Big respect taking care of the reef shark. The hook tool is pretty slick. Back in the day I used to make a variation of it from the crotch of a small branch for removing hooks from gullet hooked catfish and other freshwater fish even though the fish were headed for the kitchen it was just a lot easier and less bloody.
Replacement arrived!By the way, I did forget to mention that the original lure did have a decent strike however as most anglers will attest you can get a hit th-cam.com/users/postUgkxCbNOWAGmn6nfbCbJDmasvBq7J38KZNw2 and fish will hang on and release lure. I used the replacement lure yesterday and ran thru a Shimano Waxwing, Kastmaster, Bobber (set to sink). I found the does run deep (I casting on the flats 3.5'). Make sure you adjust your rate of retrieve and rod tip angle (up) to prevent getting snagged on bottom. Used it a couple of times and action was very lifelike (looked like local bait fish for trevally), craftsmanship very good....however eyeball fell out. I asked for replacement and it is on it's way! It was very easy to change out treble to single inline hook.
I use that same style of fishing for flathead catfish, I will put a "tell" on my line up near the top, usually a leaf or blade of grass, so I can see instantly when the line starts free spooling on the bite. I don't lose to many fish that way, just click the bail over and let the rod load up on the circle hook. Rodney is a helluva fisherman.
I guess you're referring to per regulations. My hope is in the future there won't be any confusion for live or cut bait fishing because only circle hooks are allowed. They save fish so why not always use them when you can almost always expect to release fish with size and limits on almost everything nowadays.
Super cool vid Mike.The respect and Releasing of sharky was cool, same as we do 🙂 They are all about the eco system for our Ocean. Tight lines sea you out there soon
Why would you use and 8500 reel and only load 20lb braid? Would 30 or 40lb be a problem? You have the drag for it, less likely to break of. Just curious. Great video, thanks for sharing!
I see you use a more standard style spin reel, but haven't seen you use a bait runner style reel yet. Have you not tried the bait runner style, or is the standard style better for your style of fishing? I ask because it seems like you are trying use a standard style as a bait runner. Your style clearly works, but maybe the different technology might make this better or worse for you.
You pretty much covered my question on bait runner reels. I recently bought a kastking Sharky 3 6000 but haven't had a chance to use it. I'm guessing Mike's answer is that the bait runner reels offer more chances for something to break on a reel and as a charter boat captain he sticks with the tried and true tuff stuff only, hence the Penn reels.
Thought you can't use treble hooks with natural bait for any regulated species I guess you could only "target" non regulated fish but that's not stopping you from hooking into a regulated species. As in this video sharks eating your bait but you can't catch sharks with treble hooks
Big respect taking care of the reef shark. The hook tool is pretty slick. Back in the day I used to make a variation of it from the crotch of a small branch for removing hooks from gullet hooked catfish and other freshwater fish even though the fish were headed for the kitchen it was just a lot easier and less bloody.
Replacement arrived!By the way, I did forget to mention that the original lure did have a decent strike however as most anglers will attest you can get a hit th-cam.com/users/postUgkxCbNOWAGmn6nfbCbJDmasvBq7J38KZNw2 and fish will hang on and release lure. I used the replacement lure yesterday and ran thru a Shimano Waxwing, Kastmaster, Bobber (set to sink). I found the does run deep (I casting on the flats 3.5'). Make sure you adjust your rate of retrieve and rod tip angle (up) to prevent getting snagged on bottom. Used it a couple of times and action was very lifelike (looked like local bait fish for trevally), craftsmanship very good....however eyeball fell out. I asked for replacement and it is on it's way! It was very easy to change out treble to single inline hook.
I use that same style of fishing for flathead catfish, I will put a "tell" on my line up near the top, usually a leaf or blade of grass, so I can see instantly when the line starts free spooling on the bite. I don't lose to many fish that way, just click the bail over and let the rod load up on the circle hook. Rodney is a helluva fisherman.
