Give them another try! Maybe you'll have some better luck! Tight lines!!!
Awesome video. Thanks for all the information. The Canal has been on my bucket list for a while. Im coming up this week. What kind of boat are you a mate on? Im thinking about trying to go out on a boat while im up there also
Jasper Coutu thanks so much! I’ll be in cape cod next weekend so was trying to get some fishing in. Any idea what lure would be good from the surf shore?
So you reel it slow? Because some guys told me to burn it as soon as possible. Do you have to let it sink to the very bottom and then start crank? Does it make any difference at all if you using the canal version rather the original Sebile version?
vsonic86 great question! but no once it hits the water start the retrieve! You want it in the top 1 foot of water and that slow retrieve will allow it to sink into that sweet spot.
vsonic86 really just the price in my opinion. Now the knock offs will swim inconsistent. Meaning that some swim better then others so before you buy give them a good once over and make sure they're nice and loose you want the freedom for them to move! But I've had only a few that don't swim as good as a real sebile. If you don't care about the price or the fact there is a very high chance you will loose that $25 plug then go with the real deal they are reliable but if you fish a lot, go with the knock offs. Just my opinion. Make sure you comment when you hook a big one on a MS!!!
Peter, I got a Tsunami Trophy rod last year and a saragosa 10000 but it was a for a offshore trip to cast to mahi-mahi and tuna. Handles 2-8oz lures and 50-100lb line. But it was not a surf rod. It was a boat casting rod. I went to Goose Hummock shop in Orleans for expert advice. I knew I was going to pay big bucks so I just bent over. Unfortunately a hurricane, then a nor'easter cancelled the trip. The salesman matched up the 10000 to the rod after I explained what I was trying to do. I put 80lb braid on it. Jasper links above to a Tsunami Airwave 12' Surf Rod TSAWSS-1202XH. Handles 4-8oz. Sounds like a surf version of my boat rod. The Tsunami rods are reasonably priced. I think mine was around $100. Amazon is charging $174.99 for the surf rod. I still have my Penn Big Gamefisher 11' med-heavy rod. It's lasted 25 years and welded itself together. If it ever breaks, I would probably go with the Tsunami Trophy.
Rad Reeling Fishing there are three hook hangers on this plug the one on the tail is not required and 99% of the guys that fish around here with MS will not have a tail hook. It does more damage than good! You do not lost any strikes because typically the bass with hit this in the middle and commit to it I hope this helps!!!
What the hell,mine floats.I have the 9 (seems more like 9.5 - 10 inches) and it's a knock off but the saleslady told me it was made in the same factory.Are they supposed to float?It is white like the one here and has two treble hooks - one in front one in back and I love how it moves but I need to lower my rod tip down to the water level to keep it a few inches below the surface on retrieve.Anybody know anything about this?
I'm actually shocked that this video doesn't have more likes and views after 2 years. You gave a complete set of instructions. Safety, presentation, etc. This is easily one of the best instructional fishing videos I've seen. Thank you. I've always been a largemouth fishing guy and want to get into striper fishing and I just bought some Sebile Magic Swimmers prior to seeing this.
Hi Jasper, back again. I reviewed your whole video this morning as I liked it so much. Your talk on SAFETY is great. Very important. I don't think a lot of fishermen realize what can happen until it happens. I once had a lure hung up on a rock. I cranked the drag and pulled hard. The lure let go and zzzZZZOW!!!! Shot by my face like a bullet. Maybe 2" from my face. I've been shot at so a know what a bullet sounds like and this was close. Out alone on my boat, I could have had multiple trebles in my face or in my eye. That freaked me out for sure, man. It's only natural when you're fighting a fish you're not thinking about safety. I am glad you reminded me to not have the lure come straight in. I haven't had a hook thru my thumb but I had a wood splinter through my thumb. I was pounding a stake with a 2lb hammer when the damn thing exploded. I didn't have gloves on - idiot. Right thru my left thumb. I tried to pull the splinter out with pliers. No way. Too much pain. Finally, I bit the bullet and went to get my heavy vice-grips, clamped them on hard, took a deep breath, and yanked! AAAAAG! They probably heard my scream in the next county, but the splinter was out. 2" long. No hospital. Didn't want to waste the time. I can't image the same thing happen with a barbed fish hook. Safety First! Hey - pardon my long comments. In my professional life, I was a technical writer. I also am also a storyteller. And fishermen trade stories, right? Most of which have SOME grain of truth in them-right? So I write.
