I got lucky a few weeks ago and caught a 32-pounder off El Segundo on a blue hookup bait while I was targeting sand and calico bass. Never heard people talk about what great eating WSB are.
noticed that mostly because of reel problems you used a bunch of reels. but you used the Calcutta first an later an that was the only setup that you didn't fight a seabass on. do you think the gear ratio made the reel to slow??
I do like the high gear ratios better but I don’t think it made a difference on getting bit. The secret to getting a fish this day was to make a cast in the right spot.
It depends. Usually, I would let it sink, then slowly wind it in bouncing it off the bottom. This trip, we had to work it faster because the fish were just below the surface. For your trip, I’d ask the crew on your boat how to work them. Or even what to use. Every trip is different.
He didn’t give me exact specs. Shawn and Sam both said they liked the fathoms and they had a couple Phoenix boat rods. Here’s what I picked up. I love this stick for a heavy bait casting rod. Phoenix fast action USBCL-C 800H and a Penn Fathom HS levelwind with 50 # braid
Congrats on the sea bass, Grey light is not a cheap boat to go on. I stopped buying daiwa because the seized bearing is something I witnessed more than once on a few of my fishing buddies reel. I have never had this issue with the shimano reels I own or my friends own.
I had that reel for a long time and pulled on a lot of YT with it. Overall, it was a good reel. I replaced it with a penn fathom level wind though…. I have a hard time spending the big bucks for Shimano on a small reel. They are the best though. I agree there.
50 lb braid with a short (3’) 30# leader. Then a 3/8 or 1/2 oz head. Shawn and Sam liked the simple lead head with no wings. We fished lighter lead heads in this trip because the fish were high in the water column.
When that line slips on the spool it’s the worst. Luckily I’ve noticed without a fish on. Glad you got that one 💪
You and me both!
Dude like a kid fishing pond stocked with WSB! Incredible
Yeah, 30-50 lb WSB!!
I got lucky a few weeks ago and caught a 32-pounder off El Segundo on a blue hookup bait while I was targeting sand and calico bass. Never heard people talk about what great eating WSB are.
They do taste great, right? They’re pretty high on my list of favorite fish to eat.
damn in gundo? never knew people fished over there lol
that’s awesome though
noticed that mostly because of reel problems you used a bunch of reels. but you used the Calcutta first an later an that was the only setup that you didn't fight a seabass on. do you think the gear ratio made the reel to slow??
I do like the high gear ratios better but I don’t think it made a difference on getting bit. The secret to getting a fish this day was to make a cast in the right spot.
What a great trip!
One I’ll never forget!
What a trip! When you cast the flukes out, do you sink them and do a steady retrieve or jig it? Goin in a trip next week and just wondering!
It depends. Usually, I would let it sink, then slowly wind it in bouncing it off the bottom. This trip, we had to work it faster because the fish were just below the surface. For your trip, I’d ask the crew on your boat how to work them. Or even what to use. Every trip is different.
How did I miss this notification! Yeah buddy 👊
great video. just wondering what were the specifics of what Sean advised you to buy (fathom + phenix inshore models??) did he give an reasons?
He didn’t give me exact specs. Shawn and Sam both said they liked the fathoms and they had a couple Phoenix boat rods. Here’s what I picked up. I love this stick for a heavy bait casting rod. Phoenix fast action USBCL-C 800H and a Penn Fathom HS levelwind with 50 # braid
Congrats on the sea bass, Grey light is not a cheap boat to go on. I stopped buying daiwa because the seized bearing is something I witnessed more than once on a few of my fishing buddies reel. I have never had this issue with the shimano reels I own or my friends own.
I had that reel for a long time and pulled on a lot of YT with it. Overall, it was a good reel. I replaced it with a penn fathom level wind though…. I have a hard time spending the big bucks for Shimano on a small reel. They are the best though. I agree there.
What lb line and what OZ leadhead? Nice video!
50 lb braid with a short (3’) 30# leader. Then a 3/8 or 1/2 oz head. Shawn and Sam liked the simple lead head with no wings. We fished lighter lead heads in this trip because the fish were high in the water column.
@artemisadventures1734 thank you kind sir!
epic bite
Buy a tranx haha
I know, I know. They are the best. Just so expensive. I do have a 500 on a 9’ stick for throwing the jig for smallish fish. I really like it.
@@artemisadventures1734 epic video!! So cool seeing tailing sea bass!