I sold all my plugs. I only use 2 lures now, diamond jigs and Hopkins. They can be fished at any level in the water coluum and retrieved at any speed and jigged as well. Plugs are niche lures. They can only be fished on the surface or slightly below. Plastic and wood are good, but you always win with tin. PS: get rid of those crappy treble hooks. Does more damage to the fish and are a pain to take out.
What is it they say about lures? They catch more fisherman than they do fish. I absolutely believe that to be true. 20 bucks says the guy who's got hundreds invested in lures probably catches fish with 3 or 4 of them. The rest of them "look really cool" during the retrieve, but produce *zero* fish. I got suckered into all that as a dumb novice, unfortunately. Looking back, I could have spent less than a hundred dollars and had every lure I'd ever need to catch fish from the surf.
What conditions would you throw the super strike bullet needle fish vs super strike needle fish? Why do you have both instead of one? And what hook size would you use on super strike needle fish?
Hi. If you use clips then take off the split ring from the very front. I also recommend single hook in the back or take the back hook off entirely and in the middle use split ring to a swivel to a split ring to 3/0 treble hook. You’ll get further cast and fish don’t get the leverage when being reeled in or handled. Cheers!
Why do people with van staal with Lamiglass, stormr Jacket, gear up surf bag and wader are so arrogant? They would walk around and tell others people that the spot is belong to them. Even if they come late, it is like everywhere is their spot. And when they hook up the fish, it is like adding 50% more arrogant toward their original arrogant. Is it that special to hook up a striped bass? Why can’t some people just be nice and share some of the knowledge like Bill W and John Skinnier???
Damn, that bag took a beating.
Thanx for sharing what's in your bag. That was pretty cool.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge man.
Thanks Bill, I'm on emergency call tonight. So I won't be able to head out on this Halloween blue moon. Catch em up
Missed the videos bill this was a great one. Thanks for sharing
Bill, just plain thanks for the tips over the years...
Great info Bill, thank you
I sold all my plugs. I only use 2 lures now, diamond jigs and Hopkins. They can be fished at any level in the water coluum and retrieved at any speed and jigged as well. Plugs are niche lures. They can only be fished on the surface or slightly below. Plastic and wood are good, but you always win with tin. PS: get rid of those crappy treble hooks. Does more damage to the fish and are a pain to take out.
What is it they say about lures? They catch more fisherman than they do fish. I absolutely believe that to be true. 20 bucks says the guy who's got hundreds invested in lures probably catches fish with 3 or 4 of them. The rest of them "look really cool" during the retrieve, but produce *zero* fish. I got suckered into all that as a dumb novice, unfortunately. Looking back, I could have spent less than a hundred dollars and had every lure I'd ever need to catch fish from the surf.
Great content!!!!
What conditions would you throw the super strike bullet needle fish vs super strike needle fish? Why do you have both instead of one? And what hook size would you use on super strike needle fish?
I think I have covered that in the surf rats ball. If your a member do a search . Thanks!
Awesome. Do a rod video..
I know I know..
almost let it slip what is your go to for a bite?
Bill, you keep that bag stacked like that on every walk? Do you consolidate the bag at all to make the switch up easier ?
Yes I do.. remember I am almost always guiding one or two anglers.
Great update Bill ... curious, do you use a teaser?
Only when I absolutely have to.
What’s your reasoning behind the split ring on the line tie? Is the action drastically different then without one ?
I use it in place of a clip. Gives the plug increase action.
I find that the SPs cast like crap they are all over the place I added weight in them but still all over what do you suggest .
I just disagree with you. I think they are an excellent casting minnow. Probably the best out there for casting. I don’t bother loading them.
@@BillWetzel could my leader be set up wrong too long or too short?also I use a anglers clip thanks for the reply and the good content.
Leader should have nothing to do with it. Why shake it? Are we talking about the same plug? Diawa so minnow?
Hi. If you use clips then take off the split ring from the very front. I also recommend single hook in the back or take the back hook off entirely and in the middle use split ring to a swivel to a split ring to 3/0 treble hook. You’ll get further cast and fish don’t get the leverage when being reeled in or handled. Cheers!
I noticed no snaps. Like
I noticed that some of your plugs have leader line on them. May I ask why no clip?
One thing less I have to worry about failing.
Hey Bill, what hooks do you use when you're replacing them?
Mustad 5x
What the purpose for the split rings on the darters
I do not use clips and tie direct to the split.
Big bait big fish?
Why do people with van staal with Lamiglass, stormr Jacket, gear up surf bag and wader are so arrogant? They would walk around and tell others people that the spot is belong to them. Even if they come late, it is like everywhere is their spot. And when they hook up the fish, it is like adding 50% more arrogant toward their original arrogant. Is it that special to hook up a striped bass? Why can’t some people just be nice and share some of the knowledge like Bill W and John Skinnier???
Lots of arrogants out there, but there are lots of friendlies as well!
Loaded Redfin or unloaded?
That one is not loaded.
@@BillWetzel Classics. Rod video next?
Gotta do one soon