Hi Jasper. I think your video is great! Well done, detailed, informative. Your delivery is lively. Love it! I'm going to subscribe. I fished the canal 35 years ago when I first started surf fishing. I fished it 4 times. Back then I was primary a bait fisherman. I had real problems with the canal currents keeping bait on the bottom. I tried at night with eels which seemed better but no hits. So I gave up on the canal. However, I have to say that I hooked the biggest bass I ever hooked at the Marine Academy pier. Back then I had 20lb mono. there was no braid or even florocarbon line. The bass and I had a battle for a minute until the line broke. The last 50' of my line looked like someone took a potato peeler to it! Little pieces of it curled up everywhere. I have never seen anything like it before or since! That bass wrapped my line around every rock in the canal! Sheesh! I said. You can have this canal stuff. I went back to the Lower Cape and Wellfleet and Race Point where I was much more successful and pulled in some nice fish. Now the lower Cape is infested with seals eating all the fish. They have pretty much ruined the surf fishing up there. I see the technique of canal fishing has changed. Seeing your video (and others) is inspiring me to give it another go. Next year. I'm retired now so I have more time to put in learning the canal. So I will subscribe and bone up. I see your setup is pretty much identical to mine. I still have my 11' Penn surf rod which is so old that the 2 pieces fused together and now its a one piece rod! I have a Penn Battle II with 50 lb. braid. I've worn out 2 other Penn reels. And I also use Seagar 40 or 50 lb floro leader. Great quality line. A uni to uni know to tie them together. A guy I met 2 years ago told me how to fish soft plastics in the canal so I want to try that also. I've learned a lot about surf fishing in the last 35 years. Going back to the canal, I'd no longer be a newbie. I think it would be a whole 'nother ball game for me. Good luck to you. Thanks.
I’m not from USA and might never fish for a striper ever in my life but i watched this video and it made sense on so many levels. Thanks mate ✌🏻
Thanks for the information! it defeinty helped us out! Refreshing for the break down. Don't get me wrong watching Stripers Kill top water bait is sick, but the break down step by step is so much more rewarding. Keep spreading that knowledge! And some friendly advice don't apologize about the delay, it keeps your fans on the edge of their seats, waiting and anticipating more tips and knowledge to bring them to the next level, and that much closer to catching a sea cow of their own!!!
Much appreciated for the code. I ordered 6 of them. 3 - 3oz. and 3 - 4oz. I'll be fishing the canal beginning of June and hopefully will catch some fish. Thanks again.
Great video
You speak loud, clear.
Good tips and instructions.
By FAR, one of the best and most informational videos I've watched to date, especially with all the tackle and hardware info in the description.
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Thanks so much Rob! Super pumped if this helps! if you have any questions feel free to ask away! thanks again bro
Feather the line on the spool just before it hits the water. Helps to prevent hook fouling ! They're supposed to be twitched in short jerks, so it spins in a 180° semi circle, plus you have the bait in the strike zone longer !
Jasper you touch on alot of good points! Safety and technique are just a few, really enjoy the video. I have some of the sinking 17S SP minnows that I have sanded down and painted brite white and some in bone outfitted with VMC 4/0....can't wait to try these. Looking forward to more of your videos!
Hey thank you!!! Means a ton! Love the sound of the SP rigs you're running. I think the next video is going to be on the SP minnows seems to be getting some high interest. Keep an eye out and would love a subscribe if you end up continuing to like the content! Thanks again! Keep the lines tight!!!!
Jasper Coutu yes! Totally do an sp video! Please?
Thank you for bringing up safety.
I think some people forget especially when your fishing around others is SAFETY!
Blood. I have a story about flying lures. Under my name : Mando Fisher.
Thanks for the Very informative video and for stressing Safety!!!
I just found your channel and I really like the way you do your videos!!!
Thanks so much bro!!!
Just received my 3 magic swimmers. Used your code for the free shipping. Thanks for the code. Looking to fish the CCC in June.
hands down the best video how to use these I've seen
literally got one as a present for my birthday today and I'm starting to get into fishing in the first video that pops up in my feed is this one and I live near the cape lol
Leterally perfect thx man
I haven’t caught nothing at the canal for at least the past 6 times maybe even 4 years I’ve been. I suck plain and simple. I’m researching how to be better and this was a great video thanks big dogg!
I’m gonna do a video real soon on tides and currents and the moon and that should hopefully help out a lot my man. Keep an eye out! We will get you catching no question!
@@jaspercoutu489 That sounds awesome
Jig deep on the ebb / west flow, fish top water and swimmers on the east flow or high tide. Chunk or crankbaits on slack water.
Word.....I'm out here right now 1st time out fishing and I picked up magic swimmer green mackerel because it was last second and there wasn't any black. Great, great, great video....🙏
Killer review man!! Watched the whole thing, super informative!
I love this video bro, keep up the good work! Looking forward for more videos.
Subscribed. Thanks for the awesome tips and links. Planning my first trip to the canal this weekend!
