These are the days I always dream of. Good work brother ! BKDs are my go too always ,can’t go wrong . I use the weighted hooks for suspended fish too ,very affective .
Mike, I love your videos! It seems you guys are always catching fish! I really learned a LOT from your Sonar Training Videos!!! Thank you!!! Keep up the good work!
It always looks like team old school is having fun! Love that about these videos! I went to your home page , clicked on videos, scrolled all the way to the bottom and I think I’ve seen them all , some more than once, some many times! Got to get in the backyard and work on my casting for a while! Thanks Mike!
Just had to subscribe and hit the thumbs up because your videos have inspired my husband (Bill Reddoch)so much to push to get better! Very appreciative of everything you’re doing!!!!
Thank you Janice!! Honestly, he has inspired myself and my entire crew! His video was incredibly powerful. I’m extremely fortunate to have this job, but it can be brutal sometimes. Of course the last few years were brutal for everyone. I doubt you or your husband will every really know how much we needed his video. He’s a special person, but you already knew that😊😊. We all look forward to fishing with him👍. Thank you for your kind words 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😁
@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS Damn!!! Never imagined an 8, totally be a game changer for sure! If you hear about that going into motion I want in on that pre order! Woooooooooo!
Those 360 pics are a little trippy Mike!!! Great video.soft jerk baits are go to in the evenings where I fish in Oklahoma!! The super fluke is what usually throw weight less
Quite a few lakes in Texas have Stripped Bass not the size of your East Coast strippers but strippers. It would be nice if you included some other areas. Thanks. Love your video’s.
Thank you! It’s a 10/0 3/8oz weighted owner beast swim bait hook and 10” BKD. Glow in the dark. There are links in the description if you want to try em out 👍👍👍😁🙏
Thanks Eric!! 50lb braid and 20-25lb Saiko fluoro leader. I’ve been testing the braid for 2 years and it’s incredible. Only $36 for a THOUSAND yards!!! That’s nuts brother. Im sure you know, other brands are $100 for 1000 yards. They are a great company too, I’ve been working with them ever since. I use 30lb on spinning reels. amzn.to/3n5oVqq
Would love for you to do series on striper fishing in Lake Texoma. Due to salt deposits in area is considered a salt water lake. Has around 6 million visitors a year. A lot of people go for guided fishing fishing trips year round. I believe a lot of people would watch the videos. Don’t forget to bring extra wind socks for the boat. It can be quite windy at times.
I actually get more requests for there than all others combined. Unfortunately it’s like a 30 hour trip towing in each direction. I eventually want to do lakes tours some day. I fished so many different lakes in my tournament days. I do miss that.
Texoma is a numbers lake. You’ll catch a lot, but they very rarely catch any that are good sized on that lake. If you want big ones, come to Lake Ouachita or Beaver lake in Arkansas. I watched the guide pull up 3 around 30 lbs right next to me last week. That’s in addition to many more smaller ones they caught
I'm surprised the spoon kings aren't using spoons. You guys are killer with the spoons. I bought some egg weights that have the guide to put fishing line in. Once it gets warmer I'll put a shad with good attractant on a dropper rig. When the grass grows an gets warmer it's a great rig to use when there's covor like grass pads or brush. Tie some heavy monofilament to braid an I'll be good to go 😊
I appreciate that brother!!! Thanks! I love the information you share in your comments. When the fish are blowing bait up to the surface we go horizontal with the baits. If the fish were under thick bait schools we would definitely be dropping spoons👍👍. These bait schools were not thick, they were scattered all over the surface because they were tiny. When them big baits school from bottom to surface it’s definitely SPOON TIME 😁.
Amazes me how many folks that don't have radar run at speed by GPS only in foggy conditions.Thanks for mentioning to use radar in fog, go slow if they dont
It’s a Daiwa Saltist 2500. The rod is my newest signature rods. The Judge. It’s a very high end rod designed for throwing anything. It’s very light and balanced even though it appears heavy. There is a counter weight system in the butt to make the tip super light. That, coupled with the carbon fiber grips on a Rainshadow blank you can throw 3/8 oz baits or 3oz baits. It casts a mile and you can use it all day without having fatigue. Rich Coulson makes them. His email is in the description. He’s very talented and makes all of my Signature rods. He’s a retired Marine too. 👍👍
@Mike Smedley Thanks, grew up surf fishing as a kid long long ago but now have a boat and just getting all the gear I need. Trying to get as much info from your vids as possible. Appreciate it
@@lawrencemoebius743 congratulations on the new boat brother!!! I’m always looking for advice on what fishermen would like to see. Please request in the comments whatever you would like to see and I’ll get on it. Thanks Lawrence!!! 🙏🙏
I didn’t say I didn’t like Shimano just not a big Shimano guy. 😏 I probably have 30 Calcuttas😁 seriously. Their DC baitcasters are pretty amazing. You have to be careful with Shimano because they have so many different price point reels. I got away from them because of that, but I recently tried the new SLX reels like in this video and they are killer. This is a $130 reel and I love it. I got a few of the DC versions with digital brakes and wow! They are insane for $180. 👍👍
These are the days I always dream of.
