I have converted tail hooks on plugs with bucktail or feathers which turns a good plug into a great plug.....The split ring is absolutely necessary for good motion.....Great Video.....I have been making these modifications for the last 3 years
Zeno, Happy New Year !! and congratulations on 10 years!!! I've been a member of SCJ for 6 years and always look forward to reading the next issue. Videos as always are ialways nformative and done well. Thanks Z and heres to another 10 years!!!
Hey Z: first off I enjoy your magazine and TH-cam’s. Thank you for making them available. Second, In regards to Diawa SP, I’ve noticed that some come styles(colors) (sizes) come with beefier hardware. (Splits) haven’t caught anything large on an SP minnow , but just putting it out there. An example of the beefier rings can be found on the smallest size . They don’t add a split in the nose. One particular combo that has beefier splits is the 6 3/4 in. Sinking model in Sardine. Just FYI. You would need to go to a brick and mortar to ensure the beefier hardware. But, I have noticed the sinking model as previous mentioned in Sardine pattern has them.
SurfcastersJournal I hope I didn’t come off like a know it all. I seem to have a knack for doing that. Tight lines. I am going to get a bucktail bass one of these seasons. I’ll keep you posted. I was able to get two on sluggo this year. So, that’s a start.
Hi Zeno you do a great job with your surfcasting channel the information has been invaluable. I'm thinking of purchasing the Century slingshot 1328, here on the Maine coast summertime I do a lot of casting and retrieving with chest waders in the Spring and Fall, would this be a great Rod to match with my PENN Slammer III 6500. Keep on fishing brother have a great day
For only $10. I’ll take the hit on upgrading the hooks on an SP minnow. I just change it to one treble hook on the belly w a barrel swivel in between two split rings. All the other lures are around 20$ so it’s still cheaper.
Daiwa is certainly capable of providing us with quality terminal tackle, so it’s still a mystery to me as to why the SP still comes with garbage hooks and rings. The new-ish Daiwa Mebachi popper is probably the most underrated popper on the market right now. The 6”, 3 oz sinking version is the exact same profile as a Superstrike littleneck, casts and works just as well (it’s a pretty blatant ripoff of the SS littleneck in terms of body shape/size/profile/cup shape & depth) but unlike the SP it comes through wired with a 350lb swivel, 170lb Owner split rings, and 6x VMC trebles front and rear! Oh and it’s $19.99, which is right in line with the Superstrike 3 oz littleneck that comes with much smaller split rings in comparison and either 3/0 4x VMCs (belly/tail) or 3/0 4x VMC belly and a dressed siwash on the tail. The SS littleneck is legendary, and for the Mebachi popper to be right there with it in terms of action, performance, and durability, while coming equipped out of the box with far superior terminal tackle and with what I think are much better looks like the carved gill plates, eyes, color patterns (the mackerel and chicken scratch are mint), shows that Daiwa is at least not ignoring us completely. FWIW I’d recommend anyone that loves throwing a Superstrike littleneck to check them out. They’re so underrated.
why do they sell plugs with the rear single hook faced upwards, but your plugs have the rear hook faced downwards? are there advantages or disadvantages to which direction the single hook is facing?
I've been having a lot of trouble with hooks rusting. Would love some advice on what hooks are the most rust resistant. All my Super Strike hooks are brown now. Everything rusts, what rusts slower...Owners?
Mike Melina best way to prevent it is put a 1 quart container of water in your vehicle throw in the plugs you used for the ride home when you get home give em a quick rinse
@@brucebainmatunucksurfrat7911 Bruce is correct..or rinse them with fresh water. Owners are $$$ but some guys like them better. Salt will eat thru everything
I want to get into striper fishing so bad. They come up here to Canada as I'm sure you know, and they run up a freshwater river by my house, what would you recommend for fishing stripers in that situation? Just anything eel-like? any special techniques? Anyone feel free to answer if you have experience in it.
I have converted tail hooks on plugs with bucktail or feathers which turns a good plug into a great plug.....The split ring is absolutely necessary for good motion.....Great Video.....I have been making these modifications for the last 3 years
Zeno, Happy New Year !! and congratulations on 10 years!!! I've been a member of SCJ for 6 years and always look forward to reading the next issue. Videos as always are ialways nformative and done well. Thanks Z and heres to another 10 years!!!
Happy new Year
Zeno love your videos very informative you know all the tricks of the trade you are the guru of lures
Much appriciated
Hey Z: first off I enjoy your magazine and TH-cam’s. Thank you for making them available.
Second, In regards to Diawa SP, I’ve noticed that some come styles(colors) (sizes) come with beefier hardware. (Splits) haven’t caught anything large on an SP minnow , but just putting it out there.