Great video. From experience, I have found everything that you said to be true, great for being confident in the techniques that I've been using with these lures. Never considered the safety tip though, good point! Will definitely be bringing that rod tip out to the side next time. And thanks for the eBay link!
Vincent, Amazing man. So pumped to offer some tips and super appreciate that I can validate what you've been doing. But above all if this video means you never need to experience one of these flying at your face then its all worth it! I can certainly bet if you hook enough of them you'll have one spit it and send it flying and I bet you'll prob say "now I really get it!" def not a fun experience and can certainly ruin a trip. Stay say and keep em tight! Thanks again man!
Dude I love the videos and love that you make your own lures. I have a feeling we probably live pretty close to one another and I've been super interested in trying to make my own lures. I'd love to either check out your shop sometime or fish the canal with ya. They're going hard right now
Awesome video! I learned so much I want to try; I've never had much luck at the Canal. Thanks!
World class striper fishing is at the cape cod canal! stick with white and cast retrieve, cast retrieve, cast retrieve!!!! go as much as you can and the timing will eventually tip into your favor! early mornings, late evenings! Good luck man I know you'll hook one!
When its nasty out that is when you SHOULD be fishing 👍
John Rich I'm the first mate on a boat, trust me the time off is much deserved from catching so many. but I did have my father and uncle down there everyday during the storm not a guy was hooking up.... I went the day after it ended and well.... keep an eye out for my next video tonight 😉 I think I made the right call! But can't catch em if you're not there! Keep me tight John and thanks for the comment!!!
Thank you... just started fishing the canal.... very informative.
Subscribed! Great video, Thank you for that tutorial! Like to see a video with how you rig them, tie direct or clips and how to set the drag? Thanks again!
T4CodyBear thank you so much man! Much appreciated!! Keep an eye out! Got a bunch of new content on the way!!
jasper thank you for the fishing Technique I will be using your technique.
I just watched this video. Thanks for the info.
Question for you. How do you connect to the plug. Direct main line to the ring or swivel to the ring?
love your videos man, subscribed and see you out there some time! tight lines
Nathan Mark amazing!!! Thanks Nathan! Stop by me anytime!!! Tight lines brotha!
Thanks for all the work you did making the description
This was such a helpful video, I live in Maine & I’m planning a trip this summer to fish the canal. I have a bunch of questions that I’d love your input on if I could contact you in anyway possible! What month is a good time to catch decent quality fish? Thanks
Will be back on Cape in June, family house is in Eastham, thinking I will bring my Magic Swimmers with me now and try my luck.
Oh in June you def should bro! Good Luck!
Jasper i bought the sebile at ollies the smaller one its 1 1/2 oz for 5 USA dollars i cought a 8 pound largemouth bass it is a good lure I'm going to go fishing for striper bass when it gets cooler I'm in Georgia by Agusta thanks for your channel
Hey Jasper thanks for the vid and all this great info and caution(s). Quick question, has anyone put in-lines on a Sabile if you know?
Thanks man, super informative. About to throw my swimmer right now at the herring run
Hey Michael - How did it work? The white MS is a dead ringer for a herring. I was wondering how it would work at the Herring Run.
Outstanding video! I don’t see the link for the knockoffs...help!
Lots of good info..When do mackerel typically show up?
Very educational thank you, my question is how can you tell the difference between authentic & knockoff besides the price????
Solid video Jasper thanks man
Any time!
Hey jasper thank you so much for this video I learn alot. At the cape cod canal what's the rules of fishing? How many fish can you take home and how big?
Hey man I can only find the 10 - 20$ sebile magic swimmers on amazon. Do you know where to find the cheaper off brand magic swimmers??
I'm not sure if its still available anymore but they had a deal for 3 clear blanks (they are unpainted/clear with no eyes) for 25 bucks.
It looks like they are just selling 1 in 3 different sizes and colors.
Hey man great vid thanks for all the great info! I'm going up to the cape next week and I'm stoked to use my magic swimmer, hopefully the stripers are hitting. Is there any time of day that you would suggest going? is early early better than mid day? Anyway thanks for the information man, great advice all around very helpful
Late reply but look for light changes. Just before the sun goes up or down for stripers. Night time is good as well
Yo man sick video! Coming up from new york for the first time this saturday cant fucking wait! Subscribed
Good luck out there today man!! Pre storm could have some nice potential!!!
Fantastic. Just starting out. Subscribed!
awesome videos. Thanks. Will be there is October, do you do fishing guides?
Awesome review, thanks for that. Do they still have the link for those magic swimmers?