Good work brother !
BKDs are my go too always ,can’t go wrong .
I use the weighted hooks for suspended fish too ,very affective .
I love how Mikey always has his head on a swivel! Great Fishin', Great Videos. Thanks Team Old School!
Way to hook a Brother up BTW!
Thanks Dan!!! I really appreciate your kind words brother!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😁
Beautiful fish Mike. What a great fishery you folks have! Enjoy the videos.
Thanks Danny!! I appreciate your continued support brother!! Yes! We are very fortunate all over the east coast!
Mike, I love your videos! It seems you guys are always catching fish!
I really learned a LOT from your Sonar Training Videos!!! Thank you!!!
Keep up the good work!
Thanks brother!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏👍
It always looks like team old school is having fun! Love that about these videos! I went to your home page , clicked on videos, scrolled all the way to the bottom and I think I’ve seen them all , some more than once, some many times! Got to get in the backyard and work on my casting for a while! Thanks Mike!
Thanks brother!! Get that arm in shape!!! You’re gonna need it 😁😁😁😊
It’s getting there! 👍
Good job my friend
Awesome video as always! Getting about time to get back on the boat with you again brother!
Hell yeah brother!! 👍👍👍🙏🙏
Love the content on this channel. Capt navigates, shoots video, gets a rod in too!
Thanks Steven!! I appreciate the kind words brother!! 🙏🙏👍👍
Just had to subscribe and hit the thumbs up because your videos have inspired my husband (Bill Reddoch)so much to push to get better! Very appreciative of everything you’re doing!!!!
Thank you Janice!! Honestly, he has inspired myself and my entire crew! His video was incredibly powerful. I’m extremely fortunate to have this job, but it can be brutal sometimes. Of course the last few years were brutal for everyone. I doubt you or your husband will every really know how much we needed his video. He’s a special person, but you already knew that😊😊. We all look forward to fishing with him👍. Thank you for your kind words 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😁
Hi Janice. Please email me when you get a chance. Mikesmedley9@gmail.com
I watch all your videos
I’ve learned alot
Thanks Mark!!!!🙏🙏
Love BKD’s especially the 6 inch but those big fatty 10’s are awesome too! Another great video!
Yeah man!! Love em!! I would love to see an 8”. Maybe I’ll run it by them.
@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS Damn!!! Never imagined an 8, totally be a game changer for sure! If you hear about that going into motion I want in on that pre order! Woooooooooo!
@@jasonmoretz4988 would be awesome!
Those 360 pics are a little trippy Mike!!! Great video.soft jerk baits are go to in the evenings where I fish in Oklahoma!! The super fluke is what usually throw weight less
That’s my favorite way to catch em in freshwater. I use the same, but also Rattling Pro Rogues.
@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS
Erratic action,the way it darts around will pull them up from any depth,gotta love it!!!!
Yes sir!
A good lunch 🥗 and Team Old School giving me some great vibes….
MY MAN!! Appreciate the support as always brother!!! 😁😁😁🙏🙏🙏
Do you ever do guided fishing trips on Kerr lake?
You guys sure do have fun.
👍👍😁
Quite a few lakes in Texas have Stripped Bass not the size of your East Coast strippers but strippers. It would be nice if you included some other areas. Thanks. Love your video’s.
Thanks brother!! 👍👍
Great video boys,Mike is this video recent or last year?I believe according the the Striper Migration map I believe New Jersey should be catching them
This was late fall. Yes sir! Stripers are in the bay now though. Thick too with bigger fish.
Congratulations bro!
Thanks brother!! You need to fish with us this spring! Email me. Mikesmedley9@gmail.com
Smokin day great job
🙏🙏🙏🙏😁👍
Mike great video again 👍what are the hooks set up w/ bait holder & weight Thanks for sharing
Thank you! It’s a 10/0 3/8oz weighted owner beast swim bait hook and 10” BKD. Glow in the dark. There are links in the description if you want to try em out 👍👍👍😁🙏
That’s why your the best
You’re too kind brother!! Thank you 😁👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🙏
Hey Mike great job on staying on the fish. Where can I get one of those team old school hoodies?
Thanks brother!! There’s a link in the description. I appreciate the support!!! 👍👍
Yes, it seems like they are only hitting small baits. Another fantastic video mike!!
Thanks brother!!! I appreciate the support!! When that water is clear matching the hatch is super important. 🙏🙏
@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS your welcome and I believe that 100%
Nice video.what line and lbs you use in the blue rod .thanks for show the bait you guys use
Thanks Eric!! 50lb braid and 20-25lb Saiko fluoro leader. I’ve been testing the braid for 2 years and it’s incredible. Only $36 for a THOUSAND yards!!! That’s nuts brother. Im sure you know, other brands are $100 for 1000 yards. They are a great company too, I’ve been working with them ever since. I use 30lb on spinning reels.
amzn.to/3n5oVqq
Would love for you to do series on striper fishing in Lake Texoma. Due to salt deposits in area is considered a salt water lake. Has around 6 million visitors a year. A lot of people go for guided fishing fishing trips year round. I believe a lot of people would watch the videos. Don’t forget to bring extra wind socks for the boat. It can be quite windy at times.