I use the same thing with catfish! Very effective 👌
Top Shelf Video!
Animated filter was cool as... Great stuff guys.
Nice video Captain. That outro is pretty sweet as well.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge! Awesome!
Mullets are delicious when butterfly cut and salted down and cooked by a open fire on forked stick. If you don't believe me, try it.
I learned something today thanks love the clip idea. When you're bait gets excited whatch
Do you tie the stinger to leader or straight to main line?
We use 15ft of leader first
@@ReelReports is it possible to make a rig video, showing various types offshore rigs and setups
Great Vid Guys 🤙🏻
Where do I get the clip you're using to hold your line when bail is open?
Awesome outro!!! 😀😀
Not including the 40lb flouro leaders, are you spoiling up the 20lb spinning setups with 100% mono?
Where did you buy the 3 rod holder??
how deep do the baits typically get fishing them weightless?
Great video! I'm still confused on when you can use a hook other than a circle.
I guess you're referring to per regulations. My hope is in the future there won't be any confusion for live or cut bait fishing because only circle hooks are allowed. They save fish so why not always use them when you can almost always expect to release fish with size and limits on almost everything nowadays.
I want this same set up of a boat where can i purchase one ?
Hey Captain Mike, have you ever checked out the spinfishers with the live lining feature? They seem perfect for free lining big baits.
I personally don’t like them. It’s still a slight tension.
Super cool vid Mike.The respect and Releasing of sharky was cool, same as we do 🙂 They are all about the eco system for our Ocean. Tight lines sea you out there soon
What kind of set up ur using?
awesome dehooker!
Would you be able to cast with that or with the bait fly off
Won’t the fish just go hide? How does the rig work underwater ? How do you control the depth you fish in?
Great rigging tip. Where did you get that bucket? Looked all over for one. So far no luck.
The blue bucket? Tractor supply!
nice dehook tool !
Capt. Mike is that a through hull chirp transducer or is it transom mounted? Thanks I'm replacing the old unit on my boat also with Simrad...
Thru-hull
Man i like blue glass your friend what is brand ?
Why would you use and 8500 reel and only load 20lb braid? Would 30 or 40lb be a problem? You have the drag for it, less likely to break of. Just curious.
Great video, thanks for sharing!
50lb braid to a top shot of 20lb mono. Nice to have the capacity and 20lb is stronger than most think.
@@ReelReports , Thanks for clarifying!
when is the tower coming mike or is it ...lol
How much lbs is your main line?
20lb
@@ReelReportsank you. And 40 lbs is your leader?y english is not so good to understand everything😂
4:55 Look at that. Your 1st mate is dirty deckin' ya!!
I see you use a more standard style spin reel, but haven't seen you use a bait runner style reel yet. Have you not tried the bait runner style, or is the standard style better for your style of fishing? I ask because it seems like you are trying use a standard style as a bait runner. Your style clearly works, but maybe the different technology might make this better or worse for you.
You pretty much covered my question on bait runner reels. I recently bought a kastking Sharky 3 6000 but haven't had a chance to use it.
I'm guessing Mike's answer is that the bait runner reels offer more chances for something to break on a reel and as a charter boat captain he sticks with the tried and true tuff stuff only, hence the Penn reels.
Mollet?
The sound of a reel spinning with a fish running.......
Mullet are good eating my friend and yes awesome baits along with Jack Blue Runners and Blue Fish. Pitch one out and hang on!
That rod tip hope that helps
Like for the dehooker 🤯
fried hogleg mullet! kosher too!
Thought you can't use treble hooks with natural bait for any regulated species I guess you could only "target" non regulated fish but that's not stopping you from hooking into a regulated species. As in this video sharks eating your bait but you can't catch sharks with treble hooks
Doesn't that rule only apply to land based shark fishing?
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not good
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good one
HogLeg mullet...
Bless up i would love if you guys could hook me up with one of 850 pen reel please
Using live bait is cruel,end of story !