Very good video. Picked up some helpful tips. Thanks
I really enjoy your reviews. You recommend the Rosco #6HD split rings which are rated for 125 pounds, for the swimmer lures. In order to keep the lure hook rig more compact to reduce tangling, would toy recommend the new 4XXHD. They are rated for 140 lbs. Are they too small to accommodate the swivel and hook set up?
What is the most compact swivel set up that will work?
Best advice going to the canal first time
Best advice I've seen for going to the canal ANY time. I've surf fished for 35 years and the canal is definitely in its own universe. No other place I've been fishes like the canal. To get such specific advice about the canal from a Master is invaluable. INMHO.
Thanks
okay so I just went on a 9-hour fishing trip to the canal using this lure and others types, using it in a manner exactly the way that you shown on the video and I did not even get a swirl. There were people around me that we're catching little guys and maybe every once in awhile somebody got a striper using chunk bait but I didn't get hit once. It's pretty aggravating
Because the action looks so sweet I only had a white one and I switched to a couple of more lifelike pencil poppers but nothing was grabbing anything today. I've had such shit luck lately trying to catch bass I'm doing everything people are saying to do yet I don't know if it's because I am always coming there at the wrong time or if it's not the right season I don't really know. Are there any groups or information Outlets I can go to to get spots on catching bass in Massachusetts? I really would like to catch one before the season ends. At least one for crying out loud I'll even buy some more of these magic swimmers in different colors whatever I got to do everybody swears by these and I can see why I watched other videos of people smacking huge 40-lb Bass in the canal.
kind of a first-time Fisher, so I guess I'm a little inexperienced but it's pretty disappointing.
Sparks IBEW it’s fishing man. I would get skunked more than I caught for a long long time. Your best bet is learn the tides get familiar with how to read the tide charts. Target low tide and slower currents. Also target first light. I’m talking in your spot FIRST light. So if the sunrise is 5am be there for 4. One day you’re timing will line up and it will be on fire. You could be doing everything right and they just might not be there due to lack of bait. Things we cannot control. You could be going at high tide and the currents could be ripping. The tide charts will tell you the time. When the targets I’m suggesting line up with first light your chances are getting much better. I live an hour and half away and have made dozens of not hundreds of drives with no luck. Stick with it and one day when you least expect it, you’ll be able to throw a hockey puck with trebles and catch. It’s probably not your technique at all. It’s timing, time, and fish now. Stay at it and keep me posted.
@@jaspercoutu489 Thanks for the help, it's tough because I'm the only one in my family and group of freinds who fishes and wants to get into it, so I'm on my own for the most part.
I know there's this thing about not giving away fishing spots to other people lol but where in the canal do you typically go?
And Do you bike till you see bait fish, or stick to one spot?
Thanks again, and If one day I get the timing right and the planets align and I rip my first monster from the canal, I'll have a beer in your honor 🍻
@@matthewdacosta8630 Theres a map you can find online. and I think canal bait and tackle sells it. Scour the internet a bit until you find it. thats a great place to start to get familiar with the main spots. Usually I stay put, but if theres nothing going on when I know my timing is right ill move a little to try to switch stuff up. If you see the bait at your feet stay put! I stay away from the places everyone typically goes Pole 20, under the bridges, gallow. I like to find my own spots, and fish them to death. I strongly believe and encourage half of the "catching" is done at home. What I mean is getting educated on wind, tide, CURRENT, weather. It really has nothing to do with the "Spots" and everything to do with the science. Once you have a few producing locations if the science and weather aligns they will produce again. Once you understand the fish a bit more and why they should be there its about putting in the quality time vs just putting in the time. Its about not wasting your time and being productive. This leads to less frustration. Keep at it man. You have the right mindset, now think outside the box. Good luck!
DUDE
i HAVE SOME OF THOSE LURES AND WHILE i HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET OUT MUCH THESE PAST FEW YEARS HEALTH REASONS, i KNEW THAT WHEN i SAW THEM THEY WOULD BE GREAT
SO YOU HAVE GIVEN ME SOME VALIDATION, THAK YOU
BY THE WAY DO YOU LIVE IN MASS NEAR THE CANAL?
Do you fish with a 2 piece rod? Great vid!!!
Jasper, I am new to cape cod fishing and bought some 9" magic swimmers and large lures. What bag/tackle storage gear do you use for your stuff? The plano stowaway boxes are too small and some of the expensive over the shoulder bags have plastic tubes that look like 16 OZ beer mugs. I could use some advise as to what to use on the canal and surf to carry my gear without breaking the bank.
Jasper, I came across your video’s yesterday, and love them. My question to you is, is it easy to remove the tail hooks in the magic swimmer?
Hey Jesse! Thanks for the love man, really appreciate it! they're extremely easy with split ring pliers but probably the most difficult task without them lol. My best advice... Invest the $5-$10 to make your life easier! Hope that helps man. and be sure to keep an eye out soon for the next video!! Thanks again man, Keep em Tight!