An example of the beefier rings can be found on the smallest size . They don’t add a split in the nose. One particular combo that has beefier splits is the 6 3/4 in. Sinking model in Sardine.
Just FYI. You would need to go to a brick and mortar to ensure the beefier hardware. But, I have noticed the sinking model as previous mentioned in Sardine pattern has them.
thanks for that..i was not aware
SurfcastersJournal I hope I didn’t come off like a know it all. I seem to have a knack for doing that. Tight lines. I am going to get a bucktail bass one of these seasons. I’ll keep you posted. I was able to get two on sluggo this year. So, that’s a start.
@@1e44 nope, we love good conversation..Zeno
Thanks 🙏 for this great 👍🏼 video! New surf 🌊 fisherman 🎣 learning the ropes. I appreciate your experience and knowledge. Fish 🎣 on!
Hi Zeno you do a great job with your surfcasting channel the information has been invaluable. I'm thinking of purchasing the Century slingshot 1328, here on the Maine coast summertime I do a lot of casting and retrieving with chest waders in the Spring and Fall, would this be a great Rod to match with my PENN Slammer III 6500. Keep on fishing brother have a great day
Best channel in TH-cam I see you in the show January 19
Thank you..see you at Striper Day V
For only $10. I’ll take the hit on upgrading the hooks on an SP minnow. I just change it to one treble hook on the belly w a barrel swivel in between two split rings. All the other lures are around 20$ so it’s still cheaper.
Zeno love this channel always informative and always Lmfao you make it fun
thank you
Great video zeno
Love the channel🤙🏽
thank you...Zeno
Lure modification can lead to better success but even if it dosent its still valuable information🎣
What size feather tale hooks 🪝 do you usually use
Thx for the tips. Keep them coming
Daiwa is certainly capable of providing us with quality terminal tackle, so it’s still a mystery to me as to why the SP still comes with garbage hooks and rings.
The new-ish Daiwa Mebachi popper is probably the most underrated popper on the market right now. The 6”, 3 oz sinking version is the exact same profile as a Superstrike littleneck, casts and works just as well (it’s a pretty blatant ripoff of the SS littleneck in terms of body shape/size/profile/cup shape & depth) but unlike the SP it comes through wired with a 350lb swivel, 170lb Owner split rings, and 6x VMC trebles front and rear! Oh and it’s $19.99, which is right in line with the Superstrike 3 oz littleneck that comes with much smaller split rings in comparison and either 3/0 4x VMCs (belly/tail) or 3/0 4x VMC belly and a dressed siwash on the tail.
The SS littleneck is legendary, and for the Mebachi popper to be right there with it in terms of action, performance, and durability, while coming equipped out of the box with far superior terminal tackle and with what I think are much better looks like the carved gill plates, eyes, color patterns (the mackerel and chicken scratch are mint), shows that Daiwa is at least not ignoring us completely.
FWIW I’d recommend anyone that loves throwing a Superstrike littleneck to check them out. They’re so underrated.
Thank you for the feedback
why do they sell plugs with the rear single hook faced upwards, but your plugs have the rear hook faced downwards? are there advantages or disadvantages to which direction the single hook is facing?
I watched your video on daughter's could you tell me which ones or what they were called for the Back Bay
Zeno, floating vs sinking sp minnow for each situation?
i don't use floating ones..just personal preference
What is your opinion on the spinfisher6 5500?
solid reel...not for dunking
I've been having a lot of trouble with hooks rusting. Would love some advice on what hooks are the most rust resistant. All my Super Strike hooks are brown now. Everything rusts, what rusts slower...Owners?
Mike Melina best way to prevent it is put a 1 quart container of water in your vehicle throw in the plugs you used for the ride home when you get home give em a quick rinse
@@brucebainmatunucksurfrat7911 Bruce is correct..or rinse them with fresh water. Owners are $$$ but some guys like them better. Salt will eat thru everything
Thank you
Yeah I'm an idiot I don't know why I said daughters I wanted to know about the metal lips that you use in the Back Bay what was the name of it
I want to get into striper fishing so bad. They come up here to Canada as I'm sure you know, and they run up a freshwater river by my house, what would you recommend for fishing stripers in that situation? Just anything eel-like? any special techniques? Anyone feel free to answer if you have experience in it.
Bucktail and swim shad is a place I always start...Zeno
@@SurfcastersJournal Thank you
sorry about that I was asking about the daughters that you use in a Back Bay what are they called stuff about daughters
Randy Todd did you mean darters?
Mag darter possibly?
In this video zeno mentioned darter but is mostly used in current or rips as my understanding from his book
Thanks from Surf-less Idaho"