Yea ur definitely wrong it’s freshwater
@@jakebgilbreath1472 that’s what google told me
I actually get more requests for there than all others combined. Unfortunately it’s like a 30 hour trip towing in each direction. I eventually want to do lakes tours some day. I fished so many different lakes in my tournament days. I do miss that.
Texoma is a numbers lake. You’ll catch a lot, but they very rarely catch any that are good sized on that lake. If you want big ones, come to Lake Ouachita or Beaver lake in Arkansas. I watched the guide pull up 3 around 30 lbs right next to me last week. That’s in addition to many more smaller ones they caught
I hate fog! As always thanks! Catch one for me 😊
I’ll do it brother!! We could hear fish smashing bait on the surface but couldn’t see them at one point. 😆
great way to rig the sluggo!
I agree brother!! 😁👍👍👍
I'm surprised the spoon kings aren't using spoons. You guys are killer with the spoons. I bought some egg weights that have the guide to put fishing line in. Once it gets warmer I'll put a shad with good attractant on a dropper rig. When the grass grows an gets warmer it's a great rig to use when there's covor like grass pads or brush. Tie some heavy monofilament to braid an I'll be good to go 😊
I appreciate that brother!!! Thanks! I love the information you share in your comments.
When the fish are blowing bait up to the surface we go horizontal with the baits. If the fish were under thick bait schools we would definitely be dropping spoons👍👍. These bait schools were not thick, they were scattered all over the surface because they were tiny. When them big baits school from bottom to surface it’s definitely SPOON TIME 😁.
@Mike Smedley sadly I lost a Nichols MOJO spoon on brush 😢 😔
@Mike Smedley I need to make some adjustments to get better with the spoon. There tough to fish when it's warm due to grass
Use 4 inch paddle Zman diesel minnow + half oz steel jighead and pop off bottom! So effective when bass are on peanuts
👍👍👍👍👍👍
throw some surface irons like tadys they will get bite, nice vid
I actually just got some! Good thinking 🤔 😁👍
I fish off that ramp all the time caught my biggest blue there
Awesome! 👍👍
Can we go with you i launch my boat at the same ramp you do but i cant find them stripers 😂
Shoot me an email. Mikesmedley9@gmail.com
Amazes me how many folks that don't have radar run at speed by GPS only in foggy conditions.Thanks for mentioning to use radar in fog, go slow if they dont
I know it brother! I spent most of my time looking for boats coming towards us and not boats I’m headed towards. Playing defense.
Nice special effects
😜😜
What that blue rod and spinning reel combo ?
It’s a Daiwa Saltist 2500. The rod is my newest signature rods. The Judge. It’s a very high end rod designed for throwing anything. It’s very light and balanced even though it appears heavy. There is a counter weight system in the butt to make the tip super light. That, coupled with the carbon fiber grips on a Rainshadow blank you can throw 3/8 oz baits or 3oz baits. It casts a mile and you can use it all day without having fatigue. Rich Coulson makes them. His email is in the description. He’s very talented and makes all of my Signature rods. He’s a retired Marine too. 👍👍
Really wish you'd explain more in depth how you rigged these up and worked these baits.
I’m working on one now to link in the description. Thanks brother!
@Mike Smedley Thanks, grew up surf fishing as a kid long long ago but now have a boat and just getting all the gear I need. Trying to get as much info from your vids as possible. Appreciate it
@@lawrencemoebius743 congratulations on the new boat brother!!! I’m always looking for advice on what fishermen would like to see. Please request in the comments whatever you would like to see and I’ll get on it. Thanks Lawrence!!! 🙏🙏
What is the lure you are using?
10” BKD Bass Kandy Delight. 👍👍
From an Olde Toppie to the Old School....how about a paid ticket and an invite to fish ? 😂
Shoot me an email brother. Mikesmedley9@gmail.com
Fishing by computer instead of wits no fishing skills required just tec skills gulls we're all the location equip. Needed!
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You don't like a Shimano ?😮
Try out a Shimano Calcutta !
It will spoil you !
I didn’t say I didn’t like Shimano just not a big Shimano guy. 😏 I probably have 30 Calcuttas😁 seriously. Their DC baitcasters are pretty amazing. You have to be careful with Shimano because they have so many different price point reels. I got away from them because of that, but I recently tried the new SLX reels like in this video and they are killer. This is a $130 reel and I love it. I got a few of the DC versions with digital brakes and wow! They are insane for $180. 👍👍
Once again spend thousands an throw em back and go home with nothing guides dream.
You’re totally wrong. You couldn’t BE any more wrong. We spend TENS of thousands to throw em back
Email me your address. I’ll send you some baits to try. Let me know what you think. Mikesmedley9@gmail.com
not very instructive
Thank you! 🙏😊