I did a early morning Ditch run this past Tuesday morning. There were crazy Striper blitzes all over the Canal. It’s nice having a house 20 mins down the road.
I subscribed to your channel. Great stuffs I can learn how to improve my chance on the canal.
Jasper,
In the video you mention that you leave the split ring on for better swimming action. Do you tie direct or are you using a TA clip?
Also, you suggest a 6500 and a 10000 series size reel for the canal. That’s a big difference .
My everyday set up for plugging is a 9ft st croix avid surf rod rated medium power / moderate-fast action / 10-20lb / 1-4 oz. I pair this with a Penn Slammer 3 5500 with 40lb Power Pro.
I realize this does not provide enough backbone for the canal.
I was thinking about buying the 10’ 6” St. Croix MOJO surf rod which is rated med-heavy Power / mod-fast action / 12-25lb / 2-6 oz
Thoughts?
I was planning on pairing it with either the penn slammer 3 6500 or the penn slammer 3 7500. While the 7500 is heavier it can hold significantly more 50lb test braid. Is 40lb braid not suggested?How many yards do you recommend ?
My bait rod is a tsunami airwave 11’ rated 20-50lb with a suggested lure weight of 4-8 ounces. On this I have 8000 series baitrunner. Would this be better for the canal?
Thanks.
Matthew Feit i use a TA clip i rarely tie direct because i like to switch plugs real fast. I think i might have meant 8500 series or 10,000. But your tsunami is probably the perfect setup for the canal and 40lb is enough for sure but i Fish 50lb and 60lb with a 40lb floro leader just because I know what swims through the canal and i want to make sure it ends up in my hands! I hope this helps man don’t overthink too much! Try what works best for you but this plug is around 5oz so something rated to 6 is probably minimum what i would throw this with! Keep em tight and keep me posted!
Jasper Coutu Thank you for the quick response! I’m assuming when you connect with the TA clip you are removing the split ring from the magic swimmer ? Please advise. Thanks.
Matthew Feit I am not removing the split ring. I go leader, TA clip, split ring, swimmer.
Jasper Coutu Interesting. A little off topic for this post but do you remove the split ring on the SP Minnow?
Quality footage and info btw.
Matthew Feit the only plug I do not use a split ring on is really the pencil popper and darters. Because i want to control the action of the Pencil popper and the darters a different animal. But a lot of the times that a lure has its own action like an SP minnow and a magic swimmer i feel like the split rings allows the lure to “do its thing” or Work the way it wants and when i tie direct or don’t use a split ring I’m limiting its action. I’m sure it’s just personal preference but it’s just my own personal thought process.
Jasper can u please tell me the model of trilajo you use for magic swimmers, thank you for any help
Incredibly helpful. Thank you
great video one of the best but did not see links for knockoff lures?
Great video, very informative! Can't find the link though, was it removed?
Can you send me the link for the off brand magic swimmers please
Jasper, I don’t see the eBay link for the nockoff brand? I know you made your video 5 years ago. Not sure if they had to stop selling them or what? Would appreciate any new information about that? Thanks! Keep up the Great videos!!! I want to check out your Hunting videos as well!!! Bowhunting is Awesome and so is Waterfowl and Turkey hunting !!!
Unfortunately that link was taken down a while ago… sorry man. I haven’t been able to find them in a while 😑
@@jaspercoutu489 thanks, I kinda figured, probably a legal matter. Appreciate your help!!!
good stuff man! just subscribed. you got any videos on making a canal bike? I'm gonna be putting together a canal bike for next
season.
Josiah Gummeson you read my mind! I actually just picked up a new/vintage 1940s women's bike to do just that! Stay tuned
Awesome Awesome video man. VERY informative.
I'm wanting to come up to fish the canal in a week or two but had some questions if you don't answering. I am a bass fisherman, don't sigh, haha so I have swimbait gear. I don't want to have to buy a complete new setup so I was wondering if I could get by with my swimbait gear. It seems like everyone is throwing spinning outfits too. The setup I want to bring is a 7'11" XH rated for lures from 8-16" paired with a Shimano Cardiff 300. I'll swap out the line but would this cut it? How come no one uses baitcasting gear? Baits of choice were going to be Megabass I-slide, Cl8 bait 9" trout swimbaits, and my 8" Lunker Punker. Again, these are all largemouth stuff but I think they would work? I'm willing to pick up other baits when I'm there too though.
do u like the soft plastic ones? do u guys fish them up there? i like them for the jetty in south florida because u can fish them around structure and they don't snag.
Do the two 4/0 hooks get snagged on each other? I noticed they do. I use a 4/0 up front and 3/0 in middle.
What about golden shiner color? I'm throwing them for musky but I'm aware that stripers will hit them as well and there's also stripers in this lake
nice tips. we plan to come back to the canel next year. hope we
run into each other.
Amazing man! would love to link up and get some time to fish together for sure!! maybe do a cool video catching a couple big ones or something along those lines!! Keep em tight!
Great tips. Could you use this lure in a rip? Also I noticed the knock offs are just as much as the sebile verision. Find us some cheap knock offs lol. Thanks again. Keep making the videos and good luck.
Hey Robert, you absolutely could use this in the rip! Just vary your speed and let the current and waves do the work and you should see the bass waiting throughout the rip for bait to be kicked up! As far as price 1 sebile is $25 if you follow the link in the description the price is $25-$29 for 3!!! knock offs. So you're getting 3 for almost the price of 1 sebile. Hope this helps to clear things up, good luck and keep an eye out for more videos soon!
What do you think the best tide is to fish? I'm going to hit the early morning low, breaking tide fri or sat morn. Do you prefer low tide or high tide??
Hey bro curious on what your setup is from tip to tail on the rod, do you use barrels and what knots do you use to connect braid to barrel then to the clip etc. thanks !
Jasper did not reply to you, Mike? First, use a florocarbon leader, like 40 or 50 lb. to your clip. Tie the Floro leader to your braid using an FG knot, or a UNI to UNI knot. That's the one I use. There are tutorials for these 2 knots on you Tube. Also there is an Alberto knot for the same function. Since my memory is like swiss cheeze, all I can remember is the uni to uni knot. Good question. I would also like to know what reel and rod Jasper uses. I still have my old Penn 11' surf rod. I've thrown hi-lo bait rigs with up to 6 oz sinkers and it's still intact. It used to be a 2 piece rod. So much salt and corrosion got into the break I can't separate the 2 pieces anymore. Now its a 1 piece rod! Its at least 20 years old. I always used PENN reels and bought a Battle 2 a few years ago and put 50 lb braid on it. It's fine. In preparing for an offshore trip I got a Shimano Sargosa 10000 with 80 lb. braid. That is overkill for the canal but I really like the Shimano reels. Maybe a 6000 or 7000? I would be interested in what Jasper would think. Van Stalls and Stellas are great reels of course, but i don't have that kind of $$$.
Very nice thank you for all the information.
Don't you miss a lot of short strikes without the tail hook?
Very informative, thanks for sharing these tips.
Dont you know about the Storm kick stick? I use them @ $6ea. and mod them with shot for diff sinking rates, they come as a surface roller and swim as good if not better than the knock off sebiles. They also come with suitable hardware that doesnt need to be replaced for big bassin. Ill be posting a video in the winter of how to mod them, give em a try and grab some spray paint
MillhouseMod I actually do know about them and still prefer these over them. It’s just my opinion and what I️ prefer. I think the materials better, and I don’t need to modify them. Also I️ would 100% still swap their hooks for VMC but i do that with everything. Not that the storms are bad I just think these are easier and I’ve never had a problem pulling pigs with my knock offs. But thanks for the feedback love to hear what guys are throwing!
Yeah ill admit I never fished the canal, and typically dealing with 40-60' for bass I use smaller bodies than that 228 so I can get the best cast and depthing. Ill probably order a few in pearl so I can custom paint them. Looking forward to getting to the canal next year to sling some baits!
MillhouseMod if you want to custom paint them use the link in my description to reelpowerhandles and my promo code “jasper” for free shipping but you can order them there unpainted for even cheaper then the painted ones! And I’m here for any questions at all! Hope that helps bro looking forward to hosting you here!!!
Yeah man Ill definitely go through the link once I get back into the tackle makin this winter
The use bolt cutters to Take that back hook off great info
Didn’t see the eBay link for the cheaper sms? Thanks
The eBay listing was taken down a while back unfortunately…
It took you to the website but not the right page. I found it. Thanks for sharing the info. Saving $$$ and still catching fish is great!
Slow swimmer worked great. Thanks.
Just bought a pack of the unpainted magic swimmers. What paint do you suggest for getting the same look as the white/ chartreuse yellow?
What do you think about removing the back hook and using a barrel swivel to extend out the front hook? Will that mess up the action?
Chase Clarke just my opinion and I know other guys might disagree but I've really never had an issue. The bass will hit the plug in the middle and I would think it might mess the action up a bit but I'd have more of a concern of that hook flipping around and getting stuck or hooking into one of the 3 sections. Just my advice, don't over think there's 6 hooks on that plug and you only need 1 to bury into a cheek. I like those odds. However I am 100% all for trying new things! I would love to see you try it and let us know if you see a difference good or bad! Then I can at least make a more educated opinion! Keep me tight my friend and thanks for the comment!
ok so I ordered the 3 pack of Magic swimmers last week. I get my package and their is only one in it..not 3 like I ordered. I sent an email and got no response. They did however send out the other 2 that were missing but still no correspondence about a botched order. I just hope these things aren't as sketchy as the website selling them.
AquidneckRider ok man I’ll send an email. However I’m not the store just showing you where the store is, if you don’t like the store or the product Im sorry, they’re “knock offs” again I’m not the store, but I’ll do all i can to help.
Don't take that the wrong way brother. I'm not knocking you at all. Just putting in my 2 cents for others that may order. Like I said..they made good on the order but some correspondence back and forth with the store/site owner would have been nice. With that said...Keep up the great vids and I'm looking forward to a review on those Hodgman waders. I can't find shit for reviews on those things.
Have any of you guys ever had this lures nose ring break open on a fish? The metal piece is in the shape of an 8 and the lure side was opened do not know if that is a design flaw or the fish literally separated the piece on a 35-40” Striped Bass. Anyone?
I'm headed to RI first week of July and would love to fish the canal. What size would you recommend?
Thank's for the information 👍
Hey Jasper cool video review. Just wondering what pound braid do you use or mono?
Aen45 great question I'd actually love to do a video on this soon! But I fish powerpro super slick 50lb braid with 40lb blue label seagar floro leaders! But reg 50lb powerpro works awesome as well!
Hey Jasper... Question-What's your opinion on the size(190mm) of the "knock-off" magic swimmers?
Walter Hynson so I've used them and I wish they worked for me when I did. It was 2 seasons ago maybe when I bought them and they swam almost to the point where they were unusable however I spoke with a guy at a tackle shop and he said they had a problem with the molds now I can't imagine they still would have the issue but I have not purchased again so I can't comment fully. What I can say is for that size if they swam correct they would be perfect to save some money and do the same thing a sebile does. That said you'd just have to give them a go or next time I see them I'll buy one and report back. I would def make room in my bag for one! Thanks Walter! Keep em tight!!
Jasper Coutu much appreciated... also forgot to mention, they only have the 2 points for hooks- mid section and tail
Walter Hynson I would probably keep both hooks on that size
Jasper Coutu thanks, sounds good
Hey Jasper, I heard you mention, you work a charter boat. What type?
Nice video and just subscribed.
Hell yea! thanks for the support bro!
did you make the cabinet system in the back of your truck? great video got a sub from me, may be ill see you down at the canal
Joseph Welch I did make it! Fits all my outdoor equipment both hunting and fishing! Thanks so much for the sun man super pumped you like the content!! Hope we do see each other down there man keep an eye out for me! And keep em toght
Jasper Coutu That is some very clean work! Love the workshop. I'm picking up a lathe myself very soon to start making plugs. Ill be down at the canal for the first time tomorrow night. I'm normally inshore on my kayak but this past storm has me itching to get something on the line.
Joseph Welch well thank you very much! And you might see me down there as well my friend!
Appreciate the heads up. Just subscribed.
Try fishing one hook with a split ring /barrel swivel /split ring /hook on the front hook eye. You won't be disappointed.
What size vmc hooks do you use for the magic swimmer?
Pretty sure they’re 6’s I used to be able to get the 6x vmc trebles but they’re a thing of the past now 🥺
I've found the EBay swimmers to almost be duds half the time. The tolerances are way off and the plug won't pivot right.
I'm doing a little side project using an OG Magic Swimmer before they were taken off the shelves and "upgraded" a couple years ago....which really translates to nobody wanted to pay $35 for a plug so they dumbed the down the materials.
I've put a brand new 9" MS next to the older model 9" with the red head/white body. Every hanger from the nose to the hook hangers is noticeably smaller gauge wire. The body plastic is super thin walled compared to the old one and you could blindfold yourself Pepsi challenge that shit just on feel alone. The knock offs even feel more stout.
After losing the fish of a lifetime when the forward belly hanger was ripped out of a 9" Ghost I decided to buy two of the old models for $30 (Spanish Mackerel & Redhead). I punched a hole in the back and pumped about half the forward section with 5500 psi Epoxy which will completely envelope the small wire assembly attached to the hanger. I also put epoxy over the nose hanger and belly hanger and used a dremel to shave it down and punch a hole through it.
I also converted the Spanish mackerel model to a traditional mackerel pattern and while I used to run a 5/0 4x VMC on the forward hanger and a 4/0 on the middle, and used two connected split rings to allow for some rotation without increase the length, on the 2 that I'm experimenting on to handle trophy fish I decided to run a set of 300lb Owner split rings, an AFW #1 510 pound swivel, and an Owner 7x , 4/0 (which is bigger than a VMC 5/0 but with a shorter shank to reduce length).
So far the only downside is that the Owner treble hook is so sharp it will dig into the body on a cast and foul the plug. Action remains the same, hook up percentage has gone down somewhat (I'll feel more hits and misses opposed to pretty much guaranteed hookups), but for the first time I landed a 44lb Striper on a Magic Swimmer with an aggressive drag and the plug didn't flinch. The epoxy has not been phased nor reduced, and while I'll still have my old stand by double hook setups with the dual split rings per hanger, when there are fish the size of the ones we've had the last few weeks, and I want to have full confidence, it's fun knowing I have that option.
Thanks for the video man. I'll be posting one soon going over what I did to bank a tank of a Magic Swimmer!
Dan Evan def agree on the previous years however this year they seem to be much better. I like them even more than the new sebiles because the 3 sections are a bit more spaced out. If you look at the new sebiles they are so tight together they offer little room to swim. That said I've only had 1 bad swimmer come in from ebay this year and they replaced it for me free of charge, and shipped for free. Now I touch on in the video the sebiles swim more "consistently" than the knock offs but that's the trade off with price. 100% agree but I do feel confident in promoting these. I caught over 3 dozen stripers yesterday on 4 different knock offs. The bass certainly didn't seem to notice 😋 All ebay swimmers. Give them another try! Maybe you'll have some better luck! Tight lines!!!
hi Jasper I can't find the Knockoff Magic on E-bay ?any other place ?Thank you
Awesome video. Thanks for all the information. The Canal has been on my bucket list for a while. Im coming up this week. What kind of boat are you a mate on? Im thinking about trying to go out on a boat while im up there also
What weight line are you using for that lure? Braided or fluorocarbon? Appreciate it!
Nobin Vaidian i use 50lb braid with 40lb floro. Check out my other video on leaders it should help to answer every question on line. Hope this helps!
Jasper Coutu thanks so much! I’ll be in cape cod next weekend so was trying to get some fishing in. Any idea what lure would be good from the surf shore?
So you reel it slow? Because some guys told me to burn it as soon as possible. Do you have to let it sink to the very bottom and then start crank? Does it make any difference at all if you using the canal version rather the original Sebile version?
vsonic86 great question! but no once it hits the water start the retrieve! You want it in the top 1 foot of water and that slow retrieve will allow it to sink into that sweet spot.
vsonic86 really just the price in my opinion. Now the knock offs will swim inconsistent. Meaning that some swim better then others so before you buy give them a good once over and make sure they're nice and loose you want the freedom for them to move! But I've had only a few that don't swim as good as a real sebile. If you don't care about the price or the fact there is a very high chance you will loose that $25 plug then go with the real deal they are reliable but if you fish a lot, go with the knock offs. Just my opinion. Make sure you comment when you hook a big one on a MS!!!
What's a good rod for the saragosa 10k. 50pd braid for throwing poppers
Peter, I got a Tsunami Trophy rod last year and a saragosa 10000 but it was a for a offshore trip to cast to mahi-mahi and tuna. Handles 2-8oz lures and 50-100lb line. But it was not a surf rod. It was a boat casting rod. I went to Goose Hummock shop in Orleans for expert advice. I knew I was going to pay big bucks so I just bent over. Unfortunately a hurricane, then a nor'easter cancelled the trip. The salesman matched up the 10000 to the rod after I explained what I was trying to do. I put 80lb braid on it. Jasper links above to a Tsunami Airwave 12' Surf Rod TSAWSS-1202XH. Handles 4-8oz. Sounds like a surf version of my boat rod. The Tsunami rods are reasonably priced. I think mine was around $100. Amazon is charging $174.99 for the surf rod. I still have my Penn Big Gamefisher 11' med-heavy rod. It's lasted 25 years and welded itself together. If it ever breaks, I would probably go with the Tsunami Trophy.
I have no idea what you are talking about, "you do not need the tail hook"? Please explain.
Rad Reeling Fishing there are three hook hangers on this plug the one on the tail is not required and 99% of the guys that fish around here with MS will not have a tail hook. It does more damage than good! You do not lost any strikes because typically the bass with hit this in the middle and commit to it I hope this helps!!!
Thanks, I thought I deleted this comment, sorry. I did see you explain in the video.
What the hell,mine floats.I have the 9 (seems more like 9.5 - 10 inches) and it's a knock off but the saleslady told me it was made in the same factory.Are they supposed to float?It is white like the one here and has two treble hooks - one in front one in back and I love how it moves but I need to lower my rod tip down to the water level to keep it a few inches below the surface on retrieve.Anybody know anything about this?